Monday: Jersey UP! (Wear your favorite jersey.)

Tuesday: I just WOKE UP day! (Wear your favorite pajamas for COUNT DAY and TACO TUESDAY!)

Wednesday: Twin UP! (Twin with a friend by matching your outfits.)

Thursday: Dress UP year! (Dress as your favorite year or decade.)

Friday: TITAN UP! (Wear your navy and gold to show your Swigert pride!)

Come to school on October 1st for COUNT DAY ready to be on time to each of your classes. If you have zero tardies and attend every class, you are entered to win a prize in our awesome raffle!

😮🎉🍕 Mr. McHenry's family has promised a PIZZA PARTY for all students who increase their score a whole performance band level! 😮🎉🍕

"The Student October Count is based on a one (1) day membership count in which districts are asked to report all students who are actively enrolled and attending classes through their district on that date." Our school funding and programming depends on strong attendance on Count Day, October 1st, 2024. Can we count on you?

Be sure to share your appreciation to our custodial team for all the hard work it takes to keep our facility safe and healthy so we can focus on teaching and learning every day! Thank you, custodial team!

We appreciate and depend on the excellent work of our Education Support Professionals (ESP). We will highlight and celebrate their work this October to show our appreciation. Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating these valued members of the Jack Swigert community!

Here are some of the vital roles our ESP serve at Jack Swigert:

• Accountant
• Building Maintenance Team Members
• Campus Safety Officers
• Community Liaisons
• District Support Technology Technician
• Food & Nutrition Service Workers
• Front Office & Administrative Office Staff
• In School Suspension / Detention Supervisor
• Registration & Records
• Special Education Paraprofessionals

• We saw an increase in per period average attendance last week. Great job exceeding our goal of 92% attendance! Let's keep it up!!
• Staff can help us stay on track with this goal by not admitting late students to class without an e-hall pass. This system ensures that students' attendance is updated from being marked absent to being marked tardy when our attendance team pulls e-hall pass reports and updates attendance.
• Families can help us stay on track with our goal by getting students to school on time and scheduling appointments outside of school hours whenever possible. Please call us to share updated information about student attendance as needed at 719-328-6900.

We are recruiting students for incredible, free outdoor adventures and learning through our partnership with Colorado College. CCLIM is three Thursdays a month from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. This week, CCLIM students visited the Garden of the Gods and learned about how long it takes for litter to decompose.

Reach out to our staff sponsor, Ms. Amy Tomerlin if you want to learn more or to get your student signed up for this great opportunity!

Amy Tomerlin: amy.tomerlin@d11.org

We will hold fall conferences during the following times:

• Tuesday, 10/15: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Teacher Work Day - No classes. Students attend only with their family to attend individual conferences.)
• Wednesday, 10/23: 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM (1/2 School Day with Early Release. Conferences begin at 12:00 PM.)

In October, students will begin preparing for student-led conferences in each of their classes. These conferences are an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about what your student is learning this year, to support their interests and abilities, and to partner with your child's teachers and other school staff to support your student's success and excitement about school.

We will have prizes for all families and students who attend their scheduled conferences! Call the school at 719-328-6900 to sign up for your conference times now! Your student's advisory teacher will reach out to you as well!

Sponsors: Mr. Y and Mr. Moreno

Recruitment: 10 participants max (first come availability). Contact either Mr. Y or Mr. Moreno to refer interested students who meet the participation criteria below.

1st Club Meeting: Thursday, Sept 26 in Rm 140 at 3:50 PM – 4:50 PM.

Participation Criteria:

• 90%+ attendance (school)
• Only A’s and B’s – no C’s or lower
• No more than one behavioral referral
• You must attend all weekly biking sessions (or have pre-arranged a legitimate absence in advance)
• Follow all biking safety measures for yourself, the club, and the community– wearing a helmet, keeping a safe distance, courtesy of vehicle traffic, etc.
• Have a great attitude and follow instructions the first time without resistance
• No bike riding experience necessary (beginners/non-bike riders accepted)
• You may be able to borrow a program bike if you do not have a bike or your bike does not fit properly
• Low grades, poor attendance, unsafe riding, and/or disrespect for other riders will earn your dismissal from the program

The African American Youth Leadership conference is am amazing experience and available for all students 6th grade-12 grade! The conference includes the following:

• STEM workshops
• Fine Arts workshops
• Live entertainment
• Breakfast/Lunch prize giveaways
• Black History
• Personal Growth
• College Preparation workshops
• Engaging workshops in Leadership Development

Ian Hathaway, 6th Grade Counselor: ian.hathaway@d11.org

Sandra Valle Paz, 7th Grade Counselor: sandra.paz@d11.org

Caitlin Hernandez, 8th Grade Counselor: caitlyn.hernandez@d11.org

All students at District 11 schools who serve meals in their cafeteria will eat for free regardless of the eligibility status should a household apply. The State of Colorado provides meals for students who participate in the National School Lunch Program under the Healthy School Meals for All program.

However, we still need your help by completing this Free/Reduced Meal Application. Here's why!

Even though the students are eating their meals for free, other benefits of our families completing this application are as follows:

• Possible reduction of fees for programs both within District 11 and outside of District 11
• Qualified students will receive Summer Electronic Benefits (S-EBT) in the summer when school is not in session
• Additional funding for schools and District 11 thereby providing an enhanced educational experience for students

Thank you for your time completing the free / reduced lunch application!

Parents/guardians, when entering the building just to pick up a student or waiting for them in the front Cyber Cafe area, you will be asked to show your ID and a guest badge will be printed. This is a required district policy to ensure the safety of our students. You will not be able to pick up your student without an ID to confirm it is you! We want to keep your students safe, so thank you so much for understanding this policy even though this may have not been the practice in the past.

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Hello families! Thank you so much for your continued support during our Football, Cross Country, and Volleyball seasons! It is great to see our community come out and support our scholar athletes!

For all things sports-related, please reach out to Ethan Moore: 719-328-6930 or Ethan.moore2@d11.org

The volleyball action continues for both A and B squads this week! A squad will be in action at Swigert on Monday, September 30th. Swigert will take on Mann beginning at 4:45 in the gym. Swigert will then play against Sabin in the third game of the night! Come on out and support you Lady Titans!! B squad will be at Mann Middle School on Monday, September 30th. Their first game will be against Mann starting at 4:45. B squad will then plan ACL/West following the conclusion of our first game! Mann Middle School is located at 1001 E. Van Buren Street. B squad will be playing in district wide Middle School tournament on Wednesday, October 2nd. This will take place at Mitchell High School. The action begins in the gym at 4:45. Mitchell is located at 1205 Potter Drive.

Admission prices are as follows:

$2.00 - Adults & High School Students

$1.00 - Middle School Students

Free - Children Under 6th Grade

Girls basketball starts Monday, October 21st! Here are a few reminder that should help athletes start the season smoothly! All athletes must have an up to date physical packet completed prior to participating in their first practice. These packets can be picked up from Mr. Moore, Coach Mac, or Coach Eryn in the front office! All athletes must have participated in 5 practices before being able to participate in their first game!

Weekly Grade Checks will be done by the coaches and school Athletic Director every Monday.

Scholar athletes are not eligible to play if they have any Ds or Fs.

• If a student has a “D” or “F” they will be given a slip to take to their teacher to get missing work and check with teacher.
• If a Student Athlete is not eligible, they will not be allowed to play in the games for that week. If a student is placed in ISS or ISD for a period or the day, the student will not be allowed to practice or participate in the game for that day. If a student is suspended out of school, they will be removed from the team.
• Students must be at school the day of the game.
• If miss entire day = Not allowed to play in the game/match/meet
• If half day missed = Sit out 2 quarters of the game/1 match
• If 2 periods missed = Sit out 1 quarter of the game/Subs in
• If students know they are going to be absent from school, they must communicate with coaches.
• Students must also be at practice the day before a game/match/meet, or they sit out from the game/match/meet.
• If students are going to miss practice, they must let the coaches know ahead of time and get it approved.

Reach out to our Athletic Director & Dean, Mr. Ethan Moore, with any questions about athletics.