November 7 at 8:30 a.m.: Chats with the Principal
November 11: Picture Day Retakes
November 13 at 5 p.m.: Math and Literacy Night
November 14: Swansea Day
No School for students.
November 24-28: Holiday Break
No school for students
December 5 at 8:30 a.m.: Chats with the Principal
December 18: Winter Celebrations Around the World
December 22-January 2: Winter Break
No school for students
January 5: Professional Learning Day for Staff
No school for students
Swansea Elementary School
Important Dates
Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month! This month is a time to honor and learn about the cultures and traditions of Native American communities. Today, our students celebrated Native American Heritage Month during our school assembly. We are grateful to learn directly from Swansea students and their families who identify as members of this community.
Swansea is proud to be home to a diverse student population. At today’s assembly, we encouraged our students to continue the conversation at home with their guardians about their familial culture and history. We can’t wait to hear about the unique celebrations and traditions are meaningful to the families in the Swansea community!
Uniform Reminder
Students are required to wear their school uniform year-round, unless specified by your student’s teacher. Uniforms consist of a navy blue polo shirt, khaki or navy pants or khaki jumper. All students are required to wear a uniform every day. If students come to school without a uniform, they will be sent to the office immediately, and parents will be called to bring a uniform to school. The dress code is also outlined in the Parent Handbook.
Uniforms and other school apparel items are available for purchase in the main office.
Unidos por Swansea: Friday Nacho Sale
Unidos Por Swansea will be selling nachos Friday after school to help raise funds for the school. Please purchase a snack to support our school! The sale is cash only.
No Fast Food at Lunch
While it may be a convenient option, fast food may not be brought to students during the school day. Deliveries often arrive after a student’s assigned lunch time, and it can lead to disagreements among classmates who ask to share. Thank you for helping us maintain a smooth, positive lunchtime experience!
Math and Literacy Night
Save the date! Math and Literacy Night will be on Thursday, November 13 at 5 p.m.
During Math and Literacy Night, the Community Hub will provide families with a FREE grocery bag if they register with the Community Hub. Grocery bags include fresh food and staples like dairy, fruit, rice, beans and snacks. Registering with the Community Hub takes 10 minutes or less. When more Swansea families register with the Hub, our whole community benefits. Higher registration numbers allow the Hub to bring even more resources and services to our school community.
More details about the event will be sent home via email and text message.
Thank You Coat Distribution Event Volunteers
A huge thank-you to our volunteers for their warm hearts and hard work! Belen Miranda, Karen Rodriguez, Carlissa Barott, Bertha Rodelas, Wendy Jones, Sara Acosta, Mary Avila, Carla Marquez, Cherelle Barnes and Samantha Sanchez helped us organize jackets and fit every Swansea student for a new jacket last week! Thank you for helping keep our Swansea students warm and cozy this fall and winter season.
A Very Sweet Trunk or Treat
We wouldn’t have had such a sweet event without the support of our wonderful community partners and staff members. A special thank you to the Denver Recreation Center and Unidos Por Swansea for their support and candy donations!
Opportunities to Volunteer
We would welcome any help or support from our Stallion guardians. Save the date for upcoming opportunities to help the school:
Thanksgiving Lunch: Swansea is hosting their annual Thanksgiving lunch on November 20th. We are hoping to have four parent volunteers volunteers to help serve lunch from 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Volunteers will be given free lunch as compensation for their time!
Class Pictures: February 20
Children's Day Celebration: April 30
Spring Carnival: May 16
Field Day: May 28
Gifted and Talented Family Series
Join The Gifted and Talented team from 5–6:15 PM for educational, family-friendly sessions supporting and celebrating gifted learners throughout the year.
Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/GiftedFamilySeries2. Register at tinyurl.com/GTFamilySeries2025
Upcoming Sessions:
November 11th: GT Brain-Based Practices: Neuroscience-based strategies to support and enrich gifted student learning.
December 9th: Executive Functioning & Habits of Success at Home and School: Helping gifted kids build good habits, advocate, and manage stress with help from the science of habit.
Central Community Hub Announcements
oin the DPS Northwest and Central Community Hubs for a FREE winter coat distribution! Each family will also receive a bag of groceries. Coats available for students from ECE through high school. The event will take place on Saturday, November 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (or until supplies last) at Trevista Elementary, 4130 Navajo St, Denver 80211. The entrance is near door #7 at the back of the school, by 42nd & Mariposa.
Supplies are limited! First come, first served!
For more information:
Northwest Hub: (720) 423-1180
Central Hub: (720) 424-3710
Mystery Staff Member of the Week
Did you guess who last week’s staff member of the week was? If you guessed Miss Yesenia Vasquez, you are correct!
Keep an eye out for the next mystery staff member!
Swansea Staff Shoutouts
Mr. Rucker: “Jeremy Rucker is a very great teacher and also a very great person. He never seems frustrated. He always works well with the kids... such a nice and understanding man.” - Cherelle
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Quick Information
Main School Line: 720-424-3630