The Panther Post

This year we focus the Spring Social and Auction fundraising to Teachers & Tuition. St. John’s has always been built on people and the teachers who live their calling each day and families who believe in Christ-centered education. As we celebrate God's blessings towards us, we are focusing our giving in two lasting ways: recruiting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional ELC-8th Grade educators, and strengthening tuition assistance so more students can grow within our school community. These priorities directly support the formation we articulate in our Graduate Promise of developing young people Growing in Faith, Excelling in Education, and Thriving in Community.

Save the Date

Saturday, April 18th at Bigsby's Folly

As the excitement builds for our Spring Social & Auction, we’re inviting our community to jump in and help make the night truly special. Think back to your college days! Those unforgettable events that came together because a group of people shared ideas, pitched in, and made it happen. That same spirit is what turns a good fundraiser into a great one.

If you’ve been looking for a fun way to get involved, meet other parents, and help create a night people will be talking about long after the last bid is placed, this is it! We promise great company, plenty of laughs, and the satisfaction of pulling off something wonderful together.

Lutheran Elementary Schools are excited to announce the 2026 Your Word’s Worth Writing Competition. A celebration of student creativity, strong writing, and God-given talent!

Students in grades 3–8 are invited to participate. Judging will be divided into three groups: Grades 3–4, 5–6, and 7–8. Students may submit one entry in each category: Short Fiction, Short Nonfiction, Poetry, and Fantasy/Fable.

School-level judges will select first-place winners in each category and grade group. These winners will advance to the district competition, with four students per grade level moving forward.

Entries must be typed or neatly handwritten in dark ink and include a completed cover sheet. Students should submit their work to their homeroom teacher no later than Monday, March 9, 2026, who will forward entries to Mrs. Sheppard. District awards will be announced in May 2026.

District honors include:

• First-place medals

• Second-place certificates

• Publication of all district entries in Your Word’s Worth

• A $100 prize for the top overall winner

We can’t wait to see our students use their voices and talents to glorify God through the written word!

Soccer

• Season: March 9 – May 18

• Practices:

  • Kindergarten–2nd Grade: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30 PM

  • 3rd–4th Grade: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30–4:45 PM

• Games: Fridays

Baseball

• Season: Mid-March – May 30

• Teams: Divided by grade levels

  • 1st–2nd Grade

  • 3rd–4th Grade

• Games: 10 total games

• Game Days: Saturdays, beginning after 9:00 AM

• Practices: One practice per week (day and time to be determined)

More details, including practice schedules for baseball and additional logistics, will be shared as they are finalized. We are looking forward to a fun and active season for our students!

Feel free to reach out Sarah Walker with any questions.

Soccer Sign Up Links

Kindergarten

1st & 2nd grade

3rd & 4th grade

Baseball Sign Up Links

1st & 2nd grade

3rd & 4th grade

Join Us March 10th for a visit with SPARK Pediatric Therapy. Hear the experts and get questions answered.

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:

MARCH

17: Donut Day & Pizza Day

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

30: Spring Break

APRIL

1-6: Spring Break

7 & 21: Pizza Day

18: SPRING SOCIAL & AUCTION

24: Parent Teacher Conferences

27-30: MAP Testing

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.

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, joyful discovery, and 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)

MARCH

14: Trivia Night, Registration

APRIL

2: Maundy Thursday Service

3: Good Friday Tenebrae Service

5: Easter Sunday Service 8:45, 10:30

5: Easter Egg Hunt 10:00am

12: Foundation class @ St. John's

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.

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