G. C. A.

Hello GCA parents and GCA students!  Starting March 23rd there will be virtual Greek Studies classes available via zoom.  

AS OF MAY 11TH, 2020

Grades 2 and 3 can zoom in on TUESDAYS at 1:00- 2:00 p.m OR   2:00- 3:00 p.m.    

Grades 4 and 5 can zoom in on THURSDAYS

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. OR  2:00 P.M  - 3:00 P.M.

ENRICHMENT 9 - FOR CLASS CODE AND PASSWORD PLEASE REFER TO NEW ENRICHMENT SCHEDULE SENT VIA JUPITER OR ASK YOUR  CHILD'S CLASSROOM TEACHER

Hope everyone is staying healthy! Miss you all! Hope to see you then!  Γεια Σας! ( Geia sas!)  

Appreciation of Greek Culture- Ms. Zapantis

There are are various educational and fun activities that students can do to have better appreciation of Greek Culture. Some of my favorites are listed below.

Creative Writing

Choose a Greek god and a Greek goddess to invite over your house for dinner. Design an invitation with the date and location where the dinner will take place. Design your gods' name, write what they are the god of, draw their symbol and powers on your invitation.

Why did you choose these particular gods? What are some questions you would ask them? What food would you serve? Be creative.

Experiencing Greek Cuisine

**be mindful of any allergies

Make a traditional Greek salad.( with parental or guardian assistance)

INGREDIENTS

1 cucumber peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick

2 fresh tomatoes diced into bite-size pieces

1 red onion sliced and diced

½ cup pitted or unpitted Kalamata olives

¼ lb of Greek feta cheese ( can be cut or crumbled)

Place all salad ingredients in a large salad bowl. Adding the feta cheese last.

Dressing

½ cup olive oil

3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon squeezed lemon juice

1 tsp dried oregano

½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

Whisk all salad dressing ingredients together and pour generously over salad.

Toss and mix salad well. Enjoy! Kali Orexi! (Enjoy your meal!)