The Titan Times: 12/9/24 - 12/13/24

WHO: All eligible students grades 6-8.

WHAT: Makeup STAR Winter Benchmark Test for math and reading
WHEN: 12/9-12/13

WHERE: Students will test with an instructional coach

WHY: We are excited to see students' growth and achievement! Remember that we set the goals of "growing the top" bands of students meeting or exceeding grade level expectations in math and reading by 12% and "shrinking the bottom" two bands of students below grade level expectations in math and reading by 12%.

WHO: We will welcome the community to Jack Swigert for a great time. YOU are invited!!

WHAT: Our 2nd Quarter Title Night will be hosted by several departments and include learning for families and students. We will have games, prizes to take home, food, and fun! Plus, you can visit the book fair. Please join us!

WHEN: December 10th from 5:00 - 6:30 PM

WHO: All are invited!

WHAT: Scholastic Book Fair

WHERE: Jack Swigert Middle School Library Media Center

WHEN: December 2nd - 9th

WHY: Support reading and literacy at Jack Swigert Middle School by supporting our book fair! It's just in time to get gifts for folks on your holiday lists.

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

Our Girls Basketball team will finish the season December 14th at Coronado High School. This will be an end of season tournament! Tip off is at 9am!! Coronado is located @ 1590 W. Fillmore Street

Boys Basketball starts on January 7th! All athletes must have up to date physicals prior to participating in practices. You may pick up the physical paperwork at Swigert anytime during the school day. Practice will be held in our gym from 4:00-5:15 Monday-Friday. Athletes will be given a game schedule during the first week of practice.

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.

✨ Adventure, community, and unforgettable moments! Our partnership with the Colorado College Leadership in the Mountains group got whimsical this past week as students constructed fairy houses.

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