Posted May 17, 2022
Dear Swigert Community,
Wow, it’s been a wonderful and uplifting l week for our Swigert Community.
We had an incredible day of communal service on Friday. Two of our fifth grade classes who were outside all afternoon made the obstacle course so much fun while also raising awareness for childhood cancer research – and raising over $1500 – amazing. Second graders learned about Best Buddies International Organization and made inclusive leaves and signs. Kinder classes made 80 activity bags for children/siblings going through a medical crisis. Third grade decorated hundreds of grocery bags that will bring joy and smiles to families during their darkest days with There with Care and created blankets for kids at Children’s Hospital. Our fourth graders made over 150 lunches for SOS and even delivered some on site. And our ECE students and first graders decorated grocery bags for Project Angelheart. Our Swigert school grounds even got spruced up thanks to 5th grade (outdoor learning space and summer vegetable garden), ECE(planted flowers), and first graders painted and added rocks for our rock path. All the little projects add up and the biggest joy was just seeing our school community come together to help others. Proud to be a Swigert Eagle!
Check our photos and a complete list of our partnering organizations at Swigert International School » Service Day 5.13.22 (dpsk12.org)
It was wonderful to see and connect with so many families at the Swigert Auction on Saturday night. Thank you all for your incredibly generous support. We went over our goal! Thank you, thank you, thank you! The funding allows us to continue our IB programing and staffing model that provides additional support for our students and staff. Huge shout out and deep appreciation to all that pitched in their time to help and especially parents Molly Lacy and Amanda Jozsa for coordinating this special event.
Now, we’ve got our field day to get ready for on Thursday – please send your kids with tennis shoes, sunscreen and a water bottle. Thank you for your flexibility with switching to an earlier day, the weather was not cooperating for Friday and the water station didn’t sound too appealing.
Sincerely,Shelby Dennis
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**FIELD DAY IS MOVING TO THIS THURSDAY, MAY 19TH**
Due the awful weather forecast for Friday (cold and rainy), we are moving Field Day up one day to this Thursday where it’s supposed to be in the 80’s. Make sure you put sunscreen on before school! 🙂 We can’t wait!
K, 1st, and 2nd – 8:30-11am
3rd, 4th, 5th – 1-3:15pm
Feel free to come and watch!
Here is a fun video capturing some of the many families and staff who made International Night such a joyful event: click here for the video!
Hello parents, students, and staff.
We are students in Mrs. Adler’s 5th grade class. For our Exhibition project, we are trying to raise awareness about animal rights and environmental issues. We are doing a raffle competition and we want you to join! How can you get a ticket ?
You can send in a picture of any products from home (cosmetics, toiletries, cleaning products, etc.) that are cruelty free (no animal testing) or environmentally friendly. Then, email it to one of the following emails below and your name will be entered into the raffle. You will receive a ticket for each picture you send. Prizes include gift cards to Starbucks and Sweet Cow, and even Chipotle lunch with Mrs. Dennis and a friend! You can email us at 820622@dpsk12.net or 821177@dpsk12.net. Make sure to include the student’s name and class and grade. We will announce the winners on Friday, May 27. We hope you participate . Thank you !!
Mason, Sofia, and Vivian
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!
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 then 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 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 with the change in Field Day!
Lunch for the remainder of this week:
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: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich OR Chicken Sandwich OR Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Lunch Next Week:
Mon 5/23: Beef Nachos OR Cheese Nachos OR PB&J
Tue 5/24: Chicken Nuggets OR Hot Boneless Wings OR Grilled Cheese Sandwich OR Yogurt Basket
Wed 5/25: Korean BBQ Beef Bowl OR Cheesy Breadstick OR PB&J
Thu 5/26: Chicken Drumstick OR Mexican Chopped Salad OR Yogurt Basket
Fri 5/27: Cheeseburger OR BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich OR PB&J
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
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.