Secondary Newsletter
May 17 - May 21
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📢 All School Announcements 📢
The Academic calendar for the 2021/2022 year has been released. Check it out here.
May is Asian Pacific American and Jewish American Heritage Month
In our classrooms and our community we are being intentional to celebrate the amazing contributions to our world. Here are great resources to learn more:
Lotus Graduation Announcement
LSE Secondary Spring Student Survey
Please be advised that your student is going to have the opportunity to weigh in on elective choices for next year. He/She is being asked to complete this survey.
LSE Secondary Spring Student Survey
We ask that you review this survey with your student and assist them in completing as needed.
Thank you in advance,
The Secondary Admin Team
May 26th is a Half-Day for Students
Upcoming Grade Level End of Year Events
5/20 - 6th Grade Field Day at Lotus 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Event Contact is Ms. Hall shall@lotusschool.org
5/21 - 7th Grade End of Year Party at Lotus 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Event Contact is Ms. Walkinshaw swalkinshaw@lotusschool.org
5/22 - Graduation at The Hanger at Stanley, Seniors arrive at 11:15 a.m., ceremony is from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Location: 2501 Dallas St #135, Aurora, CO 80010 Event Contact is Ms. Brauhn bbrauhn@lotusschool.org
5/26 - 8th Grade Continuation at Lotus 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Event Contact is Ms. Miller amiller@lotusschool.org
Strict safety guidelines will be followed at each event. There also may be a guest maximum for each event, your student will be given these instructions by their teachers. A temperature and symptom check will be completed for all students accompanying parties before entrance to the event will be granted. If you or your student is sick, we ask that you stay home.
We want to hear from you!
Thank you in advance for sharing your feedback!
Summer Resources for Students from the City of Aurora
IMPORTANT INFORMATION for Seniors!
5/19 - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
5/20 - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
5/21 - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Seniors will be able to pay any outstanding fees (school or athletic) and/or drop off any Lotus materials.
MANDATORY STUDENT MATERIALS DROP-OFF!
Student Materials Drop off will now be May 26 from 12pm-4pm.
Students who will be returning to Lotus for the 2021-2022 school year will be expected to keep their Chromebooks. If students are graduating or transferring to another school, they will be expected to return their Chromebooks either by appointment through the main office or at the date and time above.
May 26, 2021 - Materials Drop Off Times
(Books & supplies are returned by all Lotus students who received Lotus property at any point throughout the school year)
(Chromebooks are to be returned by non-returning Lotus students ONLY. If non-returning Lotus students are not able to make it during this time, they are asked to set up an appointment with IT separately to drop off)
12 p.m. Seniors with last name A-Z (any who were not able to drop off items at other times)
12:15 p.m. Juniors with last name A-Z
12:30 p.m. Sophomores with last name A-Z
1 p.m. Freshmen with last name A-Z
1:30 p.m. 8th Graders with last name A-L
2 p.m. 8th Graders with last name M-Z
2:30 p.m. 7th Graders with last name A-L
3 p.m. 7th Graders with last name M-Z
3:15 p.m. 6th Graders with last name A-L
3:30 p.m. 6th Graders with last name M-Z
Returning to Lotus next year?
Dear Parents,
Please reserve your student(s)' seats by letting us know that your student(s) will be returning for the 2021-2022 school year by filling out this Intent to Return form.
** Please be informed that Lotus will return to full-time in-person learning for the 2021-2022 school year.
** This form should be submitted only once per student. If you have multiple students in grades 6 through 12, please submit this form repeatedly for each one of them.
Need Tutoring Help?
Mark Your Calendars for Spring Testing!
Students, it is your time to shine!
AP Exams will be held in the month of May
We ask that students arrive at 7:30am for 8am sessions & 11:30am for 12pm sessions, there will be no scheduled make up session
AP Statistics May 17 Mon 12 pm
AP Research - Performance Task Deadline May 20
Note: Most AP exams are 2-3 hours long. Students are expected to wear their mask at all times while on school property.
Adult English Classes will be starting in Summer 2021
We are now accepting registrations for Adult English classes that will be held Summer 2021. If you or a family member would like more information, please fill out this form.
If you have any additional questions please contact Heather Chol at (303) 360-0052 Extension 237 or hchol@lotusschool.org or Karmen Kimm at 720-870-5246 or kkimm@lotusschool.org.
We Need Your Input! Please take a minute to complete this survey.....
Thank you for your hard work, patience, and support during this unprecedented school year.
Next year Lotus will continue to be a K-8 school-wide, Title I school with a Family Engagement Budget. We would like your input on what activities or learning experiences you would like to see at Lotus for the 2021-2022 school year and how you would like to be more involved in school activities.
Let your voice be heard by taking the following survey.
English:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qJcV9dcIQA-OrLpqj3paPNg9sqCmI8TZyXyhs5j-BqY/edit
Spanish:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1H583OnM5lie_4yc1i6_pleuN6S0n3iIKZpdwfTxBldk/edit
Amharic:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ftwDOecVCOXO9FboO8kkyR05fuC-noc18lubga8tI2I/edit
Somali:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VUvuCMbxsTQWZFnXoRRz_IB7al_hozea7hQZtCv4SuM/edit
Arabic:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10T0CAArOflg5PdFzNapY0S2FWV-18advJ77qd0dO31o/edit
If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know at kkimm@lotusschool.org or 720-870-5246.
Thank you again for your hard work this school year,
Ms. Kimm
Title I Coordinator/Family Liaison
FREE Summer program for 9th - 11th Graders
Click here for more information.
ATTENDANCE
REMEMBER: IS YOUR STUDENT GOING TO BE ABSENT OR IS SICK?
Please remember that if your student is sick or will be absent to call the attendance line at 303-360-0052 x300 or go to the Lotus main webpage and "report student absence"
FINAL ATTENDANCE CONTEST OF THE YEAR!!
THIS IS THE LAST WEEK! FINISH STRONG!
The final attendance challenge encourages all students to finish strong. We will have a raffle drawing with many prizes. Your student can get their name in the drawing by being present and attending all classes from May 3- May 21. We will hold our drawing and announce the winners the final week of school.
PBIS Store Update!
Here is the final date and time for 6-12th grade prize retrieval for the remainder of the year:
May 21st from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Lotus
Family Liaison Corner
Do you need help with basic needs? Check out these resources. If you need help or a referral, please let me know at kkimm@lotusschool.org.
Utilities: call 1-866-432-8435
Water: Aurora Water Cares: 1-833-559-2837
Rent/Mortgage Payment Assistance
Internet: Free Internet Options
Food: https://www.arapahoegov.com/1278/Food-Banks
Medical: https://health.aurorak12.org/
Colorado EBT Cards: 1-888-328-2656
⚽️ 🏃♂️ LISTEN UP LOTUS 🏃♂️ ⚽️
Good luck Lotus track!
You can watch all the home games live on the Lotus School for Excellence Facebook page! Unfortunately due to COVID 19 precautions, we will not have spectators at any of our events. Tell a friend and help support your METEORS!!
👩⚕️ Notes from the Nurse 👩⚕️
Pfizer Vaccine is NOW available for 12 year and older!
May is Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month
Improve Indoor Air Quality to Set Up a Healthier Home Environment
Having good indoor air quality is an important part of having a healthy living space. People spend more than 90% of their time indoors, and your indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. Free Asthma-Friendly Home Checklist
Free COVID testing
Students and family members who need access to FREE COVID testing should register here: It is recommended that if you have symptoms that you get tested to include your child.
Lotus School for Excellence
LOTUS School for Excellence
Lotus first opened its doors in August 2006 with a total of 147 students in grades 6 and 7. Each year after that, its enrollment increased gradually to finally reach over 900 students, with grades spanning from Kindergarten to 12th. In such a diverse and disadvantaged community, for over a decade, Lotus has managed to instill interest in students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Today it is one of the most successful schools in Aurora.
Leadership Team
Executive Director - Brett Williams bwilliams@lotusschool.org
Principal - Yavuz Durmus ydurmus@lotusschool.org
Assistant Principal - Jennifer Warren jwarren@lotusschool.org
Dean of Student Culture - Anthony Watson awatson@lotusschool.org
Email: contact@lotusschool.org
Website: www.lotusschool.org
Location: 11001 East Alameda Avenue, Aurora, CO, USA
Phone: 303-360-0071
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lseaurora/
Twitter: @lotusschool