Principal Newsletter // February 25th, 2025
Dear Appleton Community…
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
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
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
Upcoming Dates to Remember
Feb. 26 - 4th grade at Safety Fair
Feb. 27 - 2nd grade at Safety Fair
Feb. 27 - 4:10pm PTA
Mar. 3-Mar. 12 - Book Fair
Mar. 6 - 6:00 pm 1st grade musical
Mar. 12 - Last Day of 3rd Quarter
Mar. 13-14 -No School - Planning Day & Teacher Workday
Mar. 17-21 Spring Break
Mar. 24 - Students Return to School
