Dear Swigert Families,
February is the official month to recognize Black History Month. We take time at Swigert to understand, reflect and honor the lives and accomplishments of Black individuals in our nation. The purpose of this month was originally created to teach school-aged children about Black history so we could spearhead change and transformation in our society; and that holds just as relevant and true today. Black History Month was born during the 1920s during the time of the Harlem Renaissance. Here is a great article outlining the history: https://nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/knowing-past-opens-door-future-continuing-importance-black-history-month. In Denver, Five Points was considered the Harlem of the West. History of Harlem of the West, Article- Five Points
We are working on a video for Black History Month that we will share at the end of the month. Please check out a few of our displays in the main hallway celebrating and recognizing Black History. I look forward to seeing our families this Thursday for our first and third grade concert and art night. There is something so beautiful and joyful listening to our students sing together. Sincerely, Shelby Dennis |
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Thursday, February 19th. Get excited for our Family Literacy Night! Some of the fun things this event will have: - Fun night for the whole family - 2 live author visits with books available for purchase (cash, Venmo, Paypal, Zelle) - Book Exchange: Leave a book, take a book - Student Poetry Slam - Parent Session with babysitting on site - Literacy Games - Create a Bookmark Craft - Informational Tables: DenCoKid, Denver Public Library, DPS Library Services If you need translation services for the parent session, please let Ms. Tate know! mdonald@dpsk12.net |
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Read Around the World Bookclub |
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Our journey in February takes us to the arctic. I searched and searched for affordable and exciting books for Antarctica but kept coming up short, so the arctic will have to do. Plus, it will give us ways to talk about the differences between the arctic and Antarctica.
Our next book is The Last Bear by Hannah Gold and it's a great story! We will meet to discuss it on Thursday, February 19th from 3:15-4:15 in Room 212 (Mosley's classroom). Please sign up here so I'll know how many kids to expect. |
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Music: 1st and 3rd Grade Concerts |
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| The 1st and 3rd grade concerts are this week!
The 1st graders will present “Storytelling” and the 3rd graders will present “Immigration” on Thursday, February 5. At 5:45 PM, 1st grade students will meet in their classrooms. Their concert begins at 6:00 in the gym. At 6:25 PM, 3rd grade students will meet in their classrooms. Their concert begins at 6:40 in the gym.
Dress for this concert is nice clothes. If you cannot make it to the evening concert, you may attend the dress rehearsals, Wednesday February 4 and Thursday February 5 during the school day: 10:30 (3rd grade) and 2:15 (1st grade). See you there! |
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Kids Heart Challenge kicks off on 2/2/2026. This year’s event is more than just fun; it’s our school’s service project in partnership with the American Heart Association. Students will learn healthy habits while helping kids with special hearts and supporting families right here in our community through donations to fight heart diseases and stroke.
➡➡ Click here: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=537504 for our school’s page where you can sign-up for free and see updates all the way through. This is where your family can complete Finn’s Mission, and you can also track our progress toward our goals and the rewards the kids love!
Through this important program our school also earns equipment for PE or Recess and can apply for wellness grants! Thank you for supporting our school and the American Heart Association in building a Nation of Lifesavers! |
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Art: February Artist of the Month |
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Congratulations to Simone Wiggins and Emory Young for being February’s Artists of the Month! They are both in Ms. Ramos’ 5th grade class and did a wonderful job on their Winter Landscape oil pastel project. Simone is always Caring, Principled, and Knowledgeable in art class. Emory is a wonderful artist and is always very Open Minded and a great Risk Taker. Way to go!!! |
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This is the last day to order Dos Amigas! https://dosamigas.com/ January 28th - February 3rd
Use code: SWIGERT at checkout and 20% of all orders go to Swigert |
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We're back with another CARMELLA'S LASAGNA NIGHT! Choose from new gluten-free option of Chicken Cacciatore, Lasagna Bolognese or Vegetable Pesto Bolognese. Added bonus of ordering will now be open through the Monday before pick-up! Follow these included directions through the link here!
Pick-up at Swigert on 2/18 or Pearl Market! Pre-order online by Monday, 2/16! |
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Swigert Auction - Call for Donating! |
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Grab your goggles and your glam - the 2026 Swigert Auction is heading to the mountains (without ever leaving Denver)!
Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026, for a night that's sure to be snow much fun as we raise funds to keep our IB and
Community programs gliding smoothly at Swigert. We're busy stocking the Auction Lodge and Après-Ski Bar, and we need your help! Do you have vacation homes, event tickets, sporting experiences, or unique adventures that others would love to bid on?
All donations are tax deductible and go directly toward supporting our amazing school community. Please scan the QR or reach out to fundraiser@swigertpta.com with any donations - we can't make this night happen without you! Stay tuned for details on Lift Tickets (event registration), Lodge Seating (tables), and more to come. Let's make this year's snow spectacular! |
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PTA - Looking for Leadership! |
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The Swigert PTA is looking for a full slate of leaders to serve on the 2026-2027 Board. Open positions sought: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
The Swigert PTA is not your average PTA. Leaders on our Executive Board are responsible for the administration and oversight of nearly $300,000 in community funds. This funding is absolutely vital for the maintenance of Swigert’s International Baccalaureate designation. If we fail to seat a Board for the upcoming school year, the PTA faces dissolution and the funding that makes this school all that it is will disappear.
Please do not be overwhelmed at the idea of these leadership roles or operate under the assumption that one must be unemployed to have the time to be successful. Most of our volunteers hold full-time jobs in addition to their volunteer hours. Additionally, as an executive officer you will set your own hours.
All officers are officially seated on July 1st and will be given entire notebooks with checklists for each responsibility and the timelines associated therewith. You will also be able spend the rest of this school year under the mentorship of each current board member who will ensure an easy and successful transition. You will be well-supported. The Swigert PTA is truly a team effort and you already have a full slate of volunteers ready to assist you at each of the underlying committee positions.
If you are interested in any of these offices, or would like to nominate someone you think would be a great fit, please email current Vice President Francine Mugge at fmugge@gmail.com. Interest does not automatically commit you to the position so please don’t be afraid to reach out with any curiosity. THE PTA MUST VOTE ON THE INCOMING BOARD AT ITS MARCH 11th MEETING SO PLEASE EMAIL YOUR INTEREST BY FEBRUARY 5th SO WE HAVE TIME TO MEET WITH YOU AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS.
You can find more information about all we do at www.swigertpta.com. Let’s all work together to keep Swigert the incredible school at which we are so lucky to send our kids! |
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| Denver Free Days
https://scfd.org/find-culture/free-days/ 2/03 Museum of Outdoor Arts 2/04 Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave 2/05 Historic Denver / Molly Brown House Museum 2/05 Parker Arts 2/10 Denver Art Museum 2/10 Museum of Outdoor Arts 2/11 Motus Theater 2/12 Denver Botanic Gardens 2/17 Denver Center for the Performing Arts 2/19 Denver Botanic Gardens 2/20 Mizel Institute 2/22 Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance |
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We strive to have great communication about all things Swigert. Please visit our website at www.swigert.dpsk12.org to learn more about events that are coming up.
If you need translation services for ANY Swigert event, please reach out to Megan Tate at Megan_Tate@dpsk12.net
You can also join our Friends of Swigert International School, a private Facebook page. We post pictures of events at school, interact as a school family, and you can see friendly reminders of upcoming events.
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