newsletter

JANUARY 16, 2026

Dear Parents, Teachers, and Students,

School classes are held according to schedule. There are 2 weeks left until the end of the first term, so we ask you to bring your children regularly and on time, and if you have to be absent due to illness, competitions or other reasons, to notify the teachers. Attendance at classes is one of the most important factors for success in learning, so we give children the opportunity to "make up" the missed days or hours in other locations and shifts.

Below you will find additional announcements, updated by topics and events:

• School discipline;
• Seal of Biliteracy;
• General meeting to elect additional members of the Parents Council;
• Annual meeting with the leadership of the American University in Bulgaria;
• Dance seminars;
• Art exhibition "Fantasy and Reality" 2

DISCIPLINE

As you know, two weeks ago we received a complaint from Elk Grove High School about the condition of the men's restrooms. We have similar reports in Des Plaines. We urge you to take the time to talk to your children about these and other similar incidents of misconduct. We are also looking for male volunteers to take on some Saturday duty at Elk Grove High School. We also ask for your assistance with cell phones at school. Please convince your children not to bring them at all if possible. We, the teachers and volunteers, try to limit their use in class, but very often the children make the excuse that they are expecting a call or a message from you.

SEAL OF BILITERACY

Registration for the spring session of the Bulgarian language exam, which will be held on 04/05/2026, has begun.

Depending on the number of applicants, we offer the following learning opportunities - online, on Friday evening at the Little Bulgaria Center and on Saturday morning at the Elk Grove Village High School. Classes begin on Thursday, January 22, 26 - online, Friday, January 23, 26 at the Center, Saturday, January 24, 26 - at the Elk Grove High School.

GENERAL MEETING OF THE PARENT COUNCIL

On January 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., a General Meeting will be held at Elk Grove High School to elect additional members of the PC. You have the opportunity to run or nominate other parents who are interested in the activities of the schools and would like to help. You can vote on two school days, on the provided paper form or online on the following form: https://forms.gle/xBY87z476bTHwZ6H8 

AUBG Evening for the Bulgarian Community in Chicago

For another year, the Little Bulgaria Center will host the meeting with the AUBG leadership. All those who wish to learn more about the programs, student life and opportunities offered by the university are invited. https://www.aubg.edu/events/aubg-evening-in-chicago/?region=usa 

DANCE SEMINARS

• January 23, Friday, 7 p.m. - Dance seminar "At the Barn" with the choreographer of the ensemble "Pirin" Miroslav Dimitrov.
• January 31, Saturday, 7 p.m. - Dance seminar "At the Barn" with Prof. Dr. Anton Andonov

Art exhibition "Fantasy and Reality" 2

The cold January days are the warmest when shared with beauty, art and friends. Sixteen Bulgarian artists invite you to the exhibition "Fantasy and Reality 2". Treat yourself to a wonderful evening on January 24th from 6:30 PM at the Gallery of the "Little Bulgaria" Center