| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Regular classes | Children’s Carnival | |||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Schedule change (Fri) No classes (Sat) |
03/06/25 – Classes on Thursday instead of Friday |
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | No classes (Fri) Regular classes (Sat) |
03/15/25 at 10:15 AM – General Parent Meeting |
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | Schedule change (Fri) Regular classes (Sat) |
03/20/25 – Classes on Thursday instead of Friday Recycling Contest |
| 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | Regular classes | Mock Exam Polonaise dance practice for seniors |
| 31 | ||||||||
Important Information and Upcoming Events
Attention! Saturday classes in March:
On the second weekend of March (03/08), Saturday classes are canceled.
Attention! Friday classes in March:
On the second and third weekends of March, Friday classes will be held on Thursdays, March 6 and 20. March 14 classes are canceled. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
We invite all students to participate in the Spring Art Contest!
This year, we will show that a true artist can bring beauty out of things that others might consider unwanted. We look forward to your creative submissions! Prizes await! Let’s get to work!
Matura Trial Exam (March 28 and 29):
We are keeping our fingers crossed for our seniors during the Matura trial exam. We believe in you and have full confidence in your abilities. May your hard work and dedication bring the best results. Good luck!
Special Events
03/15/25 at 10:15 AM – General Parent Meeting
We cordially invite you to the General Parent Meeting, which will take place on Saturday, March 16, at 10:15 AM in the parish building located across from the school.
Why is your presence important?
The General Parent Meeting is an essential gathering for our school community. Board members and the administration will share important updates about the school’s current status and discuss future decisions. Your presence and input are invaluable.
Board Member Elections:
According to the school’s regulations, board members can serve for three years with one re-election possibility. Since President Grzegorz Karkoszka’s term is ending, an election for the new school president will be held during the meeting. We encourage parents who care about our school’s future and their children’s education to participate actively.
Summary of the School Board President’s Responsibilities
Main Duties:
✔ Official school representation and decision approval (after consulting with the board).
✔ Collaboration in lease agreement negotiations for the school building.
✔ School record and database management.
✔ Communication with parents regarding missing information.
Support for Board Activities:
✔ Student registration and payment management.
✔ Supervision of fundraisers, merchandise sales, and holiday gift packages.
✔ Participation in meetings, inter-school events, and ceremonies.
✔ Assistance in organizing school events and managing duties.
✔ Coordination of school purchases.
Privilege:
✔ Exemption from tuition fees.
What’s been happening recently?
As many of you have likely heard, due to the sudden closure of the REK Travel office, the families of our eighth-grade students who were supposed to participate in an educational trip to Poland lost their deposits – $1,000 per person. As a school, we are committed to supporting our students and their families, so we are actively working to raise $14,000 to recover these funds. Without this financial assistance, many families may not be able to fund the trip again, and their children will lose this unique educational opportunity.
Therefore, the proceeds from our charity ball have been allocated for this cause.
Charity Ball Financial Report
❤️ A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to organizing the ball, sponsoring prizes, and providing snacks! ❤️❤️
Thanks to you, not only did we have a wonderful time in a great atmosphere, but we also took a significant step forward in making our 8th graders’ dream of traveling to Poland come true.
We raised $5,555 from the raffle, $940 from homemade beverage sales, and $1,400 from direct donations – a total of $7,895!!!
Thank you for your support and generosity!
If you’d like to continue supporting this cause, you can make a financial donation.
Donations of $200 or more will be acknowledged on the school’s website for one year and are tax-deductible. You can support us through:
| Check | Payable to: St. John Paul II Polish School 608 Sobieski St, Lemont, IL 60439 |
| Credit Card | Zeffy – : Donate here |
Together, we can achieve anything!
Our Students at the NEXT – Talks for the Future Generation Conference!
On Saturday, February 22, our students participated in NEXT – Talks for the Future Generation, a unique conference for Polish-language school students in the Chicago area. The event brought together inspiring speakers – scientists, lawyers, artists, doctors, and entrepreneurs of Polish descent who shared their stories and experiences.
The conference aimed to motivate young Poles to strive for ambitious goals and pursue their dreams. It was an incredibly inspiring lesson that will undoubtedly stay with our students for a long time!
