April 22, 2025
Dear Swigert Families,
Happy Earth Day! I wanted to highlight an arts integration project our first graders just completed that included different ways they could help the Earth. As part of their IB Unit, Who We Are, they were focusing this past week on Changemakers. They completed an arts integration project "24 Ways We Can Change the World" where each student chose an action they wanted to do to make a difference in the world. Many students said they would pick up trash or do more recycling. They created a watercolor/collage poster representing themselves as changemakers.
Here are a few examples:
If you want to learn more about our arts integration program, check out this tab on our Swigert school website.
Just a reminder that we have Pippa Day this Friday, April 25th. Students are encouraged to wear superhero or princess costumes. You are welcome to join us for our paper butterfly release on the field at 2:50pm.
Sincerely,
Shelby Dennis
April 25: PIPPA DAY!
April 28-May 1st: Spirit Week (see below)
May 1st: Swigert Service Day
May 2nd: NO SCHOOL
May 3rd: Swigert Auction
May 5-9th: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5th: Registration opens
May 6th: Kindergarten Welcome
May 8th: International Night, 6-8pm
May 13th: ECE Meet and Greet
May 14th: SAC, 5-6pm
May 14th: PTA Meeting, 6-7pm
May 15th: 1st-5th Grade New Family Info Session
May 16th: Field Day
May 19-21st BOGO Book Fair
May 22nd - 5th Grade Dance, 5-6pm
May 26th: NO SCHOOL
May 28th: Swigert Alumni Clap-Out
May 28th: Student led conferences
June 2nd - 5th grade last day, clap-out, exhibition, and continuation ceremony
June 3rd - Last day for ECE-4th grade, noon dismissal
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 at the bottom of this page: here.
Registration for 2025-2026
Yes, you have a spot for next year but the next step is registering with DPS. This is the annual process of providing and updating student and family information on file, including emergency contacts, health information and more.
For the 2025-26 school year, families can complete online registration either in the spring during the Early Bird window (May 5-23) or after July 28.
To register online, sign in to the Parent Portal, click on “See All Apps”, then click on “Online Registration” to verify or update your student’s information. Online registration can only be completed by the parent/guardian listed in the primary household of the student record.
See all the details and walk throughs here: https://swigert.dpsk12.org/registration-2025-26/
Photos Needed
We are starting to work on the video that will be played at the ceremony. We would love to get from every family a baby/toddler/younger picture of your child and then a more current 5th grade one to be used in the video.
You can upload them to this google drive: 5th Grade Continuation Photos. You can also feel free to email them to me if that's easier at emily_pool@dpsk12.net.
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 (how you want it on the screen)
Thanks!
Save the Date: 5th Grade Dance!
Save Thursday, May 22nd from 6-7pm on your calendars for the 5th Grade Dance! More info coming soon!
Pippa Day - this Friday
Pippa Day - find all the details here!
Discovery Link Fall Registration
Registration for the 2025–2026 Discovery Link school year opens at 6:00 AM on Tuesday, April 29th at https://dps.arux.app!
As you prepare, please make sure your family’s Arux account is set up and ready ahead of time. You can create your family profile at any time before registration opens. Once you're in, you'll be able to select the days your child will attend.
See here for more info: https://elcs.dpsk12.org/o/equity/page/discovery-link-before-and-after-school-program
Carmella's Literacy Club
We are in week 3 of the Carmella's Literacy Club. How it works:
Read for at least five sessions per week (20-30 minutes per session)
Record the book title, author, and time spent reading below.
Color in one pizza slice for each session completed.
Have a parent/guardian sign off at the end of the week.
Return this sheet to your teacher on Monday to stay on track!
Happy reading! If you need another reading tracker, here it is: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-HGu90eclQccq7IeqRSufqO-yivHETFf29lu5NFC0GY/edit?tab=t.0
International Night
When: Thursday, May 8th, 6-8pm
Who: All Swigert students and families
What: A celebration of our school diversity. A way to honor, celebrate, and learn about the diverse cultures represented at our school as well as share the harvest from our school garden
What to bring: Your family and a dish/dessert to share
During the school day:
Students will share in morning meeting about their cultural backgrounds
Students will walk the hallways to see table displays
Interested students and staff will dress up in traditional cultural clothing
Students will harvest lettuce from our school garden
See HERE for more details about the schedule of the night!
New Family Events
We're getting so excited to welcome all our new students to the Swigert family. If you need translation services for any of the upcoming welcome events, please reach out to Megan Tate and we can provide that!
Math Tutoring
Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade math summer tutoring
Does your child need extra practice with 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade math concepts? Would it benefit to start working on some new math standards for the upcoming school year? Then join me for math tutoring. Each group will focus on a different set of standards.
Cost: $50 for a 60 minute session
Please contact me at: emily_mueller@dpsk12.net to set up dates and times for your child! I will be doing 3 one hour slots between the hours of 9:00 and 12:00.
Thank you!
Emily Mueller (Swigert Math Interventionist)
When: Tuesday OR Thursday
Where: Swigert
Dates:
Week 1: June 10th or 12th
Week 2: June 24th or 26th
Week 3: July 1st
Week 4: July 8th or 10th
Week 5: July 15th or 17th
Week 6: July 22nd
Week 7: July 29th or 31st
Week 8: August 5th or 7th
Upcoming Spirit Week
Service Day
Details coming soon about one of our favorite days of the year - Service Day!
We are so excited for each of our students to partner with a different non-profit to do a community service project! This year our partners include Project Angel Heart, There with Care, Ronald McDonald House, Balfour Senior Living, Urban Farm, Bluff Lake Nature Preserve, Judi’s House, Wee Cycle, Same Cafe, and St Francis Apartments.
Last Call: The Final Request for Donations!
We have one more very important request: filling up our Nalgenes with wine. Hydration is very important out on the trail!
If you have a bottle of wine to donate, please drop it at:
3342 Trenton Street
(Across from the School in the gray bin on the porch)
We will make sure it gets to the Camp Mess Hall!
Thank you for all of your generous donations for the auction. It will be a wonderful event thanks to your support!
Auction Preview
Check your Friday Folders for an auction preview. Anyone can bid on online items, so if you aren’t going to the event, you can still participate! Online items include Teacher Experiences, Buy a Share Parties, Summer Camps, donations from local businesses, Grade Baskets/Items, and more! You will receive a text when the online auction goes live.
Pool day with Swimming Simply
Need a fun option for our Green Day (no school) on Friday, May 2nd? Join our Swigert sponsor Swimming Simply for a fun day in the pool!
Full details and sign up here - https://portal.iclasspro.com/swimmingsimply/camp-details/108.
Dyslexia Simulation
Experience Dyslexia® Simulation
Sunday, April 27, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (MST)
The Education Center at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation
3239 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206
DenCoKID is excited to offer a free simulation to the Denver community. Participants will experience some of the challenges and frustrations faced by people with language-based learning differences like dyslexia. Participants are guided through six learning tasks commonly encountered in the classroom and workplace. These activities are followed by a group discussion, focused on experiences shared and lessons learned.
This eye-opening experience benefits everyone, including parents, grandparents, caregivers, educators, principals, coaches, employers, clergy, community leaders, and anyone with an interest in dyslexia or learning.
Summer at Ricks
Still looking for something exciting, enriching, and fun this summer? Stuck on a waitlist? Summer at Ricks is your go-to destination for adventure, learning, and unforgettable memories! With hands-on activities, creative projects, and a community of curious minds, this is where summer comes to life. Spots fill up fast—secure yours today!
See the full brochure here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N3iiYJFIhR-E7UEaSaFfkFkwU-fubNmI/view?usp=drive_link
The Lion King Jr. @ McAuliffe
Come see many Swigert alums perform in McAuliffe's The Lion King Jr.
Disney’s The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world, and now you have the opportunity to see this one-of-a-kind musical on the McAuliffe stage. Join us as we bring the African savanna to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. Performances are May 13th, 14th, 15th & 16th @ 6:00pm, and May 20th & 21st at 10:00am.
Tickets can be purchased through our theatre website. Each drama class is a different cast performing on a specific date.
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.
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