Principal Newsletter // May 13th, 2025
Dear Appleton Community…
What a Surprise!
Thank you to all who made Teacher Appreciation Week at Appleton such an amazing experience. Our staff feels so loved and lucky to be a part of the Appleton Bookworm Nation. Special thanks to Vanessa Bradley, Meagan Frahm, and Laura Hughes. I’m sure I’m missing several other volunteers and I hope you all know we are truly blessed to have the support we do from our wonderful Appleton families.
5th Grade Graduation - May 21 at 10:00am in the South Gym
The 5th grade class is perhaps the largest ever at Appleton. We have changed the set up in our south gym to accommodate more folks to celebrate these worthy kids but it will still be crowded. Thanks for your understanding.
Summer Learning Kickoff Event!
On May 28th, the PTA will host our Summer Learning kick-off event at the Mesa County Central Library. If you can support this important series of events with any time on any of the dates, it would be greatly appreciated. Every time your child shows up they win prizes. To learn more, check out our Summer Learning Program page!
Click here to sign up to help!
May 28- 4:00-5:30p - Kick-Off Event initial packets handed out
June 10 - 4:00-5:30p - Packet Exchange
June 24 - 4:00-5:30p - Packet Exchange
July 8 - 4:00-5:30p - Packet Exchange
July 22 - 4:00-5:30p - Packet Exchange
Aug 4- 4:30-5:30 - Final packets turned in at Back-to-School Night
Medication Pick-Up
This is a reminder to pick up your child’s medication at the school health office before the end of the school year. These medications can include: cough drops, eye drops, inhalers, pain relievers, and prescription medications. Thank you.
Field Day Fans Welcome
Field Day is Wednesday, May 20 and runs from 9:15-11:40. Parents and families are welcome to attend and cheer on our Bookworms. Please make sure your child has been slathered with sunscreen before they get to school.
Important Dates for 2025-2026
Back to School Night - Monday, August 4
Parent Information Night - Thursday, August 14
Carnival - Friday, September 12
Ornament Night - December 9 (TBD)
Art Night- Friday, January 30
Spell-a-thon - moving to spring February 17- March 25
Burgers & BINGO Night - Wednesday, April 15
Book Fair - April 27-May 1
Missing Something?
We have collected over 100 student coats and sweat tops as well as numerous hats, lunch pails, and other items in our lost and found. 100!!! Please check out the Appleton lost and found.
Are You Moving?
If you are planning on moving and if your child will not be attending Appleton next year, please contact the school office. This will help us better predict the number of Transfer Requests we can approve. Thank you!
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
May 13 - 5th gr. at Waterfest
May 14 - 4th gr. at Ft. Uncompahgre
May 15 - 4:10 PTA Meeting in the Library
May 19 - 5th gr. at Glenwood Caverns
May 20 - Field Day
May 21 - Last Day of School & 5th gr. Graduation(10am)
