Newsletter – September 2024

September 6 & 7

Regular classes

1st day of school

September 13 & 14

Regular classes

Organizational meeting for 11th grade – Trip to Poland

September 20 & 21

Regular classes

 

September 27 & 28

Regular classes

The play “The Mischievous Flea”

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!

 

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Preschool – 8th grade 6:00 – 8:45 PM 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM
High school (grades 9-11) 5:00 – 8:45 PM   9:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Art classes       12:45 – 1:45 PM
POLANIE Dance Group      12:45 – 3:30 PM

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 28th: 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.

 

 

 

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