Principal Newsletter // September 23rd, 2025
Dear Appleton Community…
In Case you Didn’t See This…
Consistent Performance - Something to be Proud of
The state has released the School Performance Ratings (SPF) and once again Appleton has scored well. Our rating puts us in the top category of four performance ratings for the state. It is our 16th consecutive Performance rating. I believe there are only two or maybe three other D51 elementary schools that have had the same high level of consistent performance over that span.
Halloween at Appleton
I know it is a little early but to help in your Halloween costume planning, here are the protocols for our Halloween celebration:
Parade - We will have a costume parade out on the north playground,weather permitting at 10:00 am on Friday, Oct. 31. In case of poor weather the parade will be canceled and will not be held in the hallways.
No weapons or facsimiles of weapons. This includes: all martial arts weapons, bullets, bullet casings, all guns, all bladed props (swords, knives, scythe, tridents, etc.), bows and arrows.
Parents/Guardians - Parents are allowed to participate in person at the parties and the parade. Parents will be asked to sign into the parade (a sign-up table will be set up on the north playground and for parties).
FYI…
No School for Students
Monday, September 29
Thursday, Oct. 9
Friday, Oct. 10
Monday, Oct. 13
Good News Club Begins Oct. 3
Enrollment
We currently have 466 students enrolled in Pre-k - 5th grades. Last year at this time we had 439.
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
Lisa McClelland / Angie Wallace - Secretary
Upcoming Dates to Remember
Sept. 29 - No School for Students (Teachers in session)
Oct. 2 - 6:00 3rd grade music program
Oct. 3 - 4th grade at Connected lakes
Oct. 8 - Last Day of 1st quarter
Oct. 9 - No School - Teacher Workday
Oct. 9 - 4:00-8:00 Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 10 - No School - 8:00-4:00 Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 13 - No School - Conference Exchange Day
Oct. 14 - kindergarten at pumpkin patch
Oct. 15 - 4:10 PTA in the library
Oct. 16 - 4:00-8:00 Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 17 - Picture Retakes
Oct. 23 - 3rd grade at pumpkin patch
Oct. 23 - 6:00 2nd grade music program
Oct. 31 - 10:00 Halloween costume parade
