GREEEK ADULTS CLASSES

Online Adult Classes

Learn Greek or practice your Greek!

Now you can!

Our Greek school offers online adult classes in various levels, from beginners to advanced, and also a discussion group for advanced speakers on Saturdays. So, now you can build a foundation of fundamental Greek vocabulary and essential language structure. Develop Greek language skills to enjoy social interactions, from greetings and introductions to dining out, shopping, traveling, sharing ideas and opinions, and much more.

Learn Greek or just refresh your Greek from our highly-credited adult language specialists!

Pick your level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Discussion
Course Tuition for adults: $400.00 (cost of books is extra)

For more information about the Adult Greek Language Program, please call (914) 235-6100 or email us at htnrgreekschool@gmail.com.

To register for the Fall 2023 Semester.

Please return the completed registration form to the church office.

Learn about our Youth Greek Afternoon School »

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Community Food Drive

“for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink”

Each week, while doing your food shopping, please consider buying two extra items for those in need. Each item represents a meal for someone who would otherwise go hungry.

For your convenience a drop off bin is located outside the Church office. 

Staples such as rice, canned tuna, peanut butter, breakfast cereal, canned vegetables, and pasta are always in great need. Each week, these food items are brought to the HOPE Food Pantry of New Rochelle.

Your contributions are an enormous help to needy families who are often faced with the continued threat of homelessness, and the difficult decision of paying rent or buying food. 

Thank you for your kind support.

Knitting for Charity

Upcoming Events

Have you ever wanted to learn how to Knit or Crochet? Do you already know how and want to share your enthusiasm?

Greek Youth Orchestra

The Westchester County Greek Youth Orchestra gathers talented young musicians in the Greek Orthodox community. Together we explore different genres of music such as Greek, Classical, Broadway and Film music. This is a great opportunity to showcase the musical talent of the younger members of the community, and for them to share this talent with the community as a whole through performances during holidays and special occasions. 

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Youth Greek Afternoon School

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At our Greek afternoon school, we are devoted to developing literacy and fluency in the Greek language, as well as knowledge and understanding of Greek culture and traditions. Our comprehensive curriculum includes conversational and written Greek, as well as lessons in Greek history, geography, culture, and religion.

In addition to our academic instruction, we believe in the importance of celebrating Greek heritage through cultural events and festive occasions. Our students have the opportunity to showcase their talents by participating in lively performances where they dance, sing, and recite poems. These events are dedicated to honoring Greek national holidays and customs, creating a vibrant atmosphere that brings our community together and strengthens our cultural connections.

Through these enriching experiences, our students not only develop language skills but also cultivate a deep appreciation for their Greek roots. We take pride in nurturing the next generation of Greek language speakers who are knowledgeable about Greek traditions and proud bearers of our cultural heritage.

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A Welcome Message

Dear Parents and Community members,

Our Greek School curriculum builds reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, teaches the origins of our Greek traditions and customs, and includes topics on Greek geography, mythology and history. The students - depending on their grade – study about the geography of Greece, ancient Greek civilizations (Cycladic, Minoan, Mycenaean, Golden age of Athens, Macedonian state and Alexander the Great), ancient Greek Mythology (Greek Gods and heroes, like Hercules & Theseus), the ancient Greek poet Homer and his poems (Iliad and Odyssey), the ancient Greek Olympic games and about famous Greek poets, writers and actors of our times. They are also taught songs and prayers depending on holidays and seasons. Our goal besides of course teaching the Greek language is to foster a strong love and respect for the Greek culture, religion, and arts – a sense of pride for our Hellenic heritage.

All our teachers have many years of teaching experience and teaching is their primary occupation. They have attended long term seminars about the teaching of Greek as a second language and most of them were born and raised in Greece and have attended Greek Universities. Also, our school is equipped with smartboards for grades 4th and up, which our teachers use in order to incorporate online activities, games, quizzes, songs and videos in their lessons.

Our Greek school operates twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays from 5:00-6.30pm. On Tuesdays our program includes Greek dance instruction with a certified Greek dance teacher, so our students have the opportunity to learn and enjoy our traditional Greek dances.

The teachers and I are looking forward to working with you to provide a successful school year filled with learning, cultural and spiritual growth, and community building for our Greek school.

We thank you all for your continued support and prayers these challenging times.

Georgia Konstantinou
Greek School Principal

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Experienced Greek language teachers make our program thrive!

To register for the 2024-2025 school year
Please return the completed registration and payment forms to the church office.

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Greek School PTA

Remember, we are all working together for “our most precious gifts”...our children!

The Greek School is devoted to developing literacy and fluency in the Greek Language and to cultivating knowledge and understanding of Greek cultures and traditions. The PTA’s role is to enhance and support the Greek School’s mission by providing the resources needed by our educators to attain the highest level of academic excellence while promoting communication between our school administration, teachers and parents. In order to achieve these goals, we will continue to introduce new ideas and goals, organize cultural events and fundraisers, while also maintaining many of the traditions passed down to us from our prior PTA board.

We would like to thank all of the Greek School families for their contributions to this past year’s events. We are now in the process of working out this year’s program in the hope of surpassing last year’s success. We are truly fortunate to have support from our wonderful Greek School Director, Georgia Konstantinou, along with our most-loved and respected Fr. Nick, Fr. Demetrios, and our terrific Greek School Teachers, and the Holy Trinity Church Board and Community. Remember, we are all working together for “our most precious gifts” …our children!

To enable the Greek School to begin operations on solid footing, we are collecting $30.00 per family which are the PTA dues for the 2024/25 school year. We have two General Assembly meetings this year that we encourage all parents to attend and participate in. In order to have the right to vote, you must be an active PTA member. Kindly fill out the information and membership form below and have a cash payment, check made payable to “Holy Trinity Greek School PTA”, or Zelle payment to htgspta@gmail.com as you register your children to Greek School this year. It will make the start to the school year run smoothly!  We thank you for your continued support and look forward to a productive and rewarding year on behalf of all the Greek  School children.

Sincerely Yours,

The Executive Committee, Holy Trinity Greek School PTA

We thank you for your continued support and look forward to a productive and rewarding year. 

PTA OFFICERS

President
Christina Kotsamanidis

Vice President
Stephanie Resvanis

Treasurer
Dimitra Ari

Recording Secretary
Vicky Gliatis

Corresponding Secretary
Barbara Kotsamanidis

Board Members
Stephanie Rentoulis Thalia Comninellis
Alexandra Karpathios

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Sunday School

Sunday School is offered from nursery/preschool through 12th grade.

Children are eligible to enroll in the program if they have had their third birthday by December 15 of the current year, and are potty trained.

Registration

Please complete and submit the registration form to the church office on or before September 29, 2024

You can complete it online, or download and hand it in to the church office.

Complete the 2024-2025 Sunday School Registration form Online

2021-2022 Sunday School Registration Form

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Guidelines

Classes

Minimum age for enrollment is 3 years and will be placed in our Pre-K class. Children must be 3 by December 15th and potty trained. Classes are set up according to grade levels in Public School.

Term

The Sunday School year begins September 29, 2024 and goes to June 21, 2025.

Attendance

An attendance recognition is given out each year to those children who do not miss more than 3 Sundays during the Sunday School year. When a child attends another Orthodox Church for service, he/she must bring a note from the Church School (or copy of the bulletin) indicating their attendance. Each student is expected to attend classes every Sunday. (Illness is not an excused absence)

Assistants

Student Assistants are selected by Fr. Nick and must be High School Seniors, registered in the Sunday School Program, provided there is an open position. There are no exceptions to this rule.

Altar Boys

Any Sunday school student 10 yrs or older, wishing to serve as an Altar Boy must contact Fr. Nick or Fr. Demetrios. They must also be registered in the Sunday School Program.

Hours

Sunday School begins 10:00 am SHARP. Students and Teachers, excluding Pre-K & Kindergarten classes, must be in Church by 10:45, the latest. The Divine Liturgy ends at 11:30 am. Any child arriving after 10:10 am will be marked “tardy”. Four (4) tardiness’ will constitute an absence. Pre-K & Kindergarten Teachers and Students only begin their classes in their rooms. ALL other grades begin in Liturgy and proceed with their class to their room after the gospel lesson and “children’s” sermon.

Each grade will attend the full Divine Liturgy once a month according to the following schedule:

1st Sunday of the Month: 1st, 2nd Grades
2nd Sunday of the Month: 3rd, 4th, HS Grades
3rd Sunday of the Month: 5th & 6th Grades
4th Sunday of the Month: 7th & 8th Grades
5th Sunday of the Month: HS 9-12th Grades   

Fees

The children to pay a nominal registration fee of:

1 child        $ 30
2 children   $ 50
3 children   $ 60
4 children   $ 70

and make weekly offerings. These contributions help pay a small portion of our Sunday School budget and most importantly, cultivate the Christian idea of Stewardship to the children.

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Cooking for Hope

Upcoming Dates

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the upcoming Church Kitchen renovation project, we won’t be able to cook for HOPE in our Church Kitchen during the months of January, February and March. During those months, we will continue our ministry by purchasing lasagna, as we did during the COVID lockdown. I hope we will be able to return to our newly renovated Church kitchen in April and will start preparing our delicious (and nutritious) chili and corn bread for HOPE once again…stay tuned.

Manhattan Soup Run

Upcoming Dates

Since 2009, our Soup Run Ministry has been serving individuals who make their homes on the streets and other persons in need. We hope to offer some relief and try to provide the essentials needed for survival. Volunteers pack clothing donations, toiletry kits and sundry items and car pool to the city where food prepared in our Church kitchen and these items are distributed to those in need.
All members of our Holy Trinity community are invited.

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