Dear Swigert Families,
Welcome March and the business of spring. We look forward to hosting Kinder and Second Grade Families on Thursday for our Art and Music Night. I wanted to highlight one of our Kindergarten and Third grade partnerships. Ms. Aggarwal and Ms. Mosley’s classes partnered together to create posters for the Earth as part of their Sharing the Planet Unit.
Next year, we will be opening a 3rd–5th Grade Autism Program. It provides a place for our second grade students to transition to and stay part of the Swigert Community. We are looking for a dedicated and qualified Special Education Teacher and three para professionals to take on this important role.
If you know qualified educators or leaders who may be interested in joining our school community please email me at Shelby_Dennis@dpsk12.net. Thank you for your continued support of our staff and students. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out Sincerely, Shelby Dennis |
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| April 30th - International Night May 1st - No School, professional development
May 8th - Service Day May 15th - 5th Grade Dance, 5:30-6:30 May 22nd - Field Day May 28th - Last day for 5th grade, clap-out @ noon, 5th Grade Exhibition & Continuation, 5-7pm
May 29th - Last day for ECE-4th grade |
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We'd like your feedback on Back To School events |
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We would love some feedback on the events we host in the busy back to school fall time. We want to do a good job of balancing getting families all the information you want and need, with also respecting your time commitments.
If you have a a minute or two, could you fill out this survey as we start to make the fall event calendar. Thank you! https://forms.gle/q5CdewJprcVfJXWP7 |
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Please remember that students should not be dropped off at school before 7:55 am (unless prior arrangements have been made with school administration). We do not have supervision on the playground until that time, and cafeteria staff is not ready to serve breakfast until that time. We would like all students to go to the playground upon arrival, and use the cafeteria doors from the playground if they are going in for breakfast. The front door should be utilized only for students entering with parents.
Also, parents should not be entering the building in the morning at drop off (aside from ECE). Please trust our staff to get your kids to class safely. Having so many adults in the building each morning during drop off causes confusion and creates safety concerns. If you absolutely must come into the building, we need you to enter the building through the front door, check in with the office, and get a visitor's sticker. Families should drop kids off in the kiss and go lane or on the playground, and staff will supervise them until time to go inside.
Please know that we take the safety of your children extremely seriously, and while these rules might feel inconvenient at times, they are ultimately in place to create a safe environment for all students and staff. |
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Class Picture Day is Thursday, March 19th. You can dress up if you want. 🙂 Pictures will be outside with the whole class and there will be an option to purchase after you see them! You can find additional picture day information on the Bloom picture dashboard here: https://thebloombeehive.com/swigert. |
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Join us in honoring Pippa's memory by dressing as a princess or superhero on Friday, March 20th. In honor of Pippa, we will also be hosting a mobile Blood Drive from 2:30-5pm. You can sign up here: Swigert Mobile Blood Drive Sign up Link Below is information about donor eligibility and donating whole blood vs Power Red.
Donor Eligibility Why Give Power Red?
Let me (caroline_dane@dpsk12.net) know if you have any questions or access lots of great educational materials on Vitalant's site: https://www.vitalant.org/learn
Fact - Over 40% of all blood donations are used for oncology patients and donations have been critically low- your donation can save up to 3 lives! Thank you SO much for considering! |
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Read Around the World Bookclub |
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Ok, readers! Our next Read Around the World Book Club meeting is on Wednesday, March 18th. We will be discussing Tua and the Elephant by R.P. Harris. This fantastic story is set in Taiwan where elephants are sacred animals.
Here is the sign up for the March book club. Questions - email l_holcomb-mosley@dpsk12.net |
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Save the Date: International Night |
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| 5th Grade Families save the date for Exhibition & Continuation Thursday, May 28th 5-7pm details to follow |
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5th Grade Pictures for Continuation |
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We are starting to work on the video that will be played at the ceremony. I would love to get two pictures from every family - a baby/toddler/younger picture of your child and then a more current 5th grade one to be used in the slideshow and video.
You can email them to me at emily_pool@dpsk12.net. You can also upload them to this google drive: 5th Grade Continuation Photos. |
- Click the link - 5th Grade Continuation Photos.
- Click on your teacher's name
- Click +New (in the upper left hand corner on desktop. On your phone, it's a colorful + on the bottom right)
- Select the two pictures you want.
- Click File Upload
- Name them with your child's first and last name
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Music: Kindergarten & 2nd Grade Concerts March 12th |
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| The kindergarten and 2nd grade concerts are this Thursday, March 12th! The kindergartners will present “Insects” and the 2nd graders will present “Folktales” on Thursday, March 12. At 5:45 PM, kindergarten students will meet in their classrooms. Their concert begins at 6:00 in the gym. At 6:25 PM, 2nd grade students will meet in their classrooms. Their concert begins at 6:40 in the gym.
Dress for this concert is nice clothes. |
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Music: Swigert Singers for International Night |
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Calling all Singers!
Swigert Singers, the school’s extracurricular choir, begins rehearsals soon. The choir is open to any 1st-5th grade student who wants another chance to sing and perform. Swigert Singers rehearse each Wednesday after school from 3:15-4:00 in the music room. The choir will sing at International Night on April 30.
Rehearsals begin Wednesday, March 18. See you there!
Sign Up Here Mrs. Baker
bridget_baker@dpsk12.net |
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Art: March Artist of the Month! |
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March’s Artist of the Month is Sienna St. Martin from Ms. Mosley’s third grade class. Sienna is always so Knowledgeable and Caring in art class. Here she is with her fantastic oil pastel inspired by Vincent Van Gogh. Way to go! |
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PE: Wrap up of Kids Heart Challenge |
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Hi Swigert International School Families - We did it! Thanks to all the families who supported our Kids Heart Challenge! Together we made healthy choices, learned lifesaving skills, and supported kids with special hearts through donations to charity! Click here: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=537504 to see our school’s final results! This year, our school’s service project with the American Heart Association empowered students to:
Learn about heart health and practice kindness Take part in Finn’s Mission including learning Hands-Only CPR Raised awareness throughout our community and helped fund the mission of the American Heart Association Be able to apply for wellness grants and earn equipment for PE or recess.
On behalf of the American Heart Association, THANK YOU for helping us build a Nation of Lifesavers! ***Any remaining thank you gifts earned by our students will be ordered and take about 4-6 weeks to arrive at our school*** |
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Please help the Swigert Food Pantry with one final stock up! All items can be brought to class and will be collected. Thank you for your support. This food will help take us through the end of the school year. As a reminder, if you or your family has any need for extra food support, please contact richard_fisher@dpsk12.net to be included in the anonymous food support program. We know things change, so please reach out any time! Happening this week! March 9th-13th |
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Please join us March 11 at 6pm for our 4th PTA meeting of the year! Exciting updates will include all of the great planning for the school auction, details about end of year events, voting on the new board, and more! Are you hoping to get more involved or learn more for next year? We’d love to have you now and help you find where you best fit! |
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Family Dinner Pick Up Night |
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Each Carmella's dinner kit includes ¼ pan of Focaccia, Family Caesar Salad, and Banana Pudding. Feeds approximately 4 people. chicken parm & spaghetti lasagna bolognese vegetable pesto lasagna Pre-order online by march 16th Pick up wed march 18th
$60 per kit, $10 from each kit goes back to Swigert PTA |
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Auction Tickets are now on sale! Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 Location: DaVita World Headquarters, 2000 16th St Mall, Denver
Attire: Cozy Mountain Luxe Meets Modern Cocktail Chic and anything in between. Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Adults Only Tickets & Tables On Sale Now! Don’t Wait! TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST SwigertApresSki.givesmart.com Tickets $100, Ticket prices go up on 3/27! |
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Grave Level Auction Baskets |
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Grade Level Auction Baskets Help us create something unique and memorable for the upcoming Swigert Auction! What are Grade Level Baskets?
Each grade supplies items to a themed basket to be auctioned off on April 18. All proceeds go to Swigert! What do I do?
Please consider donating $5 to our general Grade Level Basket fund to complete the remaining items in each basket. Questions?
Email Matisse.Zackroff@gmail.com or Caitlin.H.Stewart@gmail.com |
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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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We are Curious Jane — where creativity meets confidence! We host hands-on summer camps, after-school programs, birthday parties, and special events designed to inspire kids to build, invent, and explore. Our weeklong summer camps for students in grades K–9 focus on science, engineering, and design, encouraging campers to problem-solve and create in a high-energy, supportive environment.
We’re excited to share our newest location at Inspire Elementary in the Central Park neighborhood — an all-girls camp running June 29–July 24. Camp Day: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Extended day available
Morning half-day camps also offered
Special Offer: Use code INSPIRE for $100 off (valid through 4/30/2026). Here is the direct link: https://curiousjane.fun/camp/locations/inspire-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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