The Panther Post
April 11, 2025
Our School
St. John's Spring Social & Auction Masquerade (TOMORROW NIGHT!)
Join us TOMORROW NIGHT for an unforgettable evening at our Annual Spring Social & Auction!
Saturday, April 12th
7pm - 11pm
Bigsby's Folly
3563 Wazee Street, Denver 80216
Pre-Auction and Bidding is Open
Follow the links below to get started: Click Here
This year, the funds raised at this Saturday’s Spring Auction will support a much-needed refurbishment of the St. John’s gym. This project will bring needed upgrades to function, security, aesthetics, and comfort, creating an amazing space for our students and athletes. The renewed gym will be a vibrant gathering place for our school—reflecting our commitment to excellence and community.
Please see here for Frequently Asked Questions, such as:
- Why was the gym chosen this year?
- What work needs to be done in the gym?
- What about other needs in the school?
Would you love to volunteer and participate in a magical evening? Click Here
We look forward to celebrating with you!
USASA Nationals Championships- Presley H.
We are so proud of Presley for representing her home mountain of Winter Park at the USASA Ski Nationals this week at Copper Mountain!
She competed alongside top athletes from across the country in both the Half Pipe and Slopestyle events, showcasing her dedication, talent, and love for the sport.
Congratulations, Presley, on this incredible achievement! Your hard work and passion continue to inspire us all.
USASA National Championship- Cade B.
We are thrilled to celebrate Cade and his incredible accomplishments at the USASA Ski Nationals Competition this past week at Copper Mountain!
Cade qualified for Nationals in three different disciplines and had an amazing weekend on the slopes:
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Qualified 1st in Slopestyle
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2nd Place in Half Pipe
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5th Place in Rail Jam
Rail Jam was Cade’s most competitive field, with 85 athletes ages 11–15. Impressively, Cade was the only 11-year-old to make it to the finals—a huge accomplishment and a testament to his skill and determination!
His dedication, hard work, and genuine passion are inspiring. Cade continues to lead by example, and we are truly proud of what he has accomplished. We’re excited to see what’s next for him in the future!
ACE Scholarship Applications are due April 15th
At St. John’s, we believe every child deserves access to a high-quality education. We understand that private school tuition can be a challenge for some families, and we are committed to making a St. John’s education attainable for all.
We invite eligible families to apply for the ACE Scholarship, which provides tuition assistance for K-12 students. ACE Scholarships typically offer around $2,000 per year, paid directly to the school to help offset the cost of your student's tuition.
If tuition assistance would benefit your family, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.
For details on eligibility and how to apply, please click here.
Student-Led Conferences
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 sign up below, if you haven't already.
8th Grade Entrepreneurship Marketplace
This week, our 8th Grade Entrepreneurship Marketplace displayed the creativity and innovation of our senior students. New to St. John’s this year, our 8th Grade Entrepreneurship class uses the mxINCedu program—made possible through a grant received last summer—to teach students how to identify problems, develop business ideas, create prototypes, and pitch their products. The Marketplace gave students a chance to showcase their ventures to the community, and we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and growth. We trust that God will bless these young entrepreneurs as they build lives that bring more good into the world.
Chapel Offering Focus: April & May
Thank you for your generosity!
Thanks to your incredible support, we donated 178 pounds of food—valued at $330—to the Community Ministry Food Pantry. Your kindness makes a real difference in the lives of our neighbors.
As we wrap up the school year, our final chapel offering is a new toy drive benefiting The Gift of Love INC in Grand Junction. These toys will be personally delivered by our seventh graders during their service trip in May.
We invite you to donate new toys now through May 9. Collection bins are located in the entryways of both the school and church.
Our goal is 200 toys—let’s make it happen!
Thank you for helping us spread love and joy to children in need.
LOST & FOUND OVERLOAD
Our Lost & Found has reached maximum capacity! Our hanging rack is bursting with jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles, and lunch bags that are just waiting to be reunited with their owners. If your child has been missing something, there’s a good chance it’s here!
We kindly ask families to stop by and check the Lost & Found. Any unclaimed items will be donated soon, so now’s the time to rescue those beloved hoodies and favorite items.
Thank you for helping us clear the clutter and keep our school looking great!
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!
Panthers Dine Out at Joe Willy's – A New Partner Supporting St. John’s!
We’re thrilled to welcome Joe Willy’s as our newest partner for Panther’s Dine Out! As a proud supporter of our school community, Joe Willy’s is generously donating 25% of the evening’s sales back to St. John’s School.
This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting our students—and to show our appreciation for a local business that’s stepping up to give back.
Let’s give Joe Willy’s a warm St. John’s welcome and make it a night to remember!
Tuesday, April 15th
1310 S. Broadway
5:30 pm- 9:00 pm
Volunteer Opportunities
Click the Links below to sign up! Look for new opportunities coming soon.
Coding With Kids Summer Camp :::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!
UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
Dates for your Calendar
APRIL
12th: Spring Social & Auction- Bigsby's Folly 7pm
15th: Pizza Day
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
Before and After School Care Options
Need Before and After Care - space is still available
Click HERE to sign up!
Upcoming School Day Out Calendar
Thursday, April 17: K-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences, School Day Out 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, April 18: Good Friday, K-8 and ELC CLOSED, NO School Day Out
Monday, April 21: Easter Monday, K-8 and ELC CLOSED, NO School Day Out
Friday, May 2: K-8 1/2 Day, 1/2 School Day Out 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, May 23: K-8 1/2 Day, Last Day of School, NO School Day Out (We encourage you to join the family picnic at Wash Park.)
For more info, contact Gloria Roggow at gloria.roggow@sjdenver.org
or 303-733-3777, x156
School Resources
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.
Milk Card
Need to add money to your student's milk card?
Feel free to come by the School Office with Cash or Check and funds will be applied to the balance.
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.
Our Church
"We walk together towards renewed hope and life in Jesus Christ."
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.
UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS
Holy Thursday, April 17th
You’re Invited to Our Holy Thursday Service & Potluck!
Join us at St. John’s Church for a meaningful Holy Thursday service and experience life together with our multi-generational church potluck.
Thursday, April 17th
Dinner at 5:30 PM | Service at 6:30 PM
Please bring a dish to share:
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A-H: Dessert
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I-Q: Main Dish
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R-Z: Side Dish
We look forward to gathering in fellowship and reflection as we prepare our hearts for Easter.
All are welcome!
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH EVENTS (click links for information)
February 20- April 17: Alpha @ St. John's 6pm-8pm
April 13: Palm Sunday Service, 8:00am & 9:45am
April 17: Holy Thursday: Potluck 5:30pm, Service 6:30pm
April 18: Good Friday Service
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: MomCo 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