Posted March 22, 2022
Dear Swigert Families
Thank you all for your support as we head into spring break. Today marked the first planting day in our community garden. Over the next three days the students will be planting lettuce seedlings that we will be able to harvest in May for International Night. 
Over the past two weeks, we have seen an uptick in colds, flu and respiratory illness. I think after the masks went off there was more exposure to germs and sickness. On a positive note, we haven’t seen any more Covid cases over the past two days so hopefully we are coming down from that hurdle.
DPS typically shares school choice information the Friday before spring break, however, we found out yesterday that they will be slightly delayed this year. The choice office stated that families should hear mid spring break. We hope everyone has a safe, healthy and joyful spring break.
DPS Board Executive Limitations:
There is an Update on the Executive Limitations from last night’s DPS Board working session. They ended up with a revised version to the original proposal, please see the article here:
Denver scales back proposal to limit school autonomy – Chalkbeat Colorado.
The DPS Board will vote on Thursday night (Information here) I greatly appreciate all the community support for Swigert and innovation schools- this flexibility and autonomy is such a critically important factor to our programing and IB model.Sincerely,
Shelby Dennis
shelby_dennis@dpsk12.net
Please see the attached list of all Colorado State Spelling Bee participants. Congratulations to all who participated!
Hello!
I hope you are all staying warm, healthy and looking forward to spring break!! The current PTA Board would love the opportunity to get together to talk about future volunteer opportunities that will be opening in the 2022-20223 school year. The PTA has planned a happy hour event on April 7th at Dirty Laundry at 6:00. If you have interest in joining the PTA next year, taking on a leadership role or just feel like a night away please come!!! This event will not be sponsored, so drinks will be at your own expense. We look forward to you joining us, to get to know you and to share more about the exciting opportunities we have at the school.
See you April 7th!!
The PTA Board
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 3/23: Mediterranean Chicken Wrap OR Hay Stacks OR PB&J
Thu 3/24: Meat Lasagna OR Spinach Lasagna OR Yogurt Basket
Fri 3/25: Chicken Quesadilla OR Cheese Quesadilla OR Bean Burrito Bowl OR PB&J
The menu for after Spring Break is:
Mon 4/4: No School
Tue 4/5: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce OR Spaghetti w/ Marinara OR Grilled Cheese Sandwich OR Yogurt Basket
Wed 4/6: Cheeseburger OR Bean & Cheese Burrito OR PB&J
Thu 4/7: Chorizo Mac & Cheese OR Mac & Cheese OR Yogurt Basket
Fri 4/8: Pulled BBQ Pork Sandwich OR Chicken Sandwich OR PB&J
Blackjack Pizza will be served on the third Wednesday of the month. Pizza days for the remainder of the year:
April 20th
May 18th
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.
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.