The Panther Post
April 4, 2025
Our School
St. John's Spring Social & Auction Masquerade (NEXT SATURDAY)
Join us NEXT SATURDAY for an unforgettable evening at our Annual Spring Social & Auction! This year’s theme is Masquerade, so come dressed to impress with cocktail attire and a Mask, ready for a night of fun!
Saturday, April 12th
7pm - 11pm
Bigsby's Folly
3563 Wazee Street, Denver 80216
Enjoy a lively evening featuring:
DJ spinning great tunes
Delicious food & drinks
Live Auction
Connect with our wonderful community
Can't wait until the big night? Pre-auction viewing is open now! Open for Bidding April 1st.
Follow the links below to get started: Click Here
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Would you love to volunteer and see all the "Behind the Scenes" action and participate in a magical evening? Click Here
Proceeds from the auction will go towards Phase 2 of the St. John's Refurbishment Plan - addressing immediate and longer-term needs in our gym. Please see here for why this is important.
St. John's Community Celebration
Today, we held our Community Celebration—a special event that brings us together to recognize and uplift the outstanding achievements within our school. This celebration honored our PAWS recipients, Honor Roll students, Girls' Basketball and the accomplishments highlighted on our Journey Wall, with a particular focus on excellence in STEAM.
This has become a beloved tradition because it celebrates not only individual achievements but the spirit of our entire community. It's a joyful reminder of how we grow, learn, and thrive together.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so meaningful!
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
We are excited to invite you to our Student-Led Conferences, a special opportunity for students to showcase their learning and achievements from the entire school year. During these conferences, students will present their own work, reflecting on their growth and development in various subjects. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate their progress and hard work!
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 use the following link to sign up:
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 water bottles.
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!
St. John's Drama Club Fundraiser
Join us on Tuesday, April 8th at Raising Cane’s (1190 S. Colorado Blvd, 80246) for a delicious way to support our young performers!
Simply mention St. John’s Drama Club at the register, and Cane’s will generously donate 15% of sales to help bring The Lion King Jr. to life this spring!
Your support makes a huge difference—so gather your family and friends, enjoy some tasty chicken, and help our students shine on stage!
Thank you for being part of the magic!
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 6: First Sunday Food Donation
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: Mom Co 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