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T. G. Masaryk Czech SchoolSaturday, January 24th, 2026 at 2:48pm
Long live leden! Když je na luftě mínus dvacet a lišáci z první třídy laborují nad písmenkem L, paní učitelka Kristýna s láskou a lehkostí připraví lákavou lekci o ledu. Děti listují badatelskými listy a ladí odhady: co se stane, když se na led lupne lžička soli a pak se ledová koule zalije vodovkami? ❄️🎨
Sůl v ledu ladně linkuje cestičky, do kterých se line barva. Ledové krystaly lákají pohledy a při podsvícení mobilem se lesknou a luminují. Lopota se vyplatila – děti líčí průběh pokusu a logicky shrnují, co lze pozorovat. Líbezné koule se pak loučí s lavicemi a líně uléhají na školní lány, kde mráz ledovým lampionům laskavě prodlouží životnost až do jarní oblevy.🧊✨
Sůl v ledu ladně linkuje cestičky, do kterých se line barva. Ledové krystaly lákají pohledy a při podsvícení mobilem se lesknou a luminují. Lopota se vyplatila – děti líčí průběh pokusu a logicky shrnují, co lze pozorovat. Líbezné koule se pak loučí s lavicemi a líně uléhají na školní lány, kde mráz ledovým lampionům laskavě prodlouží životnost až do jarní oblevy.🧊✨
T. G. Masaryk Czech SchoolThursday, January 22nd, 2026 at 4:53am
RENOWNED CZECH CONDUCTOR TOMÁŠ NETOPIL AT THE LYRIC OPERA 🎶
Step into a world of obsession and desire with Strauss’s Salome, led by Czech conductor Tomáš Netopil. Electrifying music, shocking drama, and the legendary “Dance of the Seven Veils”—opera’s most provocative night awaits. As a special offer, use promo code CZECH20 at checkout to save 20%. Secure your seats today at lyricopera.org/salome.
https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2025-26/salome/
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Step into a world of obsession and desire with Strauss’s Salome, led by Czech conductor Tomáš Netopil. Electrifying music, shocking drama, and the legendary “Dance of the Seven Veils”—opera’s most provocative night awaits. As a special offer, use promo code CZECH20 at checkout to save 20%. Secure your seats today at lyricopera.org/salome.
https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2025-26/salome/
Lyric Opera of Chicago
T. G. Masaryk Czech SchoolWednesday, January 21st, 2026 at 5:19am
BAKERY SELECTION FOR THIS WEEK 🥐🧑🏻🍳🥨
Indulge in the rich flavors of sourdough bread, bread rolls, various kinds of koláče, vánočka, dumplings, and some tasty weekend specials – eggnog bundt cake and cinnamon rolls this time!
📅 ORDER BY: Thursday, midnight
📍 PICK UP: Saturday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at T. G. Masaryk School
(5701 W 22nd Pl, Cicero)
💵 Proceeds: The bakery sale supports the renovation of the school's common room on the top floor. 100% of your tips go directly towards this initiative.
💰 PAYMENT: Cash only, on the spot
💻 Order for this Saturday:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AjNSiru7XpDCQ82P6_p7cHCvrRJ37LQHWnLmgQ1KU7s/edit?usp=sharing
Questions? Please email the baker’s family at parci@yahoo.com! Dobrou chuť!
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How It Works:
If the bakery sale is happening, an email will be sent on Wednesday with a Google Form to place your order. To receive these emails, kindly provide your email address to the Parči baker family at parci@yahoo.com.
Once you have provided your email to the baker family, you will receive an email on Wednesday with an attached Google Form if the bakery sale is happening that week. If you do not receive an email, it means there is no bakery sale for that Saturday. Open the Google Form and sign up for your desired treats by Thursday at midnight. Then, come to the school on Saturday between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM to pick up your order.
Please note: Not all items listed in the menu above will be available every week. The weekly selection will be reflected in the Google Form, so be sure to choose from the options provided for that week.
Indulge in the rich flavors of sourdough bread, bread rolls, various kinds of koláče, vánočka, dumplings, and some tasty weekend specials – eggnog bundt cake and cinnamon rolls this time!
📅 ORDER BY: Thursday, midnight
📍 PICK UP: Saturday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at T. G. Masaryk School
(5701 W 22nd Pl, Cicero)
💵 Proceeds: The bakery sale supports the renovation of the school's common room on the top floor. 100% of your tips go directly towards this initiative.
💰 PAYMENT: Cash only, on the spot
💻 Order for this Saturday:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AjNSiru7XpDCQ82P6_p7cHCvrRJ37LQHWnLmgQ1KU7s/edit?usp=sharing
Questions? Please email the baker’s family at parci@yahoo.com! Dobrou chuť!
–––––––––––––––
How It Works:
If the bakery sale is happening, an email will be sent on Wednesday with a Google Form to place your order. To receive these emails, kindly provide your email address to the Parči baker family at parci@yahoo.com.
Once you have provided your email to the baker family, you will receive an email on Wednesday with an attached Google Form if the bakery sale is happening that week. If you do not receive an email, it means there is no bakery sale for that Saturday. Open the Google Form and sign up for your desired treats by Thursday at midnight. Then, come to the school on Saturday between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM to pick up your order.
Please note: Not all items listed in the menu above will be available every week. The weekly selection will be reflected in the Google Form, so be sure to choose from the options provided for that week.
T. G. Masaryk Czech SchoolTuesday, January 20th, 2026 at 2:35pm
Registration is now open 2026 Spring Session at Sokol Tabor!
Classes will begin next week and will run through the end of May.
🤸 Tots Sokol Gymnastics
🤸♀️ Girls Gymnastics Class
🤸♂️ Boys Sokol Gymnastics
💪 Fusion Fitness
🏐 Men’s Volleyball Club
Register here: https://sokoltabor.org
Classes will begin next week and will run through the end of May.
🤸 Tots Sokol Gymnastics
🤸♀️ Girls Gymnastics Class
🤸♂️ Boys Sokol Gymnastics
💪 Fusion Fitness
🏐 Men’s Volleyball Club
Register here: https://sokoltabor.org
T. G. Masaryk Czech SchoolSunday, January 18th, 2026 at 1:09pm
REGISTER BY TOMORROW – SANTINI 🎓
College courses for adults 50+ at the Masaryk School continue! This semester, join us for a course dedicated to one of the most remarkable figures of Czech Baroque architecture, Jan Blažej Santini Aichel, whose visionary designs helped shape the cultural landscape of Bohemia in truly unique ways. Over six lectures, we will explore his extraordinary life story, examine his most iconic buildings, and trace the evolution of his architectural style.
Course Details:
• Term begins (online lectures available for watching): January 1, 2026
• Term ends: June 15, 2026
• Format: 6 video lectures (in Czech with English subtitles) + bilingual study materials
• Engage with fellow students: Join our coordinated online meetings, led by Irena Čajková, Instructional Professor at the University of Chicago.
Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, January 20
Tuesday, February 10
Tuesday, March 3
Tuesday, March 24
Tuesday, April 14
Tuesday, May 5
Time: 7 PM (CST)
⏰ Register by tomorrow, Monday, January 19, 2026, to participate in the online meetings!
💵 Fee: $97/course
⏰ Self-Paced Learning: Register anytime before May 15, 2026
LEARN MORE HERE:
https://www.czechschoolsamerica.org/u3v.htmlhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesA8RGBEXGkUhGg2howKg4WGaMHG9jxth5iu0SDOY83iw6JQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawO_Vw1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFiM0FxR01NN0g1c3M1UUloc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHho4nvWb9Onxk4QvsyyopSLWNF30qMIDpI0mvNfW-OV-sGZabhrdfEUtpTJR_aem_o28N4V1LGiJrBeqOemJCgQ
College courses for adults 50+ at the Masaryk School continue! This semester, join us for a course dedicated to one of the most remarkable figures of Czech Baroque architecture, Jan Blažej Santini Aichel, whose visionary designs helped shape the cultural landscape of Bohemia in truly unique ways. Over six lectures, we will explore his extraordinary life story, examine his most iconic buildings, and trace the evolution of his architectural style.
Course Details:
• Term begins (online lectures available for watching): January 1, 2026
• Term ends: June 15, 2026
• Format: 6 video lectures (in Czech with English subtitles) + bilingual study materials
• Engage with fellow students: Join our coordinated online meetings, led by Irena Čajková, Instructional Professor at the University of Chicago.
Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, January 20
Tuesday, February 10
Tuesday, March 3
Tuesday, March 24
Tuesday, April 14
Tuesday, May 5
Time: 7 PM (CST)
⏰ Register by tomorrow, Monday, January 19, 2026, to participate in the online meetings!
💵 Fee: $97/course
⏰ Self-Paced Learning: Register anytime before May 15, 2026
LEARN MORE HERE:
https://www.czechschoolsamerica.org/u3v.htmlhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesA8RGBEXGkUhGg2howKg4WGaMHG9jxth5iu0SDOY83iw6JQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawO_Vw1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFiM0FxR01NN0g1c3M1UUloc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHho4nvWb9Onxk4QvsyyopSLWNF30qMIDpI0mvNfW-OV-sGZabhrdfEUtpTJR_aem_o28N4V1LGiJrBeqOemJCgQ
T. G. Masaryk Czech SchoolSunday, January 18th, 2026 at 9:39am
Rozhlasové doporučení k nedělní kávě 🎧📖 ☕️
René Nekuda – spisovatel, lektor tvůrčího psaní a iniciátor knihy Zavátí, na jejímž vzniku se podíleli žáci TGM – a naše paní učitelka Klára Moldová v rozhovoru pro Radiožurnál.
Pokud ještě knihu nemáte a chtěli byste Masarykovu školu podpořit její koupí, titul najdete ve většině českých knihkupectví!
René Nekuda – spisovatel, lektor tvůrčího psaní a iniciátor knihy Zavátí, na jejímž vzniku se podíleli žáci TGM – a naše paní učitelka Klára Moldová v rozhovoru pro Radiožurnál.
Pokud ještě knihu nemáte a chtěli byste Masarykovu školu podpořit její koupí, titul najdete ve většině českých knihkupectví!

Vyprávění není jen umění. Spojuje generace doma i napříč kontinenty, říká lektor tvůrčího psaní René Nekuda
Je lektorem tvůrčího psaní. Svým studentům ale nepomáhá stát se profesionálními spisovateli, ale spíš porozumět tomu, jak funguje jejich kreativita. Proč má smysl vyprávět příběhy? „Nejde jen o umění, ale o způsob, jak si s ostatními porozumět a zůstat ve spojení,“ vy...






