Attention: Parents of students 8 years and younger
We wanted to share an important update regarding student transportation for field trips. Beginning January 1, 2025, the State of Colorado requires all children to use a car seat or booster seat until they reach 9 years of age. In alignment with this regulation, St. John’s School requires students in this age range to use a booster seat for all school-sponsored field trips.
We kindly ask parents and guardians to ensure their children come prepared with a properly fitted booster seat when participating in field trips. Our commitment to the safety and well-being of our students remains a top priority, and we appreciate your cooperation in helping us meet this standard.
Thank you for your partnership and support as we continue to provide safe and joyful experiences for our students. Please feel free to reach out to Cara Benton with any questions or concerns.
Please see the link to the Colorado Bill
The Coins have been Counted: Pennies vs. Silver
The coins have been counted, and the results are in! We're thrilled to share that a total of $775.96 was raised for Love India during our annual coin game as part of National Lutheran Schools Week!
A huge thank you to everyone who participated, contributed, and made this event such a success. Your generosity and school spirit have made a meaningful impact.
Special congratulations to the 6th grade class, who brought in the most coins and have earned a well-deserved special day at school!
While the 6th graders are celebrating their victory, the biggest winner is Love India, and we are delighted to partner with this remarkable organization to bring hope and support to those in need.
Thank you again for making this effort possible and for being part of something truly special!
Science Bee
Our St. John's students did an incredible job! They had to qualify by taking an exam before competing in a buzzer-style contest alongside about 100 students from 14 different schools across Colorado.
Below are the names and achievements of our hardworking competitors. If you see them around campus, please take a moment to congratulate them on their dedication, perseverance, and positive attitude. Also, a big thank you to Miss T for coordinating and hosting this event for the Denver Metro Area!
5th Grade
Harper - first time participant
Avery - first time participant
Peyton - first time participant
Jack G. - first time participant, competed in all events, National Science Bee finalist, National History Bee 3rd place, Nationals qualifier
Addie - first time participant, National Science Bee 3rd place, Nationals qualifier
6th Grade
Troy - first time participant, National Science Bee 2nd place, Nationals qualifier
Mason - first time participant, National Science Bee 1st place, Nationals qualifier
7th Grade
Jack M. - second time participant, National Science Bee 3rd place, Nationals qualifier
Benji - first time competitor, National Science Bee 2nd place, National History Bee 2nd place, Nationals qualifier
8th Grade
Beckett - second time participant, National Science Bee 3rd place, National History Bee 2nd place, Nationals qualifier
Brooklyn - third time participant, National Science Bee 2nd place, Nationals qualifier
Every single student scored at least once and demonstrated great spirit throughout the event, representing St. John’s with pride. Congratulations!
Spelling Bee
We are so proud of each and every student who participated in this year’s spelling bee. Your dedication, study time, and commitment to this wonderful event are truly commendable. You have all shown great courage and determination, and we celebrate your efforts!
Please join us in congratulating the following contestants for their hard work and perseverance:
5th Grade: Abraham, Luke, Connor
6th Grade: Ruby, Alexis, Elly
7th Grade: Bella, Jack, Audrey
8th Grade: Beckett, Brooklyn
Moving on to represent St. John's at the Denver Area Lutheran Schools Spelling Bee on February 20:
5th-6th Grade Division: Abraham, Elly ,*Alternate: Ruby
7th-8th Grade Division: Brooklyn, Audrey *Alternate: Bella
A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Sheppard for her outstanding coordination and hosting of this event. Your dedication and support have made this experience possible for our students. Well done to all, and thank you for making this event such a success!
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
School-wide Winter MAP results are available
At St. John's School, we report on our MAP Assessment results shortly after each cycle. We believe transparency is essential to celebrating student growth, fostering meaningful collaboration, and driving continuous improvement for your students.
This one-pager provides an overview of our Winter MAP scores, offering insights into our progress and opportunities for growth.
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
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!
Dates for your Calendar
February:
14th: Student Half Day (11:30 dismissal), with Teacher Professional Development in the afternoon.
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
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
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.
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
February 8: MomCo (formerly M.O.P.S.) Interest Poll
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