Fall into Reading

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The first and second graders of T.H.E.O.S had a special celebration of reading in our newly renovated library. Fall books and decorations were placed around the library. Leaves in fall colors were scattered around the library floor. Students sat on the floor and listened attentively while our … [Read more...]

The Myrhh Streaming Icon of the Iveron Mother of God visits T.H.E.O.S.

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On Monday, October 3, 2011, the Myrrh Streaming Icon of the Iveron Mother of God and its guardian, Reader Nectary came to visit us at T.H.E.O.S. Reader Nectary told us the story of how he discovered the icon streaming myrrh in his home and how he now travels with it everywhere it goes. He also … [Read more...]

Pre-School in October

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October is a wonderful time to be in the preschool classroom. There are so many wonderful things happening in the world around us. All of creation is our classroom in the fall! We spend as much time as we can looking at the changes taking place right outside our door. We found interesting leaves … [Read more...]

2011 Christmas Appeal

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For nearly 14 years T.H.E.O.S. School as the only Orthodox Christian elementary and junior high school in the Greater Pittsburgh area. We continue to educate children from kindergarten to the eighth grade, providing them with academic excellence, building up both the mind and the heart. Download … [Read more...]

T.H.E.O.S. Teachers Go To School

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By Mrs. Doncic After students finish the school year, it’s time for teachers to go to school. In mid-June all teachers attended an amazing one-day workshop at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. The workshop was entitled “Cerebrodiversity in the Classroom: Welcome to the Future Where … [Read more...]

T.H.E.O.S. Middle School Science Fair

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The 5th-8th grade students at T.H.E.O.S. displayed impressive projects at our Science Fair! All of the students spent time in class learning about the Scientific Method, and applied this knowledge to their projects. Students were first challenged to identify a question that could be answered … [Read more...]

Oratorical Festival at T.H.E.O.S.

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On Thursday, February 10, 2011, the students in 5th through 8th grade at T.H.E.O.S. hosted their very own Oratorical Festival! Students were given five different writing prompts provided by the Greek Archdiocese. They were asked to choose the one topic that they felt they were most interested in … [Read more...]

Eleni Gage Visits T.H.E.O.S.

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On Friday, April 1, 2011, accomplished writer, Eleni Gage visited T.H.E.O.S. She spent two hours in our Language Arts classroom explaining her Greek heritage, her experiences in Greece, the bestselling book that she wrote about her time in Greece and then answered some questions for our very … [Read more...]

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at T.H.E.O.S

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Cinco de Mayo means “the fifth of May.” It is the anniversary of a battle that took place in the city of Puebla in 1862, and celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French. While Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico, it is mainly observed in the state of Puebla. In the United States it … [Read more...]

Partner Reading at T.H.E.O.S.

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During our Partner Reading, students are paired with another student in the class and asked to read a specific selection from the book. While they are reading, students are working to complete Character Clue Sheets! On these handouts, students have a box for each character in the story and are asked … [Read more...]