Newsletter October

October 10 – Financial Education Sessions for Parents and Students 💙

We invite parents and students to special sessions focused on financial literacy and smart planning for the future.

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, our school will host two sessions presented by the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Session for Parents
We will discuss credit history, FICO scores, credit cards, how to build a strong credit history from the ground up, and scholarship opportunities.

🧒👧 Session for Students
What is money? How do you save and spend wisely? How does your first bank account work? What about debit cards and digital wallets?

This is a great opportunity to talk about financial decisions in a practical and easy-to-understand way. These skills can help students and families plan for future goals and opportunities. Small decisions today can open the door to big opportunities tomorrow!

📍 John Paul II Polish School
608 Sobieski St, Lemont, IL
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
☎️ Questions: 630-669-9700

We warmly invite you to join us!

October 17 – Grades 1–6 Field Trip

Students in Grades 1–6 will attend the performance:

“In the Enchanted Forest of Little Red Riding Hood”

Fantastic location – beautiful theater!

📍 Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave
Chicago, IL

Detailed information regarding departure time, transportation, and return time will be provided separately. Please make sure students arrive on time and are prepared for the trip.

October 16–17 – School Patron Day & Bilingualism Day

On October 16–17, we will celebrate our school patron, St. John Paul II, as well as Bilingualism Day. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Polish language, culture, traditions, and history that bring our school community together.

We ask students to wear school T-shirts or red-and-white clothing.

October 16–17 – Teacher Appreciation Day

October 16–17 will also be an opportunity to recognize and thank our wonderful teachers. Thanks to their dedication, passion, and hard work, our children continue to learn, grow, and strengthen their connection to the Polish language and culture.

We encourage students and parents to take a moment to thank our teachers and let them know how much their work is appreciated.

October 16 – General Parent Meeting

Time: 6:15 PM
Location: Parish building across from the school

This is one of the most important parent meetings of the school year. Parent attendance is mandatory. The School Board and Administration will provide important updates regarding current school matters and plans for the coming months. An election for the position of Vice President will also take place. We encourage all parents to attend, stay informed, ask questions, and take an active role in our school community.

October 18 – Opening Mass for the School Year

Time: 11:00 AM
Location: SS. Cyril & Methodius Church

We warmly invite students, parents, teachers, and friends of the school to attend Holy Mass celebrating the beginning of the new school year.

October 30–31 – Halloween 🎃

Regular classes will take place as scheduled.

We will also celebrate Halloween at school. Students are welcome to come to school wearing Halloween costumes. We look forward to adding a little Halloween fun to our regular school day! 🎃👻

Parent Duty Assignments

Parent duty dates have already been assigned, and families received a calendar invitation with their scheduled duty date. Each family is responsible for completing one parent duty assignment during the school year. One parent or family representative should report for duty on the assigned date. If you are unable to complete your assigned duty, you may choose the $50 duty buy-out option. Please notify the school of your decision no later than Thursday, October 8.

Families who do not respond by the deadline and do not report for their assigned duty will be charged a $100 no-show fee.

Declining the calendar invitation alone does not cancel or reschedule the assignment. If you need to change your assigned date, please contact the school directly. Please save these dates and watch for additional announcements regarding individual events. Thank you for your continued involvement and support of our school community!

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