Principal Newsletter // August 13th, 2024

Aug 12

Dear Appleton Community…

Welcome Back!

What an exciting start! I am so proud of you! Our students, families, and staff all deserve a big pat on the back for the great first week we had. Our school theme this year is, “1% Better!” We believe making small gains (1%) every day equals a whole lot of gains by the end of the year. We really want to invite you into the school this year to volunteer, watch our outstanding music programs, party with the kids on holidays, and participate in the many PTA driven community events like our Carnival on Friday, September 6.

In the last two years, 25 Aquos Smart boards were installed in Appleton classrooms thanks to the generous donations of our families and the hard work of our PTA. This $50,000+ purchase is the largest ever by our PTA and gives our students and teachers a great classroom technology tool with applications in all curriculum areas. We are so thankful for your generosity for these great resources.

Our school is known for our pumped up assemblies to kick off each year. This year our assembly on Thursday, Aug. 15, will have a special local legend as our guest of honor. Award winning radio broadcaster and Appleton alumni, Jim Davis, will surely inspire your students with his ideas on what it takes to be successful. He’s even going to put his broadcasting skills to good use to announce an exciting staff relay race. I’m sure it will be a great event to kick off the start of what will surely be a great year!

P.T.A. Needs You!

Appleton’s great reputation and student achievements are directly linked to the generous volunteers who give the gifts of time and effort. A great way to volunteer and serve our school community is to participate in PTA. Our first meeting of the school year is Thursday, August 22 at 4:10pm in the Appleton library. If you are a parent of a kindergartner or first grader your incentive to participate is that your child’s educational experience at Appleton will be directly and positively affected for 6 years to come. Our meetings last about one hour. Come dedicate a little time and find out what we are all about!

Carnival Support - Silent Auction Donations Needed!

The Appleton Carnival will be September 6. This is one of Appleton’s traditional fun events that supports many programs within our school (like our new Aquos Smart boards).

If you can support the silent auction it would be greatly appreciated. We are accepting items that you, a business, or organization you are associated with, are willing to donate. Free services, gift cards, and goods are all appreciated. More than 1,500 people will attend the carnival. Donating an item from your business is a great way to advertise. Send in donations or call Corey Hafey 254-6400 for more information.

City Market Fundraiser - Please Register Your Value Card

Simply by registering your City Market Value Card, our school can earn a percentage of all purchases you make. We have earned thousands of dollars for our PTA through this low effort moneymaker.

go to: https://www.citymarket.com/topic/city-market-community-rewards and click on “Enroll Now”
Create an account
Find “Appleton Elementary PTA” and click on “Enroll”

Odds & Ends

Students having school breakfast can be dropped off in the morning at 8:30am. All others can be dropped off at 8:35. First bell rings at 8:45 and the tardy bell at 8:50am.

Also, please write your child’s name inside their hoodies, jackets, and coats. At the end of the year we typically donate over 100 items to charity when we can’t find the owners.

Go Bookworms!

Corey Hafey -

Principal, Appleton Elementary School