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John Paul II: School of Polish Language &
Culture held its first classes on March 5th, 2006 at
Queen of Peace
Academy in Gainesville, Florida.
Polish families in the
Gainesville community have attended informal Polish classes and
gatherings for years, led by Slawa Maslanka. These families have
also participated in holiday and cultural celebrations, including a
showcase of Polish culture at St. Augustine Church, before the formal
John Paul II: School of Polish Language & Culture was established.
Most of the members, teachers, and administrators of this school have
known each other for years, and many of the children have grown up
together. John Paul II: School of Polish Language & Culture,
as a result, is a family oriented school that welcomes new members
from the entire community.
The idea of a formal school was proposed by
Dorota Andraka, the
director of the Polish Schools along the East Coast of America.
Margaret Andraka and
Barbara Andraka were voted directors of the
school, and the administration of the new school began. John
Paul II: S.P.L.C. is affiliated with the
Polish Supplementary School
Council of America, Inc. in New York, which is in contact with the
Polish Ministry of Education
and Science. The school receives books and
curriculum guidelines from the Polish Teachers Association in America,
Inc.
contact@GainesvillePolishSchool.org |
