The Panther Post

We are pleased to see continued strong results from our winter MAP assessments. Across the school, the majority of classes met or exceeded our goal of the 80th percentile, reflecting consistent effort and thoughtful teaching. We also congratulate all students who demonstrated growth this winter. Their progress is a clear sign of perseverance and commitment to learning.

Please click here to see our MAP Winter One-Pager, with highlights from across the school.

A friendly reminder to please complete your child’s enrollment for the upcoming school year if you have not already done so. We are currently enrolling returning families, and Open Enrollment for the public begins February 2.

As a reminder, spots do fill quickly once open enrollment begins, so we encourage you to submit your enrollment as soon as possible to secure your child’s place for the new school year.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the enrollment process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Molly Hanson directly. We are happy to help and look forward to another wonderful year ahead.

Enrollment Link

After the great success of last year’s Book Fair, we are thrilled to once again partner with I:55 during Read Across America Week! This event is a wonderful opportunity to highlight age appropriate, family friendly books while fostering a love of reading within our children and school community.

To make this special week a continued success, we need your help. Please consider volunteering your time to support the Book Fair, whether it’s helping students browse, managing sales, or assisting with cleanup. Best of all, a portion of all sales goes directly back to St. John’s, supporting our students and school programs.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity. Together, we can make this another meaningful and memorable event for our students!

Volunteer Here

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 until the end of the school year!

Thank you so much for your generous gifts of pasta, sauce, and cereal. Your kindness to the families in our community will have fuller pantries and one less worry on their plates. The families receiving these items will truly be blessed, and we are deeply grateful for your support and generosity.

Looking for new ways to show your St. John’s spirit? Our Panther Sideline Store has everything you need—from cozy hoodies and tees to hats, bags, and more! You can even customize your gear to make your Panther pride truly stand out.

Every purchase gives a percentage back to St. John’s School, helping support our students and programs.

Check out the latest styles and stock up on your favorites today!

Shop Our Panther Sideline Store

Thursday Folders have gone high-tech. We will no longer be sending home paper flyers each week. Please see here for your digital flyers!

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

MomCo: Click for Event Dates

Registration

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.

FEBRUARY

3: Pizza Day

11: Panthers Dine Out: Hapa Sushi Cherry Creek

16: Presidents' Day | No School

17: Pizza Day

20: End of 2nd Trimester

26-27: Teacher Conference | No School

MARCH

3& 17: Pizza Day

27: Student Half Day | Dismiss at 11:30am

30: Spring Break

Add the St. John's Parents' Calendar to your calendar here.

The 2025-26 K-8 School calendar is available now.

You can access it by clicking here.

Get ready for a summer filled with joy, friendship, faith, and unforgettable adventures at St. John’s Summer Camp! Our (Re)UNITED theme celebrates coming together in community laughing, learning, exploring, and growing together under the Son. This is the kind of summer kids talk about all year long, and one they won’t want to miss.

St. John’s Summer Camp is open to children in the community entering 1st–8th grade for the 2026–2027 school year.

Dates: Monday, June 1 – Wednesday, July 29

Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday–Friday

Closed Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth) and Friday, July 3 (Independence Day)

Tuition and Fees

Registration Fee: $55 one-time fee per camper (includes camp T-shirt)

Weekly Rate: $340 (4–5 days per week)

3 Days per Week: $290

Field Trip/Transportation Fee: $40 (for days your child attends a field trip)

Blackbaud Fee: $39 per family (third-party payment processor)

A 4-week notice is required for any refunds

We hope to be (re)united with you this summer at St. John’s Summer Camp!

Please Contact our Camp Director, Gloria Roggow with any questions.

Before School Care

• 7:00–8:00 am: $10 per child/day (for Drop Off between 7am-7:30am, parents must request 24 hours in advance via email)

• 7:30–8:00 am: $7 per child/day

After School Care

• Pick-up at 4:30 pm: $14 per child/day

• Pick-up after 4:30 pm: $18 per child/day

Families only pay for the days their child actually attends.

School Day Out (SDO) & ½ School Day Out

• SDO (No school days, 7:30 am–5:30 pm): $68 per child/day

• ½ SDO (½ school days, 11:30 am–5:30 pm): $38 per child/day

Note: If registered at least one week prior, payment is required regardless of attendance.

Key Dates

Please see here for key dates for 2025-26

Registration

Attendance Form

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. For more info, contact Gloria Roggow at gloria.roggow@sjdenver.org 303-733-3777 ext:156 | Program Cell Phone 720-215-0193

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.

The Early Learning Center will begin 2026-2027 Open Enrollment February 2. Follow the link for more details: Open Enrollment and Tuition

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.

At St. John's, our 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.

Have questions or want to schedule a tour? Reach out to ELCinfo@sjdenver.org

"We walk together towards renewed hope and life in Jesus Christ."

ST. JOHN'S CHURCH EVENTS (click links for information)

FEBRUARY

1: First Sunday food donation

15: Spiritually Vibrant Homes: AJ & Krissy Vega's Home

18: ASH Wednesday: Get yours in SJ School Car Line!

MARCH

8: Spiritually Vibrant Homes: St. John's Campus

14: Trivia Night, Registration

RENEWAL CHURCH EVENTS

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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.