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P.E. Uniforms are required for Middle School students. Click the Link to purchase P.E. Uniforms. If the uniform fits, you are all set. If there was growth over the summer, larger sizes are available.

We are very pleased to welcome Mrs. Sarah Selph to St. John's School. Mrs. Selph will be joining us as our new, full-time, 5th-grade teacher this August.

Mrs. Selph and her husband have recently relocated to Denver from Hawaii, where she spent the last nine years as a 5th-grade teacher and Elementary Division Head at Saint Mark Lutheran School and Emmanuel Lutheran School. She brings strong teaching knowledge and expertise, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership. She comes enthusiastically praised and highly recommended by her previous Principal and Pastor, and I have found Mrs. Selph to be very kind, caring, and personable.

Bringing Mrs. Selph onto our team is a strategic move that allows Mrs. Lohmann to fully step into her leadership role as the Director of Teaching and Learning. In this position, Mrs. Lohmann will be hands-on in all K–8 classrooms, providing the coaching and mentoring necessary to ensure consistent classroom excellence, and driving our Graduate Promise: Excel in Education.

We are excited to welcome all St. John's 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!

We’re excited to welcome you back for the 2026–2027 school year at St. John’s!

Mark your calendar for our Open House on Monday, August 10th from 3:00–6:00 PM. It’s a great chance to:

• Meet your child’s teacher(s)

• Receive locker assignments

• Drop off school supplies

• Enjoy a cool treat from Kona Ice, on campus the whole time!

Kindergarten 101:

You're invited to meet the teachers in your child's room and get all information about a successful year in Kindergarten. Monday, August 10th from 5:00-6:00 PM

School Supplies

You can find your child’s grade-level supply list here

ESV Bibles: 3-8 grade

Each student will need an ESV Bible for our Bible curriculum. If you don’t already have one, they’re available for purchase in the School Office, see Cara Benton. If your student has the ESV version already, you’re all set!

PE Uniforms

6th–8th grade families, please check out the note from Miss H and information about PE uniforms here.

Allergies

If your child has allergies or requires medication during the school day, please be sure to have a current medical form completed and signed by your child’s healthcare provider. Forms can be dropped off at the school office or emailed to us directly. Please reach out to Cara Benton with any questions.

We can’t wait to see everyone on Wednesday, August 12: First day of school!

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!

Want to your child prepared for the new school year in Reading, Writing, and Math over the rest of summer break?

Spots are still available with our talented St. John’s teachers for summer tutoring opportunities. These tutoring sessions are designed to help students strengthen skills, stay on track, and get ahead for the upcoming school year. If you are interested, please reach out directly to the teacher of your choice to discuss availability, scheduling, and tutoring plans for the summer.

We are grateful for the dedication of our teachers and the continued support of our St. John’s families. We hope you have a wonderful and restful summer!

Sarah Perez (K-2nd grade)

Leigh Glade (1st-5th grade)

Sharon Kinnaird (all grades)

You may have heard that we're launching a new version of the St. John's PTO—Panther Parents!

We'd love for you to join us for a brief informational Zoom on Thursday, July 23 at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about Panther Parents, hear what's planned for the upcoming school year, and discover the many ways you can get involved. Whether you have lots of time to volunteer or just a little, there's a place for everyone!

Please RSVP by Monday, July 20 so we know how many parents to expect.

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/cnVGLffeXVNXV43v6

Zoom details will be emailed to everyone who RSVPs next week.

We can't wait to share what's ahead for Panther Parents and all the exciting ways you can be involved this school year. We hope you'll join us!

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:

Our 2026-27 K8 School Calendar

August

10: School Supply Drop Off & Meet Your Teacher | 3pm-6pm

10: Kinder 101, hosted by Mrs. Koester and Mrs. Brake | 5pm-6pm

12: First Day of School | 8:15am

18: Pizza Day

23: St. John's Summer Picnic

26: Annual Parent's Evening, ELC-8th grade |

28: MAP Testing

September

1: Pizza Day

1-4: MAP Testing

7: Labor Day, School Closed

15: Pizza Day

18: Big Breakfast

25: FUN RUN & Half Day

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 CHURCH EVENTS

July

19: Wash Park Outreach Event | Sign Up Here

August

2: First Sunday Food donation

6: MomCo

23: 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.