Swansea Elementary School

Swansea Elementary Weekly News

Check out this week’s news from Swansea Elementary.
Two Swansea students pose for a photo at K-3 Literacy night after eating pizza.

Important Dates

  • September 22: Professional Learning Day

    • No school for students.

  • September 25 at 5 p.m.: Fiesta Hispana Celebration

  • October 2 at 8:30 a.m: Chats with the Principal

  • October 3: Picture Day (Uniforms required)

  • October 2, 3, 6 and 7: Parent-Teacher Conferences

  • October 13: Conference Compensation Day

    • No school for students.

  • October 30: Trunk or Treat event

  • October 31: Professional Learning Day

    • No school for students.

Fiesta Hispana is September 25

Mark your calendars! Fiesta Hispana is on September 25th at 5 p.m. Join Swansea students and staff for a celebration of Hispanic culture. Families can expect to see student performances, play games, snack on foods from Hispanic cultures and connect with community partners! If you’re able to help make food for this event, please fill out this form.

Guardians are encouraged to bring blankets and camp chairs to watch student performances.

Complete the BESS

The social-emotional and behavioral screener, also known as the BESS, is now open for parents/guardians to complete. The fall screening window is open through October 31st, but please complete this screener as soon as possible! BESS participation has an impact on the resources that will be available to Swansea in the future. Parents that complete the BESS will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win Swansea gear! Please visit tinyurl.com/bessparent to complete your student’s screening today.

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Possip Surveys for Families

The first POSSIP Pulse Check Survey will be sent to families on September 23. It only takes a minute or two to reply, and your contribution makes a big difference! You can respond directly to the text/email in your preferred language. (No need to make an account or log in!) Thank you in advance for participating.

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Swansea Staff Shoutouts

Ms. Shoup: During literacy night Ms. Shoup spent the evening discussing with us how to support our students literacy goals! It was so engaging and welcoming. Gracias! -Sandra Carrillo

Are you interested in highlighting a Swansea staff member? Use this form to have your shoutout appear in the next edition of the family newsletter!

No School on September 22

Reminder: There is NO school for students on September 22 due to a staff Professional learning day.

Guardian Contact Information

Please make sure your contact information is updated in your Parent Portal! If your cell phone number and email address are not current, you may be missing important text and email messages from Swansea.

Swansea Staff Member Reveal

Did you guess who was last week's Swansea Staff Spotlight was? Last week’s Staff Spotlight was Ms. Miriam Santos, our Kindergarten Dual Language teacher! Stay tuned for our next Swansea Staff spotlight!

Guess Who: Pictured is a student in a cherry red sweater, blue skirt, white tights and black Mary Jane shoes, holding a pale pink lunchbox.

Quick Information

  • Main School Line: 720-424-3630

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