Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington, D.C.

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1 Greek School Dear Parents, We hope you are having a wonderful and memorable summer. The Greek School year is quickly approaching. The Parish Council, Father Jason and the Greek School staff wish to thank you for your support of our Greek School program. We thank you for affording us the opportunity and privilege to teach your child(ren) Greek as a second language as well as the Greek culture. Please consider Pre-registration. It will maximize the student's time the first day of school and minimize any confusion. Enclosed please find the Registration Form, Tuition Structure and stewardship requirements for enrolling in our school. Please complete and return this form and with appropriate payment to the church office. Please keep in mind that no child will be admitted into class without being registered. As in the past years, the teaching staff supported by the entire Sts. Constantine and Helen community, will do everything possible to implement a program so as to experience an enjoyable and rewarding year for both the students and parents. **Class time hours are: Monday 4:30pm - 6:30pm & Wednesday 4:30pm - 6:00pm. PLEASE BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL ON TIME. We have only a few hours of Greek School every week. Late arrivals are disruptive and disrespectful to the teachers. Please be in class by 4:30. This is even more crucial to the students that attend only one day a week. Please make sure that you pick up your child on time. SPEAK GREEK AT HOME. Speaking Greek at home is one of the most important and effective ways to teach Greek to our children. Please do so if you can and try to use the vocabulary from your child's lessons. Two to three hours a week at school is not enough time to teach conversational skills. MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD DOES THE HOMEWORK. Too many students come to class unprepared. Homework is an important part of the learning process. If you do not understand the homework assignment, please call the teacher. STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER. It is important for your child's progress that you as parents have regular meetings during the year with his/her teacher. The teachers will be more than willing to explain everything concerning your child's Greek studies. SUPPORT SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND VOLUNTEER. In addition to the educational curriculum, the Greek School offers educational and social activities to enrich our children's overall learning experience. As our school continues to grow, we welcome parental volunteer involvement. We look forward to having assistance in the various school celebrations, classroom parents, and our end of the year and fundraising activities. Funds raised will be used in many different ways; purchasing educational books, sponsoring functions for our students and making philanthropic donations. We thank you for your support and we look forward to your continuing efforts and participation in our school's activities. Best wishes for a fun and rewarding new school year, Vivian Kambanis Vivian Kambanis Director of the Greek Afternoon School Fr. Jason Houck Father Jason A. Houck, Presbyter Parish Priest

2 Αγαπητοί γονείς, Ελπίζουμε να περνάτε ένα υπέροχο καλοκαίρι. Η έναρξη της νέας σχολικής χρονιάς του Ελληνικού σχολείου πλησιάζει σύντομα. Το Ενοριακό Συμβούλιο, ο Πατέρας Jason και το εκπαιδευτικό προσωπικό του ελληνικού σχολείου θα ήθελαν να σας ευχαριστήσουν για την στήριξή που δείχνετε στο πρόγραμμα του ελληνικού μας σχολείου. Σας ευχαριστούμε γιατί μας δίνετε την ευκαιρία αλλά και το προνόμιο να διδάξουμε τα παιδιά σας την ελληνική γλώσσα αλλά και τον ελληνικό πολιτισμό. Παρακαλούμε εξετάστε τη δυνατότητα της προ-εγγραφής. Εσωκλείεται η φόρμα εγγραφής, το ποσό των διδάκτρων που θα πρέπει να καταβληθεί καθώς και η απαιτούμενη χρηματική προσφορά στην εκκλησία για την εγγραφή στο σχολείο μας. Παρακαλώ επιστρέψετε όλα τα δικαιολογητικά μαζί με την αντίστοιχη πληρωμή στο γραφείο της εκκλησίας. Προγραμματισμένες ώρες διδασκαλίας: Δευτέρα: 4:30p.m.-6:30p.m. Τετάρτη 4:30p.m.-6:00p.m. ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΕΙΣΤΕ ΝΑ ΕΙΣΤΕ ΕΓΚΑΙΡΑ ΣΤΟ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ: Το ελληνικό σχολείο λειτουργεί λίγες ώρες κάθε εβδομάδα. Αργοπορημένη προσέλευση διαταράσσει την ομαλή ροή του μαθήματος και συνιστά ασέβεια προς τους εκπαιδευτικούς. Παρακαλείστε να είστε στην τάξη στις 4:30. Αυτό είναι ακόμα πιο σημαντικό για τους μαθητές που παρακολουθούν το ελληνικό σχολείο μόνο μία φορά την εβδομάδα. Επίσης, βεβαιωθείτε ότι παραλαμβάνετε το παιδί σας στην ώρα του. ΜΙΛΑΤΕ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ ΣΤΟ ΣΠΙΤΙ: Ένας από τους πιο σημαντικούς και αποτελεσματικούς τρόπους για να διδάξετε ελληνικά στο παιδί σας είναι με το να μιλάτε ελληνικά στο σπίτι. Προσπαθήστε να χρησιμοποιείτε λεξιλόγιο που βρίσκεται στο μάθημα του παιδιού σας. Δύο ή τρεις σχολικές ώρες την εβδομάδα δεν είναι επαρκής χρόνος για τη διδασκαλία της δεξιότητας παραγωγής προφορικού λόγου. ΒΕΒΑΙΩΘΕΙΤΕ ΟΤΙ ΤΟ ΠΑΙΔΙ ΣΑΣ ΚΑΝΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ ΤΟΥ: Πολλοί μαθητές έρχονται απροετοίμαστοι στην τάξη. Η κατ οίκον εργασία είναι σημαντικό μέρος της μαθησιακής διαδικασίας. Αν έχετε απορίες σχετικά με την εργασία, παρακαλώ επικοινωνήστε με το δάσκαλο του παιδιού σας. ΕΝΙΣΧΥΣΤΕ ΤΙΣ ΔΡΑΣΤΗΡΙΟΤΗΤΕΣ ΤΟΥ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΕΤΕ ΕΘΕΛΟΝΤΙΚΑ: Πέρα από το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα το Ελληνικό σχολείο προσφέρει εκπαιδευτικές και κοινωνικές δραστηριότητες για τον εμπλουτισμό της συνολικής μαθησιακής εμπειρίας των παιδιών. Καθώς το σχολείο μας συνεχίζει να μεγαλώνει, η συμμετοχή των γονιών είναι ευπρόσδεκτη και αναγκαία. Έχουμε ανάγκη από μητέρες που θα είναι υπέυθυνες για την κάθε τάξη χρειαζόμαστε γονείς που θα βοηθήσουν στις διάφορες σχολικές γιορτές έχουμε ανάγκη από χρηματική συνεισφορά. Τα παιδιά μαθαίνουν από το παράδειγμά μας. Παρακαλούμε για τη συμμετοχή σας. Σας ευχαριστούμε για την υποστήριξη σας και προσβλέπουμε στη συνέχιση των προσπαθειών σας και στη συμμετοχή σας στις δραστηριότητες του σχολείου. Θερμές ευχές για μια συναρπαστική νέα σχολική χρονιά. Vivian Kambanis Vivian Kambanis, Director Greek Afternoon School Fr. Jason Houck Father Jason A. Houck Presbyter

3 Greek Afternoon School Student Registration Form Monday 4:30-6:30pm & Wednesday 4:30-6:00pm Family Last Name: Mother s Name: Father s Name: Home Address: Home Telephone Number: Mother s Cell Number: Mother s address: Father s Cell Number: Father s address: Greek Orthodox Church of which you are a Steward:

4 Greek Afternoon School Student Registration Form Child s First Name Baptismal Name Date of Birth Grade in Greek School Indicate (1) or (2) Day (s) Allergies EMERGENCY INFORMATION: Contact Name and Telephone #: Physician s Name and Telephone #: SCHOOL ATTENDANCE: Students should report to class five (5) minutes before class begins. This will allow each student enough time to prepare and set up for their class. BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL ON TIME: We only have a few hours of Greek School every week. Late arrivals are disruptive and disrespectful to the teachers and students. Please be in class by 4:30 p.m.. This is crucial for all students. All children must be picked up at dismissal time. Families will be charged $5 for every five minutes of being late. SCHOOL DISCIPLINE: Students are not allowed to fight, misbehave in class or show disrespect to the teachers or their peers. Students engaging in such activities will be warned and their parents will be notified verbally and in writing immediately. The next violation of School conduct will result in the student being suspended. The Director will review this violation for possible expulsion from the School. PARENT SIGNATURE: DATE: *******************************OFFICE USE ONLY********************************** Steward in Good Standing: YES NO Stewardship Verification Letter: YES NO Method of payment: Cash Check# Credit Card Total amount: Date Received:

5 Greek Afternoon School Tuition Schedule Tuition Fees (Includes the cost of all books): **Stewards of Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington, DC: Number of Children per Family Two (2) days per week: $ $ $1, $1, One (1) day per week: $ $ $ $ **Stewards of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington, DC: Stewards of Sts. Constantine & Helen of Washington, DC are parishioners who, by the first day of classes/registration, have paid a minimum 75% of their 2013 Stewardship pledge and have paid their 2012 Stewardship pledge in full. Please note that the parishioner s stewardship MUST meet the requirements stated above in order for your child to attend classes. Stewards in Good Standing at a Greek Orthodox Church in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area: Stewards in Good Standing of a Greek Orthodox Church in the DC Metropolitan Area must submit a Letter of Good Standing from their Greek Orthodox Church and add an additional $ to the total tuition fee. This Letter of Good Standing must be submitted at the time of registration in order to enroll your child(ren). If a Letter of Good Standing is not provided at the time of registration, children will NOT be allowed to attend classes. Non-Stewards: Non-Stewards of any Orthodox church must add an additional $1, (minimum stewardship obligation) to the total tuition fee, making them Stewards of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church Please understand that The Greek Afternoon School of our Church is being supported by the pledging stewards of Sts. Constantine and Helen of Washington, DC. Payment & Registration Forms: Full payment is required at the time of registration on or before the first day of classes. Payment may be made by cash, check or credit card. All forms must be submitted on or before the first day of classes. If you wish to pay by credit card, please call the church office directly at (240) or visit our web site at BEFORE the first day of classes. Tuition Refund Policy: All registration cancellations must be submitted in writing to the church office of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington, DC, on or before October 3, Tuition will not be refunded after October 3, Dismissal/Late Pick Up Fee: There will be a late pick-up fee assessed if your child is not picked up promptly at dismissal time. Families will be charged $5.00 for every five minutes past the dismissal time. PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE!

6 Greek School Adult Registration Form /2014 Name: Home Address: Home Telephone Number: Work Telephone Number: Cell Number: Address: Greek Orthodox Church of which you are a Steward: EMERGENCY INFORMATION Name of close relative or family friend: Telephone number of this person: STUDENT SIGNATURE: (Date) Tuition for the Adult Greek School is $575 per student. Payment is required in full on the first day of classes. Tuition will not be refunded for registration cancellations after the second week of class. *********************************Office Use Only************************************ Method of Payment: Cash Check# Visa/MC Total Amount: Date Received: