One of the most important days in Poland during the year is November 11th, because that is when Poles celebrate the anniversary of the Poland’s National Independence. This day reflects the national feelings of this country and it reminds the struggles that Poland had to overtake during the last centuries.
For 123 years Poland didn’t exist. It was dangerous to have a white and red polish flag at home, at school kids had to study in another language than their own. It was a time when children were beaten for fighting for the right to study in Polish. Poland became independent again in 1918. Now we can speak Polish without fear, cultivate our culture and traditions. This regained freedom is one of the most important values for the Polish nation.

Students of the Polish School of st. John Paul II, together with the teachers and the school board, celebrated the Independence Day.

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On October 30 and 31, witches, ghouls and mummies ruled our school. The children took part in the parade. Sweets made them truly happy! There was a lot of smile and fun.

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On November 1 we celebrate All Saints’ Day

On November 2, we celebrate All Souls’ Day

On November 11, we celebrate Polish Independence Day. Students and teachers will sing the Polish national anthem in front of the school to celebrate this holiday. We ask that on Friday, November 12th and on Saturday, November 13th, children come dressed in Polish national colors (white and red T-shirts, sweatshirts, and scarves). On the coming school days, children will be able to purchase red T-shirts and sweatshirts with the logo of our school. T-shirts are $15 and sweatshirts $30. You’re welcome!

On November 12 and 13, we will be holding a photo session for the high school graduates. More information will be sent to students in grades 11.

On November 20, grades 5-8 go on a trip to the Polish Museum in Chicago. Please complete the form that students will receive in the coming weeks.

On November 25, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. We wish you all pleasant moments with family and friends.

Dear Parents,

Semiannual Parent Meeting will be held on Friday, October 22nd, at 6:15 PM, at the Parish House across the school.

At the meeting, the most important matters related to the school will be discussed, the budget for the 2021-22 school year will be presented, and it will be possible to talk to members of the School Board and the Principal. We would like to invite all parents!

We would also like to inform all families who have not paid their school fees in full that after October 24th, a late fee of $50 will be added to their account. Please pay your dues this weekend.

See you on Friday,

The Board of the Polish School of St. John Paul II

In the Polish School of St. John Paul II, we celebrated the Polish Bilingual Day, which is a continuation of the action “We speak Polish in our home!”

The Polish Bilingual Day makes parents and educators aware that they are mainly responsible and privileged to pass the Polish language on to children raised outside Poland. Such an undertaking was necessary to remind Polish families living abroad of how important the mother language is and what powerful capital it can constitute for the future of the young generation born outside the country.