Principal Newsletter // April 23, 2024

Apr 22

Dear Appleton Community…

Don’t miss BINGO Night on April 24 from 6:00-8:00pm. This PTA sponsored FREE event is a fun way for students to win free books. Come join for one game or stay for the entire time. Lots of winners and fun for all!

Speaking of books…the last day to get books from the Book Fair is April 25. This is a great opportunity to stock up on your child’s summer reading list and to reward them for their hard work and growth this school year.

APRIL PTA Meeting

Please consider joining us for our PTA meeting in April. We will be voting on new board members! Come hang out in the library this Thursday April 25th, right after school for about an hour and hear about all the great things we can accomplish together for our students, and maybe even find a spot you can jump in and help!

Missing Something?

We have collected over 100 student coats and sweat tops as well as numerous hats, lunch pails, and other items in our lost and found. 100!!! Please check out the Appleton lost and found.

Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Testing Dates

CMAS testing is complete for 3rd and 4th grade students.

5th grade tests remaining - April 23,24

Warmer Temperatures and the Dress Code

We want students to be comfortable, but at the same time they need to dress in a manner that will not create a distraction, is safe, and follows the dress code. Here are a few guidelines to follow:

Shorts and skirts should be approximately to the end of the index finger, or longer when arms are held at the sides. For shorter-styled skirts, it is suggested that shorts be worn underneath.
Shirts and tops should be long enough to meet the top of pants and shorts.
Spaghetti strap tops are not allowed. Straps, at the minimum, should be approximately two finger widths.
Undershirts should not be worn as the primary shirt. If worn, undershirts should be covered by a regular shirt.
Skate shoes (Heelys) and skateboards are not allowed at school.
“Blowouts” on flip-flop sandals are very common. If flip-flops are to be worn, please send additional back up shoes.

Thank you for your help in ensuring your child dresses appropriately for school. When students dress in a manner that reflects the belief that school is important, a more focused atmosphere is created which helps to improve achievement.

Parent Recommendations for Classroom Assignments for 2024-2025

Parent Recommendations for Classroom Assignment Forms will be available at the Appleton office starting April 1. Parent recommendations for classroom placement for 2024-2025 must be turned in to the office by Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm. A completed Parent Recommendation for Classroom Assignment is not a guarantee that your child will be placed with the requested teacher. As in past years, teachers are subject to moving to different grade levels and assignments well after requests have been made. At the time this newsletter was generated, teaching positions for next year were not 100% identified.

Years of Service Milestones at Appleton

Check out these awesome Appleton employees who have reached significant milestones in their years of service. What an awesome team!

Mary Reekie - 25 years
Camille Chapman - 20 years
Martha Lynch - 20 years
Carolyn Thomas - 20 years
Cherri Davenport - 15 years
Kate McPhail - 15 years
Katie Pollert - 15 years
Jonathan Trousdale - 10 years
Jessica Hanley - 10 years
Suzy Flores - 5 years
Sarah Shaffer - 5 years
Jessica Pritchett - 5 years

Important Dates for Next Year - 2024-2025 School Year

Parent Information Night - Thursday, Aug. 15 - 5:30-6:35pm, 2024

Appleton Carnival - Friday, Sept. 6 5:00-8:00pm, 2024

Spell-A-Thon - Oct. 15-Dec. 3, 2024

Angelo’s Ornament Night - Tuesday December 10th, 5-7pm

Art Night - Friday, Mar. 28 5:30-8:00pm, 2025

BINGO Night - Wednesday, Apr. 23 6:00-8:00pm, 2025

Are You Moving?

If you are planning on moving and if your child will not be attending Appleton next year, please contact the school office. This will help us better predict the number of Transfer Requests we can approve. Thank you.

Go Bookworms!

Corey Hafey - Principal, Appleton Elementary School