Panther Paw News
Friday, September 30, 2022
In This Issue

A Note from Ms. Abi
Parents in Prayer
School Picture Make-Up Day
Staff Snack Sign-Up
Important Dates to Remember
Journey Wall
St. John's Church Women's Conference
Women's Huddle
Lunch and Snack Menu
A Note from Miss Abi
Happy Fall Everyone!

As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter we won't be able to spend quite as much time outside with the kids. We do like to get outside as much as possible, though, even when it's cold, so please make sure your children have appropriate clothing to accommodate our Colorado weather.

Not only are we transitioning into a new season of weather, but here at St. John's we are transitioning into a new season of leadership. Please continue to pray for our leaders as they search for our new Early Learning Center Director. Please also keep our teachers in your prayers, as they are working through the transition. What is encouraging is that God is in control and he already has the perfect fit for your new Director, and all we need to do is trust Him!
Parents in Prayer Starts Next Week!

Visit your child’s classroom, visit with other parents, make playdates, check in with your child’s teacher, and most importantly, let's pray together! 

On your scheduled day feel free to leave your child with their class so that you have an opportunity to enjoy the time in your child’s classroom. 
 
If you can’t make it right at 4:45 don’t worry, please get here when you can within the 4:45-5:30 time frame.   


  • Wednesday October 5th- Flamingos 4:45-5:30

  • Wednesday October 19th- Owls 4:45-5:30

  • Wednesday November 2nd- Ladybugs 4:45-5:30

  • Wednesday November 16th- Squirrels 4:45- 5:30

  • Wednesday December 7th- All the Toddler classes (Hedgehogs, Kangaroos, and Butterflies) 4:45-5:30

School Picture Make-Up Day
Thursday, October 20th


Make-up picture day is scheduled for Thursday, October 20th at 10:15 am. If your child only attends M/W/F and needs to have their picture taken, you are welcome to bring them in at the scheduled time.

Pictures will be taken by a professional photographer and ordering will be on online. We will send you an online link when pictures are ready to be ordered.

Please click on this link for pricing information.

Staff Snack Sign-up
 
There are still a few spots left! Every other Friday the PTO would like to get volunteers to bring staff snacks and cool drinks. We will put the individual snacks and drinks out for the teachers, if you will bring them at drop off or pick up! We can't have nuts and due to COVID snacks must be individually packaged. Please see the link below to sign-up for upcoming dates. Thank you all so very much for bringing special treats for the staff! It is so appreciated!
Important Dates to Remember

October 5 - Parents in Prayer - Flamingo Class - 4:45 - 5:30

October 14 - Fall Fest - 4:30 - 6:30 (ELC Closing @ 4:30)

October 19 - Parents in Prayer - Owls Class - 4:45 - 5:30

October 22 - St. John's & Renewal Women's Conference

October 28 - School Closed for Teacher In-Service Day

November 2 - Parents in Prayer - Ladybugs Class - 4:45 - 5:30

November 16 - Parents in Prayer - Squirrels Class - 4:45 - 5:30

November 23 - Half Day - ELC closes at 11:30am

November 24-25 - ELC closed for Thanksgiving Break

December 7 - Parents in Prayer - Hedgehogs, Kangaroos and Butterflies Classes - 4:45 - 5:50
"The St. John's Journey Wall"

We are excited for our "The St. John's Journey Wall," which is located on the right hand side of the entrance hallway (near the ELC entrance). Each month, one student's work will be selected from each grade and proudly displayed in our gallery. You will see work from our youngest children in ELC all the way to our leaders in 8th Grade, which paints a lovely picture of how St. John's students grow and develop during their time here.

We will let you know when a new group of work is on display, so that you can drop in and admire the wonderful work taking place all across the school.
St. John's & Renewal Women's Conference
October 22 | 9am-4pm

We are so excited to invite you to the St. John's and Renewal Church's Women's Conference, where we will explore what it means to live our everyday lives as women with minds focused on eternity. We will listen to teaching that is spiritually deep and transformational and at the same time have an opportunity to create new friendships with other women. 

The cost to attend is $20/person. We will provide a light breakfast (and coffee!!!) as well as lunch. We can't wait to see you there!
Women's Huddle
Join me on Thursday mornings at 8:15am starting August 25! This group consists of current moms and moms of students who have graduated from St. John's. We meet in a room across from the Church Office from 8:15-9:15am. We study God's Word in a variety of ways - book study, sermon series study, prayer and life application. This is a great way to get connected and have a group of women who support each other through our day-to-day life. Contact Carolyn Otte at otte623@gmail.com for more information!
Lunch and Snack Menu

Monday Lunch:
Chicken in Gravy
WW Biscuit (Small)
Mashed Potatoes
Cold Pea Salad
Snack: Animal Crackers and Sliced Pears

Tuesday Lunch:
Scrambled Eggs
6" WW Tortilla
Hash Browns
Fresh Apple (Small)
Snack: Brown Rice Cake and Fresh Banana

Wednesday Lunch:
Swedish Meatballs
WW Pasta
Fully Steamed Carrots
Beet Salad
Snack: WW Soft Pretzel Bites and String Cheese

Thursday Lunch:
Three Bean Chili
WW Cornbread
Baked Potato
Spinach Salad
Ranch Dressing
Snack: Yogurt and Sliced Peaches

Friday Lunch:
Sliced Turkey (1 oz. slice)
Shredded Cheddar
6" WW Tortilla
Applesauce
Fully Steamed Seasonal Veggies
Snack: WW Lemon Poppy Seed Bread and Seasonal Fruit

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