The Annunciation Greek School“Annunciation Greek School” is the name of our Greek language and culture education program for children ages six to fourteen.
Our belief is that the Greek language is a great asset to our students’ overall education as well as an inseparable element of their Greek Orthodox education. Our mission is to inspire in our students the pride in their Hellenic heritage and the appreciation of the uniqueness and wealth of their ancestor’s language and culture.
The school was established in 1950, as a summer program, with teachers who were hired from Greece to educate the children of our Greek parishioners. It now operates from the end of September through the end of May, with classes currently meeting on Monday evenings.
All students admitted to Greek School must be at least six years old and must have completed kindergarten (in American school) before they enroll in Level I.
There are seven levels of learning. Goals include developing vocabulary and confidence in speaking and writing skills, as well as exposing the students to various topics in Greek culture.
Finally Greek school is involved in the following events every year:
The OXI DAY program (October)
This is an informal program presented by the older level students. We celebrate the defiance and victory of the Greek people and troops in their fight against the Italians in 1940.
The Christmas program
Presented by the Catechism school. Greek school students sing traditional Greek Christmas carols.
The March 25th, 1821 or Greek Independence Day Program. Presented and prepared by the Greek School students, staff and parents. The students perform plays, skits and poems, while dressed in Greek national costumes. The students who belong to dance groups also perform traditional Greek dances on the day of the celebration.
Register for Greek School here.
Our Services
The Sunday Divine Liturgy
will begin every Sunday at 9:30 am
The Orthros Service
will begin every Sunday at 8:30 am
From the North, West, or East: I-75 South, pass Rt 4 interchange near downtown Dayton, 1-75 will snake to the right, then proceed to left lane, and exit at left lane exit, for Salem Ave. The exit ramp twists to the left, at the bottom of ramp (there is a traffice light, turn left and proceed to Monument, turnn left, cross over the lanes so you can cross over the bridge. At the end of the bridge is a traffice light, turn right and proceed to Belmonte Park North, between Dayton Art Institute and Masonic Temple. Church driveway is 4th driveway on the right (sign at foot of driveway) (First 3 driveways belong to DAI).
From the South: I-75 North to downtown Dayton, take Salem Ave-First St. Exit. Bear left at the bottom of the ramp. Cross over the bridge and turn right at the first light, and go to second left, Belmonte Park North, between Mason Temple and Dayton Art Institute. Church driveway is 4th on the right (sign at foot of driveway). (First 3 driveways belong to DAI).
500 Belmonte Park North | Dayton, Ohio 45405-4797 | 937.224.0601 (phone) | 937.224.0173 (fax) | annunciation@donet.com
