Posted January 26, 2022
Dear Swigert Families,
Hope you are staying warm and safe on this snowy day! I wanted to update you on a few district initiative and opportunities to share your voice. Denver Public Schools is currently conducting a districtwide survey to gather input from parents and families. One of the issues they are addressing is the Health Start Initiative. This is an initiative to change start times for middle and high schools to a later start time. This could have an impact on all elementary schools going to an earlier start time in the 2023-2024 school year- 7 or 7:30 am. DPS is hoping to have a plan in place by June, 2022. Please consider sharing your thoughts in this survey:
Please Complete the DPS Your Voice/Tu Voz Student and Family Surveys by Feb. 4, 2022 | Denver Public Schools (dpsk12.org)
Here is information on the Healthy Starts Initiative:
Healthy Start Times | Denver Public Schools (dpsk12.org)
Please reach out to me if you have questions. I also wanted to share a great resource – Our IB Coordinator, Caroline Dane, and GT teacher, Robin Breshnahan hosted a conversation last week about different ways we foster curiosity at Swigert as well as different opportunities to continue this at home. Here is a link to their presentation:
Fostering inquiry and curiosity
We are seeing a decline in staff and student cases. We are currently at 4 student cases and zero staff cases. I know we are not out of the woods with omicron and we will continue to adhere to our safety guidelines. It is nice to see a current downward trend.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership – it means a great deal!Sincerely,
Shelby Dennis
shelby_dennis@dpsk12.net
After a cold and miserable morning, Swigert students were able to enjoy the snow this afternoon!
Colfax Marathon
Congratulations to our Swigert Colfax Marathon relay runners! They won the relay for fastest time and earned a $1000 donation to Swigert! Way to go Caroline Dane, Amador Jimenez, and Kayla Conarro! They averaged a 7:30 mile pace – balanced, risk takers, and fast!
The Swigert Semantics Team competed in a district spelling bee on Thursday, January 20th against Slavens, DSA, Merrill Middle School, Montclair and Isabella Bird at Merrill Middle School. There were 30 spellers in all, with the majority of the spellers being middle school students. Charlie Rager just missed the top ten and Davis Jozsa came in 3rd place! A big congrats to him! All other spellers put in their best effort and made the most of the experience. Big thanks to our parent drivers and treat providers!!
Please Join Us for Our Introductory Planting Seeds Meeting!
Planting Seeds Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 10, 2022
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89414547977?pwd=Wkg4MXR5SXJmOHVqTjY4cC9jWnN6UT09
Meeting ID: 894 1454 7977
Passcode: j95mWp
The Planting Seeds Committee is a group of Swigert parents, caregivers, and staff members dedicated to making Swigert an inclusive and equitable community.
We will identify goals for the committee and discuss equity workshop topics and facilitator ideas.
Please RSVP to Shelby Dennis if you can attend at shelby_dennis@dpsk12.net
Wednesday, February 9 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM MST
Do you have a child, family member, or student that struggles to read, write, spell, or memorize math facts? Is homework a battle? Does the child complain about going to school?
If so, join us for a presentation by DenCoKID in partnership with International Dyslexia Association-Rocky Mountain Branch about:
Zoom link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7483660661?pwd=N0grL1hiczZvR29qTEI4UURTMkNTUT09
Attn: You may need to use Chrome for the Zoom link to connect properly!
The Lunch menu is continuing to change based on availability, so we will keep you as updated as much as possible.
The menu for the rest of this week is:
Wed 1/26: Cheeseburger OR Bean & Cheese Burrito OR PB&J
Thu 1/27: Chorizo Mac & Cheese OR Mac and Cheese OR Yogurt Basket
Fri 1/28: BBQ Pulled Pork OR Chicken Sandwich OR Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The menu for next week is:
Mon 1/31: Beef Nachos OR Cheese Nachos OR PB&J
Tue 2/1: Teriyaki Chicken OR Turkey Cheese Wrap OR Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Wed 2/2: Korean BBQ Beef Bowl OR Cheesy Breadstick OR PB&J
Thu 2/3: Chicken Alfredo OR Alfredo Pasta OR Mexican Chopped Salad OR Yogurt Basket
Fri 2/4: Cheeseburger OR BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich OR PB&J
If your child has a peanut allergy and needs Wow butter (or other food allergy that requires accommodation), please be sure you’ve completed the attached Meal Modification Form. Food & Nutrition Services requires this form even if you have an allergy/anaphylaxis form on file with the nurse. You can return the form to our kitchen manager or the front office.
Show yourself some love and share some with Swigert too! The Skincare Studio is graciously partnering with us to provide some much needed pampering while also supporting our school! Swigert Mom, Julie Bellina, is a Licensed Esthetician and owner of The Skincare Studio right here in Central Park. Her customized facials deliver results for anti-aging and adult/teen acne.
Book a facial during the week of Valentine’s Day (Feb 14-18th ) and 20% will be donated back to Swigert!
To learn more about facial services and to schedule, please visit
http://www.yourskincarestudio.com/appointments-contact
When booking add a note: Swigert Valentine
*must show proof of vaccination to redeem services
The PTA is excited to offer a FUNdraising opportunity – Selfie & Donate is similar to a Dine & Donate event… just with family fun taking all the pictures you want in front of 25+ different backdrops! Selfie@Stanley is a fun, interactive art experience located within the Stanley Marketplace (www.selfieatstanley.com). On Feb 2, every ticket purchased will result in 20% of sales returning to our school! You can purchase tickets online, and choose which timed entry slot works best for your family. Please be sure to enter the code SwigertSelfie so that our school benefits.
One important detail is that Selfie@Stanley falls under the Tri-County Health Department’s Mask Exemption program requiring that all visitors must be fully vaccinated from Covid-19 and must show proof of vaccination upon entry. So, we are so sorry that littles age 4 and under who aren’t yet eligible for vaccination, or anyone who is unable (no matter the reason) to be fully vaccinated, can’t attend. Should the health order change, we will certainly update everyone so you’re in the know. What this does mean, is that you can take all the photos you want without a mask on, and be confident knowing that everyone else in the Selfie@Stanley space will also be fully vaccinated. We can’t wait to see you there and your fun photos after!
The PTA is excited to host a Winter Warm Up event! Please join us on Saturday, February 5th at 9:30 on the school playground and grab a cup of hot chocolate and say “hi” to fellow Swigert Families! We hope to see many families at the event!!
Discovery Link will be offering as much outdoor programming as possible this summer. Please see the attached brochure, or click here for more information or to register.
Feb 2 Selfie & Donate
Feb 5 Winter Warm Up
Feb 9 Dyslexia Zoom Meeting
Feb 21-22 No School for Students
Mar 2-3 K-2nd Art Show
Mar 28-Apr 4 Spring Break
May 6 No School for Students
May 14 Auction
May 30 No School
Jun 6 Last Day of School (Noon Release)