Thank you to Mary Hoena for IMMEDIATELY being an asset to the Lotus Family! I have seen her smiling her way into the 3rd grade team and her new students! And I think I have made a new friend!
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Thank you to the 4th grade team, Cortnee Snell, Stephanie Kolk, Anna Morris and Caitlyn Fenton for being the most prepared, engaging teachers I know! AND I get to work the rest of the year with you! I'm so appreciative!
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Thank you to Matt Peters for already checking up on things for me!
-From Chris Brown (Paraprofessional at Lotus)
Thank you to Jill and Michelle for always being there in the "midst" of it and taking care of those last minute requests!!! We all appreciate everything you do to keep us organized and sane!!!
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Kim and Meghan - thanks for checking in with the kiddos this week!! I know it makes a difference in building relationships and get them to where they need to be to learn!!!
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Thanks to Lemar for organizing the PBIS store for all and for being there for all the questions!! And thanks for a great 1st 2 days as my CB partner - it's going to be a GREAT year!!!
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Thank you to our para Aly!! What a fantastic addition to our 5th grade team!! You have really jumped in and helped kids where they needed it!!! This is going to be a great year!!!!!
-From Veronica Kretz (5th Grade teacher)
To Amanda Lorenz and Erica Barraza for helping with our lesson pix and visuals
-From Colleen Robinson (Paraprofessional at Lotus) and Sherry Tietjen (ILP-A teacher at Lotus)
Thank you family!! To EVERYONE who helped make the first day for my class a successful one! The kids all were set up to succeed after some schedule changes with a full team discussion! An amazing schedule with visuals. Assistant with transitions and bathroom breaks. Extra hands and laps for an assembly. A computer that prints. Today was day ONE of the first of MANY AMAZING days this school year! I truly appreciate everyone’s support here at Lotus!! I couldn’t have done it without you!
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Chris Brown & Donna Saranzak worked together to get two kindergarten kiddos into Gen Ed and PARTICIPATING on day 2!!! You ladies are the MVP this week for me!
-From Sherry Tietjen (ILP-A teacher at Lotus)
Our PBIS Leadership Team (Katie, Lemar and Laura) for putting together a great first day of school for all of our students and staff!!!
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Our mentors and everyone that played a role in welcoming our new staff. I hope you all feel the family atmosphere that makes this such a special place!!
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The entire Stanton Team. Everyone jumped in to help on Thursday. There's nothing better than a team that all pulls the rope in the same direction! This is going to be a GREAT year
-From Jeff Sefcik (Principal at Stanton)
Kim V and Ellie S. for setting up the PBIS Assembly. Creative, fun and student-centered! Thank you!
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Allie Mixon for being an amazing addition to our Admin Team. It has already been such a pleasure working alongside you!
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Erica, Amanda and Molly Monk for jumping right in to assist our ILP classrooms
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Specials Team- Thank you for helping with arrival dismissal and lunches on the first day!
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Nicole Brinkman- always willing to join along in our fun and helping with the skit for PBIS assembly
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Kelly Roland- rolling with whatever comes your way and cheering people up when needed
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Adisyn Illg- always and on the go and willing to pitch in! Thank you for being anywhere and everywhere needed with a smile!
-From Natalie Udstuen (Assistant Principal at Lotus)
Kim Rauchfuss- thank you for grabbing my lunch on Tuesday!!!
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Fiona and Alana-thx for going over everything with me and making me feel so comfortable.
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Russ- thank you for finding a desk for me!!!
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Alana- for helping with domain pages... you're a lifesaver
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Ellie- For always being so positive!!! I really needed it on Thursday morning.
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Kim Husko- thanks for helping make it easier to get into Stanton and my office a bit quicker
–From Karen Lobodzinski (Speech and Language Pathologist)
Thank you Kendra Logar for all your guidance Friday morning, helping sub my first class in a while.
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Thank you Mollie Herchenbach for letting me your cutting tool, not once but twice. Much easier and quicker than scissors. Saved the day.
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Thank you Kim V. for being an awesome co-worker, neighbor, and friend. The first week went well because you always know what to say. :)
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Thank you Mike for being prompt with QR codes and passwords for Kim and I to print and organize for our classes. :)
–From Victoria Miller (STEM teacher at Lotus)
Thank you to our SUPER PARAS for spending a very long time on the bus ride home on Wednesday...I'm watching the times closely to see if we need to make a change. Your patience is truly, truly appreciated!
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To the 3rd Grade Team–thanks for taking the book for the year and FLYING with it…
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To EVERYONE for making this such a fun start to the school year. It's just so positive and happy...and our kids feel that, too. YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!!
- Monday, August 21: First Day of PreK
- Tuesday, August 29: Curriculum Night
- PreK--6:00-7:00
- Kindergarten--6:30-7:15
- 1st Grade--6:45-7:30
- Thursday, August 31: Curriculum Night
- 2nd Grade--6:00-7:00
- 3rd Grade--6:30-7:15
- 4th Grade--6:45-7:30
- Monday, August 21, and Tuesday, August 22, 3:05-4:30: Cross Country, Co-ed Soccer, and Girls Volleyball tryouts. (Students must have a current physical on file to tryout)
- Monday, August 28: Fall Picture Day
- Thursday, September 7: Curriculum Night 6:00-7:00
