Principal Newsletter // September 4th, 2025

Sep 3

Dear Appleton Community…

Carnival Support - Silent Auction Donations Needed!

The Appleton Carnival will be September 12. 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.

And we have already had lots auction items donated! See the list at the bottom of the newsletter for examples of what others have donated to perhaps spur some ideas of your own!

Trips to Beautiful Locations Up for Purchase!

Five 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 but are available for purchase for the price posted. A percentage of the proceeds comes back to the Appleton PTA. (Click titles for pictures)

Whitefish Wonderland Ski Adventure - 3 night stay for 2 guests. 2 day ski pass for 2. Whitefish, Montana at the Firebrand Hotel$2799
Mexico Dream - 5 nights for 2 guests - choice of Riviera Maya, Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Penasco or Acapulco. Pristine beaches, sparkling pools at the Mayan Palace Resort, preferred golf rates $1399
Tropical Tulum Mexico - 5 nights for 6 guests. 3 bedroom, 3 bath villa. Amenities include: private pool, roof top deck with soaking pool, outdoor shower, housekeeper, outdoor grill, alfresco dining $3499
The World Traveler - 5-7 nights (dependent on location selected) for 2 guests. Tuscany, Bali, Thailand, Paris, or Greece $3499
Fabulous Florence Italy - 5 nights for 6 guests. 3 bedroom + 3 bath private residence. Traditional Florentine Enoteca Wine Tasting $4499

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 12.

Attendance Comparison Shows Progress

Appleton students missed 285 days for the month of August. This is a good trend compared to last year’s 309 missed days. Keep up the improving attendance for September. It’s really tough for kids to stay up on their reading, writing, and arithmetic when they are out of school.

A Big Thank You to Shalestone

Thank you Shalestone for partnering with our school and standing in the gap to support teachers where student fees come up short.

List of current Carnival Auction items donated:

Banana's Fun Park - Family Fun Pass
Bookcliff Gardens - $100 Gift Certificate & Mum Plant
Brackett Family - Two 1/2 Pig with Processing included
Bravos Food Truck - Gift Card
Char Sidanycz - 2 Backpacks Filled with Supplies
Danny Kuta Team - Dinner & Movie Night Out Basket
Enstrom's - $75 Gift Basket
Famous Dave's - Gift Baskets & All American Feast Certificate
First Watch - Gift Cards
Appleton Family (Smiths) - Stay at Hotel Maverick with Dinner from Devil's Kitchen
Iron Mountain Hot Springs - Two (3Hour) Soak Passes
Jennie's Playhouse - 3-Time Punch Pass
Lowes - 2 Kobalt 73 Piece Household Tool Set
Mountain Berry Bowls - $50 Gift Card
Old World Meats - 1/2 Pig w/Processing & Gift Basket
Papa's Woodworking & Design - Laser Cut Welcome Sign and Appleton Logos
Pinspiration - 5 Kids Splatter Room Experience
Quikr Stuff - Gift Basket
River City Skate Complex - Learn to Skate Certificate
Roman Chiropractic - Two (1Hour) Massages
Slice O Life Bakery - Gift Card
Starvin Arvin's - Fresh Baked Cinnamon Rolls
Strayhorn Grill - Gift Cards
Taste of Chang'An - Gift Cards
The Dynamite Gal - GIft Card
The Theater Project - 2 Family Day Out (4 Tickets & 2 Concessions)
Xcel Energy - Fire Extinguisher
4B Construction -2 Lawn Chairs
Aboutface Beauty Medspa- $100 GC
Accounting Doctor - $1000 Tax Certificate
All Season Rental -$60 Gift Certificate
All Terrain Motorsports - 2 Helmets
Ariel Clinical Services -Gift Basket
Bella Yorkies - "Puppy Gift Basket"
Berna B's - $30 Gift Card
Big O- Gift Certificate
Black Mesa Lodge - 1 Night Getaway for 2 ($165)
Blenman Inn - Gift Certificate
Blick Art Materials - $100 Gift Certificate
Boston's Pizza - Gift Certificate
BroBasket - 35% off Coupon
Buds Signs - Banner for Winner to Design
Buffalo Wild Wings - Gift Bag
Cameo Shooting & Education Complex - 2 Family Passes Value $150 each
CMU - 2 All Sports Season Passes for 2
Colorado Brittanys - Puppy Starter Kit Gift Basket
Colorado Rapids - Certificate
Created By Design - New Mom Gift Basket
Crossroads Fitness - 3 month membership , gym bag and water bottle.
Dainty Links Permanent Jewelry – 1 free permanent jewelry piece of your choice
Enigma Massage - 60 Minute Massage Certificate ($90)
Faith Filled Coaching - $375 Gift Certificate for Life or Buisiness Coaching
First String GJ - 2 OGIO Backpacks Orange/Pink
Appleton Family - Lululemon Gift Bag Yoga Mat/Waterbottle/Belt bag
Gorjana Jewelry - $150 gift card
Jolley Smiles - $500 Gift Certificate
Lets Roam - 2 Scavenger Hunt, 50% off Coupon for Team Event
MJ Thomas - 10 ($20) VIP certificates, water bottle/tumbler
Mt. Garfield Corgis - Dog Gift Basket
Next Venture Motorsports LLC - Trex Wall Art, Monster truck and Gift Certificate (~$300)
Northstar Towing - AirBnb Cimarron Cabin 3 Nights and Cleaning ($850.00)
Once Upon A Child -2 $25 Gift Card
Pampered Chef - Gift Basket/Coupon
Picture Show - $15 GC
Rimrock Adventures - 2 certificates, SUP or Ducky rental
Red Robin - Gift Cards
Roastiva Coffee - Jar of Coffee
Studt's Pumpkin Patch - 2 Certificates for 4 Weekend Passes
The Accounting Doctor - $1000 Certificate
Varaison Vineyards and Winery - 2 Firepit Friday tickets for two adults
Whitewater Hill Vineyards - Guided Wine Tour for 6
Wig 'N It - $75 Gift Certificate
Win Gardens Greenhouse - Flat of Pink Panther plants