May 20, 2025
Dear Swigert Families,
So many incredible things are happening at Swigert right now - the energy is palpable as we near the final two weeks of this year. Students are reflecting on their learning and growth, creating research presentations on awesome topics, and fifth graders are finalizing their exhibitions. Field Day was awesome last Friday - it was pretty darn inspiring to see the pure joy from our students. Thank you to Mr. Shutts for planning, organizing and implementing such a special day. We call it his super bowl. Here's a few photos. You can see them all here.
Here are few more details about events wrapping up our year:
Wednesday, May 28th
Alumni Clap Out, 2:50 pm: Please join us as our Swigert Alumni celebrate their graduation from high school. Students don their caps and gowns from different high schools across the metro area as our elementary school students clap them out. It’s a special event and you are more than welcome to attend.
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Thursday, May 29th
Student Led Conferences, 3:30-5:00pm: Student led conferences are part of the IB Primary Years Program. It’s an opportunity for students to share their learning from their year. It’s an open house style so you can attend within the window.
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Monday, June 2nd
Fifth Grade Clap Out: In our annual tradition the fifth graders will be clapped out by all our students inside the building beginning at 2:50. They will make their way through the halls surrounded by cheers and then exit onto the playground. Parents can join in the main lobby area or outside on the playground.
Fifth Grade Exhibition and Continuation: As part of the IB program our 5th grade students research, write and present an exhibition project on a major topic (poverty, environmentalism, education, etc). Students need to arrive by 4:50pm and will be assigned to different classrooms for their presentation with their group. Attire is dress clothes. They will share their work from 5:00-5:30 followed by 20 minutes to look at all their displays and art. Their continuation ceremony will follow in the gym from 5:50-6:30 and will end with cupcakes outside.
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Tuesday, June 3rd
ECE-4th Grade, Last Day of School (no school for 5th graders)
All students will be dismissed at noon with no lunch served, please plan to pick up on the playground or make arrangements with your child's teacher.
Please reach out with any questions! Sincerely,
Shelby Dennis
May 19-21st: BOGO Book Fair
May 22nd: 5th Grade Dance
May 23rd: Early registration closes, Reopens July 28th.
May 26th: NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
May 28th: Swigert Alumni Clap-Out
May 28th: Student led conferences
May 29th: Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
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 OPEN 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/
Medication Pick-Up
Dear Swigert Families,
Thank you for supporting the Denver Public Schools medication policy. Please make sure to pick up all medications and medical equipment used by your child on or before the last day of school. Colorado Guidelines state that medications are not permitted to be sent home with your child.
If your child is participating in a summer program, their medication will not automatically be transferred to the site of the program. It is up to the parent/guardian to pick up the medication from the school and transport it to the summer program site.
REMAINING MEDICATIONS WILL BE DESTROYED AT 1PM ON JUNE 3RD 2025.
It has been a pleasure to work with you and your child this school year and I look forward to next year. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at hoang_tran@dpsk12.net.
Sincerely,
Hoang Tran
School Nurse
Part of 5th graders exhibition projects are service projects or action items. Check out these different ways you can give back! These will all be happening this week May 19-23rd!
5th Grade Dance
Yearbooks
There are still a few yearbooks left if you forgot to buy one! See Ms. Krystie in the office. Cash or check works best.
Book Fair
The BOGO Book Fair is back, double the books for summer reading!
Shopping is open tomorrow before school at 7:30 AM and after school until 4:30 PM. Tomorrow is the last day!
Note on E-wallets: E-wallets need to be updated for each book fair. Please log in to your account to add money to the spring bookfair.
Please visit our homepage for more information at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/swigertinternationalschl
School Supplies for next year!
Save time and money and order your complete school supply kits through EPI. They will be shipped to the school and we'll get them to your child's teacher!
https://site.educationalproducts.com/
Use School ID: SWI028
Deadline: June 1
Late Deadline (add $5): June 22
Volunteers - Save the Date!
To everyone who has volunteered at Swigert this year in any way, we are hosting a breakfast to say thank you! We appreciate all you have contributed to our school community, this is a small way for us to share our appreciation.
When: Thursday, May 29th from 7:45-8:15
Where: Swigert Library
Music Performance Days
May 23-June 2
Calling all musicians! Any student is welcome to sing or play a song for their classmates during music class on these days. These optional performances are a great time for kids to play music for each other in a pressure-free environment.
Here is a more detailed schedule:
Friday, May 23 (E day): Jones
Tuesday, May 27 (A day): Ms. Marisol, Eliot, Ms. Susan, Molsey, Lavezzo
Wednesday, May 28 (B day): Ms. Marijke, Margulies, Page, Capozza, Ramos
Thursday, May 29 (C day): Ms. Aarti, Nguyen, Ross, Adler
Friday, May 30 (D day): Aggarwa, Hopper, Ms. Racha, Burdett, Appleman
Monday, June 2 (E Day): Ms. Shannon, Ms. Sara, Ziegler, Kline
Thank you for supporting your child’s creativity in the arts!
Swigert Family Mentorship Program
Get connected with the Swigert Family Mentorship Program! Are you a current Swigert Family that loves this community and wants to make sure new families feel welcome and included? Are you new to Swigert and have heard how amazing our community is and want to make sure you get involved? If so, this mentorship program is for you. As a Mentor, you will send an initial introduction and offer a warm welcome. We then ask that Mentors be available to answer any of their mentee's questions throughout the year. As a mentee, you will be matched with a veteran Swigert family to answer all of your little and big questions and be a friendly face in this wonderful community. If you are interested in joining this program, please fill out the form in this link. Feel free to include any additional details about what family might be a good match for your family. If you have any questions, please email Stacy Babbitt at stacybabbitt4@gmail.com.
Register Here: Swigert Mentorship Program
May Artist of the Month!
May’s artist of the month is Arden Kim from Ms. Marisol’s kindergarten class. Arden is a wonderful artist and a joy to have in class. She is always so caring, open minded, and balanced in class. Here she is with her beautiful pinch pot. Way to go, Arden!
Noetics Spring Competition Results
Students from the Swigert Noetics Team, led by Robin Bresnahan, participated in the Noetic Learning Math Contest held this April. The goal of the competition is to encourage students’ interest in math, to develop their problem-solving skills, and to inspire them to excel in the STEM fields.
Seven Swigert students made the honor roll (received an 80% or above): Luna Flores (2nd), DJ Cleary (3rd), Zander Maxmeister (4th), Ethan Li (4th), Hanako Hamada (5th), Leo Robinson (5th), and PJ Heskin (5th). Hanako Hamada had the highest score of all students with a 90%! Many other team members were very close to making the honor roll.
Congratulations to all our participants and winners! The contest results not only demonstrate our students’ exceptional mathematical talents but also their dedication and hard work. This is a proud moment for the Swigert Noetics Team.
For more details about the Noetic Learning Math Contest and to see a full list of national winners, please visit: http://www.noetic-learning.com/mathcontest
Denver Public Library Summer Adventure
Register for Denver Public Library's free Summer of Adventure reading program. Connect with your community, grow skills, share knowledge, and explore fun experiences all while earning prizes. For youth of all ages and abilities. Summerofadventure.org
Registration for Summer of Adventure begins June 1. To sign up visit summerofadventure.org or visit your local Denver Public Library branch. You’ll get an Adventure Guide to inspire reading, making and exploring all summer and a registration prize. Collect prizes, find free events, and earn an invitation to DPL's FREE Day at the Zoo.
From Ms. S - Here is the link for instructions on how to access DPS eBooks/audiobooks. https://sites.google.com/dpsk12.net/dps-ebookaudiobook-instruction?usp=sharing
Can Do Learners Support Groups
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.
If you need translation services for ANY Swigert event, please reach out to Megan Tate at mdonald@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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