Principal Newsletter // April 2nd, 2024

Apr 1

Dear Appleton Community…

Welcome back! I hope you had an opportunity to have some fun with your children over spring break. Only one quarter to go this school year! Are you ready? LET’S GO!

Art & Talent Night - This Friday!

Join us Friday April 5 for our 8th annual Appleton Art Night from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Professional balloon artist, Jeffrey Garner (The Balloon Dude) will be joining us and there will be multiple art stations, classes, and activities throughout the school. An event for the whole family sponsored by the Appleton PTA.

ART NIGHT Most Asked Questions:

Q: Does it cost to attend Art Night?

A: There is a $10 fee for each participating artist to cover materials cost. Family members who are attending but not participating in the art projects are free.

Q: Is food available for purchase?

A: No, there are no food options. We recommend eating dinner and then attending.

Q: Do we have to attend the whole time from 5:30-8:00pm?

A: No, stop by when you want and leave when you want. Attend as many or as few art classes as you want.

Q: When will art contest winners be announced?

A: At 6:30 we will pause all classes and head to the New gym for the announcement of winners.

Look for the sign up form in your child’s Tuesday folder, or download it HERE. Additionally, we would love your help! Click HERE for our volunteer form!

Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) This week!

Selected dates between April 2-April 24. Students take 3 tests per week for 2 weeks (each test is 65-90 minutes in length). 5th grade takes an additional 3 sessions of science. Please avoid appointments during these dates.

3rd grade tests - April 2,3,4, 8,9,10

4th grade tests - April 2,3,4, 8,9,10

5th grade tests - April 2,3,4, 9,10,16, 18,23,24

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.

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.

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

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 on 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!

Go Bookworms!

Corey Hafey - Principal, Appleton Elementary School