Denver School of Modern Greek

Congratulations to Evangelia Christopher, a 4th-grade student at our Greek School, for earning FIRST PLACE nationwide in the Elementary School Division of the inaugural Ecumenical Patriarch Poster Contest! Sponsored by the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the contest invited Orthodox students across the country to create artwork honoring His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and his dedication to protecting God's creation. We are incredibly proud of Evangelia for sharing her artistic talents, creativity, and faith on a national stage! Μπράβο, Ευαγγελία! 🇬🇷🎨

🏠 Greek at Home: This Week’s Family Practice

Week 7: Colors All Around

This week, find colors everywhere you go!

🔴 κόκκινο (KOH-kee-noh): Red
🔵 μπλε (bleh): Blue
🟢 πράσινο (PRAH-see-noh): Green
🟡 κίτρινο (KEE-tree-noh): Yellow
⚫ μαύρο (MAHV-roh): Black
⚪ άσπρο (AHS-proh): White

Try it together:

Parent: Τι χρώμα είναι; (tee KHROH-mah EE-neh): What color is it?
Child: Είναι κόκκινο! (EE-neh KOH-kee-noh): It’s red!

Family challenge: Play “I Spy” in Greek! Say Βλέπω κάτι… (VLEH-poh KAH-tee), meaning I see something…, and add a color. Great for car rides!

⭐ Bonus for families who want more:
Ask Ποιο είναι το αγαπημένο σου χρώμα; (pyoh EE-neh toh ah-ghah-pee-MEH-noh soo KHROH-mah), meaning What’s your favorite color?
Answer: Το αγαπημένο μου χρώμα είναι το μπλε! (…moo…), meaning My favorite color is blue!

Get ready for a truly magical evening as our Greek School students come together to celebrate the joy, beauty, and traditions of Christmas!

This year, our students will be learning four special songs as an entire school, in addition to the wonderful performances they are preparing with their individual classes!

🎶 Our Schoolwide Christmas Songs:

• Ρούντολφ το Ελαφάκι

• Κάλαντα Χριστουγέννων

• Τρίγωνα Κάλαντα

• Κάλαντα των Φώτων

❤️ We want to FILL THE ROOM! ❤️

This is going to be an incredible celebration, and we want everyone to be part of it! Bring your grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and neighbors! Let's fill the room with family, love, Christmas spirit, and the beautiful voices of our children!

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and join us for an unforgettable evening!

🎄🇬🇷 Καλά Χριστούγεννα! 🇬🇷🎄

Calling all students ages 14–18! AHEPA Chapter 145 is launching an exciting new Hellenic History Jeopardy Competition right here in Denver!

Students are invited to form teams of three, explore the rich history of Greece, and put their knowledge to the test in a fun, Jeopardy-style competition! Preparation sessions begin in January, followed by local competitions in March and April.

🏆 The winning team will receive a sponsored trip to Chicago in July 2027 to compete at the national level!

Registration is just $35 per student, including the history book. No AHEPA membership is required.

Gather your teammates and get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Greek history, knowledge, and teamwork!

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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One of our Greek School families has a beautiful property available for rent and would love to share the opportunity with our community! If you or someone you know is looking for a home in the Cherry Creek area, this might be the perfect fit!

Beautiful 2-Bedroom Home Near Cherry Creek North – $2,800/month

Located just steps from the heart of Cherry Creek North, this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the perfect combination of charm, comfort, and convenience.

The home features refinished white oak hardwood floors, a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, an elegant marble fireplace, and two generously sized bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. Additional amenities include two parking spaces, a private storage room, and water and trash included.

Enjoy being within walking distance of Cherry Creek North's wonderful shops, restaurants, and neighborhood attractions!

📱 Interested? Text 720-935-2055 for more information.

Have Something to Share with Our Greek School Community?

Our Greek School is more than just a school—it's a community filled with wonderful families, talented individuals, local businesses, and people who support one another!

Do you have something you'd like us to feature in next week's newsletter? Whether it's a community announcement, a family business, an exciting accomplishment, or something you'd simply like to share, we'd love to hear from you!

Please reach out and let me know! Let's continue to celebrate, connect, and support one another as one big Greek School family!

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.