Principal Newsletter // October 27th, 2026 (Copy)

Nov 2

Dear Appleton Families,

Before the holiday season is in full swing, our Appleton community has another opportunity to demonstrate what makes this school so special—our incredible generosity. Each year, Appleton families consistently step up to care for others, and we know this year will be no different. From November 16 through December 9, we'll once again participate in the Burton Orthodontics Food Drive, helping stock local food pantries for families in need. We'll also be collecting grocery gift cards to support Appleton families who could use a little extra help during the holidays. Whether it's donating a few canned goods or a grocery card, every act of kindness reminds us that being a Bookworm means caring for one another. Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of others.

Grocery Cards for Needy Families

Dear Appleton Families,

Thanksgiving and Christmas time can be a hard time for many families in our school. Students who normally get lunch and breakfast at school are now home for the holidays and it can be a stretch for families to provide food for their children. Would you like to donate a gift card to a grocery store? We will give gift cards to our families in need just drop them by the Appleton office.

Thank you for your generosity!

-Kate McPhail-Appleton Counselor

Weather Prepared Kids

The temperature is really dropping. Inclement weather can come in during the school day making recesses colder than it was when you sent your child off to school. Please send your child prepared to enjoy the outside with the appropriate clothing. We will eventually have several hundred coats in our lost and found by year end. If you write your child’s name inside their coat we have a much easier time getting them back to the correct owners. Thank you.

Salvation Army Canned Food Drive Starts Nov. 16

Remember, Burton Orthodontics will reward the school with the most items collected with $1,000. $300 will go to the 2nd and 3rd place schools. The food drive ends December 9.

Thanks for reading!

~ Corey Hafey

Principal, Appleton Elementary

“Expect Excellence!”