September 25-October 9: October Count Window is open
September 26 at 5-7 p.m.: Fiesta Hispana and no YMCA program
September 27: No school for students due to a Professional Day
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 from 5-7 p.m.: Trick or Treat Street
Swansea Elementary School
Important Dates
Join us at Fiesta Hispana
Help us celebrate Latino cultures at Fiesta Hispana! The event will take place today, September 26 from 5-7 p.m. and will include student performances and snacks from Latino cultures. Families will be able to sample bites of Latino food at the event. We hope to see you there!
Spirit Week: September 30- October 4
Show off your Swansea school pride by participating in Spirit Week September 30-October 4.
Monday, 9/30: Harvest Day (plaid, farm, no hats)
Tuesday, 10/1: Fall Colors (orange, red, yellow, brown)
Wednesday, 10/2: Pink-out (wear pink)
Thursday, 10/3: Country/Western (jeans, boots and hats)
Friday, 10/4: Wear Your Uniform for Picture Day and Bring a Sweater
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 from 5-7 p.m. Costumes are welcomed at the Trick or Treat Street event.
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
We invite your child to attend Saturday School to provide additional math and literacy time, and students will code with Legos for the last 50 minutes of Saturday School. 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
Interested? Sign up here!
Parent BESS Survey
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers, please complete the Universal Mental Health Screening Survey. DPS uses a survey system called the Behavior & Emotional Screening System, or BESS, to identify and match students with appropriate tiers of intervention. This survey supports school teams in knowing how and when to intervene when student safety or mental health concerns arise. Guardians, Students and teachers alike are required to participate twice a year, once at the beginning of the year and once at the end of the year.
You are encouraged to complete a short form to provide valuable input on your student’s mental health and social emotional well being. This can be completed in less than 5 minutes!
Directions:
Click this link.
Enter your student’s DPS ID and date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY).
Complete the screening form.
Reminders from the Central Community Hub
Energy Outreach Colorado: One time Support for Families with Past Due Balances
Are you a DPS parent with a past due balance on your Xcel Energy bill? We’re here to help! Through Energy Outreach Colorado, families with students enrolled in Denver Public Schools who are behind on their Xcel Energy bills can receive support. If you meet these criteria, you may qualify for assistance to manage your utility costs and get back on track.
For more information on how to apply, please contact the Central Community Hub at 720-424-3710
School Performance Framework Rating
We are still waiting on confirmation of our school’s SPF rating. When the rating is finalized, we will publish the information.
Mark Your Calendar: No School for Students
There will be no school for students tomorrow, September 27 and October 10 due to Staff Professional Learning Days, and Fall Break will be October 11 and 14. This means there is no class for students on September 27 and October 10-14. Enjoy the long weekend!
Quick Information
Main School Line: 720-424-3630