October 2, 3, 7 and 8 from 4-7 p.m.: Family Conferences
October 4: Picture Day, Uniform Required
October 4 from 8:30-9:30 a.m.: Chats with Principal Diaz
October 10: No Class for Students, Professional Learning Day
October 11-14: No Class for Students, Fall Break
October 31: Trick or Treat Street
Swansea Elementary School
Important Dates
Chats with the Principal
Join us on October 4 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. for Chats with the Principal! At this meeting, we will have two guest speakers. Our first guest is a former Swansea teacher turned life-coach! Join us to learn a little about how we can intentionally reconfigure our brain to release anxiety and stress. Learn simple techniques for all ages. The workshop will be given by Beatriz Guzmán. Our second guest will be a member from Denver Safe Routes to School Program. They will discuss mobility challenges students face traveling to and from school and will determine the best way to address student needs.
Picture Day is October 4
Don’t forget! October 4 is Picture Day, and uniforms are required. It is also the last day of Spirit Week. Please encourage your child to bring a sweater to wear after their school picture is taken in their uniform.
Share your Photos/Videos and Feedback from Fiesta Hispanica
Did you take fun photos during the Fiesta Hispanica event last week? Please share your pictures and videos! Pictures can be uploaded by using this link.
We would also love your feedback from the event. Please let us know what you liked from the event and what we can do differently for next year. Families can be access the feedback form by using this link.
Thank you to Our Parent Volunteers
Thank the following people for donating food for Fiesta Hispanica. We greatly appreciate your help and time!
Gisela Rivas
Lourdes Cervantes
Biviana Chacon
Idaly Jacobo
Maria Luna
Eileen Cardona
Maria Elena Espino
Belen Rodriguez
Laura Torres
Maria Patricia Arredondo
Katya Acosta
Maria Alvarez
Marisol Veana
Halloween Reminders
October 31 will be a traditional school day. Please no costumes during the school day. Our celebration will take place at Trick or Treat Street, which occurs after the school day on October 31. Read more about Trick or Treat Street below.
Trick or Treat Street
We will be celebrating Halloween by hosting a Trick or Treat street after school on October 31. What is Trick or Treat Street? This event is a safe way for students to participate in trick-or-treating. Join us for a safe and fun Halloween celebration where students get to trick or treat at the school! Students are encouraged to wear costumes at this event. Please remember, costumes will not be allowed during the regular school day. To make Trick or Treat Street as sweet as possible, we’re looking for candy donations. Interested in contributing? Please bring a bag of candy to the Main Office. Thank you!
Saturday School at Swansea
Saturday School starts this week and your child is invited! The program is free and will start Saturday, October 5, 2024 and will go through December 14, 2024, excluding Saturday October 12, 2024 & November 30, 2024. The times are from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Snacks, drinks, gifts and books will be provided for students who attend. Scan the QR code below to register your child. If you have any questions please reach out to the main office at 720-424-3630.
Schedule:
9:00-10:00 Literacy
10:00-10:10 Break/Snack
10:10-11:10 Math
11:10-12:00 Lego Coding
Mark Your Calendar: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on October 10 and Fall Break will be October 11 and 14. This means there is no class for students October 10-14. Enjoy the long weekend!
Swansea Announced as Parent/Teacher Home Visit Winner
Thank you to all the staff and parents that participated in Home Visits! We were able to visit over 10% of our students’ families. We appreciate everyone’s time, effort and dedication that helped make these visits so successful.
Quick Information
Main School Line: 720-424-3630