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6 THE SHEPHERD • SEPTEMBER 2026 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO Dear students, families and friends of our Greek School, We are excited to welcome all families to the new school year, beginning the week of Sep- tember 1st. This marks our second year with our redesigned curriculum, and we are proud to continue strengthening our program with consistency, structure, and meaningful learning experiences. Registrations are now open, and you can find the registration link on our Facebook and redesigned webpage page, along with the full school schedule. All children’s classes will run from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM with no break, ensuring maxi- mum learning time while keeping students focused. Adult classes will take place from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, while our Tiny Greeks program will meet on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. These adjustments help families avoid traffic delays and provide smoother, more consistent instruction. Tuition for the year is as follows: adult classes are $310 per semester, children’s classes are $295 per semester, and Ellinomatheia classes are $475 per semester (for all classes price is plus supplies and books). The Ellinomatheia program is the only class offered twice per week, with one day online. The Tuesday ses- sion runs for two hours online, while the Friday session is one hour and thirty min- utes in person. If your child is Level 6 and has not yet taken the placement test and are interested in participating, they may still do so before registering. We kindly remind all families to ensure that parents, guardians, and students are fully registered in DreamClass, as all commu- nication will be sent through the platform. Homework, grades, announcements, and important updates will be posted there, so it is essential that your account is active and up to date. To ensure a productive and fair learning en- vironment, students in Levels 1–6 must not miss more than four classes per semester. A minimum grade of 70% is required to ad- vance to the next level, based on exams, par- ticipation, and homework. Parent‑teacher conferences will be held at the end of each semester, with dates already scheduled for January and May. Tiny Greeks families will also have check‑ins at the end of each semes- ter to share progress and answer questions. We are committed to deepening the changes we began last year, providing stability, and continuing to raise the bar for Greek edu- cation in San Diego. Your involvement and encouragement make a lasting impact on your child’s success, and we thank you for being part of our school community. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Fall Semester: Begins the week of Tuesday September 1, 2026 – 18 teaching weeks, ending Jan- uary 19, 2027 with exams and conferences. Spring Semester: Begins Jan- uary 26, 2027 – 18 teaching weeks, ending June 1, 2027 with exams and conferences. Special Events: OXI Day din- ner (October 24), Kalanda & Hot Chocolate (December 18), Greek Independence Celebra- tion (March 28), Ellinomatheia exam period (May 11), and school trip to Salutations (April 6). Breaks: Thanksgiving (Nov 24), Christmas (Dec 22 & Dec 29), and Pascha (Apr 27). Last Day of School: June 5, 2027. As we begin this new school year, we look forward to building on the progress we made last year and continuing to strengthen our program. With your partnership, we are confident that 2026–2027 will be a year of growth, connection, and success for every student. Thank you for entrusting us with your children’s education and for being an essential part of our school community. To- gether, we will make this year meaningful, memorable, and inspiring. Warm regards, Dr. Eleni Sinopoulou San Diego Greek Language School Director GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOL ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΓΛΩΣΣΑΣ