Principal Newsletter // September 1, 2026

Aug 31

Dear Appleton Families,

Carnival Support - Silent Auction Donations Needed!

The Appleton Carnival will be September 11. This is one of Appleton’s traditional fun events that supports many programs within our school (like our Aquos Smart boards, reading and math intervention support, Artist in Residence, and building towards playground upgrades).

If you can support the silent auction it would be greatly appreciated. We are accepting items that you, a business, or organization you are associated with, are willing to donate. Free services, gift cards, and goods are all appreciated. More than 1,500 people will attend the carnival. Donating an item from your business is a great way to advertise. Send in donations or call Corey Hafey 254-6400 for more information.

Carnival Cake Walk Donations Needed

One of the most fun events at the Appleton Carnival is the CakeWalk. We need your donations to make that event happen. Please consider bringing a baked good (ex. cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, or breads) for the ever popular CakeWalk on the day of the Carnival or the day before. A plate of 6 cupcakes, a dozen cookies or any store bought pastry are all great ways to support the Cake Walk. Thank You!

***BONUS***The top 5 cakes will be auctioned off LIVE! Decorate a cake special and it may be one of the top five.

Parking Auction Item = Fun & Convenience

By popular demand we are once again offering year long parking spots (2 will be offered) as fun silent auction items this year. How would you like to have your own parking space near the parent pick-up area reserved for you all year? Well, we are putting that package together for the silent auction. Just think, never having to guess if there is a parking spot available. Sounds like paradise doesn’t it?

This and many more fun silent auction items will be available at the famous Appleton Carnival on September 11.

Let the Bidding Wars Begin!

Here are some of the organizations who have already donated:

4B Construction Inc. - TBD
Aboutface and Body Medspa - $500 Brazilian Discount
Absolute Dance -TBD
Advanced Skin Care & Laser Center - Care Package ($400)
All Terrain Motorsports - Gear Bag, Hats, Gloves ($245)
Alma Dirt Festival Race - Passes
Appleton Family - Golf Tank Top
Bananas Fun Park - Family Fun Passes
Black Carriage Furniture - TBD
Black Mesa Lodge - Getaway for 2
Blick Art Materials - Gift Card
Bradford Portraits - Exclusive Photo Shoot & Luxury Hotel Stay (Winners Choice :California, Florida, or New York)
Bravo Pizza - Gift Cards
Bud's Signs - $200 Gift Certificate
Cameo Shooting & Education Complex - Family Passes
Chipotle - Gift Cards
Clay at It's Best - Ceramics and Paintings
CMU - Sports Season Passes
Colorado Brittanys - $300 Off Puppy & New Puppy Gift Basket
Colorado Rapids - 4 General Admission Passes
Country Elegance Florist - Gift Card
Created By Design - $300 Off Birth Package & New Baby/Mom's Gift Baskets
Faith Filled Coaching - $375 Gift Certificate
Hair Tinsel by Dani - Gift Certificate
High Desert Precision Painting - Service Discount
Hot Tomato Café - Gift Cards
Iron Mountain Hot Springs - Soak Passes
Jimmy John's - Gift Certificate
Kiln Coffee - Coffee & Everywhere Mug
Little Black Adventure Lodge - 2 Night Stay
Love Letter Events - TBD
Lowes - Kobalt Drill Set
Lululemon - Full Gear Bag
MJ Thomas - Gift Certificates
Monument View Coffee - Gift Card
Mosher-Talley Orchard - TBD
Mount Garfield Corgis - Puppy Gift Basket
Munchies - Gift Certificates
NAPA Auto Parts - Pickup Truck Replica
Next Venture Motorsports LLC - TBD
No Limit Talent - TBD
Northstar Towing - TBD
Oriental Trading Company - Gift Certificate
Paparazzi - Jewelry
Rimrock Adventures - Stand Up Board or Kayak Rentals
Riskey Fitness - 1 Month Membership & T-shirt
Roastiva Coffee - Coffee, Mug & Gift Card
SNARF'S Sandwiches - Gift Card
Trianna's Fine Design - Gift Certificate
Varaison Vineyards and Winery - Fire Pit Friday Combos
Vetere Melons - Gift Certificates
Whitewater Hill Vineyards - Guided Wine Tour for up to 6 Guests

Trips to Beautiful Locations Up for Purchase!

Two incredible trip offers are available for purchase at the Appleton Carnival this year. Take a look at these amazing opportunities and plan your next vacation. (Flights not included). These items are not auctioned. No Bidding, price is set as Buy Now - No Limit on how many sold. A percentage of the proceeds come back to the Appleton PTA. (Click titles for videos)

MEXICO DREAM Luxury Mexico Resort 5 Night Stay for 2 - Winners Choice: Riviera Maya, Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Peñasco or Acapulco $1325.00
LEGACY OF ANGKOR Legacy of Angkor: Siem Reap, Cambodia: A 5-Night Exploration Through Khmer Heritage, Cultural Traditions & Extraordinary Discoveries for (2) $2295.00

Don't Forget all the Priceless

- Staff Donations

- Class Donations

- Concert Parking & Seating

Huge THANK YOU to:

The Sensory Store - Donating a ton of Carnival Prizes!

Wave Drinks & Sweets - for serving delicious refreshments during our Carnival

Friday, September 11th 5-7:30PM

Don't miss out on all the fun!

City Market Fundraiser - 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”

Parking Lot Pro Tip - Saves You Time

During busy times, turn right out of the parking lot. Then if you need to head east, turn left onto 23 ½ road, and then left again on the frontage road, and bam! You're onto the 24 rd roundabout faster than if you had waited in line to turn left out of the parking lot.

~ Corey Hafey

Principal, Appleton Elementary

“Expect Excellence!”