Welcome back, students and staff!
Wishing everyone a fantastic 2024/2025 school year!

We’re kicking off the new school year at St. John Paul II Polish School on Friday, September 6th, and Saturday, September 7th. Just a reminder of the class times!

The drop-off and pick-up procedures remain the same as last school year:

• Students in Grades 4-11 enter the school on their own through the main entrance.
• Younger students (PK-3) will meet 15 minutes before class starts for the first two weeks at the church courtyard (Friday at 5:45 PM; Saturday at 9:45 AM). Each teacher will have a sign with their name and class number. After classes begin, the children will walk to their classrooms with their teacher.
• After classes end (Friday at 9:45 PM; Saturday at 12:45 PM), the children will be brought back to the meeting spot. Starting from the third week, please drop your child off at the school’s main entrance, where the teachers will be waiting in the hallway.
• Students attending extra-curricular activities (Polanie and Art Club) will remain in the school building.
• At the end of the day, the older students (Grades 4-11) will be the last to leave the building.

IMPORTANT!

Personal electronic devices:

Students are prohibited from using personal electronic devices (e.g. cell phones, tablets, or any wearable technology) during instructional time unless authorized by building administration and the classroom staff.  Students may not utilize personal electronic devices in a manner that disrupts the educational process or impedes the privacy rights of the school community. Inappropriate use of personal electronic devices may lead the school staff to take disciplinary actions, including confiscating the device until the end of the school day (the electronic device will be returned to the parent or legal guardian). The School is not responsible if the student’s electronic device is damaged, lost, or stolen.

Safety

We would like to remind you that for the safety of our students, teachers, and board members, parents are not allowed to enter the school.

From school Life:

September 28^th: Students in Grades 2-5 will attend a performance of Jan Brzechwa’s “The Mischievous Flea” by the actors from “Teatr Nasz.” The play will take place on September 28th at 11:00 AM at Trinity Christian College, The Ozinga Christian Chapel, 6601 West College Drive, Palos Heights, IL. The cost of the trip is $25. Alternative activities will be available for students who do not participate in the trip.

We cordially invite you to Children’s Day
at the Polish and Slavic Federal Credit Union, Orland Park branch,
on Saturday, June 1,
from 11 AM to 1 PM.

Please register your children in the branch at 15108 S. LaGrange Rd, Orland Park, IL 60462
or call 630-696-9800

Attractions: Cotton candy, face painting, balloons, tattoos, gifts.

Dear Friends of the Polish Club of Lemont,

We are pleased to formally invite you to a FAMILY PICNIC on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Centennial Park in Lemont on 127th Street. The picnic will be hosted by DJ Marek and special guest Konrad Stankiewicz.
During the picnic, there will be many attractions including games for children, a volleyball match, a Silent Auction with interesting items, and a Lottery with a main prize of up to one thousand dollars.
Tickets for $5 can be purchased until June 9th. Winners do need not be present during the drawing to claim their prizes.

We hope that you will be able to join us, have some fun, and meet people from our community in Lemont.
We value your ongoing support and eagerly anticipate your attendance.

If you have any questions, please contact us via email at [email protected] or by phone at (773) 216-1108.

Respectfully,

The Board of the Polish Club of Lemont

From school life:

Schedule Changes & Special Events:

Pre-K to 4th Grade: Please note that the classes usually held on Saturday will take place on Thursday, May 2nd.

Grades 5th-10th: Students will participate in the May 3rd Parade in Chicago, which takes place on Saturday, May 4th. We will gather at 9:00 AM in front of the school, and the estimated return time is after 2:00 PM. Younger children are encouraged to join the parade but must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

All participating students are encouraged to wear school T-shirts for easy identification in the crowd. T-shirts ($15) and hoodies ($30) can be purchased during school hours.

Final Oral Exams for 11th Grade: Friday, May 3^rd, at 6:00 PM & Saturday, May 4^th, at 10:00 AM

As our 11th graders approach their final oral exams, we want to take a moment to express our full support and confidence in each of you. This is a significant milestone, and we know how hard you have worked to reach this point.

Good luck, students! We are proud of you and look forward to celebrating your successes.

 Graduation Events:

Join us on May 5th, at 11:00 AM for the Grades 8 and 11 Graduation Mass at SS. Cyril & Methodius Church in Lemont. This celebratory mass marks a pivotal moment for our students as they transition to new chapters in their lives.

Graduation Ball for 11th Grade:

Our 11th-grade students and their families will celebrate their accomplishments at the Graduation Ball at the Crystal Grand Banquet Hall on May 5^th, at 5:00 PM.

Lunch for 8th Grade:

Our 8th-grade students and their families will celebrate their milestones as they close the elementary school chapter of their schooling and prepare for the exciting challenges of high school. The special brunch will take place at Crystal Grand on May 12^th, at 10:30 AM.

Enjoy a delightful meal and cherish the memories made over the years.

The end of the school year:

The last day of school will be on May 17th and 18th. We invite all families to join us for the celebration and the performance of the “POLANIE” Dance Group on Friday, at 7:00 PM and Saturday, at 11:00 AM.