The Panther Post
February 14, 2025
Our School
School Closed
Please note that St. John’s will be closed on Monday, February 17th, in observance of President’s Day. Regular school day will resume on Tuesday, February 18th. Enjoy a long restful weekend.
Reading RockStars Sign Up (March)
Welcome to Reading Rockstars! This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity where parents can make a lasting impact on our students' reading skills, helping them build the confidence and abilities that will set them up for academic success and lifelong learning.
As a Reading Rockstar, you will commit to volunteering for 4 consecutive weeks, dedicating 30-60 minutes each week to work one-on-one or with small groups of students in a classroom setting. While it may be possible to work with your own child or their class, this is not guaranteed. Your involvement will play a crucial role in supporting our students as they develop strong reading habits that will benefit them for years to come. Thank you for joining us in fostering a love of reading!
Please click here to sign up to be a Reading Rockstar in March.
St. John's Night at the Nuggets
Join us for St. John's Community Night as the Denver Nuggets take on the Indiana Pacers on April 6th at Ball Arena! This is a fantastic opportunity to come together for an exciting game while supporting our community.
By purchasing your tickets through the link below, a portion from each ticket sold will go back to St. John’s—making it a fun and meaningful event for all!
Don’t miss out on this memorable night of basketball, fellowship, and community spirit. Grab your tickets today, and we look forward to seeing you there!
If you have questions, please reach out to Devan Condon for more information.
Click here for tickets.Go Nuggets!
PIZZA DAY, February 18th: Supporting Love India and PTO
All proceeds for the Pizza Day fundraiser goes to PTO and Love India
$3 per slice. Follow the link for purchase of a pizza card or add additional funds to an existing card.
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!
Chapel Offering Focus (February)
As we move into February, we are collecting new and gently used men's clothing for Christ's Body Ministries, a shelter dedicated to serving individuals experiencing homelessness. We welcome donations of sweaters, hoodies, pants, coats, gloves, hats, scarves, and socks.
You can place your donations in the collection bins located in the community room and at the elementary entrance. Every item you contribute will help bring warmth and comfort to someone in need during the cold winter months.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous monetary donations totaling $58.65 during December and January in support of the Colorado Family Life Center. Your contributions make a meaningful difference, helping families in need find hope and support.
Thank you for your continued generosity and compassion
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.
Coding With Kids Summer Camp @ St. John's School this summer
St. John's School is pleased to partner with Coding With Kids, who will offer coding camps at St. John's School this summer. Camps are for students ages 5-12, and kids will have hands-on fun as they develop lifelong problem-solving skills! Their small class sizes (max. 8 students per teacher) ensure every camper gets one-on-one support from our expert instructors. Join us for a summer of coding adventures!
Schedule: Week-long half-day and full-day camps available from June 9 to July 11.
Pricing: Early bird rates available until 5/31! Half-day camps (3 hours / day) are $319 and full-day camps (7 hours / day) are $525.
Camp offerings: For our youngest students (ages 5-7), we offer Little Coders (creative coding in Scratch) and Minecraft Modding camps tailored for early readers. Campers ages 8-12 can choose their own adventure in Roblox, Python, AI & Machine Learning, Minecraft Modding, Scratch, Micro:bit, or Robotics!
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
School Notes
Volunteer Opportunities
Click the Links below to sign up!
Look for new opportunities coming soon.
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!
UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
Dates for your Calendar
February:
17th: No School: President's Day
18th: Pizza Day
20th: Skate City Field Trip (Middle School) 9:30am-1pm
26th: BAKE SALE, proceeds to go 8th grade Washington DC trip
27th-28th: No School: Teacher In-Service
March:
3rd: Read Across America Week
4th & 18th: Pizza Days
6th: 3rd Grade Field Trip, Museum Overnight
7th: Middle School Science Convention
7th-16: Newsies: Presented by Lutheran High School
17th-21st: St. John's Book Fair
21st: Kinder Cafe
24th-28th: Spring Break- No School
Before and After School Care Options
Need Before and After Care - space is still available
Click HERE to sign up!
Upcoming K-8 School Out Schedule
Monday, February 20 CLOSED for Presidents' Day, NO School Day Out
Thursday, February 27 CLOSED for all staff inservice, NO School Day Out
Friday, February 28 School Day Out 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
March 24-28 K-8 Spring Break, School Day Out, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
For more info, contact Gloria Roggow at gloria.roggow@sjdenver.org
or 303-733-3777, x156
School Resources
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.
PTO Pizza Days
All proceeds for the Pizza Day fundraiser goes to PTO and Love India
$3 per slice. Follow the link for purchase
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.
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.
Our Church
"We walk together towards renewed hope and life in Jesus Christ."
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
Holy As He: Sermon Series
In our upcoming sermon series, we will explore timeless truths, practical skills, and spiritual wisdom to help us embrace holy living. Together, we will discover how this God-centered way of life not only transforms us but also blesses those around us.
UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS
February 19: Pathway to Peace 6:30pm-8pm
February 20- April 17: Alpha @ St. John's 6pm-8pm
March 2: First Sunday Food Donation 8am-12pm
March 7: Ash Wednesday Service 6:30pm
March 15: Trivia Night 5pm-8pm
April 27: Foundations Class 11:15am-12:45
Click the Links for more details