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

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
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Upcoming Events

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Nov
Community Thanksgiving Lunch
24
Nov
Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
25
Nov
Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
26
Nov
Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
27
Nov
Thanksgiving – NO SCHOOL
28
Nov
Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
06
Dec
Parent’s Night Out @ Code Ninjas
10
Dec
SAC
11
Dec
Mici’s Dine and Donate
11
Dec
Winterfest!
19
Dec
Class Winter Parties
19
Dec
Dismissal – no lunch served, start of break
22
Dec
No School – Winter Break
05
Jan
NO SCHOOL for students – Professional Development Day
16
Jan
Last Day for Yearbook Orders!
19
Jan
No School – MLK Jr Day
05
Feb
1st & 3rd Grade Concert & Art Show
13
Feb
Professional Development Day – NO SCHOOL
16
Feb
No School – President’s Day
12
Mar
K & 2nd Grade Concert & Art Show
19
Mar
Class Pictures
30
Mar
No School – Spring Break
31
Mar
No School – Spring Break
01
Apr
No School – Spring Break
02
Apr
No School – Spring Break
03
Apr
No School – Spring Break
06
Apr
Professional Development Day – NO SCHOOL
30
Apr
International Night!
01
May
Professional Development Day – NO SCHOOL
08
May
Service Day
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