Meet the Liaison
Hello Swanson Families! My Name is Zenaida Ramirez and I am the Family Engagement Liaison at Swanson Elementary. I am very excited to work with you and your family to assist you in anyway I can. As a Title 1 Family Engagement Liaison, I will work to build partnerships between the school and families to support student success. I stand behind PTA's six National Standards and will strive to create events and opportunities around these standards.
I have been part of the Swanson family for 5 years working in the Kindergarten classroom and as the former library paraprofessional. I am proud to be part of the Swanson community, working with families and getting to know their children.
Some of the services and support I can provide to the community include:
Education:
How to help with homework/assignments
Books, school supplies, backpacks, etc.
Ideas to support learning at home
Understanding how our school system works
How to get involved at Swanson
PTA membership and events, Accountability Committee- Weigh in your opinion on topics such as Swanson's goals and budget, become an FSP (Family School Partnership) representative
Events: Swanson school dance, Arvada Harvest Parade, Take your Family to school week
Fundraising - Fun Run, Chocolate sale for technology
Connection to resources
Housing help, shelter registrations
Food assistance - Feeding the Future program through the Arvada Community Table
Applying for Medicaid, Free and reduced lunch applications
Clothing- referral to Serving Kids and Arc Thrift Store vouchers
Other
Need something else? Just let me know and we can figure out a way to work together!
My work hours are Monday - Friday (with the exception of Wednesday) from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
I am here to assist you in any way possible. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to call me at 303-982-0898 or email me at zenaida.ramirez@jeffco.k12.co.us.