Secondary Newsletter
January 17th - January 21th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 17th, 2022
~~NO SCHOOL~~
Honoring Dr. King!
LSE would like to invite you to visit thekingcenter.org to find out more information about this champion of history! Dr. King stood up for justice and created room for everyone to be included. We gladly support this effort and continue to support these ideals everyday.
Thank you,
The LSE Secondary Admin Team
Mark Your Calendars
Half Days Added to the Academic Calendar for 2021-2022
Early Release (1/2 day for K-12) on the following dates:
Feb. 4th
March 4th
March 25th
May 6th
Elementary will be released at 11:35 a.m.
Secondary will be released at 12 p.m.
Revised Academic Calendar for 2021-2022
IMPORTANT ATHLETIC UPDATE
Access Testing Continues This Week....
Each year, students in English learner programs take the ACCESS for ELLs language proficiency test. The test measures academic English language proficiency for students learning English in our school and throughout our state.
Teachers in our school use this information to help them make decisions about instruction for your child. Teachers also use these test scores to monitor the progress your child makes toward English proficiency.
This test will be given to all English language learners at Lotus in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade starting January 10th and continuing until February 11th. The ACCESS test has four parts: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. It is important that students are in school for these tests unless they are too ill to attend. Please follow the guidelines from our nurse that are provided by the school nurse.
You will receive test results in May or when we return to school in July/August.
Please contact me if you have questions about the ACCESS for ELLs test.
Sincerely,
Heather Chol
Coordinator for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
Dress Code Reminder
Non-navy blue (middle school) and black (high school) jackets and coats should be stored in the students locker during school hours. Students are allowed to wear non-navy blue or black outerwear during outdoor activities if no other jacket or coat is available.
Why should students come to school in uniform?
The uniform requirement at LSE is in place to create an environment where students can concentrate on school activities. When all students are dressed the same, it creates constant equality among students. Uniforms also makes it easier for students to get ready for school every day. Finally, the school uniform policy makes it easier for school staff to spot trespassers or anyone who is on campus that should not be. Having all students dressed in uniform makes Lotus a safer place for students.
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
In order to access your students attendance and grade reports in Infinite Campus, you will need to obtain your login credentials to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Infinite Campus is the main portal you can use to track your student's attendance and grade reports.
Note: Report cards are available in digital format on Infinite Campus ONLY. Printed copies will not be provided for Semester 1.
If you are having trouble accessing the parent portal; please use the "Request Access for Parent Portal" link on our website to submit a request, and you will receive your login information in the email. The form is located on our website, under the "Parents." You can also send an email request to the Secondary office staff nademovic@lotusschool.org.
The first semester grades will not be in IC until the first week of January.
Weekly LSE Covid Report
WHEN TO KEEP YOUR STUDENT HOME FROM SCHOOL
Students who show COVID-like illness and have major symptoms that last longer than 24
hours and minor symptoms that last more than 48 hours, will be required to provide a negative PCR test or isolate at home for 10 days before they can return to school.
Major symptoms:
New or unexplained persistent cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Loss of Taste and Smell
Minor Symptoms:
Fever >100, Chills
Sore Throat
Runny nose or congestion
Muscle or body aches
Headache
Fatigue
Nausea, vomiting, Diarrhea
Need to get a COVID test or interested in the COVID vaccine for 5 and older? Check out these resources:
https://covidcheckcolorado.org/ - for testing and vaccination
Attendance Line
Please call your student in on the attendance line at x300 if they are going to be absent. Daily notices will be emailed to parents regarding when to return when you student is sick or no reason for absence is recorded. If you have any questions regarding attendance, the Attendance Committee, or any attendance challenge please call ext. 103 for the Attendance Clerk or ext. 230 for the Dean of Student Culture.
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
Non-Discrimination Introductory Statement
Lotus School for Excellence (LSE) does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, or any other grounds prohibited by law. LSE serves students with disabilities and English Learners and provides services to students as required by state and federal law.
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 - tfisher@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