Panther Paw News

As we end another school year, we want to say thank you to the families that are closing out their time with us here at St. John's ELC. We thank you for your partnership and entrusting us with educating your child(ren) and taking care of them. We hope that they leave us knowing the love of God in their hearts.

To our new and returning families, we welcome you to the 2026-2027 school year and are looking forward to a great year together here at St. John's!

OPEN HOUSE

Our ELC Open House will be on Thursday, August 6th, 4-6pm! We look forward to you joining us to see your child's new classroom, meet his or her teachers and other families for the year. Drop in whenever works for you or stay the whole time!

See you there!

We are excited to welcome all ELC-8th grade families to our Annual Parent Night on Wednesday, August 19, at 6:30 p.m. This was previously scheduled for August 26.

This evening is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a school community as we prepare for the new school year. We will share important information for the year ahead, highlight insights and improvements made in response to last year's parent survey, and discuss the vision for St. John's School and the direction we are heading as we continue to grow and strengthen our mission to Grow, Excel, Thrive.

Whether you are new to St. John's or a returning family, Parent Night is an important opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and partner with us in making this a successful school year for every student.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Early Learning Center is looking for a Part-Time Office Assistant to support with administrative responsibilities. We hope this person can start at the end of July or beginning of August. The ideal candidate is welcoming and friendly, familiar with computer-based systems, and organized.

We are excited to announce that the PTO is being rebranded as Panther Parents — a parent community focused on supporting our students, teachers, and school through connection and involvement. We would love for you to be part of it!

Please click on the Panther Parents logo to join our email list and stay informed about upcoming meetings and volunteer opportunities.

Our 8th grade class is excited to once again offer delicious, farm-fresh Palisade peaches as a fundraiser to help offset the cost of their educational trip to Washington, D.C. this spring. Every purchase directly supports our students, with 100% of the proceeds going toward the trip.

Peach Pricing:

• Full Case: $50
• Half Case: $30

Pre-sales are open now! We encourage you to reserve your peaches early, as they are always in high demand and often sell out quickly.

Thank you for supporting our 8th graders and helping make this memorable educational experience possible. Reserve your box today before they're gone!

Learn more about Dr. Amanda Allard-Schuster here: https://www.allardadvising.com/

Be on the lookout for a new date for the Wash Park playdate in the coming weeks!

Our 2026-27 ELC School Calendar

August 3rd - 7th - ELC CLOSED; Teacher In-Service/Classroom Prep

August 6th - ELC Open House, 4-6pm

August 10th - 2026-2027 First Day of School for ELC

September 7th - ELC CLOSED; Labor Day

Monday Lunch: Beef Sloppy Joe with WW Roll

Au Gratin Potatoes

Par Steamed Carrots

Snack: Pinto Bean Dip & WW Tortilla

Tuesday Lunch: Grilled Turkey & Cheese

Tomato Soup

Spinach Salad with Italian Dressing

Snack: Yogurt & Pineapple

Wednesday Lunch: Ham & Turkey Tetrazzini

Sauteed Zucchini

Fresh Banana

Snack: WW Blueberry Muffin & String Cheese

Thursday Lunch: Chicken Taco Bowl

Brown Rice

Shredded Cheddar

Pinto Beans

Cold Corn Salad

Snack: WW Cornbread & Sliced Turkey

Friday Lunch: Ham & Cheddar Cheese Sandwich with WW Bread

Potato Salad

Melon Wedge

Snack: WW Graham Crackers & Pineapple

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

"We walk together towards renewed hope and life in Jesus Christ."

St. John's Summer Picnic 11:15am (sign up here)

RENEWAL CHURCH EVENTS: Follow Here

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of St. John’s School. Their partnership strengthens our mission and helps us see our Graduate Promise—Grow in Faith, Excel in Education, Thrive in Community—come to life in the lives of more than 300 children each year.

When it fits your family’s needs, we hope you’ll consider supporting the sponsors who pour into our school community and into your children.

Please click on a sponsor for more information.

Editions dating back to October 25, 2024, can be found here.