Eagle Post Newsletter

The Eagle Post – April 5

Dear Swigert Families; I hope everyone enjoyed their spring break. We loved seeing students come back today with such joy and excitement. There is such a wonderful vibe across the school.  There are many things to look forward to in the upcoming weeks- from International Salad Night,… Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – March 22nd

Dear Swigert Families  Thank you all for your support as we head into spring break. Today marked the first planting day in our community garden. Over the next three days the students will be planting lettuce seedlings that we will be able to harvest in May for International Night.   … Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – March 15th

Dear Swigert Families, We were so excited to send off our fifth graders to Balarat for an overnight outdoor education experience today.  This is the first overnight opportunity in two years so we were happy to bring back this important tradition. … Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – March 8th

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 who are choosing to keep masks on and have been clear about respecting choices ,… Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – March 1st

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 vitally important that we include community input and voice.   … Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – February 23rd

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 games with their peers…. Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – February 15th

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 whole group and small group instruction following Orton Gilinham and Heggerty –… Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – February 8th

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  provides flexibility and autonomy around budget,… Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – February 1st

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 is not something we focus on … Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – January 25th

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 gather input from parents and families…. Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – January 18th

The Eagle Post – January 18th Dear Swigert Families, I hope everyone enjoyed the long holiday weekend. The life and legacy of Martin Luther King continues to resonate and is a pointed reminder of our resolve to make this world a more inclusive and peaceful place…. Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – January 4th

Good afternoon Swigert Families, We had a wonderful day at school; kids and staff were ready and excited to welcome the new year together. I know covid is on the forefront of your minds and we are navigating another new wave of this pandemic…. Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – December 14th

Good afternoon Swigert Families, I am grateful every day that we are in person and your children bring us so much joy. Their love for learning is contagious and it’s so exciting to see their engagement and growth – we are thrilled to send our students on fieldwork in the community as well as bringing in fieldwork to the school…. Continue Reading

The Eagle Post Weekend Edition (December 10th)

Winterfest As an IB school we strive to be internationally minded and inquirers.  During this time of year we take time to learn about the varied and rich winter traditions that are followed by our families at Swigert as well as around the world. … Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – December 7th

Good afternoon Swigert Families,  As an IB school we strive to be internationally minded and inquirers.  During this time of year we take time to learn about the varied and rich winter traditions that are followed by our families at Swigert as well as around the world. … Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – November 30th

Good afternoon Swigert Families, I hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving Break.  It was great to welcome students back on Monday.  Our Kinder students are studying history and there are time machines in each classroom actively bringing back items from the past- CD players,… Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – November 16th

Good afternoon Swigert Families, Through Arts Integration, Swigert students are creating meaningful artwork that deepens their understanding of IB concepts. We are thrilled to see so many student art examples on the walls of our school and look forward to seeing others in the community in the months to come!… Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – November 9th

Dear Swigert Families , An important part of our social emotional program  at Swigert is to include calm down spaces in each classroom. This is an area where students can take some time if they are feeling anxious or upset. Each classroom has set up this space differently…. Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – November 2nd

Dear Swigert Families, It was wonderful to see so many families at our Halloween Parade last week and witness the pure joy on our students’ faces as they participated in this school tradition. I am glad we were able to host this year…. Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – October 19th

Good afternoon Swigert Families, We hope you all enjoyed the fall break and had the opportunity to engage in some family fall activities! We follow the DPS calendar for fall break during this window to allow for student teacher conferences and add in a day for professional learning and planning for teachers…. Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – October 12th

Good afternoon Swigert Families, It was great to see so many families come through our open house on Saturday morning and Monday evening. Our students were so excited to be tour guides and I hope it gave families a sense of what their students experience on a day to day basis. As the weather cools we will be outside as much as possible – please remember to have your children dress appropriately and wear layers and do label the coats and jackets…. Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – October 5th

Good afternoon Swigert Families, As an internationally minded school we celebrate cultural diversity and one way is through learning more about the history and traditions of different cultures throughout the year, as well as during the designated cultural months. This month is Hispanic Heritage Month…. Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – September 28th

Good afternoon Swigert Families, As a school community we are investing more resources and time in our social emotional programming to address the whole child as well as address increasing mental health needs we are seeing as our kids navigate this pandemic. Kim Irk,… Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – September 21st

Good afternoon Swigert Families, It was great to connect with families at the PTA sponsored event at the Stanley Marketplace on Sunday. Thank you families for your generous support and a huge shout out to our PTA for all of the welcoming events this year. … Continue Reading

The Eagle Post – September 14th

Good afternoon Swigert Families, I was originally drawn to Swigert as a parent due to the IB program. I was looking for an education environment that encouraged students to be internationally minded, critical thinkers and provided opportunities for kids to go back to the community around them and act on their learning…. Continue Reading