Posted April 5, 2022
Dear Swigert Families;
I hope everyone enjoyed their spring break. We loved seeing students come back today with such joy and excitement. There is such a wonderful vibe across the school.
There are many things to look forward to in the upcoming weeks- from International Salad Night, Service Day, the Auction, Book Fair, Field Day, Continuation and more. We are thrilled to bring back many of these traditions and come together as a community. Check out the calendar on our website for more information and to keep track – Swigert International School (dpsk12.org). We look forward to connecting with families at these upcoming events.
Congratulations to our Swigert Student Artists for being selected for the Denver City Wide Art Show!
5th
Lucy Murray
Elizabeth Franz
Lily Masters
3rd
Soske Shirai
1st
Andre Eurioste
Thomas Sweeney
The opening reception will be held on April 12, at the Denver Art Museum, Sie Welcome Center, 5pm-6:30pm. The reception is only for the artists and their families, but the show will be on display for the public at the DAM through April 28. Woot, woot!
Innovation Update:
Unfortunately the DPS School Board voted in favor of limiting innovation automnies at the last board meeting before spring break. Here is a chalkbeat article with more information.
It was disheartening to see the process play out and we are still waiting to learn more about the implications for our school. Our innovation plan will be up for renewal- along with all innovation schools- in October of 2022. We are meeting this week as innovation leaders to determine any next steps. Our NDIZ innovation zone board members will be joining our SAC meeting next Tuesday April 12th at 5:00 if you are interested in learning more about innovation and innovation zones- or to ask questions. .Sincerely,
Shelby Dennis
shelby_dennis@dpsk12.net
As we move into warmer weather we will be transitioning to more outdoor PE classes. Please have your child wear tennis shoes or bring them to switch out. Thank you, Mr. Shutts.
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.
Lunch this week:
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
Please remember if your student will arrive late and will need a hot lunch, call the office at 720-424-4802 to order a lunch before 9:00am.
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.