Principal Newsletter // February 24th, 2026 (Copy)

Mar 2

Dear Appleton Community,

Art Night a Big Success

Our 10th annual Appleton Art Night was a big success! Thank you for attending in huge numbers. If you see Danielle Cox, Appleton’s Artist in Residence, or Vanessa Bradley, PTA Vice President, give them a big pat on the back for the hours and hours of volunteer work they put in. Their creative genius and amazing leadership made this year’s Art Night one to remember.

We also had many Appleton community volunteers and staff members who manned stations, greeted at the front doors, manned the office, and cleaned up after it was all done. We also need to shout out to local student volunteers with FMHS and PHS. You GUYS ROCK!

PTA Has Opportunities

We are taking nominations for President and Vice President for the next two years of service. If you are interested, please email Corey Hafey at corey.hafey@d51schools.org . Our current President, Joe Kuta, is retiring to continue important committee work on the Business Partnerships. Our Vice President, Vanessa Bradley, has had many folks asking her to apply for the President position and she has thrown her hat in the ring.

Additionally, there is a committee position available to lead the Staff Appreciation Committee as Allison Horner has unavoidable conflicts .

We want to thank Joe and Allison as their service to our students and staff have been exemplary. Now it’s time for other folks to step up.

The President and VP positions will be voted on at our next meeting, March 26 at 4:10pm in the library.

City Market Fundraiser has already made $1,600 this year!

- 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”

Book Fair Volunteers Needed

Have a ½ hour to spare at lunch time or right after school? Librarian, Sarah Weber can use volunteers April 27 - May 1. Contact the office at 254-6400 or Sarah’s email at sarah.weber@d51schools.org

Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Q & A

Q: When is CMAS?

A: Selected dates between April 6-April 24. Students take 3 tests per week for 2 weeks (each test is 65-90 minutes in length) in math and English Language Arts. 5th grade takes an additional 3 sessions of science. 4th grade takes an additional 1 session of social studies.

Please avoid appointments during these dates.

3rd grade tests - April 6,7,8,14,15,16,

4th grade tests - April 6,7,8,14,21,22,23

5th grade tests - April 6,7,8,14,15,21,22,23

Go Bookworms!

Corey Hafey

“Expect Excellence!”

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