November is here! Download a printable high resolution calendar here: https://swigert.dpsk12.org/about/calendar/

Our Fall Food Drive for the Swigert Food Pantry is Nov. 3-7th. The Food Pantry makes a significant difference for families who need additional food supports at home. Please consider donating the following:

• ECE - PB/jelly

• Kinder / Autism Class - Individually packaged snacks

• 1st - Canned chicken/tuna/protein

• 2nd - Cereal and oatmeal

• 3rd - Pasta/ramen/ spaghetti sauce

• 4th - Rice and beans (canned or dry)

• 5th - Canned veggies/fruit

• ALL - Clean, cloth reusable bags (not paper or plastic)

Donations can be brought to class. We prefer smaller cans/jars/bottles. Students carry items home, so smaller portions (not Costco size) are easier to carry!

Should your family find your needs changing, please reach out to richard_fisher@dpsk12.net. He helps facilitate the completely anonymous Food Pantry and Critical Needs programs. 

Swigert Community,

The Family Support Team is reaching out to ask for your support during what may be a difficult time for many people in our community.  Due to the current Federal Government shutdown, many people may be impacted and be experiencing food insecurity.

To that end, we am reaching out to the entire community in regards to two issues.

First, if your current situation has changed and you are looking for support, we would like to help you during this uncertain time.  Whether it is due to SNAP benefits being suspended, or you are currently furloughed due to the shutdown, we are happy to provide either food, or when possible, gift cards for supermarkets that will allow you to shop for yourself.  For additional questions, or to request support, please email Mr. Fisher at richard_fisher@dpsk12.net.

Second, we are looking for monetary donations that will be used to fund both ongoing food needs, and additionally, will provide Thanksgiving food support, as we head into our traditional break.  If you are able to, I am accepting donations via venmo at @Swigert-Richard_Fisher.  If you would prefer to make a cash donation, you can leave in the front office with Ms. Krystie.  

Food Bank of the Rockies Pantry 

Thanks for your continued generosity.

✈️It's time for the next Read Around the World Book Club. It is open to all Swigert students, with book choices best suited for grades 3–5. Parents can decide if selections are right for their child.

📅 Meetings: 3:15–4:15 in Room 212 (Mosley’s Classroom). Pickup outside the main office.

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

Sign up now for November's book!

Thursday, December 4th--Africa, Book: The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John

Report cards will be ready next week. If you are unsure how to access them through the parent portal, here is a step by step: https://swigert.dpsk12.org/reportcardfaq/

Here is Ms. B's Gifted and Talented Fall Newsletter:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yPj6PeoQrjps2O6Etv1ioFWcMl6aqEnI-i5G1OLVY-o/edit?tab=t.0

We are thrilled to host our in-person Scholastic book fair benefitting our school from Monday, November 10th to Wednesday, November 12th (online purchases can be made anytime between Nov 7-Nov 20)!

Our book fair will be running during the following times :

• Monday, Nov 10th: 8 am-12 pm & 12:30 pm-4:30 pm

• Tuesday, Nov 11th: 7:30 am-12 pm & 12:30 pm-4:30 pm

• Wednesday, Nov 12th: 7:30 am-12 pm & 12:30 pm-5:30 pm

Students can easily shop during the time slot their teacher has chosen over the 3-day sale period. To see what time slot their teacher has signed up for, click on the sign up genius link down below. This should be fully updated by the end of this week. 

If you would like your child to have the opportunity to shop on their own, please consider setting up an E-wallet for them. The E-wallet allows you to safely add money into your child’s account for use at the book fair. They are unable to spend over the amount issued on the E-wallet.

A couple of things to note about e-wallets:

• New e-wallets have to be set up for each and every book fair

• Any previous e-wallets that have a balance are automatically put on an e-gift card that can be seen on the left hand side of your login page under ‘My account and funds’ or ‘e-gift cards’

• There is also an opportunity for others to add money to the E-wallet (perfect for early holiday gifts from grandparents).

Please visit our homepage for more information as well as setting up an e-wallet at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/swigertinternationalschl1

We are looking for volunteers! Click on the link to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4EAAA823A7FE3-44900826-swigert#/

Collaboration is at the heart of LLN. By uniting educators and leaders across schools, we build stronger communities for our students.

Check out this video about LLN's collaboration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlOCzUawM5U&authuser=1

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be disbursed, impacting more than 100,000 Denver residents, half of whom are children. Now more than ever, it is critical that we come together to support one another and ensure our children don’t go hungry.

As a reminder, our school meals at DPS will not be impacted. School breakfast and lunches will continue as normal and remain free to families.

If you need support securing food…

• City and County of Denver: Visit their website to find food assistance across the city.

• Tasty Food Program: Afterschool meals for children will be offered at Denver recreation centers. Visit the Tasty Food website for locations and hours of operation.

• Food Bank of the Rockies: Find a food pantry near you using their Pantry Locator tool.

• Colorado 211: This confidential and multilingual service connects people to vital resources across Colorado. Call 2-1-1, 866-760-6489 or visit 211colorado.org. Note: The hotline is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, however, expect long wait times. To avoid waiting, use the call-back feature.

• Feeding Colorado: The collaborative effort of the 5 Feeding America food banks that serve Colorado and Wyoming to coordinate and enhance food resources, ensuring food insecure Coloradans have access to healthy, fresh foods. Visit feedingcolorado.org/find-food or email info@feedingcolorado.org.

• Hunger Free Colorado: Connects Colorado families and individuals to SNAP/food stamps, food pantries, free meal sites, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) and other nutrition programs geared toward families, children and older adults. Call 855-855-4626 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

If you would like to support local efforts…

• Denver Public Schools Foundation: Support the DPS community by donating to the DPS Foundation Food Security Fund.

• City and County of Denver: Visit their website to learn more about donating food, money and/or time.

• Denver Recreation Center Drop-off Locations: Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at any Denver rec center. Visit the City and County of Denver website to learn more.

• Denver Animal Shelter: Donate pet food to the Denver Animal Shelter located at 1241 W. Bayaud Ave. or through their Amazon wishlist.

• 10 Ways to Support Your Community Now: This slide deck from the City and County of Denver provides resources, suggestions and ideas on how to take immediate action in your community.