Posted May 10, 2022
Dear Swigert Community,
“Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”― Martin Luther King Jr.
We are thrilled to bring back our Fifth Annual Swigert Gives Back Day this Friday. As IB Learners we focus on being caring which also includes giving back to the community we live in. This is truly one of my favorite days of the year, the students learn about non profits in the community and engage in meaningful projects. This year we are partnering with Project Angel Heart, There with Care, Prader Willis Foundation, Morgan Adams Foundation, and Safe Spaces Collaborative. Two of our fifth grade classes will focus on our community garden and setting up our outdoor learning classroom. We will kick off the day with a whole school assembly then spread out to do our work. We will have a festive lunch with the cafeteria providing an outdoor bbq and we will put on some dancing music.
Swigert is also excited to be celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Click here for a video featuring Swigert students, families and staff, highlighting AAPI individuals that we admire and the IB attributes they embody.
I look forward to seeing you at our auction on Saturday in the beautiful Botanic Gardens. The weather looks perfect for an outdoor gathering. If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, please do as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly- Swigert Auction 2022 | Powered By GiveSmart
Huge shout out to parents Molly Lacy and Amanda Jozsa for coordinating this special event, it is not a small feat.Shelby Dennis
shelby_dennis@dpsk12.net
May 12-June 2
Calling all musicians! Any student is welcome to sing or play a song for their classmates during music on these days. These optional performances are a great time for kids to play music for each other in a pressure-free environment.
Here is a more detailed schedule:
Thursday, May 12: Mills
Thursday, May 26: Mueller, Montgomery, Ziegler, Marisol
Friday, May 27: Jones, Adler, Edge, Marijke, Hopper
Tuesday, May 31: Draper
Wednesday, June 1: Curry, Egan, Cohen, Page, Margulies
Thursday, June 2: Burdette, Conarro, Mosley, Carlson, Aggarwal
Thank you for supporting your child’s creativity in the arts!
This free webinar seeks to “unpack expert-guided content about everything from ways to manage screen time to age-appropriately educating our kids and teens about web-based pornography. May 11th, 7 – 8 PM.
Please note: Thursday and Friday have been switched so everyone can wear Swigert Blue on Friday.
The Early Bird Online Registration window is open until 4 PM on Friday, May 20th. Online Registration allows families to register early for the 2022-23 school year. Please note: All families with students returning to DPS for the 22-23 school year must complete registration every year. Even if your child was just accepted through School Choice, you still need to register. If you register during the Early Bird window, you do not need to register again when it opens in July (date TBD).
To register, you will need a Parent Portal account. All students for a family should show up on the same Parent Portal account. If a student is missing, please contact that student’s school office (for Swigert, email Daphne).
To access an existing Parent Portal account, go to https://myportal.dpsk12.org/ with Chrome or Firefox. Once you’re logged in, click “See All Apps,” then scroll down to select “More.” Once Online Registration is open, that option will be listed and can be selected. Once you click on “Online Registration,” a new page will open. A table will provide the student(s) listed in your household. If a student is missing, please contact that student’s school office (for Swigert, email Daphne or call 720-424-4802). If all students are listed, click “Begin.” Please note: if your child is entering DPS for the first time, select “yes” when asked if this is your first time registering your child. The SchoolChoice application does not include the federally required Home Language Questionnaire for your student.
If you have forgotten your Parent Portal login information, click on “Forgot Username” or “Forgot Password.” You will have to have access to the email address we have on file for you in our database. If you no longer have access to that email address, or if you forgot which one you used, please either email Daphne or call 720-424-4802.
To create a new Parent Portal account, go to https://parentaccountcreation.dpsk12.org/#/. You will need to have your student’s ID and access tp the email associated with you in our database. If you need the ID for a student who is/will be attending Swigert, please email Daphne or call 720-424-4802. Please note: Parent Portal will also be used to access your student’s grades, bus information, and records throughout his/her/their DPS career.
To Complete the Online Registration:Once you’re logged in to Parent Portal, click “See All Apps,” then select “Online Registration”. Scroll down to select “More,” and can be select “Online Registration” again. A new page will open. A table will provide the student(s) listed in your household. If a student is missing, please contact that student’s school office (for Swigert, email Daphne or call 720-424-4802). If all students are listed, click “Begin.” Please note: if your child is entering DPS for the first time, select “yes” when asked if this is your first time registering your child. The SchoolChoice application does not include all the federally required Home Language Questionnaire for your student.
We are less than a week away from the Grow Your Own Way Swigert Auction! We need to finalize our numbers so please get your tickets purchased (day of tickets will be available at the event but they are $10 dollars more a ticket!) Get your babysitter booked, buy your tickets, and keep an eye on the website for previews of items! The silent auction will open May 13 at 5pm. The actual event is May 14 at 5pm. Even if you cannot make the auction you can still bid on silent auction items so please register either way!
If you ordered t-shirts we will have them at pickup on May 5th! If you have an auction question or would like help navigating the website we will be at pick up May 5th!
Next week is auction spirit week:
Monday May 9 – Sports Day – show us your favorite team’s gear
Tuesday May 10 – Decade Day – represent your favorite decade
Wednesday May 11 – Tie Dye Day
Thursday May 12 – Swigert Spirit
Friday May 13 – “Botanic” Fairies and Superheroes
Opening May 9 everyone who registers on the site and purchases a $25 dollar raffle ticket has a chance to win an X Box X – so even if you cannot make the event if you donate $25 on the site from May 9-May 13 before 5pm you are entered to win! You can purchase as many raffle tickets as you would like to increase your chances to win!
If you would like to get involved and volunteer to help on the day
Here is the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845A4AA28AB9-grow
We cannot wait to celebrate with you!
Website: https://swigert22.givesmart.com
Thank you!
The Auction Committee
–This regular segment features an activity you can do with your child to reinforce International Mindedness learning at home and to take action!–
IB states: “An internationally minded person is open-minded about the common humanity of all people and accepts and respects other cultures and beliefs. The internationally minded person takes action through discussion and collaboration to help build a better and peaceful world.”
Welcome to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at Swigert! Here’s a fun video featuring Swigert students, families and staff celebrating AAPI individuals they admire and the IB attributes these individuals embody: Check out the video here!
Help us bring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month conversations home. You can ask your child:
-Who is an Asian American or Pacific Islander person that you admire?
-Why do you admire this person?
-Which IB Learner Profile Attribute does this person demonstrate? (Are they an inquirer, thinker, communicator or risk-taker? Are they caring, reflective, open minded, principled, balanced or knowledgeable?) Why?
Also, many thanks to everyone who made International Night such a delightful event! Check out this video for a peek into the evening!
We are four students from Ms. Mills’ fifth grade class. We are running a fundraising donation drive for Children’s Hospital based on the items on their wish list.
When: May 16 – May 20
Where: Donation boxes will be located by the main office
Items We’d Love for Donation: Stress balls; art supplies (ex: crayons, markers); stuffed animals; legos; play-doh; books; journals; mini cars; playing cards; uno; headphones
We are pleased to announce that EPI School Supplies are now available to order for the 2022/2023 School Year! Why order school supplies online?
To order, simply go online using this link https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/ to complete your order for your child next fall. The Swigert School Code is SWI028. Please note, supplies will be delivered directly to Swigert. The final day to order is June 30. Ordering by June 30th will ensure your child’s supplies arrive in time for the start of the 2022-2023 school year.
Please contact Swigert parent, Hana Oglevee, with any questions at helizabethschaefer@gmail.com.
Registration for Discovery Link care for next school year (2022-2023) opens on Monday, April 18th at 6am. For more details or to register, please go here: https://equity.dpsk12.org/extended-learning/discovery-link/
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.
Please note: This week’s lunch order has changed!
Lunch for the remainder of this week:
Wed 5/11: Mediterranean Chicken Wrap OR Hay Stacks OR PB&J
Thu 5//12: Meat Lasagna OR Spinach Lasagna OR Yogurt Basket
Fri 5/13: Outside BBQ: Hot Dog OR Hamburger
Lunch Next Week:
Mon 5/16: Hotdog OR Chili Cheese Fries OR PB&J
Tue 5/17: Spaghetti Marinara OR Spaghetti with Meat Sauce OR Grilled Cheese Sandwich OR Yogurt Basket
Wed 5/18: Bean & Cheese Burrito OR Cheeseburger OR PB&J
Thu 5/19: Blackjack Pizza (Cheese) OR Chorizo Mac & Cheese OR Mac & Cheese OR Yogurt Basket
Fri 5/20: Outside BBQ: Hot Dog OR Hamburger
Blackjack has been moved back to Thursdays. Sorry about the last-minute change! The final Blackjack day will be this Thursday, May 19th.
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.
Dear Swigert Families,
Thank you for supporting The Denver Public Schools medication policy. Please make sure to pick up all medications used by your child on or before the last day of school. Colorado Guidelines state that medications are not permitted to be sent home with your child. If your child is participating in a summer program, their medication will not automatically be transferred to the site of the program. It is up to the parent/guardian to pick up the medication from the school and transport it to the summer program site.
*REMAINING MEDICATIONS WILL BE DESTROYED END OF DAY JUNE 3rd 2022.*
It has been a pleasure to work with you and your child this school year and I look forward to next year. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at hoang_tran@dpsk12.org.
Sincerely,
Hoang Tran
School Nurse
International Night is Thursday, May 5th from 6:00-8:00pm
If the weather is nice, we will have many activities outside. If it is rainy and cool, we will move all activities indoors.
Don’t forget to bring:
1. picnic for your own family
2. your own plates and utensils
3. your own water to drink
4. a dessert to share
5. money for the book fair
If families do not opt-in by June 30th, they may experience a delay in service. If your child currently rides the bus with an Exception, a new Exception Request is required every school year. For more information, please visit transportation.dpsk12.org or email transportation@dpsk12.org.
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.