Panther Paw News

In the event of a schedule change (closure, delayed start, or early dismissal) or an emergency situation, we will notify parents as soon as possible via email and the Remind app. If you haven't signed up for Remind notifications yet, please follow the instructions below. Parents with multiple students only need to join one group - all groups receive identical communications simultaneously.

• To join the ELC notification list: text @26f23d to the number 81010
• To join the K-5 notification list: text @4fc467 to the number 81010
• To join the 6-8 notification list: text @he3acac to the number 81010

We only use Remind for urgent, time-sensitive alerts.

If you lose one or both of your key cards, please notify the ELC office staff right away so we can deactivate the card’s building access. If the card is later found, we can easily reactivate it—there’s no need to purchase a replacement.

For the safety and security of our ELC, it’s important that we know where all active key cards are at all times. Thank you for helping us keep our students, families, and staff safe!

We are excited to welcome all ELC-8th grade families to our Annual Parent Night on Wednesday, August 19, at 6:30 p.m. This was previously scheduled for August 26.

This evening is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a school community as we prepare for the new school year. We will share important information for the year ahead, highlight insights and improvements made in response to last year's parent survey, and discuss the vision for St. John's School and the direction we are heading as we continue to grow and strengthen our mission to Grow, Excel, Thrive.

Whether you are new to St. John's or a returning family, Parent Night is an important opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and partner with us in making this a successful school year for every student.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We’re thrilled to have nearly 40 parents signed up for Panther Parents this year! Please join us for our first meeting on Thursday, August 27, at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Room to meet other parents, hear what’s ahead, and learn how you can get involved. We’ll have bagels and coffee to help get your day started!

Please RSVP

Volunteer: Our master SignUpGenius is now open! Sign-up to help with lunch, classroom activities, staff meeting snacks, events, and more.

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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.

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

FANS (Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park) is holding a bioblitz on August 19th in Washington Park's Big Garden from 8:30 to 9:30am. Discover our invertebrate pollinators, birds and more! The garden is one of two beautiful native plant gardens in the park that support our native pollinators. Dr. Julie Morris, DU professor, will be joining us. She brings nets and tools for viewing native pollinators that we will catch. Enjoy a lovely morning in the garden while observing nature and contributing important observations to iNaturalist.

Would your preschoolers like to join in? If so please let jennifer.coggin@sjdenver.org know so she can give the Biologist an idea of how many of our students will come. More Info.

Our 8th grade class is excited to once again offer delicious, farm-fresh Palisade peaches as a fundraiser to help offset the cost of their educational trip to Washington, D.C. this spring. Every purchase directly supports our students, with 100% of the proceeds going toward the trip.

Peach Pricing:

• Full Case: $50
• Half Case: $30

Pre-sales are open now! We encourage you to reserve your peaches early, as they are always in high demand and often sell out quickly.

Thank you for supporting our 8th graders and helping make this memorable educational experience possible. Reserve your box today before they're gone!

Join us this fall for Women's Huddle, a welcoming Bible study where women gather to grow in God's Word, encourage one another, and build meaningful friendships. This semester we'll be studying Psalm 23: The Shepherd With Me by Jennifer Rothschild.

We meet Monday mornings from 8:30–9:30 AM at St. John's Church, alternating between homework discussion and the accompanying video each week.

Kickoff Brunch: Monday, August 31 at 8:30 AM at the Hensley Home (2856 Zang Way, Golden). We'll break for Labor Day, with our first study discussion on Monday, September 14.

Whether you've studied the Bible for years or are just beginning, we'd love to have you join us! For more information or to RSVP, contact Melani Hensley at hensleyfam4@gmail.com or text 407-952-9541.

• Aug. 22 at 9:00 AM: Playdate at Wash Park
• Sept. 8 at 6:00 PM: Children’s Nutrition with Monica Strachan in the Community Room
• Sept. 12 at 6:30 AM: Sunrise Sculpt Pilates on the West Patio

The Early Learning Center is looking for a Part-Time Office Assistant to support with administrative responsibilities. We hope this person can start at the end of July or beginning of August. The ideal candidate is welcoming and friendly, familiar with computer-based systems, and organized.

Our 2026-27 ELC School Calendar

• August 19 - Annual Parent Night @ 6:30pm
• September 7 - ELC CLOSED; Labor Day
• September 18 - Dad's Big Breakfast
• October 2 - Mom's High Tea
• October 9 - Fall Festival; ELC closes at 4:30pm
• October 14-16 - ELC Closed for Staff Training

Monday Lunch: Cheese Quesadilla

Refried Beans

Corn Cold Salad

Snack: Brown Rice Cake & Sliced Turkey

Tuesday Lunch: Swedish Meatballs

Whole Wheat Pasta

Corn Pea Salad, Diced Beets

Snack: Hummus & Whole Grain Pita

Wednesday Lunch: Creamy Chicken & Quinoa Casserole

Steamed Carrots

Pineapple

Snack: Whole Wheat Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin & Sliced Peaches

Thursday Lunch: Grilled Slider

Whole Wheat Roll

Red Potato

Southern Coleslaw with Mustard Vinaigrette

Snack: Orzo Pasta Salad & String Cheese

Friday Lunch: Sliced Turkey

Whole Wheat Bread

Par Steamed Broccoli

Sliced Cucumber with Ranch Dressing

Sliced Cheddar

Snack: Whole Wheat Goldfish Crackers & Pineapple

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."

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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