The Panther Post

What an incredible time of celebration and recognition we’ve had at St. John’s! Our recent Community Celebration on November 22nd was brimming with joy, achievements, and so many reasons to feel proud of our amazing students and staff.

League Champions Alert! Huge congratulations to our St. John’s Girls Volleyball Team for their outstanding performance and victory as League Champions! Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have inspired us all—way to go, ladies!

Our P.A.W.S. Recognitions highlighted our students who truly exemplify St. John’s School Values. We are so proud of these shining stars who make our school a better place each day.

Finally, the entrance hallway has been transformed into a showcase of excellence with our updated Journey Wall. Congratulations to all our writers for sharing their gifts and inspiring others with your words.

Let’s keep celebrating these wins and the vibrant spirit of our school community. Thank you all for being part of what makes St. John’s such a special place.

Go St. John’s!

We kindly ask for your attention to the following guidelines to ensure a smooth and safe experience for everyone in our school community:

• Morning Drop-Off: The morning school bell rings at 8:15 AM. If you are dropping off your student after this time, please accompany them to the front office to sign them in.

• Afternoon Pick-Up: The school day ends at 3:15 PM. If you need to pick up your student before this time, kindly sign them out at the front office.

• After-Hours Supervision: For the safety of all children, any child remaining on campus after school hours—whether attending a basketball game or any other activity—must be under the supervision of an adult. This policy applies to all students on campus at all times.

• Youth Group Students: Students arriving for youth group earlier than 6:25pm must still be supervised by an adult before coming to youth group.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and organized environment for our students.

We are filled with gratitude and joy as we share the results of this year’s Operation Christmas Child campaign. Together, our incredible community contributed 175 boxes—a combination of physical boxes and online donations.

We also want to celebrate and thank Renewal Church, a part of St. John’s ministry, for their amazing contribution of 217 boxes.

Altogether, our ministry family collected 392 boxes. These gifts will travel across the globe, bringing joy, hope, and the message of Christ’s love to children in need. Your generosity and participation have made a meaningful impact, and we are so thankful for every box packed, every prayer offered, and every effort made to support this mission.

We are putting the final touches on our long-awaited combined Christmas celebration: Christmas in Harmony. Students from our Kindergarten through Fifth Grade classes will fill the air with joyful music, under the direction of Mrs. Mari Koester and Mrs. Nissa Newsome. Adding to the festive spirit, our middle school drama class, led by Dr. Erica Flesher and Mr. Matthew Walton, and our Handbells Elective, led by Miss Krystal Thompson, will present a beautiful dramatization of the nativity story, bringing the Gospel to life in a moving and memorable way. This joyful celebration will feature many beloved Christian songs, giving you the chance to sing along to cherished carols and reflect on the journey of Joseph and Mary, and the birth of Jesus.

With most of our school participating, we are offering two performances:

• Tuesday, December 17, 6:30 pm SOLD OUT
• Wednesday, December 18, 9:15 am SEATS STILL AVAILABLE

Both shows will require complimentary tickets for entry. If possible, we kindly ask that those with more flexible schedules, including grandparents, consider attending the Wednesday morning presentation. This will help ensure everyone can enjoy the event comfortably. We have limited the number of tickets to 6 tickets per family.

We hope you will join us for a time of music, reflection, and celebration of the true meaning of Christmas!

Please click here to register for the Christmas Special.

This Christmas season, we are excited to announce that all students in grades K-8 will participate in a Secret Angel gift exchange with their classmates! This cherished tradition is a wonderful way for our students to spread joy and kindness while celebrating the spirit of giving.

To ensure everything goes smoothly, please click the links below to view specific instructions for your child's grade level.

Kindergarten

1st & 2nd Grade

3rd -- 8th Grade

Important Reminder: All Secret Angel gifts must be brought to your child's classroom by Wednesday, December 11.

Thank you for helping make this holiday season magical for our students! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Are you looking for a simple way to show your appreciation for the incredible teachers and staff at St. John's? The Christmas Purse is a wonderful opportunity for your family to spread some holiday cheer!

This collection allows us to give a meaningful monetary gift to our dedicated teachers and support staff. In past years, we’ve been able to bless full-time staff with gifts of around $200 each—let’s make it happen again this year!

Donations are due by Wednesday, December 18th, and gifts will be hand-delivered on Friday, December 20th.

How to Give:

• Cash or Check: Drop off in an envelope at the main office during drop-off or pick-up. Checks should be made payable to St. John's School with "K8 Christmas" in the memo.
• Electronic: For an easy electronic option, click here.

Thank you for helping us make this season extra special for the amazing team that does so much for our children!

Spread some holiday cheer with a Candy Cane Gram!

Parents, here’s your chance to send your student a sweet surprise, or let your child send a festive note to their friends! Here's how it works:

1️⃣ Pick a Template: Choose a fun design from the attached flyer.
2️⃣ Write Your Note: Add a personal touch with your kind words!
3️⃣ Send it Back: Return the completed note and $1 per gram to your student's classroom by Tuesday, December 10th.

Each Candy Cane Gram is just $1, and they’ll be delivered on Wednesday, December 18th—just in time for the holidays!

Don’t miss this fun way to spread joy and sweetness to your favorite students and friends!

Let’s make the season merry and bright, one Candy Cane Gram at a time!

All proceeds go to St. John's Student Council

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.

We’re excited to invite you to our Panthers Dine Out at Park Burger in Wash Park! Join us for a delicious meal while supporting St. John’s School.

Date: December 9, 2024

Time: 5pm- Close
Location: Park Burger - Pearl St

Here’s how it works:

1. Dine in or order takeout at Park Burger.
2. Use our special promo code (STJohns24) when placing your order. (Dine In or Take Out)
3. 15% of your purchase will be donated to St. John’s School!

This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy great food, connect with our school community, and support our students. Be sure to share this event with friends and family—everyone is welcome to participate!

DECEMBER

9th: Panthers Dine Out, Park Burger Pearl Street.

12th: Lutheran High School Application Deadline

16th: Varsity Basketball Tournament, Englewood M.S. 4pm

17th: PIZZA DAY

17th: Christmas Musical Special @ 6:30pm

18th: Christmas Musical Special @ 9:15am

18th: 5th Grade Field Trip, Christkindlmarket 11:30am-2:30pm

20th: Community Celebration and Christmas Carol Sing Along @ 10am

20th: Student Half Day, Dismissal 11:30am

Dec 23-Jan 3rd: Christmas Break - School Closed

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

Need Before and After Care for your Student? Space is still available.

Monday and Tuesday, November 25 & 26, Thanksgiving Break, School Day Out, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

November 27 - 29 Thanksgiving Break, K-8 and ELC CLOSED, NO School

Friday, December 20 K-8 1/2 Day School Day Out, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm

Monday, December 23 through Friday, January 3 CLOSED for Christmas Break

Need to sign up for Before and After Care?

Click HERE to sign up!

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

or 303-733-3777, x156

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

Are you looking for a safe space to find healing, hope, and freedom? At Celebrate Recovery, 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.

When: Interest Meeting on Sunday, January 12, at 11:15am
Where: St. John's Chapel, 700 S. Franklin St. Denver, CO 80209.

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