The Panther Post
November 7, 2025
Parent Teacher Conferences (November 14th)
Parent Teacher Conference time is here!
Please take a moment to click the link for your child(ren)’s teacher and sign up for the time that works best for you. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect, celebrate progress, and partner together for your child’s success!
If you have any questions about available times, feel free to reach out to the teacher directly, they’ll be happy to help.
We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
St. John's Cherb Choir Performance November 16th, 9:45am Service
We invite you to join us on Sunday, November 16th at the 9:45 a.m. service at St. John’s for a special time of worship featuring a musical selection from our Cherub Choir.
Children in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade are invited to sing during the service. Your child is welcome to dress up as they share their song on stage.
During Pastor Andrew’s sermon, Children’s Church will be available, and activity bags will also be provided to help keep little ones engaged. To ensure a smooth transition, you may sign your child into Children’s Church before the service begins.
We look forward to worshiping with you and celebrating our young singers!
Exciting Matching Gift Opportunity
A generous alumnus has offered up to $125,000 in matching funds to help offset the cost of recent building improvements, freeing up resources for future projects.
We are so thankful to have already received over $82,000 towards this matching fund.
If you would like to contribute toward this fund, St. John’s gratefully accepts donations in the following forms:
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Cash (preferred)
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Checks (preferred)
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Credit cards (via Vanco)
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Wire transfers
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Stock gifts
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Cryptocurrency
For assistance with wire transfers, stock gifts, or cryptocurrency donations, please contact Dr. Barnard directly.
We are hiring: ELC-8th Grade Marketing Coordinator
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Marketing Coordinator to join our team at St. John’s School. Our Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for promoting St. John’s School (ELC-8th Grade) to prospective families and the broader community, increasing awareness of our programs, and supporting enrollment initiatives. The Marketing Coordinator will create compelling communications across digital and print platforms, coordinate events, and collaborate with staff to tell the story of our school in a way that reflects our Christian values and mission and positively influences enrollment and retention.
We invite families to share this opportunity with others in their network who may be a great fit for this role.
Please see here for more details. Interested parties should contact Dr. Barnard directly.
Volunteer for WatchDOGS
We invite the men of our community—dads, grandfathers, uncles, and other special men—to join Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) at St. John’s ELC–8th Grade. This one-time, 4-hour program provides positive male role models, supports safety and student well-being, and gives fathers and father figures a meaningful way to experience school life alongside their children.
Volunteer for Reading Rockstars NOVEMBER!
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.
You can sign up to be a Reading Rockstar here
ST. JOHN'S PANTHER SHOP
Looking for new ways to show your St. John’s spirit? Our Panther Sideline Store has everything you need—from cozy hoodies and tees to hats, bags, and more! You can even customize your gear to make your Panther pride truly stand out.
Every purchase gives a percentage back to St. John’s School, helping support our students and programs.
Check out the latest styles and stock up on your favorites today!
DIGITAL FLYERS
Thursday Folders have gone high-tech. We will no longer be sending home paper flyers each week. Please see here for your digital flyers.
Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Cherub Choir Performance Details
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
MomCo: Click for Registration
Thank you for help us save time, resources, and many trees. If you would like a hard copy of these flyers, please ask Molly Hanson.
Dates for your Calendar
November
14: Student Half Day/ Parent Teacher Conferences
16: K2 Cherub Choir Performance at St. John's Church
18: Pizza Day
24-28: Thanksgiving Break, No School
December
2: Pizza Day
16: 6:30pm, K8 Christmas Presentation: The Promise
16: Pizza Day
17: 9:15am, K8 Christmas Presentation: The Promise
19: Student Half Day / Community Celebration
December 22 - January 2: Christmas Break, School Closed
2025-26 K-8 School Calendar
The 2025-26 K-8 School calendar is available now. We have updated it to reflect a change in the Christmas program, which has moved to December 16 and 17, 2025.
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.
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!
PreSchool and Pre-K Spots Available
Our Early Learning Center still has a few spots available, and we’d love to welcome families into our nurturing, faith-based community. With a strong focus on academic readiness, social-emotional growth, and joyful discovery, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to support each child’s development during these foundational years.
Our experienced and caring teachers create a warm and engaging environment where children thrive in mind, body, and spirit.
If you're exploring options, we’d love to connect and share more about what makes St. John’s a special place to begin your child’s educational journey.
Have questions or want to schedule a tour? Reach out to ELCinfo@sjdenver.org
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
Advent By Candlelight
Join us for Advent by Candlelight
We invite you to join us on Sunday, December 8th, from 6:00–8:30 p.m. for Advent by Candlelight, St. John’s largest women’s community event of the year. This beautiful and festive evening offers a time of reflection, fellowship, and peace as we prepare our hearts for the Advent season. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH EVENTS (click links for information)
November
1-21: Pack a Shoebox, Operation Christmas Child
December
24: Christmas Eve Service
RENEWAL CHURCH EVENTS