Week of 5/2/26

Monday, May 4th, 2026 - B Day

Clubs

Girl Scouts 2:30-3:30 pm

Sports

Girls Flag Football Practice 2:30-4:00 pm

Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 - A Day

Events

6th Grade Field Trip Food Bank of the Rockies 9:30-1:15
M.S. Prism Concert 6:00-7:00 pm

Sports

Girls Flag Football Practice 2:30-4:00 pm

Wednesday, May 6th- B Day

Clubs

Humane Education 2:30-3:30 pm

Sports

Girls Flag Football Practice 2:30-4:00 pm

Thursday, May 7th, 2026- A Day

Clubs

Tae Kwon Do 2:30-3:45 pm

Events

Immersion Day 1
Immersion Field Trips

Escape Room - Epic Escape 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Level Up Game Makers - Game Show Battle Room 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Who Got Game - The Island 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Sushi - Sushi Katsu - 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Moving Over Stone - Ubergrippen 8:30 am -12:30 pm
High Flying - Wings Over the Rockies 10:35 am - 2:10 pm

Sports

Girls Flag Football practice 2:30-4:00 pm

Friday, May 8th, 2026 - B Day

Events

Immersion Day 2
Field Trips

Camping Adventure - Denver Museum of Nature & Science 9:30-1:30 pm
Roar & Explore Dino Adventure - DMNS 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Forensic Science - Police Museum - 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Moving Over Stone - Castlewood Canyon 9:30 am - 1:30
Yes, Chef! - La Victoria Healing Kitchen 9:45 - 12:40 pm

Sports

Girls Flag Football practice 2:30-4:00 pm

5/12 - PTA Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 PM

5/13 - Mission to Mars 5th Gr. Pres. in class

5/14 - 8th Grade Formal 5:00-7:00 PM

5/15 - Quest Oscars Ceremony 8:00 AM

5/15 - 8th Grade EOY F T to Boondocks 9:30 AM

5/18 - AQ Qtr. 3&4 Sports Banquets 4:30-6:00 pm

5/19 - Aurora Quest Field Day All Day

5/20 - Kindergarten Celebration-1:45 Gym

5/20 - 7th Grade GE STEM Field Trip 9:30-1:30

5/21 - 8th Grade Continuation 8:30-10:00 AM

5/21 - Last Day of School/Last day of 4th Quarter

5/22 - Teacher Workday - No Classes

Volunteer Appreciation 8:00-10:00 am

5/25 - Memorial Day

Students and Families:

Please return your Chromebooks to your homeroom Chromebook Cart no later than Friday, May 8th. You will still be able to use them at school, BUT no longer taking them home with you. We will begin fixing/cleaning all devices at that time.

If they are not returned by the time we check them in, the device will be disabled and we will begin sending out notices of payment due to replace the device. Chromebooks ($330) and/or chargers ($19.95).

Thank you!

Jen Colquhoun, Technology Teacher

We are approaching a very busy period of our 2026-2027 school year with Immersion Days, School Dances, and of course our spectacular Field Day. That also means that we need many Volunteers to assist our students and staff with tons of activities. Teachers will choose most Immersion Days volunteers from the parents in their groups.

We are counting on many of you to sign-up for 1 or more of these events. Please review the following Sign Up Genius links and pick the event you would like to join.

1. Immersion Day, May 7th and May 8th - Moving over Stone (with Mr. Lipson and Mr. Sargent)

2. Immersion Day, May 7th and May 8th - Who Got Game - Amazing Race (with Ms. Beaman and Ms. Trail)

3. 8th Grade Formal Dance, May 14 - 8th Grade Formal Dance

4. Field Day, May 19 - Field Day

5. Sports Banquet on May 18th to help make the night a success. Sports Banquet We're looking for volunteers and food donations for our 3rd & 4th Qtr.

Call or email me if you have any questions. - Kindly, John Adams

Summer School PreK-8

The APS Summer School site is live. Our GenTeach sites at the elementary schools are full. We still have space at our middle school program which would include our rising 6th graders (current 5th grader). We will also be offering Enrichment Camps and parents can find additional information on the website

Attention 7th Grade Families- Health Science Summer Bridge

We are planning an amazing 4-day, immersive, health science focused Summer Bridge for students in 7th grade that are interested in a career in health care! We spoke with counselors this morning and shared information with them about the importance of the School Links assessment in targeting those specific 7th grade students. This data is critical for us to have by 5/1 to allow for registration and communication with families. Here is more information about the Summer Bridge as well as a QR code for registration!

Staff Changes

We’re excited to share a few upcoming staff role changes for next year. Greta Barker, our current GT coordinator, will be transitioning into a 7th/8th-grade Social Studies position. She’s looking forward to getting back into the classroom and building her expertise in project-based learning in social studies content.

Additionally, Megan Mitchell will be moving from 7th-grade literacy to teaching 6th/7th Social Studies. With a strong passion for social studies content, she is eager to return to her roots and engage students in this subject area.

26-27 Staff Introductions

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Rachel Olsen- School Psychologist

I am a Nationally Certified School Psychologist who has worked in Aurora Public Schools since 2019. I completed my Education Specialist degree in Child, Family, and School Psychology at the University of Denver. I previously attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for undergraduate studies, completing a B.S. in Psychology and B.A. in History. During my time in APS, I have primarily worked in elementary schools as a special education mental health provider. I have worked with students across a spectrum of support needs, including within Significant Support Needs (SSN) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) center-based classrooms.

Outside of work, I love spending time outside with my husband, toddler, and beagle, whether that’s in our backyard or up in the mountains. I’m an avid gamer, including board games and video games – Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing are some all-time favorites. I love a cozy night in with snacks, blankets, and a new TV series to watch. My dream is to someday have a whole room for my arts and crafts projects: crochet, miniatures, stationery, coloring books, and all the other bits and bobs I collect. My husband and I are both from the south originally and we try to get back there at least once a year, to see our families and fill up on southern food. I could probably eat baked mac & cheese and chicken biscuits every day of my life without complaint.

Current 5th, 6th, and 7th Grade Families - Your next epic travel adventure awaits in Boston! Spring of 2027, we are heading to the birthplace of the American Revolution and home to some really cool historic sites! Whether you're into museums, iconic landmarks, or just exploring one of America's most legendary cities, this trip is calling your name.

Want in?

Join us for an informational meeting to learn ALL the details:

Wednesday, May 6th

5:30pm Virtual

link: meet.google.com/fvz-ifnb-ovh

Contact Michele Beaman at mlbeaman@aurorak12.org if you have any questions.

If you have not paid for your student's Immersion class, please send your payment to the front office. If your student was placed in any of the Immersions below, you can make payment in the front office in either cash or check made out to Aurora Quest, please put your student's name on the memo area so we can take accurate account of payment.

The required fee will be entered into IC and will remain as an outstanding fee until paid.

The Immersions in bold require a field trip permission form to be turned in. Students will not be able to attend field trips without the signed permission slip. Stop by the front office if you need a copy.

Here is a list of the immersion classes and their payment amounts:

Art Explorers $5

Camping Adv. $15

Escape & Puzzle Mysteries $17

Foodie Fun $15

Forensic Science $16

High Flying $8

Jewelry and Metal Sculpture $10

Level Up Game Makers $10

Moving Over Stone $15 (2 Field Trips)

Planet Earth $5

Roar & Explore: The Dino Life Adv. $10