Principal Newsletter // February 18th, 2025

Feb 18

Dear Appleton Community…

Appleton’s Sensational Singers

Congratulations to the following students who performed with the D51 Honors Choir this past Saturday at the new GJHS auditorium.

Ben WIlkins, Kruz Simpson, Abi Walz, Amiliya Bradley, Hunter Bustillos, Joey Bray, Macie McDermott, Copland Tatum, & Lilly Lathrop.

1st Grade Music Program - March 6 at 6:00pm

Come see what these 1st grade students have been working on with Mrs. Hanley!

*Please be aware that the South Gym is NOT handicapped accessible. This historical 1938 gym provides the best viewing for audiences because it has a sound system, stage, bleachers, and a large gym for additional seating. We are sorry for any inconvenience. For the 2026-2027 school year we will have electric lifts installed using funds from the recently passed D51 bond issue that will alleviate this dilemma.

Book Fair Volunteers Needed

Have a ½ hour to spare at lunch time or right after school? Librarian, Sarah Weber can use volunteers Mar. 3-Mar. 12. Contact the office at 254-6400 or Sarah’s email at sarah.weber@d51schools.org

Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Q & A

Question: When is CMAS?

Answer: Selected dates between April 7-April 25. 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 or planned absence during these dates.**

3rd grade tests - April 7,8,9,15,16,17

4th grade tests - April 7,8,9,15,16,17

5th grade tests - April 7,8,9,15,16,17,22,23,24

Go Bookworms!
Corey Hafey

Appleton Elementary School

2358 H Road Grand Junction, CO 81505

Phone (970) 254-6400 Fax (970) 243-6604

Corey Hafey - Principal

Todd Witzel - Assistant Principal

Lisa McClelland / Angie Wallace - Secretary