Dear Swigert Families,
I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend and Valentine’s Day. The school was a buzz with student-created Valentine’s boxes, red hearts and plenty of sweet treats. A huge shout out and thank you to everyone who helped with the activities and parties.
I wanted to share about a site visit that occurred last Wednesday. Our Innovation Zone, the Learning Lab Network (LLN), conducts an annual site visit at each school. They identify outside leaders to come and visit classrooms to provide feedback and next steps. These visits are an important opportunity to reflect on our growth, celebrate our strengths, and identify next steps as we continue to grow and improve. We are proud to share that the review team found: |
- High levels of student engagement in every classroom
- A prevalent sense of joy throughout the school
- Consistent use of academic language by students
- Authentic learning tasks that connect to real-world thinking
- Clear lesson objectives that guide student learning
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As part of our continuous improvement, our next steps include: |
- Strengthening active monitoring of student progress within lessons
- Increasing meaningful student discourse to deepen thinking and understanding
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I wanted to share this high level overview with you as we continue to improve our instructional practices at the school level. We are fortunate to be part of an Innovation Zone that provides this level of support and accountability. As part of our professional learning on Friday we dove into active monitoring and planned for next steps in our planning. We look forward to seeing families this Thursday at our Family Literacy Night. Please see details here - Family Literacy Night.
Sincerely, Shelby Dennis |
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We are excited to share our Black History Month video! Swigert students and staff share about Black and African Americans that we admire and the IB attributes that they demonstrate. Enjoy! |
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March 30th - April 6th - Spring Break (and Green Day) April 6-24th - CMAS April 18th - Swigert Auction April 30th - International Night May 1st - No School, professional development May 8th - Service Day, Swigert's Got Talent May 22nd - Field Day
May 28th - Last day for 5th grade, clap-out May 29th - Last day for ECE-4th grade |
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Tomorrow 2/18 - Wear your Favorite Color! |
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| Student council is hosting a spirit day tomorrow. It's wear your favorite color day on Wednesday, February 18th! |
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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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Swigert students are wanting to start a Drama Club after school and put together a performance. Are there any parents interested in supporting this once a week after school club? If so please email me at Shelby_Dennis@dpsk12.net |
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Cast Your Vote for Swigert! |
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Swigert's Talent Show is BACK! Stay tuned for more details but tryouts will be Friday, April 10th from 3-5pm. Questions - ask first grade teacher, Ms. Sara (sara_irving@dpsk12.net) |
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We need your families help at home – Click here: ➡➡ http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=537504 or download the free AHA Schools App to join our school’s service project and see updates for student and class rankings including all the ways your student can get involved!
Complete Finn’s Mission together at home then share your page with friends and family to spread lifesaving skills and support your fundraising goals. The class that raises the most gets an EXTRA PE GLOW PARTY CLASS! Any student who raises $50 will qualify to purchase discounted tickets and get a special ON COURT experience with the Denver Nuggets! Raise $25 = score discounted Rapids tickets! Raise $50 = unlock discounted Nuggets tickets and an exclusive on-court experience!
Thank you for being part of our school’s service project with the American Heart Association. Students aren’t just having fun and earning rewards – they’re building leadership skills and learning how to protect their hearts! Our school also receives equipment for PE or recess, and we can apply for wellness grants. |
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| WHEN: Tuesday, March 3rd TIME: 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria WHO: everyone COST: free Mr. Shutts and Mr. Amador will be the BINGO callers! |
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Order your Auction T-shirts now! https://www.swigertpta.com/spirit
This is a one time pre-order. The shirts will be distributed right after spring break. The shirts are available in youth XS-XL and adult S-XL and they're $25 a shirt. |
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| GIRLS FLAG RUGBY
Flag Rugby is a fun, all inclusive way to introduce young players to the fundamental skills of rugby with a big emphasis on learning positive core values and having fun! www.girlsrugby.org/denver |
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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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