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The Panther Post

January 24, 2025

The PantherPostJanuary 24, 2025

News of the Week News of the Week

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2025-2026 Re-enrollment will soon open to New Families

Re-enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. We are proud to welcome your family back to St. John’s School for another exciting year. To guarantee your student(s) a spot, please complete re-enrollment by January 31st.


Open Enrollment for new families begins on February 3rd, and with several classes already having waiting lists, any unconfirmed seats after January 31st will be offered to new families. We sincerely want every current child to continue their journey with us, so please make sure you complete your re-enrollment by January 31st.


Enrollment is a two-step process:


  1. Use the personalized student enrollment email from TADS-Community Brands from January 9. Complete the online enrollment for 2025-2026 by logging in and navigating to the Enrollment Tab in the dashboard. Fill out all requested information.

  2. Pay the enrollment fee via Blackbaud Tuition Management (https://enroll.blackbaud.school). The fee is $310 if paid by February 28 and increases to $360 on March 1. (Please note: Blackbaud Tuition Management has a $39 fee to set up the 2025-2026 account. Use the provided link rather than your parent login link.)


For more information, please see the links below or reach out to Molly Hanson.


  • A Letter about Tuition from the Principal
  • Notes about Tuition Assistance
  • Blackbaud Re-enrollment Instructions
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St. John's Spring Social: Auction Information

Join us for an enchanting Masquerade-themed evening to support Phase 2 of our Building Refurbishment Program.


Silent Auction Highlights

Items for auction include teacher experiences, museum tickets, K-5 art projects, and front-row seats to school performances.


To help, please consider donating silent and live auction items, such as


  • bottles of wine (valued at $20 or more)
  • gift cards
  • event tickets
  • parent parties (poker nights, wine tasting, board game nights, pool parties, etc.)
  • exclusive experiences
  • vacation home getaways.


Donation Deadline: March 21st


If you have any questions, please contact: St. John's PTO

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Panthers Dine Out: Culinary Drop-Out

Our next Panthers Night Out is coming up on Tuesday, February 18th, from 5–9 PM at Culinary Dropout Denver, located at 4141 E. 9th Ave.


This is a dine-in-only event, and we highly recommend booking a reservation through OpenTable ahead of time to avoid any potential wait. When dining in, be sure to mention you’re with St. John’s or show the team your St. John's flyer to ensure 30% of all sales (excluding alcohol) will be donated back to St. John’s.


Thank you for your support, and we look forward to sharing a delicious evening with you!

Notes Notes

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Science Bee: Denver Regional Tournament

St. John’s will be hosting a Regional Championship on Saturday, February 1st.


This in-person, buzzer-based competition will be similar to the practice sessions your students have been attending during class and after school. The event promises to be an exciting and competitive experience as students from across the area come together to showcase their knowledge and skills.


St. John’s will proudly have 11 students competing from grades 5 through 8. With the addition of several new schools joining this year, we anticipate a fantastic and dynamic event that will highlight the talent and dedication of all participants.


We are so proud of our students and can’t wait to see them shine on this special day. Thank you for your continued support in making opportunities like this possible for our community.

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Art Helpers Needed

In preparation for our Spring Auction, our Art Teacher, Sherrie Stewart, will be guiding our students in creating collaborative art projects that will be featured in our silent auction. These projects will be completed during class time, alongside their regular art curriculum and individual assignments.


To make this possible, we are seeking a volunteer to lend an extra set of hands and eyes to help Sherri manage these wonderful projects. No art experience is necessary—just a willingness to assist and enjoy the creative process with our students!


If you’re interested in volunteering, please visit the Sign-Up Genius to secure your spot.


Thank you for helping make our Spring Social a success—we couldn’t do it without your support!

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Celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week (January 27-31) - Dress Up Days start Monday!

National Lutheran Schools Week is a joyful time to celebrate God’s work in more than 1,800 Lutheran preschools, elementary, and high schools. We thank God for the opportunity to provide excellent academics while sharing Jesus’ love with children and their families.


Our schools are vibrant communities where teachers and students faithfully witness God’s love. Each day, we’ll dress up to fun themes, celebrate, and build community—no purchase necessary to participate, just bring your creativity!


Join us in giving thanks for the blessings of Lutheran education.

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Pennies vs. Silver Coins War (Starts Monday)

We’re pleased to announce a special game happening during National Lutheran Schools’ Week (Jan. 27-31): the Pennies vs. Silver War.


Here’s how it works:


  • Silver coins (nickels, dimes, quarters) earn positive points for your student’s class.

  • Pennies count as negative points and can be used to sabotage other classes!


Each morning, Monday through Thursday, students can drop their coins into class jars between 8:00 and 8:15 AM. On Friday, the totals will be calculated, and the winning class will be announced. The class with the most points will win an exciting prize, but the real reward is that all money raised will go to support Love India—a truly meaningful cause close to St. John’s heart.


Start gathering your coins now and join us in this fun, friendly competition! Let’s make a big difference together.


Thank you for your support, and may the best class win.

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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.

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Chapel Offering Focus (January)

This December and January, we are collecting monetary donations for the Colorado Family Life Center in Aurora. This faith-based organization is dedicated to helping moms and dads raise their children in nurturing, loving, and safe ways.


Your generosity will make a meaningful impact on the lives of families in need. We also encourage you to involve your children in this act of giving by challenging them to contribute from their own savings. It's a wonderful opportunity to teach the value of compassion and sharing.


Thank you for considering a donation and for supporting this important cause.

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Thank you Volunteers!

A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible volunteers this week! Your time, effort, and dedication make such a difference to the community here at St. John's. We are truly grateful for all the help you provide and the kindness you bring to every student.


If you’d like to join an amazing team of volunteers, we’d love to have you! Please see the links below to explore open opportunities and sign up.


St. John's Volunteer

Watch D.O.G.S


Thank you for making St. John's a place of support and care.

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

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Dates for your Calendar

January

26th: K-2nd Cherub Choir concert at Renewal Church

27th-31st: National Lutheran Schools Week (Dress Up days Start Monday)

27th: Girls Basketball vs. Front Range Christian (Home)

28th: 100th Day of School

29th: Girls Basketball at Englewood Middle School (JV 4pm, Varsity 5pm)


February:

4th & 18th: Pizza Days

14th: Student Half Day (11:30 dismissal)

17th: No School: President's Day

27th-28th: No School: Teacher In-Service


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

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St. John's Summer Camp 2025

St. John's Summer Camp registration kicks off February 4th, and we can’t wait for YOU to join the fun!


We’ve got an amazing summer day camp right here at St. John’s, packed with exciting adventures for kids entering 1st through 8th grade in the 2025-2026 school year.


Here’s a sneak peek of the good times ahead:


  • Field Trips
  • Bible Exploration
  • Water Games
  • STEAM Activities

If you have questions, please each out to Gloria at gloria.roggow@sjdenver.org.

Before and After School Care Options Before and After School Care Options

Need Before and After Care - space is still available

Click HERE to sign up!


For more info, contact Gloria Roggow at gloria.roggow@sjdenver.org

or 303-733-3777, x156

Resources Resources

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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.

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PTO Pizza Days

All proceeds for the Pizza Day fundraiser goes to PTO and Love India

$3 per slice. Follow the link for purchase

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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.

Our Church Our Church

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

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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

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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

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Epiphany: A Celebration of Revelation

Epiphany is a cherished holiday that commemorates the revelation of Jesus, born on Christmas, as true God through His works, life, and resurrection. It is closely tied to the story of the three Magi, who followed the star to meet the Messiah. The star's appearance to the Magi revealed that Jesus, the Savior of Israel, was sent for all people. This celebration reminds us that the Great Light shining on us is meant for everyone.

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Pathway to Peace

Are you looking for a safe space to find healing, hope, and freedom? At Pathway to Peace, we believe that no hurt, habit, or hang-up is too big for God to handle, and we’re here to walk alongside you on the journey toward wholeness.


Come as you are and join us in a welcoming, non-judgmental community where we celebrate each step toward recovery. Whether you’re dealing with addiction, anxiety, anger, codependency, grief, depression, drugs, family problems, gambling, insecurity, the need to control, overworking, perfectionism, stress, or just need a place to find peace, we’re here to support you as we are all in this together.

Are you looking for previous editions of The Panther Post?

Editions dating back to October 25, 2024, can be found here.

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