Principal Newsletter // August 20th, 2024

Aug 19

Dear Appleton Community…

Appleton Alumni Kicks off Year at All School Assembly

Our exciting beginning of the year all school assembly kicked off last week with a special local legend as our guest of honor. Award winning radio broadcaster and Appleton alumni, Jim Davis, Program Director of The TEAM 101.1 FM/1340 AM and host of The Jim Davis Show Monday through Friday from 7-10 AM, inspired your students with his ideas on what it takes to be successful. He even put his broadcasting skills to good use to announce an exciting staff relay race.

Our theme this year is to get 1% better each day. A little growth every day equals a whole lot of growth by the end of the year. 1% better is something we can all try every day.

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.

Here are some of the organizations who have already donated:

Colorado Mesa University……………….General admission all sport passes and swag

Fire FC……………………………………..Free registration

Cameo Shooting & Education Complex..2-Family passes

Mesa Turf Masters………………………..Free fall aeration

Brackett Family/Brackett Brothers………1/2 a hog butchered

4B Construction……………………………Yeti Cooler

Murdochs……………………………………2 lawn chairs

Board Fox……………………………………2 custom game boards

Red Robin……………………………………2 gift cards

Western Implement…………………………2 gift certificates

Country Elegance……………………………gift card

Ramblebine Brewing Co……………………gift card

KF Sprinkler Systems……………………….2 winterizations

Kooler Garage Doors……………………….Free inspection and electric opener

Once Upon a Child………………………….2 gift cards

Big O Tire…………………………………….gift card + gift basket

Bark Box……………………………………..classic plush or super chewer box

Oriental Trading Company………………….gift card

Gourmet Gift Baskets……………………….gift certificate

Sweet Kiwi Bakery………………………….gift basket

ACME Chop Shop………………………….gift swag

Whitewater Hill Vineyards…………………guided wine tasting for 6

Varaison Vineyards & Winery…………….Firepit Friday 2 combos

Strider Bike…………………………………40% discount on bike

Faith Filled Coaching……………………..3 (1 hour) coaching sessions

Jolley Smiles……………………………….Gift card

Next Venture Motor Sports………………Wall art and gift card

NAPA Auto Parts………………………….Gift bucket of products

Fruita Rec Center…………………………Pool party gift certificate

First String GJ…………………………….Luggage

Win Gardens Greenhouse………………Plant donation

Grip Bouldering…………………………..Gift card

Balanced Rock Sand & Stone………….Gift card

Bananas Fun Park………………………Family passes

Black Carriage Furniture……………….Gift card

Wax It…………………………………….Gift card

Dry It Blow Dry Salon…………………..Gift card

Quality Meat Co…………………………Gift card

Rhema Music & Clothing Co…………..Gift card

Zheng Asian Bistro……………………..Gift card

Moody’s Lounge………………………...Gift card

Auto Zone………………………………..Gift bucket

Razor Creek Beef LLC…………………Bundle of beef

BungeeOne Grand Jct………………….Gift certificate

VanWinkle Ranch……………………….Meat donation

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.

Go Bookworms!

Corey Hafey -

Principal, Appleton Elementary School

p.s. Expect the Principal newsletter to come out every Tuesday to your email address.