Corey Hafey, Principal | Lisa McClelland, Secretary | Frani Kerr, Secretary

AppletonElementary School April 2017

Art & Talent Show Thursday, April 20, 2017 5-8pm

5th grade at Middle Schools Monday, April 24, 2017 9am

Fruita Middle School Music TourThurs., April 27, 2017 1:30@ Appleton South Gym

1st gr. at LandfillMon., May 1 , 2017 9am-1pm

Parent/Teacher Conferences Wed., May 3, 2017 4-8pm

Elementary Planning Day – No School for Students Thur., May 4, 2017

Parent/Teacher Conferences Thur. May 4 , 2017 4-8pm

Transfer Requests Accepted Monday, May 5, 2017

No School for StudentsFri. May 5, 2017

Parent/Teacher Conferences Fri. May 5, 2017 8am-12noon

1st gr. at Math & Science CenterMon. May 8, 2017 9am-1pm

3rd gr. at McInnis Canyons Mon May 8, 2017 11am-2:30pm

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Important Dates A Message From Principal Corey Hafey:

Dear Appleton Parents and Students,

I am so proud of the Appleton Parent Teacher Association. All of us owe a debt of gratitude for what these hardworking folks do for the students, families, and staff at Appleton Elementary.

This is the second year you were not bombarded with catalog orders as the main method of fundraising for P.T.A.? For the 2nd time in many years, Appleton families did not see a Fall and Spring catalog ordering push. The P.T.A. came up with a myriad of other ways to make the funds necessary for our kids to receive a great elementary experience. The P.T.A. listened and responded when people stated, “There must be a better way of getting the funds we need without giving so much of the profit back to a company outside of our community.” Our Appleton community deserves a big thank you, too. Your support of: the Spell-a-Thon, Appleton Carnival, Holiday Craft Fair, Holiday Ornament Gift Shop, Box Tops for Education, Papa John’s Pizza Nights, City Market Community Rewards program, the Gerlach Family Turkey donation, and other events was crucial to allowing the P.T.A. the flexibility to look to other options than catalog orders.

The projected P.T.A. costs to maintain: additional Instructional Aides, our Artist in Residency, Library and Bookroom purchases, field trips, mediator support, staff development, technology and teacher support, as well as many other expenses is about $30,000 per year. Our school has earned the Colorado Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award for being in the top 8% of Colorado schools for student growth twice as well as the D51 Foundation Growth School Award twice and I believe those recognitions are a result of the amazing support the Appleton community provides through the P.T.A. in the form of fundraising and volunteerism.

As you start thinking about your child moving grade levels next year, please consider attending P.T.A. meetings and volunteering to help with a P.T.A. project. It takes many things to make a great school and one of those is a strong P.T.A.A special thanks to these AMAZING P.T.A. volunteers:

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Artists in Mrs. Geer’s Class Enjoy Art Heritage Lessons

If you happened to recently walk through Appleton hallways, you certainly would have noticed the enormous food art including: tacos, popcorn, pizza, doughnuts and even ice cream cones! Mrs. Geer’s kindergarten class created the ice cream cones. Thanks to the two fabulous moms who monthly teach us about art, our class enjoyed a special art heritage presentation about the American sculptor, Claes Oldenburg. Oldenburg is known for his extra-large rep-licas of everyday objects displayed on campuses, parks and at museums all around America. The kindergarteners worked together to design their specialty waffle cones with every day craft materials. The kids’ smiles show off their hard work and artistic ice cream cone creations.

Mrs. Geer’s Ice Cream Creations

Thank you to all of the art heritage volunteers for transforming our hallways into our very own Appleton Art Museum.

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• Chad Horton – President • Julie Bockelman – V.P. • Stephanie Keller – Treasurer • Tara McCarty – Secretary and Box Tops Coordinator • Volunteers: Chelsi Reimer, Joy Zeller, John Zeller, Suzy Flores, Amy Dewitt, Nichole Giddings, Sarah Moore, Tracey Celayeta, Bobbie Mizushima, Brigette Targett, Lindsay Idler, Amy Elliott, Christine Spillane, Nicole Clark, Candice Walton, Brooke Bray, Felecia Bishop, Heather Bennett, Brandi Stevens, Heather Kendall, Lauri West fall, Janell Gear, and I’m sure I have missed others who also deserve credit.

Parents +Teachers =Awesome !

Sincerely,Corey HafeyAppleton Elementary “Expect Excellence!”

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Writers in Mrs. Prell’s Class Write “How To…” Books

During 3rd Quarter, Kindergarten students learned about informational writing. Students learned all the com-ponents that belong in a How-To Book. They learned how to create a front cover, write an introduction, write detailed steps to explain how to do a topic of their choice, and write a conclusion to finish their books. At the end of the unit, students also got to invite their families to a How-To Celebration! During the celebration students were able to share their hard work by reading their favorite how-to book that they created to many different parents and family members. Each classroom was packed full and all the students loved sharing their books with so many people. It was a lot of fun and proud moment for all involved!

(Mrs. Prell’s Class showing off their How-to books)

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Hagerman’s Class Supports Happiness with Art and Writing

Appleton’s Got Talent – Talent and Art Show Schedule

5:00–5:30 – • Doors open to the Art Show activities (Student Art Gallery Walk, Face Painting, Bump-n-jump, Photo booth, Art Auction, and Selfie Cutouts) • 4th Grade Talent Show performers to report to South gym • Pizza dinner is served at 5pm5:30-6:15 – 4th Grade Talent Show in South gym – Art Show activities continue in North Building6:15-6:45 – Art Show Activities will continue. • 5th Grade Talent Show performers report to South gym6:45-7:30 – 5th Grade Talent Show in South gym – Art Show activities continue7:30-7:45 – Final 15 minutes of Art Show activities. • Silent Auction ends at 7:457:45-8:00 – Clean up and Silent Auction winners can pay for and pick up items (or wait until we call them the next day)

No entry fee for families – All profits go to the Appleton art programs.$1 Bump –n-Jump$1 Face Paint$3 Photo Booth sessionFree – Talent Show AdmissionFree – Student Art Gallery WalkFree – Fun Selfie Photo Cutouts

When we started our opinion writing unit, we brainstormed a list of problems we see in our communities; at school, in the classroom, at home and in our home town community. We have been talking about kindness and how we can change the world through writing. It must have been meant to be that I got a letter emailed to me from a few local Palisade High School students, Tully and Olivia. They were asking the community to get involved in their project, “Framework for Happiness.” They were asking our community to help support Happiness with art. I jumped at the chance to incorporate art and our Kindergarten writing unit of opinion writing. We took some time to write and draw about what makes us feel happy. Then we used our ideas and made small, 3 X 3, murals of happiness, using recycled paint samples. Our art murals will be combined together and the inspiration will be the center piece of the Studio Col-orado Gallery at the Altrusa Art Fair, from April 14-28, 2017, at The Art Center. This has been a wonderful experience for our class to be able to spread our personal “Framework of Happiness” with so many people in our community. If you get a chance, please support this amazing event and stop by and see how Kindergarten was able to invest in design and invest in our community, with our “Happy Art.”

~ Mrs. Hagerman

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Mediator Skills

Observe a mid-day recess at Appleton and you will most often see two older students wearing blaze orange vests and packing around a large bag of recess toys. These students are part of the Appleton Mediators. They learn conflict resolution strategies from training with our Appleton Counselor, Elizabeth Inskeep. While on the playground, younger students will often go to the Mediators with minor problems that they want help resolving. The Mediators are great leaders and role models for the younger students. They also have fun playground toys supplied by the P.T.A. that they check out to the younger students. Mediators also express how learning the strategies and having the opportuni-ty to serve really makes them feel important and mature. Mediators are a win-win situation for our students.

Parent Requests for Classroom Assignment Forms

Parent Requests for Classroom Assignment Forms will be available at the Appleton office starting April 24. Parent requests for classroom placement must be turned in to the office by Monday, May 8 at 4:00pm. A completed Parent Re-quest for Classroom Assignment is not a guarantee that your child will be placed with the requested teacher. As in past years, teachers are subject to moving to different grade levels and assignments well after requests have been made. At the time this newsletter was generated, teaching positions for next year were not 100% identified.

Some changes we do know include:Mrs. Petras will move from 4th grade to 3rd grade (Joining Mrs. Petch & Mrs. Williams)4th grade will be two rounds with Mrs. Schultz & Mrs. Crone1st grade: Mrs. Dangler will be on leave for maternity for 2017-2018. Mrs. Hickman, Mrs. Skalla, and a great candidate yet to be determined will teach 1st.No changes are predicted for other grade levels at this time.

Parent/Teacher Conferences Coming Soon

We hope you all can make the Parent/Teacher Conferences. It’s a great time to celebrate your child’s growth they made through this year. Research shows that parent involvement in their child’s education is a strong indicator of that child’s future success. Appleton typically has above 95% attendance at Parent/Teacher Conferences. That’s a lot of people hearing good news!

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Safe2Tell

Dear Parents,

School District 51 is excited to announce the launch of a new free resource available to our students and community. Safe2Tell Colorado provides another way for students, parents and community members to report unsafe and risky behaviors before they grow out of control. Each year, Safe2Tell Colorado receives thousands of reports on bullying, cy-ber-bullying, suicide threats, mental health concerns, child abuse, substance abuse, violence, planned school attacks, and other concerning behaviors. Each concern reported to Safe2Tell Colorado allows for caring, concerned adults to effectively intervene in the life a child or youth who is struggling.Please use the link below to navigate through resources and information designed specifically for parents. If you have further questions please contact the Safety and Security Office at 970-254-5103.

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Sincerely,Kati GarnerSchool District 51 Safe2Tell Representative

Missing That Winter Coat?

Lots of lost and found clothing has accumulated since the weather turned warmer. Items not picked up before the school year ends will be donated.

Are You Moving?

Parents, if you know your child will not be attending Appleton next year, please notify the office (254-6400). This will really support our planning for next year and may open spots up for students who were denied in the School of Choice process due to lack of room in a specific grade level.

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