MISSION

Swigert International School strives to create innovative, intellectually curious students who share a sense of agency for creating a better and more peaceful world.

VISION

Swigert International School aims to develop knowledgeable, inquisitive, and caring young people through the collaboration of students, teachers, parents and community.

Knowledgeable: SIS provides a challenging, and engaging and internationally-minded
instructional program to encourage each child to reach their full potential.

Inquisitive: SIS inspires creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking through highly effective instructional
practices, including the use of technology, the environment and community resources.

Caring: SIS develops respectful, service oriented students who care for
themselves, their communities and the world around them.

News & Announcements

Introductory Planting Seeds Meeting!

Please Join Us for Our Introductory Planting Seeds Meeting! Planting Seeds Committee MeetingThursday, February 10, 20226:00-7:00 p.m.  Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89414547977?pwd=Wkg4MXR5SXJmOHVqTjY4cC9jWnN6UT09 Meeting ID: 894 1454 7977Passcode: j95mWp The Planting Seeds Committee is a group of Swigert parents, caregivers, and staff members dedicated to making Swigert an inclusive and equitable community…. Continue Reading

Winter Warm-Up

The PTA is excited to host a Winter Warm Up event!  Please join us on Saturday, February 5th at 9:30 on the school playground and grab a cup of hot chocolate and say “hi” to fellow Swigert Families!  We hope to see many families at the event! … Continue Reading

Winter Weather Policy

As we look ahead at possible snow tomorrow, we’d like to make sure everyone knows about DPS’ winter weather policy especially as it relates to 2 hour delays. In an effort to increase student safety during winter months, Denver Public Schools would like to remind you of itsWeather Delay Policy for the 2019-20 school year…. Continue Reading

*CHANGE* Inquiry & Curiosity Night

Because of the shift in DPS guidelines for gathering, we are moving our inquiry and curiosity night to a virtual gathering on Friday, January 21st at 10am. Please join our IB Coordinator, Caroline Dane, and our GT Coordinator, Robin Bresnahan to explore the role inquiry and curiosity play in the teaching and learning at Swigert…. Continue Reading

Ms. S’ Book Collections

Looking for some great reads? Ms. S puts together fabulous book collections every month to get kids excited about themes or important topics! Check out all her collections HERE, especially the ones about Black History Month coming up in February…. Continue Reading

Friday Coffee: All About Math

We are excited to announce our first IN PERSON coffee talk. Join Ms. Dennis, Ms. Holcomb, and Ms. Mueller for a look at math at Swigert. Friday, December 10th 8:30-9:15 Coffee provided Please sign up here – https://forms.gle/q4XuRnDDRnwkBCtc7Continue Reading

Art Walk

Art Walk! If you are a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade family, we invite you to two nights of open house here at Swigert, to see your student’s artwork hanging in the halls. Sign up HERE!… Continue Reading

Vaccine FAQ

Do you have questions about the new vaccine available to our 5-11 age kids? Zoom in with Swigert mom and doctor, Carla Torres-Zegarra. She will be facilitating a Q&A about the pediatric vaccine.She is a speaker for Children’s Hospital Colorado on this topic,… Continue Reading

Halloween Parade

You are invited to our school’s Halloween parade on Friday, October 29th, at 2:30 p.m., on the field! Please wear a mask!Send your child to school in their clothes. Bring their costume in a bag. They will have time to change before the parade.Students will be dismissed as normal (and at normal time) from the playground after making contact with the guardians…. Continue Reading
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Upcoming Events

25
Apr
PIPPA DAY – dress like a princess or superhero
28
Apr
Spirit Day – Animals
29
Apr
Spirit Day – Plaid/Flannel/Denim
29
Apr
Discovery Link registration opens for fall
30
Apr
Spirit Day – Tie Dye
01
May
Swigert Service Day – Wear blue or Swigert!
02
May
No School – Professional Development Day
03
May
Swigert Auction!
05
May
Teacher Appreciation Week!
06
May
Kindergarten Welcome
08
May
International Night
13
May
ECE Meet and Greet
14
May
SAC
14
May
PTA Meeting
15
May
New Family Welcome (1st-5th grade)
16
May
Field Day!
19
May
Book Fair
20
May
Book Fair
21
May
Book Fair
22
May
5th Grade Dance
26
May
No School – Memorial Day
28
May
Alumni Clapout
28
May
Student led conferences
02
Jun
Last Day for 5th Grade
02
Jun
5th Grade Clap-Out
02
Jun
5th Grade Exhibition & Continuation
03
Jun
Half Day – noon dismissal, no lunch
14
Aug
Meet the Teacher Night
18
Aug
First day of school – noon dismissal, no lunch served
19
Aug
Noon dismissal – no lunch served
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