Posted March 8, 2022
Dear Swigert Families,
The transition to optional masking has been quite smooth to this point. Students often do a double take when they see teachers and staff without their masks for the first time. We have students and staff who are choosing to keep masks on and have been clear about respecting choices , knowing everyone has their own reasons and comfort levels. As of right now we have zero staff and student cases.
We have so many exciting ways students are showing agency in their learning and taking steps to make a difference in the world.
Swigert first grader, Oakley Splitt, worked with her Dad one day when she was home sick and created a rhyming story about kindness- something our world could sure use a bit more of right now. She shared her book with her class and other classes across the school.
Here is a photo of Oakley and her book as well as a link to ways you can purchase her book.
Sock and Shoe and Kindness Too
Our Kindergarten students as part of the IB Unit on How the World Works, are campaigning to save the Earth. Check out their posters.
We have two fourth grade groups hosting bake sales to raise money for causes they care about. On March 15th, Olivia, Emma, Jasmine, Bryan, Mackenzie and ALyssa are hosting a bake sale to support a local dog shelter. And on April 19th, Mavi , Chloe, and Zoe will host a bake sale to raise money for special prizes for kids in radiation at UCHealth’s Oncology Unit.
Please join the Innovation School Town Hall tomorrow night from 5-6. This will be an effort to bring together as many stakeholders as possible to show the Board how much support there is for the over 50 Innovation schools in DPS. Here is the zoom linkSincerely,
Shelby Dennis
shelby_dennis@dpsk12.net
Garden Volunteers Needed this Sunday!
In preparation for students planting the spring lettuce next week, we will amend the soil in the raised garden beds this Sunday, Mar 12, from 1-4pm and WE REALLY COULD USE YOUR HELP!
No experience needed. Stay as long or as little as you can. Bring a shovel if you can!
For questions or to confirm your attendance text Michelle at 720-361-6770.
We are excited to share Kinder, 1st and 2nd grade art with you!
Art Show
March 9, 4:30-6pm at Swigert
Masks required.
Each family only needs one slot for up to four people.
Sign up for a time slot (one slot per group, max of 4 people per group).
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EADAB2CA3F5C16-k12
Hello from the PTA!!
It was so exciting to have our first in person PTA Meeting last week! Thank you to those parents who were able to attend and those who joined us virtually! It is wonderful to have normalcy back in the school community again.
It is that time in the school year when the PTA begins to plan for the upcoming school year. With that being said, we have several committee chair positions opening up! Joining the PTA is a wonderful way to learn about your child’s school, but taking it a step further and volunteering your time as a committee chair is an excellent way for parents to begin to feel more personally connected to their child’s elementary school. Personally speaking, most friends I have made at Swigert I have made through active involvement at the school, serving in various roles on the PTA. These past two years have made it such a challenge for parents to connect and feel personally tied to their children’s school. I encourage you to take this opportunity to jump in, get involved and create a wonderful school community for your child and yourself.
We currently have several opportunities and I would love to discuss these with anyone interested in learning more. Please email or call me if you would like to volunteer for one of these committee chair roles and we talk through the commitment to make sure it is a good fit for what you may be looking for.
Current Openings for Committee Chairs:
Current PTA Board Openings:
Though anyone can choose to run for any position on the PTA board, we do have the position of incoming president and our treasure position filled. All board positions will be voted on by the members of the PTA during the next PTA meeting in May, but we would love to know if there is interest in our current openings. Our needs are:
This year has been so wonderful so far and I look forward to helping to create an even stronger PTA for next year!! Please email with questions at president@swigertpta.com or call me at 720-280-6092
Hello!
Auction pre-sale tickets, spirit wear pre-orders, and our website are live! Please take some time to check it out! The website is filled with information about the event. Even if you cannot make it please register! Registration will give you access to the silent auction items.
https://swigert22.givesmart.com
Auction season 2022 will kick off April 5, 2022 with Teacher Experiences going live for bidding on the site! The sale for teacher experiences will start April 5, 2022 and close April 12, 2022. This will give the teachers time to complete experiences with the kids prior to the end of the school year.
Check out the website and reach out with any questions!
Thank you for all your support!
The Lunch menu is continuing to change based on availability, so we will keep you as updated as much as possible.
If your child will be coming in late and needs a hot lunch, please inform the office of their choice so their lunch can be added to the counts.
The menu for the rest of this week is:
Wed 3/9: Cheeseburger OR Bean & Cheese Burrito OR PB&J
Thu 3/10: Chorizo Mac & Cheese OR Mac & Cheese OR Yogurt Basket
Fri 3/11: BBQ Pulled Pork OR Chicken Sandwich OR Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The menu for next week is:
Mon 3/14: Beef Nachos OR Cheese Nachos OR PB&J
Tue 3/15: Chicken Nuggets OR Hot Boneless Wings OR Grilled Cheese Sandwich OR Yogurt Basket
Wed 3/16: Korean BBQ Beef Bowl OR Cheesy Bread Stick OR PB&J
Thu 3/17: Cheese Pizza (Blackjack) OR Chicken Drumstick OR Mexican Chopped Salad OR Yogurt Basket
Fri 3/18: Cheeseburger OR Pulled BBQ Pork Sandwich OR PB&J
Blackjack Pizza will be served on the third Thursday of the month. Pizza days for the remainder of the year:
March 17th
April 21st
May 19th
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.
Home Lunches:
Please note that we do not have a way for students to heat their lunches. If you send a lunch to school with your child, it must be ready-to-eat. No microwaves or refrigerators are available.
Can you believe our second to last PTA meeting for the year is this Wednesday?? Not only will this be our second to last meeting of this school year, but all meeting restrictions have now been lifted and we are able to have our first IN PERSON meeting since January 2020!!!! We know not everyone will be ready for this, both from a logistic perspective, or hanging in large groups yet so we will also have an option to stream into the meeting through zoom.
If you choose to come in person, the meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 2nd in the school library from 6-7.
If you choose to zoom the meeting code is: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82460859742?pwd=TVFXZ2pUblg5TS9TU0lZcEE3Ykt4QT09
Meeting ID: 824 6085 9742
Passcode: w1hFKx
Registration for Spring Enrichments opened today at 8 AM; classes start April 5th (please see course descriptions for actual start dates for each class). Please see the attached brochure.
Please see the attached flyer for information on the DU Ritchie Center PASS Camp.
Also, see the attached flyer for the Spring Break camps and Intro to Lacrosse program.
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.
Summer Connections (formerly Summer Academy) is a free, 6-week academic program that is open to all rising 1st through 5th-grade students. This full-day program was redesigned to prepare elementary students for future success.
There are a few programming options offered by DPS for students who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Please contact the Special Education team if you are unsure which program is best for your student. Participation and attendance in the Extended School Year (ESY) program is a priority for students who are eligible for these services.
Students will engage with content they will see in the upcoming school year, which will include instruction in foundational literacy, math and science. Our enrichment partners will guide students for 60 minutes each day through hands-on activities aligned with that day’s academic lessons.
Please click here for more information and registration instructions.