The Titan Times: 10/7/24 - 10/11/24

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!

Rotary had the annual fundraiser Wings of Change Event which raises monies for District 11 schools. Jack Swigert art teacher, Ms. Michele Arthur's painted dragonfly, "Oh Beautiful America" sold for and raised $3000. Way to go, Ms. Arthur! We are so proud of you and your contribution to our community and schools!

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

• Unfortunately, we saw a decrease in per period average attendance last week. Let's work together to get back to meeting our 92% per period average attendance goal!
• 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

Congratulations to these students, who had PERFECT attendance to all class periods on COUNT DAY and won our drawing for free entry passes to any Jack Swigert Sporting Event!

Eleanor Riff

Joshua Richardson

Cody Neufeld

Derek Moreno Cook

Owen Macias Vargas

Lucas Hicks

Maesen Morgan

Griffin Duffy

Aliannah Chess

Lisa Evans

Way to go!!!

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 continue to see a steady downward trend in discipline data, showing that students' behavior is improving over time with consistency and support! Way to go, Titans!!!

Verbal warnings, parent contact, and restorative opportunities continue to be our most utilized form of disciplinary action. In school suspension/detention continues to heavily outweigh the use of out of school suspension. This means we're keeping our students in school and learning!

You can earn a free bike by participating!!!

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

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

Volleyball season has been a blast! Thank you to coach S. and Coach Eryn for their continued support coaching our athletes this season! A big thank you to all parents and family members who came out to cheer on our Lady Titans!! It has been great to see so many family members support our athletes!! To end the season, A Squad will participate in The District Volleyball Classic on Wednesday, October 9th! Swigert will take on ACL/West on court 2. The action begins at 5:45! This event will be held at Coronado High School located at 1590 West Fillmore Street.

Admission prices are as follows:

$2.00 - Adults & High School Students

$1.00 - Middle School Students

Free - Children Under 6th Grade

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.