LQPV ISD #2853 2860 291st Ave Madison, MN 56256-3230 320.752.4200 Appleton Elementary 349 S Edquist St. Appleton, MN 56208 320.289.1114

Appleton Elementary School PRINCIPAL CLASS PAGES HANDBOOK MENU MILAN MMN LQPV Mission - To provide a quality education to all children in our school Vision - To prepare children for the 21st Century Purpose - To guide, encourage, and model lifelong learning Greetings and welcome to Appleton/Milan Elementary where "Making a Difference" is our job! I am excited to see this happen everyday as our pre-K through sixth grade staff work with children. From custodial staff to administration, our goal is the same - to do what's best for children. Granted, teaching and learning is our primary focus; however, our people reach out to and care deeply for the children and families they serve and for the staff with whom they work. From taking time to listen to a child's story about his/her lost dog, running to the bus garage to retrieve a forgotten instrument, to fixing the wheels of a scooter, many, many intangibles happen each and every day in our settings. Our staff and programs strive to meet the individual learning styles of each child, as well as their social and emotional well-being. Our schools and programs are only as strong as the people that make them come alive. To sum up, "Appleton/Milan Elementary staff are committed to providing children with the best possible educational programs our schools can deliver. The staff cares deeply for children, are experienced and knowledgeable, and model terrific human characteristics. At Appleton/Milan Elementary we strive to make education a quality experience for all learners, to prepare them for the challenges of the 21st Century, and model lifelong learning. It is our belief as well as our hope and dream that all children can develop into happy, productive citizens, and that they too will contribute to their world in an ever-reciprocal relationship. We cannot go this alone-we need your help as parents. You are your child's foremost teacher and role model. A healthy relationship at home means a healthy relationship at school. Thank you !'" - Brendan Bogart