The Panther Post
October 8, 2025
FUN RUN 2025
We’re just one week away from the start of our St. John’s Panthers Fun Run Fundraiser! This event is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together, show Panther pride, and support an important cause.
Students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade will take part in the Fun Run, while Middle School students will enjoy a special Color Run experience on the track during their run time. We can’t wait to see our Panthers in action as we celebrate teamwork, fitness, and school spirit—all while helping our students and staff reach new heights.
Funds will go toward classroom technology that supports learning, equipping our team who walk alongside students with additional needs, strengthening our capacity to support advanced learners, and maintaining a safe, secure facility for everyone in our building. Any funds raised beyond these goals will then support our Tuition Assistance Program, helping more families experience our Graduate Promise.
More details about run times and volunteer opportunities will be shared soon—stay tuned! Curious about the event? You can find an overview of our fundraiser HERE.
Key Information
Goal: $40,000
Kickoff Date: October 15, 2025 (in school)
Event Date: October 24, 2025
All donations will be collected through our fundraising platform, MyBooster.com
To get started, go to the website, select “Sign Up,” enter our school, and add your personal information. Once registered, you can easily share your student’s fundraising page via Facebook, email, or text.
Tips for Success:
Set a fundraising goal with your student, share often using the online tools, and be sure to thank your supporters once you reach your goal.
We’re also thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Dave & Buster’s! When you register your student(s) on MyBooster.com and receive at least a $1 per unit donation, they’ll earn a 60-Minute Dave & Buster’s Play Pass. Plus, all registered students will be entered into a school-wide sweepstakes for a Dave & Buster’s MEGA VIP Party! Students can earn additional entries by completing sharing tasks on their student dashboards.
Thank you for supporting St. John’s and helping us reach our $40,000 goal. Together, we’re making a difference for our students and our school!
Upcoming Lockdown Drill – October 14, 2025
On Tuesday, October 14 at 9:30 a.m., St. John’s will conduct a lockdown drill to practice our safety procedures in the unlikely event of a danger inside the building. Lockdown drills are always announced to students and staff beforehand, so everyone knows it is a drill and that the school is safe.
During this time, the school will be inaccessible to visitors for approximately 15 minutes (between 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.). The Denver Police Department will be on campus to assist with the drill and to review our procedures and systems with our team.
We encourage parents to preview the lockdown drill with their child in a manner that is appropriate for them. For more details on our procedures, please refer to the Standard Response Protocol (SRP).
Panthers Dine Out, October 20th: Perdida
Please join us October 20th for Panthers Dine Out! We’re excited to share that Perdida will generously donate 15% back to St. John's when you dine with them. Simply enter Code STJOHNS25 at checkout for online orders, or let a team member know you’re with St. John’s when dining in.
Your meal makes a difference! Thank you for supporting our students and school community!
Perdida
1066 S Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80209
Exciting Matching Gift Opportunity
A generous alumnus has offered up to $125,000 in matching funds to offset the cost of recent building improvements, freeing up finances to be available for future work.
Checks are welcome and preferred. We will be sharing electronic donation information shortly. We are grateful to all who help bring this next phase to life.
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
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
Chapel Offering Focus
Christ’s Body Ministries is an inner-city church and rescue mission serving as a lifeline for the poor, homeless, and impoverished of all backgrounds, ages, races, and faiths. Their mission is to feed, clothe, and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those in need—365 days a year.
As the colder months approach, we've partnering with them to help stock up for winter. They are especially in need of men’s new or clean, gently used items including:
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Socks and underwear
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Pants and jeans
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Shoes and belts
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Shirts
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Ski caps and gloves
Donation bins will be available in the Main School Hallway and the Community Room from October 7–26. Thank you for your generosity in supporting this ministry and helping to bring warmth, dignity, and hope to those in need this winter!
Love India
MEET OUR LOVE INDIA CHILDREN! Click here to see the video of the children St. John's School supports in India. Thank you for your faithful support in helping us share God’s love in such a meaningful way. Together, we are blessing lives far beyond our own community.
Feel free to contribute to our ongoing dedication here, Love India Offering Link
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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.
Donut Day - October 17
Joyfilled Choir - October 19
Panthers Dine Out - October 20
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
Kindergarten - 2nd:
MomCo: Click for Registration - Maintaining Healthy Marriage after Children
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
October
10: Mybooster.com - Register your student for FUN RUN 2025
17: Fall Fest (St. John's Community event)
19: Joyfilled Choir
20: Panthers Dine Out: Perdida
21: Pizza Day
21: MomCo Meet Up
24: FUN RUN 2025 Fundraiser DAY
28: Lutheran High School (LuHi) Parent Open House
31: Student Half Day/ Teacher PD, dismissal 11:30am
November
4: Pizza Day
14: Student Half Day/ Parent Teacher Conferences
18: Pizza Day
24-28: Thanksgiving Break, No School
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
October is Pastor Appreciation Month: Pastor Andrew Farhat
We are truly blessed with devoted pastor in our community! This October, let’s take a moment to show our appreciation for the care, leadership, and the countless ways he serves. A kind note, heartfelt card, or thoughtful gift card are all meaningful ways to express gratitude. You can also share your favorite memories and photos by filling out our Google Form.
Thank you for helping us celebrate and honor Pastor Andrew who pour so much into our lives and our church family.
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
Spiritually Vibrant Homes
Together, we’ll explore how to live as everyday missionaries, right where God has placed us.
Over the next year, the goal is to equip 150 everyday missionaries in our community through themes of spiritual habits, spiritual conversations, and hospitality, woven into classes, Life Groups, sermons, events, and practical tools. This series is inspired by Spiritually Vibrant Households by Lutheran Hour Ministries
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH EVENTS (click links for information)
October
7-26: Christ's Body Clothing Drive
12: Pathway to Peace
15: Middle School Youth Group 5th-8th grade
26: Fall Voters Meeting
RENEWAL CHURCH EVENTS