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

13
Aug
Summer Playdate – Playground & Popsicles
16
Aug
Summer Playdate – Playground & Popsicles
20
Aug
Meet the Teacher Night
24
Aug
First Day of School ( dismissal)
25
Aug
1/2 day, noon dismissal
29
Aug
Welcome Breakfast on playground
03
Sep
Back to School Night
07
Sep
NO SCHOOL – Labor Day
09
Sep
CSC Meeting
09
Sep
PTA First Meeting library
14
Sep
Food Drive Week!
17
Sep
Picture Day #1!
18
Sep
Picture Day #2
21
Sep
NO SCHOOL – Professional Learning Day
25
Sep
Family Movie Night on the field
02
Oct
Color Run!
09
Oct
NO SCHOOL – Professional Learning Day
19
Oct
Book Fair
20
Oct
Book Fair
21
Oct
Book Fair
22
Oct
Book Fair
23
Oct
Book Fair
28
Oct
Picture Retake Day
11
Nov
PTA Meeting in library
12
Nov
4th & 5th Grade Concert and Art Show
23
Nov
NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
24
Nov
NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
25
Nov
NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
26
Nov
NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
27
Nov
NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
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