The Panther Post

Thank you to the over 250 men and their families who joined us for The Big Breakfast this morning.

Set against a perfect morning overlooking Wash Park, it was a wonderful, relaxed opportunity for the men in our community to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. We are so grateful to everyone who came out and helped make the event such a success.

Collect a NEW $105 donation on MyBooster.com by Monday and your student earns a Double Decker Frisbee!

Help us reach our goal of $40,000 for Student Chromebooks & Teacher Professional Development. If we get there, we will see Mr. Barnard dress in an inflatable costume on October 30!

Here’s how to help:

- Sign up at MyBooster.com

- Share your student’s page

- Give a donation

We’ve already raised $3,817!!!. Every donation gets us closer!

Our goal is within reach and we are closer to unlocking our Great Wolf Lodge reward: WATERPARK DAY PASSES FOR ALL! Make sure you’re registered on mybooster.com to get your digital day pass. This weekend is the perfect opportunity for families to participate. You have to be registered to receive your pass. Don’t forget! Students can also earn wolf ears just for receiving their first donation.

Our big St. John’s Panthers Fun Run is coming up on Friday, September 25 and EVERYONE IS WELCOME! We can’t wait to celebrate and cheer on our runners!

Thank you for your support!

*Need help signing up? View video instructions.

Over 130 people are already registered for The High Tea, our annual celebration for mothers and the amazing women in the St. John’s community! This relaxed and welcoming event is a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with your children, enjoy a delicious afternoon high tea, and connect with other women in our school community.

We’ll be serving scones, cucumber sandwiches, chocolates, and, of course, tea!

Pricing:

• Early Bird (before September 19, 2026): $9 per child | $14 per adult
• Late Bird Pricing (September 19, 2026, and after): $12 per child | $18 per adult

If Mom is unable to attend, we warmly welcome aunties, grandmothers, or another wonderful female role model to join the celebration. If needed, we can also help connect your child with another friendly family so they don’t miss out on this special afternoon—just reach out to the school office and let us know.

For catering purposes, registration closes at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026.

We look forward to welcoming you at The High Tea!

We want to share a friendly reminder regarding after-school supervision on campus. Recently, we have noticed some students wandering around the building unsupervised after the school day ends.

To help us maintain a safe and secure environment:

• Stay with Assigned Groups: Students in after-school activities (sports, clubs, or Aftercare) are expected to remain with their designated group and supervisor until their scheduled end time.

• No Unsupervised Wandering: Students should not wander through campus or wait in other areas of the school unsupervised.

• Direct Supervision: Please ensure your student is either directly with you or checked into their assigned after-school group.

We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping our students accounted for throughout the afternoon. Thank you for partnering with us to keep St. John’s a safe and welcoming place for everyone!

Registered your child for Before and After Care during 2026-27?

• Skip all the background information and simply email extendedcare@sjdenver.org with the dates you would like.

Have not yet registered your child for Before and After Care during 2026-27?

• Complete a background information form, and then indicate which days you would like to book.

Friday, 9/25 - HALF DAY only

Wednesday, 10/14 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Thursday, 10/15 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Friday, 10/16 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Monday 10/19 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Friday, 10/30 - HALF DAY only
Monday, 11/23 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Tuesday 11/24 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Friday, 12/18 - HALF DAY only
Monday, 12/21 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Tuesday 12/22 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Wednesday, 12/23 - HALF and FULL DAY available

Registration

Letter from Robert Deserino, Interim Coordinator

Kid Check

Extended Care Email

Volunteer: Our master SignUpGenius is now open! Sign-up to help with lunch, classroom activities, staff meeting snacks, events, and more. A few areas need some help, if you can, please sign up!

We'd love the extra hands.

K-8 Lunch Helpers

K-8 Pizza Helpers

K-8 Staff Meetings

Sign up to Volunteer

Support Panther Parents: Donations help make our events and activities possible throughout the year. Donate online below or drop off a check in the Main Office with “Panther Parents” in the memo line.

Make a Donation

Thank you for helping make this a great year for our St. John’s community!

The purpose of Watch D.O.G.S. at St John's School is:

-To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.

-To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and increase student welfare.

-To help fathers get an inside peek at our school and their child's education.

Sign Up to be one of our WatchDOGS . Dates for the whole 2026-27 school year are available. Pick dates and times best for you!

You can 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.

Sign Up will be available soon

The St. John’s community will be working together to raise money to support the ARISE! Women’s Empowerment Program of India Transformed.

Support the cause by ordering a delicious homemade apple pie.

● Regular 9-inch apple pie: $25

● Small 6-inch apple pie: $17

● Choose baked or frozen/unbaked

A frozen pie is easy to save and bake fresh for a holiday gathering. A baked pie makes a tasty treat to share with a neighbor or to give away as a thoughtful gift. All pie purchases and financial contributions help move us closer to our $25,000 goal.

Don’t miss out! You are only guaranteed a pie if you pre-order.

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

September

25: FUN RUN & Half Day

30: Colorado Avalanche DAY, dress up in your AVS gear!

October

2: High Tea

6: Pizza Day

9: Fall Fest

14-19: Fall Break | Educators' Conference

20: Pizza Day

22: Denver Nuggets DAY, dress up in your Nuggets gear!

25: 3rd-5th Grade Choir Presentation

30: Half Day, dismiss at 11:30am

Access the Parent Calendar Here

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."

The first time you partake in the Lord's Supper, you gain far more than just a new experience. You receive forgiveness in a profound new way, deepen your relationship with God, and partake in a foretaste of the heavenly banquet.

Classes will begin immediately following the 9:45 service Sunday: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4 & 10/11. Classes are designed for 5th graders and older. A parent is expected to attend each of the four sessions with their child. The classes will take place in the 7th-grade room and last about an hour each. The Students and families who feel ready will then receive communion for the first time at our 9:45 service on November 8. Register Here

Monday, December 7th 6-8:30pm, Join us for a festive and beautiful evening of reflection allowing our hearts to settle into the advent season. It’s our largest women’s community event which so many look forward to every year. It takes place in our Worship Center.

Calling all Men, we need you as well to serve that night. More info to come!

ST. JOHN'S CHURCH EVENTS

September

20: First Communion Class

20: Spiritually Vibrant Homes workshop

23: Middle School Youth Group night

October

1-10: Apple Pie-A-Thon

4: First Sunday Food Donation

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.