February 11, 2025

Dear Swigert Families,

Happy Valentine’s Day! There is certainly high energy in the school this week as kids are excited for both the 100th day of school as well as the parties on Thursday. Many of you have asked about the Swigert calendar. As an innovation school we have additional flexibilities and one of those is in regard to how we use our professional time. Swigert typically aligns with most of the Denver Public Schools calendar including start/end dates, major breaks as well as holidays. We do adjust our green days to support IB instructional planning of our IB units and typically start with half days for assessment. We have a calendar committee - consisting of SAC members and teachers- that meets at the end of February to design a few calendar options. The staff votes and we have the final Swigert calendar ready by the first week of March. DPS just released the calendar for 2025-2026 school year, it is linked here. 

There are several ways to get involved at Swigert and we appreciate all of your support. Our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a committee of parents who support our school in many different ways including planning community events, fundraising- (which is integral in supporting our special programming including our International Baccalaureate Program, Spanish as well as additional paraprofessionals). We are looking for some new members - including an auction chair to help next year, please email Dani Mossburg if you are interested in becoming more involved- dani.mossburg@gmail.com.

Just a reminder that there is no school on Friday and Monday this week, enjoy the longer weekend. 

Sincerely,

Shelby Dennis

For details on the dates of CMAS testing coming in April, please see THIS LETTER or head to the website: https://swigert.dpsk12.org/2025/01/07/cmas-information/.

Swigert International School Kids Heart Challenge program is quackin'! We can't wait for you and your student to learn some of these amazing heart healthy habits and lifesaving skills!

Our goal is to raise $15,000.00 for the American Heart Association.

Here's how you can get started:

1. Sign up on our school's Kids Heart Challenge Page: http://www2.heart.org/goto/SwigertInternational

2. Download the app iOS/Android

3. Get started on Finn's Lifesaving Mission!

We’re excited to share that our school has some fun ways to celebrate our impact!

The class that raises the most gets an EXTRA PE CLASS! Any student who raises $50 will qualify to purchase discounted tickets and get a special ON COURT experience with the Denver Nuggets! The first 18 students to complete Finn's Mission will get a limited edition Wylie and Bingo!!

Student Council would love to announce upcoming Friday spirit days! The next one is Friday, February 21st and is dress like a TV/Movie Character day, or dress themed like your favorite TV show or movie. See more details here: https://swigert.dpsk12.org/2025/01/28/spirit-days/

The fourth Read Around the World book club text will take us to the continent of Africa. We will be reading the graphic novel, When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 19th from 3:30-4:30 in the Swigert library. Any student is welcome to join us, just please sign up so I can best prepare for snacks and activities.

Here is the link to register for our fourth book club meeting: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvLxvAmuz_f5doKdM2p3U771-2fFtwqtiZeUW-KLpbq5zS0A/viewform

Questions? Reach out to Ms. Mosley at l_holcomb-mosley@dpsk12.net.

The PTA is looking for leaders to support our school for the next school year to help continue to make Swigert Elementary a place where every child can reach their potential. The PTA is a volunteer organization where all are welcome.

"I love being a part of the Board because it allows me to be even more closely connected to the school and our community. The Board is a great group of people who are all committed to our kids' success and love to laugh and have fun while supporting Swigert!” - Ankita Jhaveri PTA Co- President ‘24-’25

Submit your nominations for the 2025-26 School Year before February 15, 2025. Nominees can include yourself or another PTA member. The nominating committee will contact all nominees to confirm they wish to accept the nomination. The election will be held at the PTA meeting by voting members on March 19, 2025.  

PTA Officer roles to be filled:

• President

• Vice President

• Communications Chair

• Secretary

• Treasurer

Learn more about the PTA Officer roles and responsibilities.

If you have questions about the roles or process, please contact Laurel Walk at laurelwalk@gmail.com

Round 1 closes on Tuesday, February 18th. Incoming current ECE4 and 5th grade families, make sure you have everything submitted by 4pm!

Please visit schoolchoice.dpsk12.org for more information.

We strive to have great communication about all things Swigert.

Please visit our website at www.swigert.dpsk12.org learn more about Swigert and events that are coming up.

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.

Wondering who to contact if you have questions about? See table below:

Swigert uses Google Calendar. Do you? If so, you can stay up to date on all school activities.
Just add the Swigert Calendar to your personal calendar. Learn how to do that here.

To reach Swigert International School:
Office: (720) 424-4800
Attendance: (720) 424-4740

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