HERALD - Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Page 8Saint Sophia Hellenic AcademyHeraldHELLENIC ACADEMY ADMINISTRATORSHELEN DUMAS, DIRECTOREmail: speakgreeknow@aol.comPhone: 310-800-6338SARA PALASKAS, ASST DIRECTOREmail: spalaska@gmail.comWelcome to our Saint Sophia HellenicAcademy. Classes began on Saturday,September 18. The Academy‘s mission is toteach children the Greek language, culture,heritage, customs, traditions and religion in thecontext of the Greek Orthodox faith.CURRICULUMThe Academy‘s curriculum is designed for 10academic classes preferably for 8 to 10students per class, and children are groupedaccording to age and level of Greek. Wewelcome children from the age of 3 and up.KINDERGARTEN & FIRST GRADE: 9:30—11:30amStudents are introduced to the Greek alphabet,simple reading, and grammar.HIGHER GRADES: 9:00—11:30amAs students progress, they learn to read andwrite in Greek, and also learn about Greekhistory, mythology, literature, religion,geography, culture and traditions.ADULT CLASSES: 11:45am-1:30pmClasses are specifically designed for adults.The most important addition to our curriculumlast year was a course preparing students inadvanced classes for the yearly examinations.Candidates are prepared on any of four levelsof linguistic proficiency. The Certificate of Attainmentin Greek, issued by the Greek Ministryof National Education and Religion is earnedby those who pass.PRE-SCHOOL: 9:30—11:30amStudents learn through music, arts & crafts,poems, prayers and games.Hellenic Society of ConstantinopleSAVE THE DATEThe Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their44th Annual Vasilopita Dinner DanceJanuary 8, 2011Wilshire Country Club301 N.Rossmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004.The evening will include music, dancing and the traditional cutting of Vasilopita with the goldcoin, plus a 9-day trip for two to Germany and other prizes.Cocktails at 6:00 pm and Dinner at 7:00 pmFor more information, please call Mary Morrison: (818)500-0904 orJeanette Owens Benedatos: (323)660-5707