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Greek School - Classes Begin September 15
 We are currently planning to kick off another wonderful year of children’s Greek school in September. If you have been considering Greek lessons for your child (or even yourself), please read on to find out more about our successful program.

About our Greek program
We believe that teaching Greek trains the mind, enriches overall education, and offers a connection to one of the richest cultures in history. In teaching Greek, my philosophy centers around a communicative method of teaching. Learning a second language should not be a burden for the student. My lessons are designed to teach all four language skills and also expose students to the Greek culture. Students are having fun while learning one of the richest and most beautiful languages! Most importantly, they love coming to class and that is true for my youngest learners as well as my high school students.

Greek Classes- Dates and Times

  • Ta Zouzounakia (The little Greek bugs) (Age Group: 5-7 years old)
    Meets every Wednesday at 3:30-4:50pm

  • Ta Ellinopoula (Young Greek Learners) (Age Group: 8-11 years old)
    Meets every Friday at 3:30-4:50pm

  • Ta Megala (The Older ones) (Age Group: Jr. High/High School)
    Meets every Friday at 6-7:30pm

*If you are interested in an adult Greek class, please send an email to tessyjoy7@gmail.com

Tuition
Tuition is $395/year. There is also a registration fee of $35. We will waive this fee if tuition is paid in full by the first day of class.

This year, we are offering a special discount for our GOMSOC members to make this already low tuition even more affordable to all. There are also special discounts for siblings. Please inquire at the church office for more information.

Registration
1. Reply to tessyjoy7@gmail.com and let Tessy know how many students will be taking classes and their ages. Also, indicate if they have taken Greek lessons before.
2. Register at the church office (please see Ann Rhodes).

Classes start Wed, September 15th!

Greek Dance School Information
Anyone interested should contact Chrys Cutrone at 949-295-1256 or via email at  chryscutrone@yahoo.com

We are a proud start-up Mission Church and hope you enjoy the benefits of the program. In order to provide these programs we request that you are a member in good standing with the Greek Orthodox Mission or a local Orthodox Church.

Our two Dance Groups “Methorios” which is comprised of our older dancers, and “Helidonia” a group made up of our younger dancers had a very successful weekend recently at the FDF Competition in Ontario, CA.            

The Troup Members of “Methorios” and their director Vicky Hioureas worked very hard to bring the rich traditional dances of the village Asvestades to the competitive arena. Two individuals from the village were brought over who provided instrumental and vocal accompaniment. It was heartwarming to see them interact with our children wrapping their headpieces and singing and coaching them. We were honored to say the least. As a result of the dance group’s effort, “Methorios” was awarded the “FDF Board of Trustees Special Achievement Award.” This is the second time in two years that we have been awarded this special honor!

The Dance Group “Helidonia” did very well for their first year in competition. They performed dances from the region of Thrace. The younger Primary Division was very competitive this year and our dancers hung in
there with great enthusiasm and skill.

In addition to this, Vicky Hioureas, the Director of the older group, won the instrumental award for her skill in playing of a drum for other dance groups.

Both groups wore their first set of costumes which were not rented but owned by the Dance Groups. Parents and children alike had a wonderful time together experiencing the camaraderie and cultural heritage of the festival.

For more information visit the dance groups' official website at www.greekdanceoc.org/.
Be sure to also visit them on facebook by clicking here.