Lotus School for Excellence Celebrates Diversity with Annual Community Potluck

AURORA, Colo., April 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Lotus School for Excellence (lotusschool.org) will celebrate diversity and the community for the fifth annual Taste of Lotus on April 14, 2016. The Taste of Lotus brings together families from around the globe to celebrate culture and the community's rich heritage. The event features global cuisine, a fashion show and live music to celebrate different cultures.

Bruce Gordon, Founder of the event and Middle School Dean, says, "Taste of Lotus is a perfect example of what makes Lotus a school for excellence. Our school offers a nurturing environment in which students from a wide array of backgrounds come together to learn and work. We embrace the diversity of our students and their families, and this is reflected in the Taste of Lotus Festival. We sample delicious homemade foods from all over the world, learn about traditional clothing styles, and enjoy entertainment as our community members share song and dance from their cultures. This event is a celebration of our unique and beautiful differences, and a representation of what draws people to Lotus."

The Taste of Lotus will take place in the gymnasium located at the Lotus School for Excellence campus at 11001 East Alameda Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80012. Tickets are $5 per person or $15 for a family of four or more. The Aurora Community is invited to join Lotus School for Excellence for the celebration. 

Eray Idil, Executive Director of Lotus School for Excellence, says, "The Taste of Lotus has been vital for the community and school alike. We are honored to have such a diverse student body and look for opportunities to celebrate the heritage and traditions for all. We look forward to celebrating on Thursday and to continuing this anticipated community event for many years."

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About Lotus School for Excellence:
Located in Aurora, Colorado, Lotus School for Excellence is a S.T.E.A.M. K-12 Charter School sponsored by Aurora Public Schools. Founded in 2006, Lotus School is committed to providing a safe learning environment and a rigorous college preparatory curriculum for over 800 students. Lotus School received the Bronze Medal from U.S. News in 2015 and is the only school in Aurora Public Schools to receive medal recognition. Charter schools are tuition-free, public schools that have the flexibility to be innovative, entrepreneurial, self-governing, and are held accountable for student and operational performance.  For more information, please visit: http://www.lotusschool.org.

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