Polish Saturday School in Minneapolis is looking for at least two Polish language teachers for the year 2023/2024. In the new school year, the youngest group (currently children aged 2 to 5) will be divided into two separate groups and the new teacher will be assigned to the newly created unit. An additional teacher will also be needed for one of the older groups of students (10-12 years old). The main requirement for potential candidates is primarily knowledge of the Polish language. The Pedagogical Council of the Polish Saturday School in Minneapolis will make every effort to train new teachers and answer all additional questions and concerns. We cordially invite… Read More
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Last Saturday, May 13, the General Meeting was held at the Polish School. The families present had the opportunity to share new ideas for the school, which we will try to implement next school year. At the meeting, the Board of Directors for the upcoming school year was also elected. Composition of the Board of the Polish Saturday School in Minneapolis for the year 2023/2024 Chairman of the School Board – Fr. Cyprian Czop School Director – Michał Wojtak Deputy Director – Marta Rubin Deputy Director – Nawojka Lesinski School Treasurer – Julia Weir Chairwoman of the Teachers’ Council – Jolanta Grey Librarian Archivist – Bożena Kozłowski-Saletis The chairperson of… Read More
Continue ReadingCAMP 2023! We open registration!
Dear Parents! We are pleased to announce that we are opening registration for BIWAK (Camp) 2023, one of the most popular events at the Polish School. This year’s camp will take place between May 26th and 29th (Memorial Day Weekend) at Sibley State Park in Minnesota. Please fill in the registration form below no later than by May 20th and indicate exactly from when to when (how many days) you will be camping. The cost of camping is $50 per adult and $35 per child. This year, in addition to common breakfasts, bigos and sausage for supper, the Parental Committee from PSS will also offer lunch on Saturday and Sunday… Read More
Continue ReadingGeneral Assembly 2022/2023
Ladies and Gentlemen! We cordially invite all families associated with the Polish Saturday School in Minneapolis to come as many as possible to the General Assembly, which will be held on May 13th (Saturday) at 11:30 in the morning in Kolbe Hall. This meeting is an opportunity to present conclusions, requests and ideas for the further fate of our school. On this day, we will also elect new members of the Board and the Parent Committee. Once again, we invite you to actively participate in this meeting!
Continue ReadingBike rally postponed to May 6th!
Ladies and Gentlemen! We would like to inform you that due to the unfavorable weather forecast for the next Saturday (April 29th), when the bike rally was to take place, we were forced to postpone this event to May 6th. The plan of the rally remains the same, only the date has changed. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for the weather in May to be good!
Continue ReadingHappy Easter!
Ladies and Gentelmen! On the occasion of the upcoming Easter holidays, we wish you our best wishes, Have a healthy, cheerful Easter,filled with faith, hope and love.Enjoy joyful, spring mood,cordial meetings with family and friends.Happy Hallelujah! Board of Polish Saturday School in Minneapolis
Continue ReadingBICYCLE RALLY
We invite you to sign up for the Constitutional Bicycle Rally under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary Queen of Poland, which will take place on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, along the Cannon Valley route. Link to registration below: https://forms.gle/mEwvVW3EEZvUE1x47 Event plan: *After school, we gather at Canon Falls, *1:30 p.m. we cycle along the Canon Valley Route, towards the Red Wing, * Participants of the rally will be divided into three groups depending on their condition and physical capabilities, *4:30 bonfire with sausages and singing May Day songs, *Families who are unable to transport bicycles are asked to indicate this fact in the registration form no later than… Read More
Continue ReadingTrip to Polish Cultural Institute and Museum in Winona (Update!)
TRIP TO WINONA (UPDATED!) – due to the low interest in going to Winona by bus, we had to modify the itinerary. The tour will take place on October 1st (Sunday), 2023, but enrolled families will have to reach their destination on their own. Visiting the museum is planned for 11 am, admission for children / students is free. The cost of entry for adults is $5. A guide will show us around the museum, so please sign up via the registration form below, because it may turn out that we will have to be divided into two groups to visit the museum. After visiting the museum (the visiting time… Read More
Continue ReadingEASTER TRADITIONS
On April 1st, Easter workshops will be conducted at the school by Mrs. Alena, a specialist in decorating Easter eggs, using various methods. Children will learn the history of Easter eggs and will have the opportunity to make Easter eggs by any methods. In parallel with the workshops, children will also be able to make Easter palms. This project will be led by Mrs. Bozena, a librarian. We ask you to come as many as possible to these last and very interesting activities before Easter!
Continue ReadingRECITATION COMPETITION
On March 25, a recitation competition will take place at the Polish School. This year’s literary patrons of the competition are Aleksander Fredro and Wisława Szymborska. We encourage students to recite the works of the above authors. Children from the youngest group, due to their age, can recite their favorite poem, it does not necessarily have to be the work of Fredro or Szymborska. You can perform in groups, individually, as well as in pairs, e.g. siblings. Students or parents of students are asked to apply for participation in the competition to Mrs. Bożena Saletis-Kozłowska, our school librarian. Good luck!
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