SPRING BREAK: School Closed
As we head into spring break next week, we hope you take this time to relax, enjoy the beautiful weather, and explore new possibilities. Whether you're traveling, spending time with loved ones, or simply taking a well-earned break, we wish you a refreshing and joyful week.
Please note that St. John’s K-8 will be closed next week, March 24th-28th. ELC remains open as usual. We look forward to welcoming everyone back feeling recharged and ready for the remainder of the school year!
Kinder Cafe
Our kindergarteners had the wonderful opportunity to share their poetry with family and friends over delicious, hand-crafted coffee drinks. It was a heartwarming event, filled with joy, pride, and the magic of young voices bringing their words to life.
Seeing our kindergarteners blossom into confident readers and expressive storytellers was truly inspiring. Thank you to all the families who joined us in celebrating their hard work and growth—we are so proud of these young poets!
Thank you to Mrs. Koester, Mrs. Brake, and Mr. Walton for creating a special moment.
Student Dress Code and warmer weather
As we move into spring and the warmer weather (yay!), we want to take a moment to remind families about our dress code. Many of the items that fit well last summer may no longer meet the guidelines, as growing young people often outgrow their clothing more quickly than expected.
Spring Break is a great time to check wardrobes and make sure that shorts, skirts, and other warm-weather attire still align with our dress code. If needed, this is also a good opportunity to pick up a few new items to ensure students are dressed appropriately for school. Thank you for your attention to this as we head into the new season!
Student-Led Conferences
We are excited to invite you to our Student-Led Conferences, a special opportunity for students to showcase their learning and achievements from the entire school year. During these conferences, students will present their own work, reflecting on their growth and development in various subjects. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate their progress and hard work!
Thursday, April 17, has been set aside for this purpose. School will not be in session that day. Please sign up for a time to come to school with your child for this conference. The conferences are required.
Please use the following link to sign up:
St. John's Drama: Car Wash for Costumes!
The St. John’s Drama class is hosting a Car Wash Fundraiser this Saturday, March 22nd, from 9 AM to Noon! Stop by and let our talented students give your car a sparkling clean while you support a great cause.
All proceeds will go toward renting costumes for our upcoming performance of The Lion King JR. Your support will help bring this production to life with high-quality costumes that make the show even more magical for our students and audience.
Spread the word, bring your friends, and drive away with a clean car—all while supporting the arts at St. John’s!
Thank you for your generosity and encouragement of our drama students. We hope to see you there!
St. John's Spring Social & Auction Masquerade
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Annual Spring Social & Auction! This year’s theme is Masquerade, so come dressed to impress with cocktail attire and a Mask, ready for a night of fun!
Saturday, April 12th
7pm - 11pm
Bigsby's Folly
3563 Wazee Street, Denver 80216
Enjoy a lively evening featuring:
DJ spinning great tunes
Delicious food & drinks
Live Auction
Connect with our wonderful community
Can't wait until the big night? Pre-auction viewing is open now! Open for Bidding April 1st.
Follow the links below to get started: Click Here
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Proceeds from the auction will go towards Phase 2 of the St. John's Refurbishment Plan - addressing immediate and longer-term needs in our gym. Please see here for why this is important.
St. John's Sci-Con 2025
What an incredible event! Sci-Con 2025 was a resounding success, and we couldn’t be prouder of all the participants who brought their creativity, knowledge, and passion to this year’s competition. The judges were truly impressed by the depth of research, innovative ideas, and enthusiasm displayed in each project.
A heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants—you have inspired us with your dedication to science and discovery! We also extend our gratitude to the judges, volunteers, and families, especially Miss T, who helped make this event possible.
We can’t wait to see what amazing projects Sci-Con 2026 will bring! Keep exploring, questioning, and innovating—we know the future is bright with young scientists like you leading the way.
Reading Rockstars
A very special thank you to Stacey, Oleysa, Kelly, Alli, Kathy, Sarah, Laura and Sheri for being our Reading Rockstars for the month of March, and for working with our K-2 students to give them extra practice in their reading. We appreciate every one of you.
A Reading Rockstar commits to volunteering for 4 consecutive weeks, dedicating 30-60 minutes each week to work one-on-one or with small groups of students in a classroom setting. While it may be possible to work with your own child or their class, this is not guaranteed. Your involvement will play a crucial role in supporting our students as they develop strong reading habits that will benefit them for years to come. Thank you for joining us in fostering a love of reading!
You can sign up to be a Reading Rockstar for April here. Sign Up FULL!
Volunteer Opportunities
Click the Links below to sign up! Look for new opportunities coming soon.
Chapel Offering Focus (March)
This month, we are honored to partner with Community Ministry: Food Pantry & More! to support their mission of serving those in need. We invite you to join us in making a difference by donating food and essential toiletries to help our community.
If you have any spare items to contribute, donation tables are available in the K-8 School Entrance and Community Room for drop-off.
Suggested donation items include:
- Non-perishable food: Black beans, pinto beans, canned soup, peanut butter, jelly
- Toiletries: Baby wipes, travel-size shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, hand sanitizer
Every contribution, big or small, brings comfort and relief to those in need. Thank you for your generosity and kindness!
Summer Camp: 2 WEEKS left to REGISTER
REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 1ST
TENTATIVE WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Entering 1st & 2nd grades
Tues, June 10: CO Journey Mini Golf and Cornerstone Splash Park
Tues, June 17: Downtown Aquarium
THURS, June 26: Big Sky Bounce and Kona Ice on site at St. John’s
No field trip during 4th of July week. We are closed Friday, July 4)
Tues, July 8: Splash Aquatic Park, Golden
Tues, July 15: Children's Museum, Denver
Tues, July 22: Lava Island
Last week of camp—no field trip and crawdad fishing at Wash Park!
Entering 3rd – 8th grades
Thurs, June 12: Rockies’ game
WED, June 18: Wings Over the Rockies
Thurs, June 26: Big Sky Bounce on site at St. John’s
No field trip during 4th of July week. We are closed Friday, July 4
Thurs, July 10: Pirates’ Cove Water Park
Thurs, July 17: Nerf Battlezone and Kona Ice on site at St. John's
Thurs, July 25: Slick City Denver West (Lakewood)
Last week of camp—no field trip and crawdad fishing at Wash Park!
If you have questions, please each out to Gloria at gloria.roggow@sjdenver.org.
Coding With Kids Summer Camp: Early Bird Pricing Ends May 31st
SPACES ALMOST FULL!
Early Bird Pricing Ends: May 31st
St. John's School is pleased to partner with Coding With Kids, who will offer coding camps at St. John's School this summer. Camps are for students ages 5-12. Students will have hands-on fun as they develop lifelong problem-solving skills! The small class sizes (max. 8 students per teacher) ensure every camper gets one-on-one support from our expert instructors. Join us for a summer of coding adventures!
Schedule: Week-long half-day and full-day camps available from June 9 to July 11.
Pricing: Early bird rates available until 5/31!
Half-day camps (3 hours / day) $319
Full-day camps (7 hours / day) $525.
Camp offerings: Youngest students (ages 5-7), Little Coders (creative coding in Scratch) and Minecraft Modding camps tailored for early readers. Campers ages 8-12 can choose their own adventure in Roblox, Python, AI & Machine Learning, Minecraft Modding, Scratch, Micro:bit, or Robotics!
Dates for your Calendar
MARCH
24th-28th: Spring Break - No K-8 School
APRIL
1st: Last Day to Register for St. John's Summer Camp
1st & 15th: Pizza Day
4th: Student Half Day/ Teacher PD
12th: Spring Social & Auction- Bigsby's Folly
17th: Parent Teacher Conferences- Student Led
18th: Good Friday- School Closed
21st: Easter Monday- School Closed
28th-30th: MAP Testing
30th: The Lion King: Spring Musical
Wholesome Food Services
Need to order lunch for you student? Check out Wholesome Food Services. Go to their custom website and order food for the week. Click the 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.
Support St. John's through Groceries: King Soopers Community Rewards
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 List.
St. John’s Safe School Environment: Parent Resources
Our Safe School Environment Policy, has recently been updated to create a clearer and more comprehensive document for families and staff. This update is part of our ongoing commitment to caring for one another and reflects our shared responsibility for the safety of all of our children and adults. The updated policy has been approved by the School Ministry Team and is now in effect. All families should familiarize themselves with the policy and discuss it as appropriate with their children.
Please take particular note of our school expectations regarding the safe storage of guns at home and ensuring that children do not have access to weapons. Parental failure to comply with these expectations may result in serious consequences, including reporting to law enforcement. BeSMART has resources and support to ensure your items are stored securely. Additionally, we encourage parents to continue these safety conversations with their children, and with other families hosting playdates.
Thank you for your continued partnership in taking care of one another and keeping St. John's ELC and K-8 School a place where all of our children can thrive.
Gun Safety Awareness Training Links
Wash Park
St. John's Wash Park campus has in-person worship at 8am (classic-style worship) or 9:45am (modern-style worship). We also offer our service online for 9:45am service at 9:40am. Livestream St. John's Church
Highlands
Join us in the Highlands for worship on Sundays at 10:00am, either in-person, or online! Our services are modern, rooted in the ancient faith, and community-oriented. You'll experience band-lead music, compelling messages, and meaningful moments centered on God's Word. Livestream Renewal Church
Easter Sunday
When Jesus rose from the dead, something entirely new happened—something never seen before. He not only predicted His own death and resurrection, but in doing so, He ushered in a new age, a new life, and a new way to see and live. His victory over death opened the door to endless possibilities and a renewed world.
Join us as we celebrate the day everything changed—the day God did something new.
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH EVENTS (click links for information)
February 20- April 17: Alpha @ St. John's 6pm-8pm
April 1: Mom Co 6pm (Dinner Provided) Click the link to register
April 6: First Sunday Food Donation
April 13: Palm Sunday Service, 8:00am & 9:45am
April 17: Holy Thursday Service, 6:30pm
April 20: Easter Sunday
- 8:45am Service (Nursery available up to 4 years old)
- 10:00am EGG HUNT
- 10:30 Service (Full Children's Church)
April 22: Mom Co 6pm (Dinner Provided) Click the link to register
April 27: Foundations Class 11:15am-12:45
May 6: Mom Co 6pm (Dinner Provided)
RENEWAL CHURCH EVENTS