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COLLEGE& CAREER READINESSFAIR

Thank you to our entire food service department and all of our local produce farmers for providing amazing, delicious products for healthy options and making our salad bar the best in the valley for our students and staff at Swink School. https://youtu.be/HZ3a49ogT7g?si=uJCndCaIFC-2zL1b

Life of a Lion for the Week of August 26.

Class of 2025 Senior Sunrise.

The Swink Lions Volleyball teams open up their season at home this Thursday, Aug. 22nd vs Santa Fe League rivals The Fowler Grizzlies!!! JV is at 4:30 pm. Varsity approximately 5:30 pm. Let's PACK THE LIONS DEN and cheer on our girls to a season opening victory!!! Go Lions!!!

Your Lions Boys Golf team has started their fall season competing at a high level!!! The Varsity Starting 4 of Noah Pearson, Nate Cabrera, Boz Zavala, and Nick Paolucci have lead our Boys to placing very high in their early tournaments! Keep up the great work! Go Lions!!!

Attention Lions Football Fans: Friday Night's Home Football Scrimmage (Aug. 23rd) has been changed to a 6:30pm start time. Go Lions!!!

Tonight, as you put your children to bed and wish them well with good vibes, I challenge you to also send positive vibes to: Administration- who probably won’t sleep tonight wondering what they have forgotten to do Secretaries- who will likely be still working late into the night making sure everything is ready for everyone Teachers- who definitely won’t sleep tonight and are likely still at work putting the last minute touches on their classrooms Cooks- who are excited to do what they do best and make the kids smile though food Counselors- who have worked tirelessly creating schedules and setting up meetings and tours to make everyone feel welcome Maintenance Staff - who have worked all summer to clean the buildings and make them look presentable Paras and support staff- who are likely just as nervous about the first day of school as the kids and likely will not sleep either Bus drivers- who will be going over their route in their sleep tonight hoping they don’t forget anyone on the first day Nurse- who has been sorting through data to know who can and can’t have Benadryl and keeping up with immunization records It takes a village. Everyone does their part to make sure your student has the best first day ever. And most of it you’ll never see. It’s the sleepless nights, the worrying, the planning and then re-planning of lesson plans. It’s the “I think I have all the schedules complete and printed and then have to do them again because a change had to be made.” We do it for the kids. I work with the most selfless, passionate, creative people ever and this is the only way I could think of to give you a little glimpse into our world. Thank you to all of the Swink School District Employees and Cheers to a Great School Year!

School is almost starting and we want to ask you for a favor...Sit with your child for 5 minutes and explain that there's never a reason to make fun of someone for their height, their weight, their skin tone, their home life, the things they enjoy, etc. Explain there's nothing wrong with wearing the same shoes everyday. Explain to them that a used backpack carries the same dreams as a new one. Explain to them that teasing hurts and that school is LEARNING, NOT to compete or spread negativity. Remind them some kids don't go home to loving families so it's important to be kind. It ALL starts at home!

Notice of Appointment to Board of Education The Board of Education of the Swink School District is accepting applications from persons interested in serving on the Board of Education from the date of appointment in August 2024 until the next regular biennial school election in November 2025. To be eligible for appointment, each candidate must be a registered elector of the school district for at least twelve consecutive months prior to the date of appointment. Any person who meets the qualifications and who desires to be considered for the appointment is invited to file a written notice of such intention with the superintendent by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 610 Columbia Avenue, Swink, CO 81077. The Board will interview prospective candidates on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 7:00 pm at a public meeting. For further information, contact Bob Bamber, board president, at bob.bamber@swink.k12.co.us or Larry Lyder, Superintendent, at larry.lyder@swink.k12.co.us or 719-384-8103.

Swink School Back to School Open House is Wednesday, August 14 from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Kindergarten starts at 5:30pm. 1st - 12th Grades are come and go. Bring your school supplies and meet your teachers.

Swink Teachers are learning about John Hattie's High Impact Instruction and various strategies to engage students and create a high-level educational classroom.

Come shop the Swink Booster Club Garage Sale this Saturday, beginning at 8:00!

Happy Birthday Colorado!

Swink School District is taking applications for an Assistant Coach for Boys Golf. If interested, please complete the classified application on the district's employment website page. Applications must be submitted by Friday, July 26.

Bring donations and come and buy items you might be looking for to support the Lions Booster Club.

Reminder of anyone in grades 9-12 who plans to play football this fall that camp starts Monday.

There will be a cheerleading meeting on July 16 at 6:00pm in the Old Gym for anyone in grades 9-12 interested in cheering on the Lions in the 2024-2025 school year.

Notice of Appointment to Board of Education The Board of Education of the Swink School District is accepting applications from persons interested in serving on the Board of Education from the date of appointment in August 2024 until the next regular biennial school election in November 2025. To be eligible for appointment, each candidate must be a registered elector of the school district for at least twelve consecutive months prior to the date of appointment. Any person who meets the qualifications and who desires to be considered for the appointment is invited to file a written notice of such intention with the superintendent by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 610 Columbia Avenue, Swink, CO 81077. The Board will interview prospective candidates on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 7:00 pm at a public meeting. For further information, contact Bob Bamber, board president, at bob.bamber@swink.k12.co.us or Larry Lyder, Superintendent, at larry.lyder@swink.k12.co.us or 719-384-8103.

Swink School is taking sealed bids on a 2004 Minibus with a 6.0 L V-8 engine, 14 passenger, with 123,295 miles. Sold As Is. For questions and viewing please contact Larry at 719-384-8103. Sealed Bids are due by 4:00pm on August 8 and will be opened at the regular board meeting on August 12.