Swansea Elementary Weekly News: 5/29/25

Posted May 28, 2025

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Important Dates

  • June 2: Field Day
  • June 3: Half Day for Students
  • June 3: Continuation Ceremonies
    • Fifth grade: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
    • Kindergarten: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
    • ECE: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Continuation Ceremonies

If your student is participating in a Continuation ceremony on June 3, please know that students can dress to impress! Students are required to dress appropriately. Please do not let your student wear spaghetti straps, cropped shirts that show the midriff or heels. Students and their families will be able to leave following their student’s ceremony.

Field Day

Field day is almost here! On June 2, please make sure that your student comes to school with a water bottle, sunscreen and hat. Parents are also welcome to join for the fun!

  • 3rd-5th grade will have Field Day from 9 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
  • ECE-2nd grade will have Field Day from 12:45 p.m -2:45 p.m.
  • Around 2:45 p.m., a fire truck will come to cool the students off!

Explore Aviation at DEN Academy

The Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation at Denver International Airport is hosting a free, public, summer program called DEN Academy to introduce students ages 7-12 to the exciting world of aviation! Through interactive activities and teamwork, students explore aviation career paths, build real-world skills and connect their strengths to future opportunities. DEN Academy Sessions 1 and 2 are held at CSU Spur this year and are open on a first-come, first-served basis.

Both Sessions will take place on the CSU Spur Campus: 4777 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216.

Session 1 is for students ages 7-9.

Session 1 Dates:

  • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, June 23
  • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 24

Session 2 is for students ages 10-12.

Session 2 Dates:

  • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, June 26
  • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, June 27

Students must attend both days – sessions build on each other. Please only submit one application per student. Once a session is full, a waitlist will begin. To guarantee a spot, applicants must:

  1. Complete the online signup (this will take approximately eight minutes).
  2. Once you complete the sign-up, you will be emailed a liability waiver. You must return the required liability waiver to ceea@flydenver.comno later than 11:59 p.m. on Sun., June 1.

Skate City Tickets Available in Main Office

Are you looking for inexpensive activities to do with your student over the summer? Stop by the main office to grab a summer ticket to Skate City!

Swansea Staff Shoutouts

Mr. Parker
“I would like to give a shout out to Mr.Parker, he had a lot to do with my child having a good school year as a new student to Swansea. Mr.Parker was also an amazing advocate for my child. Thank you Mr. Parker“ -Maria Gallegos

Ms.Medina and Ms.Socorro
“Thank you Ms.Medina & Ms.Socorro for your hard work, dedication, and patience. I appreciate everything you did for my child this school year.” – Maria Gallegos

Ms. Babb
“Ms. Babb, thank you so much for your dedication, effort and patience. It helped my son excel throughout the school year. Thank you for your understanding and love for the children in the group. ❤️” -Cynthia Delgado

Want to shout out a staff member before the end of the year? Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/GGpxMRj35aC6t5NA6

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