First Week Of Our Preschool

Our classes have started and everything is running smoothly. Our classroom is gorgeous thanks to the GOYA, Georgia Kaitery and Peggy Kostopoulos. Pictures to follow. All new material has been brought back from Greece this summer. (Thanks mom and Thea Cheryl)

Greek American Preschool at Saint Paraskevi First Day!

I am so excited to start this school year. We have 3 new amazing teachers. Despinis Katerina, Despinis Sophia and Kyria Callie. Our classes are filled with Greek American students with the hunger to learn the Greek language, culture, tradition and religion. Good Luck to all!

Saint Paraskevi Greek School Pics!

I believe this is from 1984. This is me marching in the Greek Parade holding the Greek School Banner with my Amalia on.

The Greek American Preschool at Saint Paraskevi Graduation 2011

On Sunday, June 5, 2011 The Greek American Preschool at Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church had their Moving Up Exercises. The students performed "Agios O Theos" and "Ta Xerakia" ( Perfect song that teaches left and right deksia kai aristera in Greek. Zouzounakia Ah Kounelaki DVD has it http://www.gmvmusic.com/ and www.Greekshops.com ) This years graduates are our original students from when I created the program in September of 2006. All of these students have been through all of the programs in our Preschool: Ta Morakia, Ta Kouklakia, Ta Poulakia and Ta Psarakia. I am very proud of them.

The Greek American Preschool at Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church Dance Performance

Our Greek Dance recital was held on June 3, 2011. Students did a wonderful job. They danced, the Kalamatiano, Xassapiko, Tsamiko and Zembekiko. Parents were even invited to join in. Kyria Diane Bennis donated her salary for 2010/2011 back to the preschool. God Bless You Thea Diane!

Fundraiser Cancel

Our preschool fundraiser was cancelled this year. I was so upset. I had only 22 paid the night before the "Greek Night". God Bless Mr. and Mrs. Gus Constantine, Mr and Mrs. Michael Bapis, Dr.and Mrs. Niko Skipitaris, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Soteropoulos, Mrs. and Mrs. Jerry Parkas and the Philoptochos at Saint Paraskevi for their donations eventhough the event was cancelled. People don't realize how important these fundraisers are for our schools.

Xristos Anesti until June 12

Just a reminder that the Xristos Anesti should be recited every day until Pentecost Sunday which is June 12 this year. In my home, we recite it in the morning.