The Eagle Post Weekend Edition (December 10th)

Posted December 10, 2021

Winterfest

As an IB school we strive to be internationally minded and inquirers.  During this time of year we take time to learn about the varied and rich winter traditions that are followed by our families at Swigert as well as around the world.  In years past we have come together as  a community to listen to storytellers and share culinary delights from different cultures.  Due to covid we will still have our winterfest  on Thursday, December 16th; however it will look a little different.  

Here is what we have planned

  • During morning meeting students will share their winter or holiday traditions 
  • Throughout the day classes will visit tables set up in the main hallway with the the background, pictures and memorabilia of different cultural celebrations and traditions 
  • Students will watch storyteller, Kate Lutz, share an Inuit tale  
  • There will be a website with read alouds, traditions and videos to explore that day/evening with your child

What we need from you:

  • Please help your child fill out their tradition sheet (sent home today-Friday December 10th and return to your classroom teacher by Thursday December 16th) to share during morning meeting  (please see examples below)
  • If you are interested (optional) please email Emily Pool – Emily_Poll@dpsk12.net- a blurb and pictures about your family or cultural traditions/recipes  for the holidays that we can put on our winterfest website

Through international mindedness students can work in harmony with peers from around the world, learn from each other and learn about different perspectives. It also helps to promote respect, empathy and compassion. 

Quilt Examples:

     

Covid Letter


Please see the attached Covid Notification from Nurse Tran.

Key Dates

Dec 16    Workout & Donate with TWST Fitness
Dec 20-Jan 3  Winter Break
Mar 2-3    K-2nd Art Show
May 14     Auction