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…Continue Reading
March 4, 2022
We need your help to Protect Innovation-Please show up to a Town Hall meeting on March 9th 5:00 – 6:00 pm (on this zoom link) The program they are putting together will highlight innovation school leaders, teachers, and family voices…Continue Reading
March 2, 2022
Dear Swigert Families, Denver Public Schools and the DPS School Board are now initiating opportunities for community input and feedback about the current DPS Board Proposal to limit the flexibilities for innovation schools and we need your support. It is…Continue Reading
February 23, 2022
Dear Swigert Families, I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend and fresh blanket of snow. With the freezing temperatures today we will be inside for both lunch and recess. Students have the option to watch a movie, read or play…Continue Reading
February 15, 2022
Dear Swigert Families, We are excited to add a new addition to our early literacy program. Research shows us that between 15 and 20 percent of our population have some form of dyslexia. Our systematic phonics program – with daily…Continue Reading
February 8, 2022
Dear Swigert Families, There is a great deal of discussion occurring right now in local education circles around innovation zones and innovation schools. Swigert was founded as an innovation school and I so appreciate leading in an innovation school. Innovation status …Continue Reading
February 4, 2022
Save the date for the ECE Art Show! Thursday, February 24th 6-7pm in the Swigert Lobby Come look at your ECE student’s art work. It is the culmination of their How We Express Ourselves unit. Open house style. Masks required.…Continue Reading
February 1, 2022
Dear Swigert Families, February marks the beginning of Black History Month as well as the start of the Chinese New Year – today marking day one. February is the official month to recognize Black History Month, knowing that Black History…Continue Reading
January 26, 2022
Dear Swigert Families, Hope you are staying warm and safe on this snowy day! I wanted to update you on a few district initiative and opportunities to share your voice. Denver Public Schools is currently conducting a districtwide survey to…Continue Reading
January 26, 2022
Wednesday, February 9 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM MST Do you have a child, family member, or student that struggles to read, write, spell, or memorize math facts? Is homework a battle? Does the child complain about going to school? If so,…Continue Reading