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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Important Information and Upcoming Events

🎒 Welcome to the New School Year!

On September 11 (Friday) and September 12 (Saturday), we will begin the 2026/2027 school year at the John Paul II Polish School.

We warmly welcome all of our students and parents — both returning families and those joining our school community for the first time!

Please visit our school website, where you will find information about teachers assigned to each class as well as classroom numbers:

Friday Classes
Saturday Classes

We also encourage you to review the 2026/2027 school calendar.

At the beginning of each month, we will also publish current school announcements.

🕐 Class Schedule

Please note the class schedule for the 2026/2027 school year:

🚸 Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Student drop-off and pick-up procedures remain the same as in the previous school year.

👦 Students in Grades 4–11 should enter the school independently through the main entrance.

👧 Students in younger grades (PK–3) will meet in the gym 15 minutes before classes begin during the first two weeks of school:

Friday – 5:45 PM
Saturday – 9:45 AM

Parents should bring their children directly to the gym. Each teacher will have a sign displaying their name and class number.

These first gatherings in the gym will also give parents an opportunity to meet their children’s teachers and allow students to meet their teacher and classmates and become comfortable with their new school environment before classes begin. We hope this will make the first days of school easier and more comfortable, especially for our youngest students and preschoolers. ❤️

Once classes begin, students will walk with their teacher from the gym to their classrooms.

At the end of classes (Friday – 8:45 PM; Saturday – 12:45 PM), children will be escorted back to the designated meeting area.

Beginning with the third week of school, children should be brought to the school’s main entrance, where teachers will be waiting for them in the hallway.

At the end of classes, students in the older grades (4–11) will be the last to leave the school building.

🍎 Meal Breaks

Children should bring something to eat with them.

During the break, students will be escorted to the cafeteria, where they will be able to eat their meal.

📵 Personal Electronic Devices

Please remember that students may not use personal electronic devices during instructional time.

This includes cell phones, tablets, and other electronic devices unless their use is specifically authorized by a teacher or school administration.

Electronic devices may not be used in a way that disrupts the educational process or violates the privacy of other members of the school community.

Improper use of electronic devices may result in the device being confiscated by school staff until the end of the school day. The device will be returned to the student’s parent or legal guardian.

The school is not responsible for electronic devices that are damaged, lost, or stolen.

🔐 Safety

For the safety of our students, teachers, and school staff, parents and guardians may not enter the school building during classes.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

👩‍🏫 Grades 8 & 11 Parent Orientation Meeting

📅 September 25–26, 2026

During the last weekend of September, we will hold orientation meetings for parents of students in Grades 8 and 11.

Additional information regarding meeting times and arrangements will be provided to parents by the school.

Wishing Everyone a Wonderful 2026/2027 School Year! 🇵🇱📚

May this school year be filled with learning, new friendships, and meaningful connections with the Polish language and culture. ❤️

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