Though we don't have regularly scheduled classes this week, we hope to see you on Tuesday, 10/15 for student-led conferences and a banana split ice cream sundae party! See below for details.

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: 1:00 PM - 7:30 PM (1/2 School Day with Early Release. Conferences begin at 1:00 PM.)

This week, students are preparing for student-led conferences. 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 FREE banana split ice cream sundaes for all families and students who attend their scheduled conferences! Earn an additional toppings ticket for each teacher you visit! You can make a sundae with UP TO 7 TOPPINGS for each member of the family who attends! 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!

• THANK YOU, Titans! We saw an increase in per period average attendance last week. GREAT JOB exceeding our goal of 92% per period average 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

The Swigert team and their families celebrated with victory cupcakes after back-to-back wins against Mann and Russell. Thank you to Nellie's Cupcakes for donating the delicious treats!

After school clubs are underway! Students must have a signed parent/guardian permission slip to participate in any after school club or activity. Students who stay after school for clubs or tutoring can ride the activity bus only if they are a regular bus rider. The activity bus picks up at Swigert at 5:15 PM at the front entrance. Check out the clubadvertisements below for details on the clubs we have available. If you're interested in joining a specific club or accessing tutoring, talk to the front office for more details about how to get involved!

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.

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

Gifted and Talented Education in D11 values providing equitable opportunities and access for students to develop their strengths. At the middle school level, students will have the opportunity to be assessed in the area of creativity at Swigert. If your student is particularly creative and loves to think in innovative ways, please consider permitting your child to participate in this extended testing to recognize exceptional creative ability. It is not possible to study for this type of test. Parent(s)/Guardian(s), however, can help their children prepare by assuring a good night’s sleep and adequate breakfast. Please contact the Gifted Resource Teacher (GRT), Jessica Trovik at jessica.trovik@d11.org if your student wants to be assessed for exceptional creative abilities and to give permission for them to be tested.

You can earn a free bike by participating!!!

Sponsors: Mr. Yuschalk

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

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

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 season begins October 21st! Practice will take place in the gym at Swigert directly after school until 5. All athletes planning on playing must have an up to date physical packet complete prior to participating in practice. Physicals are good for one year from the date they are completed. Students and parents may pick up these packets in the front office between 8am and 4:15pm.

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.