The Panther Post

As we move into spring and the warmer weather (yay!), we want to take a moment to remind families about our dress code. Many of the items that fit well last summer may no longer meet the guidelines, as growing young people often outgrow their clothing more quickly than expected.

Spring Break is a great time to check wardrobes and make sure that shorts, skirts, and other warm-weather attire still align with our dress code. If needed, this is also a good opportunity to pick up a few new items to ensure students are dressed appropriately for school. Thank you for your attention to this as we head into the new season!

Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Annual Spring Social & Auction! This year’s theme is Masquerade, so come dressed to impress with cocktail attire and a Mask, ready for a night of fun!

Saturday, April 12th

7pm - 11pm

Bigsby's Folly

3563 Wazee Street, Denver 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!

Proceeds from the auction will go towards Phase 2 of the St. John's Refurbishment Plan - addressing immediate and longer-term needs in our gym. Please see here for why this is important.

We are excited to invite you to our Student-Led Conferences, a special opportunity for students to showcase their learning and achievements from the entire school year. During these conferences, students will present their own work, reflecting on their growth and development in various subjects. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate their progress and hard work!

Thursday, April 17, has been set aside for this purpose. School will not be in session that day. Please sign up for a time to come to school with your child for this conference. The conferences are required.

Please use the following link to sign up:

Mrs. Brake

Mrs. Koester

Mrs. Perez

Miss. Calsbeek

Mrs. Quante

Mrs. Thibault

Miss. Feldman

Mrs. Lohmann

Middle School Sign Up: Coming Soon (Friday, March 21st)

Our Safe School Environment Policy, has recently been updated to create a clearer and more comprehensive document for families and staff. This update is part of our ongoing commitment to caring for one another and reflects our shared responsibility for the safety of all of our children and adults. The updated policy has been approved by the School Ministry Team and is now in effect. All families should familiarize themselves with the policy and discuss it as appropriate with their children.

Please take particular note of our school expectations regarding the safe storage of guns at home and ensuring that children do not have access to weapons. Parental failure to comply with these expectations may result in serious consequences, including reporting to law enforcement. BeSMART has resources and support to ensure your items are stored securely. Additionally, we encourage parents to continue these safety conversations with their children, and with other families hosting playdates.

Thank you for your continued partnership in taking care of one another and keeping St. John's ELC and K-8 School a place where all of our children can thrive.

Gun Safety Awareness Training, March 11

We are grateful for Trooper Pratt, from the Colorado State Patrol, for sharing a very important message about gun safety with our K-8 students and many parents, this week. If you would like to see a copy of his presentation, please click the links below (please note that the short videos in the presentation will not play through these links).

K - 2 Safety Presentation

3 - 5 Safety Presentation

6 - 8 Safety Presentation

A very special thank you to Stacey, Oleysa, Kelly, Alli, Kathy, Sarah, Laura and Sheri for being our Reading Rockstars for the month of March, and for working with our K-2 students to give them extra practice in their reading. We appreciate every one of you.

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 for April here.

Click the Links below to sign up! Look for new opportunities coming soon.

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

Watch D.O.G.S

This month, we are honored to partner with Community Ministry: Food Pantry & More! to support their mission of serving those in need. We invite you to join us in making a difference by donating food and essential toiletries to help our community.

If you have any spare items to contribute, donation tables are available in the K-8 School Entrance and Community Room for drop-off.

Suggested donation items include:

• Non-perishable food: Black beans, pinto beans, canned soup, peanut butter, jelly
• Toiletries: Baby wipes, travel-size shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, hand sanitizer

Every contribution, big or small, brings comfort and relief to those in need. Thank you for your generosity and kindness!

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!

REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 1ST

TENTATIVE WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Entering 1st & 2nd grades

Tues, June 10: CO Journey Mini Golf and Cornerstone Splash Park

Tues, June 17: Downtown Aquarium

THURS, June 26: Big Sky Bounce and Kona Ice on site at St. John’s

No field trip during 4th of July week. We are closed Friday, July 4)

Tues, July 8: Splash Aquatic Park, Golden

Tues, July 15: Children's Museum, Denver

Tues, July 22: Lava Island

Last week of camp—no field trip and crawdad fishing at Wash Park!

Entering 3rd – 8th grades

Thurs, June 12: Rockies’ game

WED, June 18: Wings Over the Rockies

Thurs, June 26: Big Sky Bounce on site at St. John’s

No field trip during 4th of July week. We are closed Friday, July 4

Thurs, July 10: Pirates’ Cove Water Park

Thurs, July 17: Nerf Battlezone and Kona Ice on site at St. John's

Thurs, July 25: Slick City Denver West (Lakewood)

Last week of camp—no field trip and crawdad fishing at Wash Park!

If you have questions, please each out to Gloria at gloria.roggow@sjdenver.org.

SPACES ALMOST FULL!

Early Bird Pricing Ends: May 31st

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. Students will have hands-on fun as they develop lifelong problem-solving skills! The 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) $319

Full-day camps (7 hours / day) $525.

Camp offerings: Youngest students (ages 5-7), 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!

Explore the full schedule and register now!

MARCH

17th-21st: St. John's Book Fair

18th: Pizza Day

21st: Kinder Cafe

24th-28th: Spring Break- No School

APRIL

1st: Last Day to Register for St. John's Summer Camp

1st & 15th: Pizza Day

4th: Student Half Day/ Teacher PD

12th: Spring Social & Auction- Bigsby's Folly

17th: Parent Teacher Conferences- Student Led

18th: Good Friday- School Closed

21st: Easter Monday- School Closed

28th-30th: MAP Testing

30th: The Lion King: Spring Musical

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

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

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.

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

February 20- April 17: Alpha @ St. John's 6pm-8pm

March 15: Trivia Night 5pm-8pm

April 1: Mom Co 6pm (Dinner Provided) Click the link to register

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 22: Mom Co 6pm (Dinner Provided) Click the link to register

April 27: Foundations Class 11:15am-12:45

May 6: Mom Co 6pm (Dinner Provided)

Click the Links for more details

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