The Panther Post
November 14, 2025
St. John's Cherb Choir Performance November 16th, 9:45am Service
We invite you to join us on Sunday, November 16th at the 9:45 a.m. service at St. John’s for a special time of worship featuring a musical selection from our Cherub Choir.
Children in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade are invited to sing during the service. Your child is welcome to dress up as they share their song on stage.
During Pastor Andrew’s sermon, Children’s Church will be available, and activity bags will also be provided to help keep little ones engaged. To ensure a smooth transition, you may sign your child into Children’s Church before the service begins.
We look forward to worshiping with you and celebrating our young singers!
K-8 Christmas Presentation - Tickets Available Now!
We are excited to invite you to our long-awaited combined Christmas celebration: The Promise.
Students from our Kindergarten through Fifth Grade classes will fill the air with joyful music, under the direction of Mrs. Mari Koester and Mrs. Nissa Newsome. Adding to the festive spirit, our middle school drama class, led by Dr. Erica Flesher and Mr. Matthew Walton, and our Handbells Elective, led by Miss Krystal Thompson, will present a beautiful dramatization of the nativity story, bringing the Gospel to life in a moving and memorable way. This joyful celebration will feature many beloved Christian songs, giving you the chance to sing along to cherished carols and reflect on the journey of Joseph and Mary, and the birth of Jesus.
With most of our school participating, we are offering two performances:
- Tuesday, December 16, 6:30 pm
- Wednesday, December 17, 9:15 am
Both shows will require complimentary tickets for entry. If possible, we kindly ask that those with more flexible schedules, including grandparents, consider attending the Wednesday morning presentation. This will help ensure everyone can enjoy the event comfortably. We have limited the number of tickets to 6 tickets per family.
We hope you will join us for a time of music, reflection, and celebration of the true meaning of Christmas!
Exciting Matching Gift Opportunity
A generous alumnus has offered up to $125,000 in matching funds to help offset the cost of recent building improvements, freeing up resources for future projects.
We are so thankful to have already received over $97,000 towards this matching fund.
If you would like to contribute toward this fund, St. John’s gratefully accepts donations in the following forms:
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Cash (preferred)
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Checks (preferred)
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Credit cards (via Vanco, though not preferred because of fees)
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Wire transfers
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Stock gifts
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Cryptocurrency
For assistance with wire transfers, stock gifts, or cryptocurrency donations, please contact Dr. Barnard directly.
Veterans Day Celebration
Thank you to all who joined us on Tuesday for our Veterans Day chapels. It was a special morning for our students to pause, give thanks, and honor those who have served our country.
We are especially grateful to Mr. Kevin Sokoloff for sharing his story and reflections from his ten years of service in the U.S. Army, including his time training with NATO and serving in Operation Desert Storm. His message helped our students better understand the courage, sacrifice, and faith that shape a life of service.
To all in our community who have served, we thank you.
Inclement Weather Procedures
As we move into the winter season, we want to remind our families of our Inclement Weather Procedures for delayed starts and school closures. Our priority is always the safety of our students, families, and staff.
Delayed Start:
In the event of a delayed start due to hazardous road conditions, all morning activities and procedures will be delayed by approximately 90 minutes.
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Before Care options are cancelled.
ELC doors will open at 9:30 AM.
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K8 doors will open at 9:30 AM, with the school day beginning at 9:45 AM.
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Dismissal times will remain the same — 3:15 PM for K8 and regular times for ELC.
After Care options resume as normal.
Please allow extra time for travel and take care on the roads. There will be no penalties for tardies or absences on delayed start days, though make-up work may be required to stay aligned with class progress.
School Closure:
If weather or road conditions warrant a full closure, both K–8 and the ELC will be closed. All extracurricular activities and aftercare will also be canceled for the day.
Communication:
Any changes to the school day will communicated via email, on the website and through Remind.
For more detailed information on our School Closure process, please see here.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to keep our community safe.
We are hiring: ELC-8th Grade Marketing Coordinator
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Marketing Coordinator to join our team at St. John’s School. Our Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for promoting St. John’s School (ELC-8th Grade) to prospective families and the broader community, increasing awareness of our programs, and supporting enrollment initiatives. The Marketing Coordinator will create compelling communications across digital and print platforms, coordinate events, and collaborate with staff to tell the story of our school in a way that reflects our Christian values and mission and positively influences enrollment and retention.
We invite families to share this opportunity with others in their network who may be a great fit for this role.
Please see here for more details. Interested parties should contact Dr. Barnard directly. Applications close on Friday, November 21.
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 NOVEMBER!
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
ST. JOHN'S PANTHER SHOP
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!
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.
Operation Christmas Child
Deadline: November 21st!
Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Cherub Choir Performance Details
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
MomCo: Click for Event Dates
Calendar of Events Registration
Thriving Families Donation Opportunity (Baby & Child gear)
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
November
16: K2 Cherub Choir Performance at St. John's Church
17 & 18: Panthers Dine Out: Chook (20% goes to St. John's)
18: Pizza Day
24-28: Thanksgiving Break, No School
December
2: Pizza Day
15: Panthers Dine Out: Chipotle (25% goes to St. John's)
16: 6:30pm, K8 Christmas Presentation: The Promise
16: Pizza Day
17: 9:15am, K8 Christmas Presentation: The Promise
19: Student Half Day / Community Celebration
December 22 - January 2: Christmas Break, School Closed
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
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
Advent By Candlelight
Join us for Advent by Candlelight
We invite you to join us on Sunday, December 8th, from 6:00–8:30 p.m. for Advent by Candlelight, St. John’s largest women’s community event of the year. This beautiful and festive evening offers a time of reflection, fellowship, and peace as we prepare our hearts for the Advent season. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH EVENTS (click links for information)
November
1-21: Pack a Shoebox, Operation Christmas Child
16: Pathway to Peace
December
24: Christmas Eve Service
RENEWAL CHURCH EVENTS