The Panther Post

Please join us October 20th for Panthers Dine Out! We’re excited to share that Perdida will generously donate 15% back to St. John's when you dine with them. Simply enter Code STJOHNS25 at checkout for online orders, or let a team member know you’re with St. John’s when dining in.

Your meal makes a difference! Thank you for supporting our students and school community!

Perdida

1066 S Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80209

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We are excited to share highlights from this Fall’s MAP Growth assessments. Our students worked hard, and the results reflect their dedication and the support of our teachers and families.

• 18 different test cohorts (grade level/subject groups) scored at or above the 80th percentile when compared to the internationally normed MAP results.

• Our school as a whole achieved above the 80th percentile in Reading, Language, and Science, showing strength across multiple subject areas.

• Across all grades, students reached the 99th percentile an incredible 22 times—a remarkable accomplishment.

While test scores are only one measure of growth, they demonstrate how our students are living out our Graduate Promise of Excelling in Education.

Congratulations to our staff and students for such incredible results.

Please see the attached Fall One Page MAP Highlights sheet for more details.

We are delighted to introduce Keiven Cosgriff as the most recent nominee to join our School Ministry Team (SMT). The SMT serves in a role similar to a traditional board, providing guidance and accountability to the Principal, shaping school policy, and helping to lead the development of our strategic plan. Keiven and his wife, Brie, have been part of the St. John's School and Church community since 2017. They have two wonderful children in our ELC and K–8 school. Professionally, Keiven has a background as a corporate lawyer specializing in contracts, negotiation, and risk management, and he currently runs a residential real estate team alongside his wife, Brie. They are affiliated with the luxury brokerage milehimodern.

Keiven’s nomination has been unanimously affirmed by both our church leadership and current SMT members, reflecting his commitment to our school community and shared values. In keeping with our process, we now present his nomination to the ELC–8th Grade community for review. Over the next month, community members are invited to share any concerns regarding his nomination in writing with the Principal. All feedback will be prayerfully and thoughtfully considered by the School Ministry Team. Should no valid concerns arise, Keiven will be formally welcomed onto the team on October 13, 2025.

A generous alumnus has offered up to $125,000 in matching funds to offset the cost of recent building improvements, freeing up finances to be available for future work.

Checks are welcome and preferred. We will be sharing electronic donation information shortly. We are grateful to all who help bring this next phase to life.

Please see here for a letter from our Building Committee Chair, Justin Nelson, about our building plans.

You may have heard about a new Colorado law, House Bill 25-1250, which focuses on gun violence prevention in schools. The law requires public school districts to share state-developed resources with families each year and post them online.

While this applies to public schools, we want our families to be aware of the broader conversation at the state level. The resources created under HB 25-1250 are designed to provide families with information on safe practices and gun violence prevention. The resources, as provided by the state, can be found here.

At St. John’s, the safety and well-being of students remains our top priority. As materials become available, we will review them and consider whether sharing them would be helpful for our own school community. These materials do not affect our school position or policies on safety in our school.

For interested families, St. John’s has a limited number of gun lock safety kits available, free of charge and with no questions asked. Please reach out to Dr. Barnard if you would like one as part of your home safety plan.

We’re excited to invite the men of our community to be part of Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) here at St. John’s ELC-8th Grade.

This program welcomes dads, grandfathers, uncles, and other special men to volunteer at school and make a difference in our students’ lives.

The purpose of Watch D.O.G.S. is to:

• Provide positive male role models for students, showing that education matters.

• Add extra eyes and ears to help support safety and student well-being.

• Give fathers and father figures a unique opportunity to experience our school day and their child’s learning firsthand.

Click here to review the available dates and sign up.

We look forward to seeing you in the halls and classrooms, making a lasting impact in our school community.

We invite our community to become a Reading Rockstar for a month, and help some of our younger students get extra practice in this vital lifelong skill.

A Reading Rockstar commits 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!

You can sign up to be a Reading Rockstar here

Christ’s Body Ministries is an inner-city church and rescue mission serving as a lifeline for the poor, homeless, and impoverished of all backgrounds, ages, races, and faiths. Their mission is to feed, clothe, and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those in need—365 days a year.

As the colder months approach, we've partnering with them to help stock up for winter. They are especially in need of men’s new or clean, gently used items including:

• Socks and underwear

• Pants and jeans

• Shoes and belts

• Shirts

• Ski caps and gloves

Donation bins will be available in the Main School Hallway and the Community Room from October 7–26. Thank you for your generosity in supporting this ministry and helping to bring warmth, dignity, and hope to those in need this winter!

MEET OUR LOVE INDIA CHILDREN! Click here to see the video of the children St. John's School supports in India. Thank you for your faithful support in helping us share God’s love in such a meaningful way. Together, we are blessing lives far beyond our own community.

Feel free to contribute to our ongoing dedication here, Love India Offering Link

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Thursday Folders have gone high-tech. We will no longer be sending home paper flyers each week. Please see here for your digital flyers.

Donut Day

Panthers Dine Out

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

Volunteer Sign Up

Donation

Kindergarten - 2nd:

MomCo: Click for Registration - Sleep Focus

Calendar of Events

Thank you for help us save time, resources, and many trees. If you would like a hard copy of these flyers, please ask Molly Hanson.

October

7: Pizza Day

8-10: Fall Break

17: Fall Fest (St. John's Community event)

20: Panthers Dine Out: Perdida

21: Pizza Day

24: Fun Run Fundraiser

28: Lutheran High School (LuHi) Parent Open House

31: Student Half Day/ Teacher PD, dismissal 11:30am

November

4: Pizza Day

14: Student Half Day/ Parent Teacher Conferences

18: Pizza Day

24-28: Thanksgiving Break, No School

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

The 2025-26 K-8 School calendar is available now. We have updated it to reflect a change in the Christmas program, which has moved to December 16 and 17, 2025.

You can access it by clicking here.

Before School Care

• 7:00–8:00 am: $10 per child/day (for Drop Off between 7am-7:30am, parents must request 24 hours in advance via email)

• 7:30–8:00 am: $7 per child/day

After School Care

• Pick-up at 4:30 pm: $14 per child/day

• Pick-up after 4:30 pm: $18 per child/day

Families only pay for the days their child actually attends.

School Day Out (SDO) & ½ School Day Out

• SDO (No school days, 7:30 am–5:30 pm): $68 per child/day

• ½ SDO (½ school days, 11:30 am–5:30 pm): $38 per child/day

Note: If registered at least one week prior, payment is required regardless of attendance.

Our Team

Gloria Roggow (Director), Anniyeli Anderson, Claire Egbert, Caroline Frye, Marcie Meissner.

Contact during After Care or SDO: Call our program cell phone at 720-215-0193.

Key Dates

Please see here for key dates for 2025-26

Registration

Attendance Form

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. For more info, contact Gloria Roggow at gloria.roggow@sjdenver.org 303-733-3777, x156

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 Early Learning Center still has a few spots available, and we’d love to welcome families into our nurturing, faith-based community. With a strong focus on academic readiness, social-emotional growth, and joyful discovery, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to support each child’s development during these foundational years.

Our experienced and caring teachers create a warm and engaging environment where children thrive in mind, body, and spirit.

If you're exploring options, we’d love to connect and share more about what makes St. John’s a special place to begin your child’s educational journey.

Have questions or want to schedule a tour? Reach out to ELCinfo@sjdenver.org

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

We are truly blessed with devoted pastors in our community! This October, let’s take a moment to show our appreciation for their care, leadership, and the countless ways they serve. A kind note, heartfelt card, or thoughtful gift card are all meaningful ways to express gratitude. You can also share your favorite memories and photos by filling out our Google Form.

Thank you for helping us celebrate and honor the pastors who pour so much into our lives and our church family.

ST. JOHN'S CHURCH EVENTS (click links for information)

October

5: First Sunday Food Donation

5: Wash Park Road Closures

5: Pathway to Peace

7: MomCo

26: Fall Voters Meeting

RENEWAL CHURCH EVENTS

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October

5: Hot Chocolate Run

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