Posted September 14, 2021
Good afternoon Swigert Families,
I was originally drawn to Swigert as a parent due to the IB program. I was looking for an education environment that encouraged students to be internationally minded, critical thinkers and provided opportunities for kids to go back to the community around them and act on their learning. As a school leader I am continuously inspired by these IB components. As teachers launched their first unit, I am seeing student inquiry and curiosity come alive. We couldn’t be IB without your continued support. To be an IB school we are required to: staff IB coordinator who supports planning and vertical alignment, provide professional learning opportunities for our teachers, pay yearly dues to the IB organization, and support the Spanish program. Thank you all for your generosity and support – it means a great deal to our school community. Here is a great example of giving back; our fifth graders are making sandwiches for the SOS collaborative organization in Park Hill to feed homeless families Park Hill Safe Outdoor Space — Colorado Village Collaborative.
If you would like to make a donation during out Swigert Gives week, please go to-
Swigert Gives — Swigert International Elementary School PTA (swigertpta.com)
Sincerely,
Shelby Dennis
shelby_dennis@dpsk12.org
If you ordered a ponytail ribbon or pair of socks Amy Sweeney will be under the yellow dome at pickup today and at drop off tomorrow morning so you can pick them up!
If you ordered Spirit Wear items that were part of our Pre Order those items are still in production. We will let you know as soon as they arrive. We plan to have another Spirit Day as soon as everyone has their new gear so if you need something for this Friday please have your kiddo wear something with blue!
If you ordered any other items you should have received an email that you could pick up from Daphne at the front desk during school hours. If you didn’t make it in to pick those up, please come to the yellow dome or reach out to Amy directly to arrange pickup. Her email is abklein03@gmail.com or 720-308-7109.
Calling on 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders to apply to THE SWIGERT ARTIST HUB
Do you have a a 3rd, 4th or 5th grader? Is your student crazy about art? Is your student happiest when creating? If the answer is yes, have the student apply to the Swigert Artist Hub. Use this link to access the Google Form application. We are looking for authentic voices and answers, so please have your student complete the form. https://forms.gle/
RETURN the GOOGLE FORM by SEPT 20 at 9am.
Accepted applicants will be notified SEPT 21. Applications will be reviewed by 3 art specialists. We are looking for students who are motivated by creating visual art and can easily work in a small group setting. A productive space will be provided, where the expectations are to focus on developing artistic expression. A small group will be selected so we can foster a breadth of creative projects determined by the group. The Artist Hub is a place where all artists unique qualities are welcome and accepted.
THE ARTIST HUB WILL BEGIN Tuesday, SEPT 28 and will continue on most Tuesdays. Find important information in the Google Form. The Artist Hub will be guided by Ms. Delap.
Yesterday, we sent out emails to parents of people we know to be riding the bus (sorry to the parents of #476 riders, that I forgot to change the name of the email!). If you did not receive that email and your student rides the bus, please email Daphne at daphne_jolley@dpsk12.org with your child(ren)’s name and bus route.
When we know of any issues with the bus, we’ll send out information to anyone on those lists.
Please note: for late or missing buses, student is not riding, missing students or lost and found items, contact the Dispatch Hotline at 720-423-4624 (M-F 5:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. during school year; M-F 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during the summer)
Thanks,
Swigert Office
Mark your calendar!
3rd, 4th & 5th Grade
Dec 1 & 2
4:30-6:30pm
In-person in the Swigert main hall
Masks required
3, 4, 5 Sign-up required: https://www.
K, 1st & 2nd
March 2 & 3
4:30-6:30pm In-person in the Swigert main hall
Masks required
Sign-up required: Sign up link will be published at a later date
Please join us in the vegetable garden on Thursday, September 23rd from 8:15-10:15 for gardening & coffee. Green and brown thumbs are welcome! Tasks will include weeding, tending beds, trellising vines & harvesting vegetables. Please bring your own garden gloves & hand tools. Coffee will be provided.
Lifetouch will be here on Monday, September 20th for individual pictures. We will send order envelopes home in Friday folders on Friday, September 17th. To order online, go to myliftouch.com and use the school ID or Picture Day ID: EVTCJP8Q2.
Our annual Swigert Gives donation drive is off to a great start and there is still plenty of time to participate:
Celebrate Swigert by participating in the remaining days of Spirit Week! Send your kids to school ready to represent the following categories:
Wednesday, 9/15: Crazy Hat Day
Thursday, 9/16: College/Favorite Team Gear Day
Friday, 9/17: Spirit Day (wear your Swigert gear or royal blue)
Donate to the giving drive by visiting www.SwigertPTA.com/Swigert-
All donors throughout the drive will be entered to win fun prizes!
Tuesday prize – 4 tickets to the Swigert Auction in the spring
Wednesday prize – Weekend stay in Frisco
Thursday prize – Mr. Fisher and Mr. Shutts experience, details TBA
Friday prize – PlayStation 5
Saturday prize – $100 Gift card to Stanley Beer Hall
Sunday prize – Principal for a Day
Join us for Swigert Celebrates! – an outdoor celebration of our school community at the Stanley Beer Hall patio on Sunday 9/19 from 2-5 pm
Adults and kids welcome to attend
There will be appetizers, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and activities for all ages
Principal Shelby Dennis and many of our Swigert teachers and admin staff will be joining us to celebrate our incredible school community!
Feel free to drop in for a bit or stay all afternoon
All COVID protocols will be followed
Finally, huge thanks to Mark Shaker and the Stanley Marketplace for making this fun event possible!
For more information, please visit: www.SwigertPTA.com/
If you were not able to make the GT Identification and Programming Session last Tuesday the 7th, and are interested to learn more, please view the slide show and reach out to Robin Bresnahan at robin_bresnahan@dpsk12.org with any questions: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1viSD1SpSay07HjKGt7FhEJsqVtONWtdxDa42dgdlk3s/edit#slide=id.ged72ad2274_0_0
Sept 12th-19th Swigert Gives and Spirit Week
Sept 19th 2pm-5pm Swigert Celebrates! at the Stanley Beer Hall
Sept 20th Picture Day
Sept 22nd Dine & Donate (Pizzeria Locale)
Sept 23rd Garden and Coffee Day