The Panther Post
March 7, 2025
Our School
Night at the Nuggets: PURCHASE BY MARCH 14TH (10am) FINAL DAY
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!
St. John's Spring Social & Auction- Masquerade
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Annual Spring Social & Auction! This year’s theme is Masquerade, so come dressed to impress with a Mask and ready for a night of fun!
- Saturday, April 12
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Bigsby's Folly
- 3563 Wazee Street, Denver, Co 80216
Enjoy a lively evening featuring:
DJ spinning great tunes
Delicious food & drinks
Live Auction
Connect with our wonderful community
Can't wait until the big night? Pre-auction viewing is open now! Open for Bidding April 1st.
Follow the links below to get started: Click Here
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Child Protection Unit - Gun Safety Awareness
As part of our commitment to a welcoming learning environment, and our care for one another's safety, we will be including a special Gun Safety Awareness Training as part of our Child Protection Training in March. This training is designed to be age- and developmentally appropriate and will be led by an experienced Community Outreach member of the Colorado State Patrol.
On Tuesday, March 11, all K-8 students will participate in a 20-minute session, followed by a reinforcement of our school rules, expectations, and consequences. The schedule and topics are as follows:
Middle School (6-8) – 10:30 a.m.
- Basic Safety & Awareness
- Identifying Risk & Seeking Help
- Responsibility, Laws & Consequences
Grades 3-5 – 11:00 a.m.
- Basic Safety & Awareness
- Identifying Risk & Seeking Help
Grades K-2 – 11:40 a.m.
- Basic Safety & Awareness
We have taken great care to ensure this training is beneficial and appropriate for our students, and we warmly welcome parents to join us for any of these sessions. No registration is necessary—just meet us in the Community Room at your desired time.
If you would like more information or wish to discuss an opt-out option, please contact Dr. Barnard.
Reading Rockstars Sign Up (April)
We have had an exciting response to our request for Reading Rockstars. This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity where parents and trusted community members 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!
Volunteer Opportunities
Click the Links below to sign up! Look for new opportunities coming soon.
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
Reading RockStars (April)Thank you Reading RockStars!
Panther's Dine Out: Cuba Cuba
Support St. John's while enjoying the most delicious Caribbean food! Dine in or carry out your favorite dishes, and be sure to mention "St. John's Fundraiser" when you order. 20% of all food sales will go directly to St. John's!
Date: Thursday, March 20th
Location: Cuba Cuba Glendale
654 S. Colorado Blvd
303-758-1167
Bring your family and friends for a flavorful meal that gives back. We can't wait to see you there—thank you for your support!
Summer Camp: 4 WEEKS left to REGISTER
REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 1ST
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.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1st
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
SPACES ALMOST FULL!
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!
Art Helpers Needed: Few Remaining Spots
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
March:
17th-21st: St. John's Book Fair
18th: Pizza Day
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
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. Click the 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?
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: Holiness in Marriage
Is Marriage meant to make you happy?
Listen Here for Pastor Andrew's recent sermon on holy marriage.
Recommended for anyone married, looking to be married, or interested in marriage!
UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS
February 20- April 17: Alpha @ St. John's 6pm-8pm
March 15: Trivia Night 5pm-8pm
April 6: First Sunday Food Donation
April 20: Easter Sunday
- 8:45am Service (Nursery available up to 4 years old)
- 10:00am EGG HUNT
- 10:30 Service (Full Children's Church)
April 27: Foundations Class 11:15am-12:45
Click the Links for more details