The Panther Post
September 11, 2026
Parent Survey
As St. John's School prepares for our 2026–27 National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) renewal, we need your feedback. Accreditation is a rigorous self-study process that occurs every 5 years, and ensures we maintain high academic standards and nurture a thriving spiritual environment for your children.
We ask that every family in K-8 completes this survey once.
Why Complete the Survey?
Shape Our Future: Your feedback directly guides our multi-year strategic plan for curriculum, facilities, and school culture.
Share Your Perspective: You see the daily reality of St. John's through your child's eyes, showing us what is working well and where we can grow.
Accreditation Requirement: NLSA relies on authentic parent involvement to hold us accountable to our mission and the families we serve.
Survey Details:
Time: 10–12 minutes
Privacy: 100% anonymous
Deadline: Friday, September 18
Welcome, BIG YES!
We’re excited to welcome Big Yes as our new Monday lunch partner!
This Denver-based, woman-owned company creates kid-approved, nutritious meals made with growing kids in mind. View their MENU
Even better, every meal is free from the top 9 allergens and gluten, making Monday lunch a delicious option for more of our students, but still enjoyed by all children. We’re thrilled to bring this fresh new lunch choice to St. John’s!
Sign Up or Log In for Lunch Link Here, and see our other delicious lunch partners during the rest of the week!
Welcome to the Panther lunch lineup, Big Yes!
Big Breakfast: September 18th
Over 170 people are already registered for The Big Breakfast, our annual celebration for fathers and the wonderful men in the St. John’s community! This relaxed and welcoming event is a perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your children, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and connect with other families in our school community.
Two Seatings available: 7:15 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. Please choose the seating time that works best for your family.
Breakfast includes: breakfast burritos, gluten-free, and vegan options, as well as bagels, fresh fruit, coffee, juice, and water.
Registration: $12/child and $18/adult
If Dad is unable to attend, we warmly welcome uncles, grandfathers, or another special male role model. If needed, we can also help connect your child with another friendly family so they don’t miss out on this special morning—just reach out to the school office.
For catering purposes, registration closes at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Big Breakfast!
High Tea: October 2nd | Registration Open
Over 130 people are already registered for The High Tea, our annual celebration for mothers and the amazing women in the St. John’s community! This relaxed and welcoming event is a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with your children, enjoy a delicious afternoon high tea, and connect with other women in our school community.
We’ll be serving scones, cucumber sandwiches, chocolates, and, of course, tea!
Pricing:
- Early Bird (before September 19, 2026): $8 per child | $12 per adult
- Late Bird Pricing (September 19, 2026, and after): $10 per child | $15 per adult
If Mom is unable to attend, we warmly welcome aunties, grandmothers, or another wonderful female role model to join the celebration. If needed, we can also help connect your child with another friendly family so they don’t miss out on this special afternoon—just reach out to the school office and let us know.
For catering purposes, registration closes at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026.
We look forward to welcoming you at The High Tea!
St. John's Panther Parents
Volunteer: Our master SignUpGenius is now open! Sign-up to help with lunch, classroom activities, staff meeting snacks, events, and more. A few areas need some help, if you can, please sign up!
We'd love the extra hands.
Support Panther Parents: Donations help make our events and activities possible throughout the year. Donate online below or drop off a check in the Main Office with “Panther Parents” in the memo line.
Thank you for helping make this a great year for our St. John’s community!
Pioneer Girls: 1st - 5th grade
Pioneer Girls is a Christ-centered club for girls in 1st–5th grade that encourages life lessons, skill building, friendship, and community.
Each grade level is led by a parent volunteer who coordinates the meeting schedule, typically gathering one to two times per month immediately after school. Meetings generally include a parent-provided snack, a lesson, and an activity or craft. Occasionally, leaders may organize an off-site service or volunteer opportunity.
In addition to grade-level meetings, there are four all-grade events hosted throughout the year.
The cost is $200 per girl for the year, and scholarships are available.
We look forward to a wonderful year of learning, growing, serving, and building friendships together!
WatchDOGS Sign Up
The purpose of Watch D.O.G.S. at St John's School is:
-To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
-To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and increase student welfare.
-To help fathers get an inside peek at our school and their child's education.
Sign Up to be one of our WatchDOGS . Dates for the whole 2026-27 school year are available. Pick dates and times best for you!
Reading Rockstars: Sign Up Coming Soon
You can become a Reading Rockstar and help our younger students grow as readers!
Volunteers commit to 30–60 minutes a week for 4 consecutive weeks, working one-on-one or in small groups to build strong reading habits and a lifelong love of reading.
Sign Up will be available soon
26th Annual Pie-a-Thon Fundraiser - India Transformed | Love India
The St. John’s community will be working together to raise money to support the ARISE! Women’s Empowerment Program of India Transformed.
Support the cause by ordering a delicious homemade apple pie.
● Regular 9-inch apple pie: $25
● Small 6-inch apple pie: $17
● Choose baked or frozen/unbaked
A frozen pie is easy to save and bake fresh for a holiday gathering. A baked pie makes a tasty treat to share with a neighbor or to give away as a thoughtful gift. All pie purchases and financial contributions help move us closer to our $25,000 goal.
Don’t miss out! You are only guaranteed a pie if you pre-order.
MomCo
If you have little ones (Birth-2nd grade) and are looking for some other moms to connect with, join us in the Community Room. Every other Tuesday 6-7:30pm
Dinner and childcare provided. Let us know you are coming by clicking the link. MomCo:
Motherhood is complicated. Mom friends Help
Dates for your Calendar
September
14: Denver Bronco DAY, dress up in your Broncos gear!
15: Pizza Day
18: Big Breakfast
25: FUN RUN & Half Day
30: Colorado Avalanche DAY, dress up in your AVS gear!
October
2: High Tea
6: Pizza Day
9: Fall Fest
14-19: Fall Break/ Educators' Conference
20: Pizza Day
22: Denver Nuggets DAY, dress up in your Nuggets gear!
25: 3rd-5th Grade Choir Presentation
30: Half Day, dismiss at 11:30am
Support St. John's through Groceries!
An easy way to support St. John’s School is through your grocery shopping! We’ve partnered with King Soopers in the Community Rewards Program. Simply create an account at www.kingsoopers.com by either using your loyalty card or alternate ID. Once you have logged in, select My Account and then Community Partners. Search for St. John's Lutheran School or select organization number HM299.
Each purchase made, King Soopers donates to St. John’s. All proceeds go to the Teacher Wish
Lunch Link
Need to order lunch for you student? Check out Lunch Link by Wholesome Food Services. Go to their custom website and order food for the week. Click the Lunch Link logo to order.
PTO Pizza Days
All proceeds for the Pizza Day fundraiser goes to PTO and Love India
$3 per slice. Click the Pizza logo for purchase.
Milk Card
Need to add money to your student's milk card?
Click the Milk logo for purchase!
First Communion Classes
The first time you partake in the Lord's Supper, you gain far more than just a new experience. You receive forgiveness in a profound new way, deepen your relationship with God, and partake in a foretaste of the heavenly banquet.
Classes will begin immediately following the 9:45 service Sunday: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4 & 10/11. Classes are designed for 5th graders and older. A parent is expected to attend each of the four sessions with their child. The classes will take place in the 7th-grade room and last about an hour each. The Students and families who feel ready will then receive communion for the first time at our 9:45 service on November 8. Register Here
SAVE THE DATE: Advent By Candlelight, December 7th
Monday, December 7th 6-8:30pm, Join us for a festive and beautiful evening of reflection allowing our hearts to settle into the advent season. It’s our largest women’s community event which so many look forward to every year. It takes place in our Worship Center.
Calling all Men, we need you as well to serve that night. More info to come!
Wash Park
St. John's Wash Park campus has in-person worship at 8am (classic-style worship), 9:45am (modern-style worship), or join our Livestream at 9:40am (click the link) St. John's Church
Highlands
Renewal, St. John's Highlands campus: Sundays at 10:00am in-person, or Livestream. (click the link) Renewal Church
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