Denver School of Modern Greek

Our hearts are full of gratitude as we reflect on our beautiful OXI Day celebration! What a wonderful evening filled with pride, joy, and love for our Greek heritage.

Seeing our children sing so beautifully and recite their poems with such confidence was truly heartwarming. Each and every child made us proud! Looking out into a room filled with parents, grandparents, family, and friends made the evening even more special.

To our incredible teachers, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! You do so much more than teach a language. You instill in our children a love for their heritage and a connection to their roots.

To our wonderful families, thank you for filling the room with your love, encouragement, and support. You are what makes our Greek School community so special.

Evenings like this remind us that we are doing so much more than teaching Greek. We are passing down our history, honoring the generations before us, and keeping our beautiful traditions alive in the hearts of our children. Thank you for making this celebration so memorable. We are incredibly proud of our students, grateful for our teachers, and blessed to be part of this wonderful Greek School family!

Ζήτω η Ελλάδα! Ζήτω η 28η Οκτωβρίου! 🇬🇷

🏠 Greek at Home: This Week’s Family Practice

Week 6: Let’s Count!

This week, count to 10 in Greek!

1️⃣ ένα (EH-nah)
2️⃣ δύο (THEE-oh)
3️⃣ τρία (TREE-ah)
4️⃣ τέσσερα (TEH-seh-rah)
5️⃣ πέντε (PEN-deh)
6️⃣ έξι (EK-see)
7️⃣ εφτά (ef-TAH)
8️⃣ οχτώ (okh-TOH)
9️⃣ εννιά (eh-NYAH)
🔟 δέκα (THEH-kah)

(Tip: the Greek δ sounds like the soft “th” in this, not the “th” in think.)

Try it together:

Parent: Πόσων χρονών είσαι; (POH-sohn khroh-NOHN EE-seh): How old are you?
Child: Είμαι έξι χρονών! (EE-meh EK-see khroh-NOHN): I’m six years old!

Family challenge: Count in Greek every chance you get: stairs, toys during cleanup, bites of dinner, or jumping jacks!

Do you order Holiday cards to send to friends and family? We partner with Minted.com to offer a 20% discount for all Greek School families. The best part is that minted will donate 20% of your order back to our Greek School! This is a quick and easy way we are able to get some additional educational resources in the hands of our students. Please pass along this code to all your family and friends to use this holiday season!

Use Code:

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You responded, and we listened! The survey results were an overwhelming YES for Greek Night, and we couldn't be more excited!

Save the date for Saturday, January 9th!

We are thrilled to announce that we are bringing in ENIGMA DETROIT for an unforgettable evening of Greek music, dancing, laughter, and celebration!

🎟️ Tickets will go on sale in just a few weeks!

So MARK YOUR CALENDARS, GET YOUR PAREA TOGETHER, and get ready for a night filled with Greek spirit, amazing music, and wonderful memories!

OPA! 🇬🇷💙

We are excited to remind families about our online education program, which we have purchased for every student in Beginners through Level 6 as part of their Greek School experience!

The online program aligns directly with our book curriculum and provides interactive lessons and practice activities that reinforce what students are learning in the classroom. We have seen tremendous growth in students who use the program regularly. it is an excellent way to strengthen skills, build confidence, and accelerate Greek language learning.

📘 Your child’s login information can be found in their blue folder, along with the yearly Greek School calendar.

We strongly encourage families to take advantage of this resource throughout the year. Even a little extra practice at home can make a big difference!

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We use the Remind app for important announcements, last-minute changes, weather-related information, and urgent school updates.

All families are strongly encouraged to join our Remind group.

Join here:

We’re building a Family Business Directory to highlight the incredible trades, services, and talents within our Greek School community! This will be a go-to resource for families to connect, support one another, and keep our business local.

Who can be included?
👩‍⚕️ Doctors, lawyers, tutors, and other professionals
🔧 Plumbers, electricians, contractors, and skilled trades
🧑‍🍳 Restaurant owners, bakers, and small business entrepreneurs
👩‍👦 Teens offering babysitting, yard work, or tutoring
❤️ Volunteers willing to lend a hand with elderly care

No matter your trade, talent, or service — we’d love to feature you!

Let’s showcase the amazing people who make our community strong. Together, we can lift each other up and turn to one another first.

👉 Add your information here: denvergreekschool.org/business-directory

🚗 Important Drop-Off Reminder

Please remember that there is NO PARKING directly in front of the Greek School during drop-off. When dropping off your child, please keep the carpool line moving—do not park or leave your vehicle in front of the school.

Thank you for helping us keep drop-off safe, smooth, and efficient for everyone!

Please mark your calendars!

• November 25 – No School | Thanksgiving Break
• December 16 – Christmas Program | 5:00 p.m.
• December 21–January 3 – Christmas Break
• January 4 – Greek School Resumes
• January 18 – No School | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• February 15 – No School | Presidents Day
• April 4 – Greek Independence Day Celebration
• April 26–May 3 – Holy Pascha Break
• May 19 – Graduation & End-of-Year Celebration | 5:00 p.m.