December 6, 2010,



December 6, 2010,

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Students in the sixth grade have been studying the ancient civilization of Egypt. This includes the Egyptians achievements in art, literature, science, government, language, architecture and their effect on modern civilization. Since sixth grade participates in a core knowledge study of Ancient Egypt, they will participate in preparing an Egyptian festival for all their fellow classmates.

Our Egyptian feast is scheduled for Monday, December 13, 2010. Each student will be asked to contribute a dish and/or supply for the Egyptian feast. Attached is a list of foods that can be brought in. Please fill out the section below to let you teacher know what you will be bringing. Any amount that can be donated would be greatly appreciated. Should you want to volunteer your time, please fill out the attached form and have your child return it to their social studies teacher. We look forward to sharing a wonderful culture and experience with your child.

Thank you for your continued support,

Mrs. De La Cruz, Mrs. Gabaldon, Mrs. Keller, and Ms. Nuez

6th grade LA/SS team

Dorothy McElhinney Middle School

I would love to volunteer my time. My child is ________________________________.

And my name is _____________________________. I can be reached at _________________(phone number) and/or ______________________(email)

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Child’s name:_______________________________

My child will bring __________________________________.

Food List

Bread:

Egyptian Bread – ‘Eesh Baladi’ – Egyptian local bread

Bread (any)

Egyptian Bread – Pita

Appetizers:

Kibbeh (stuffed shells)

Masalikia (Chicken w/onions, peppers, tomato)

Warak Einab (stuffed vine leaves)

Egyptian Sambusak – Turnovers

Soups:

Lentil Soup (Shourbet Ads)

Vegetable Soup (Shourbet Khodar)

Salads:

Cucumber and Yogurt Salad

Lemon Garlic Potato Salad

Potato Salad

Main Course:

Orze Shara (Rice with Vermicelli)

Dawood Basha Salsa Hara (spicy meatballs)

Chicken Kofta (chicken, mashed potatoes, bread crumbs)

Chicken Molokhiya

Circassian-Style Chicken “Sherkasia”

Hamam Mahshi (Corn-Stuffed Pigeon)

Fatta (lamb)

Fassolia Khadra (green bean stew)

Keshk (chicken in yogurt sauce)

Kofta (beef, onions, bread)

Koshary (rice, lentels, onions)

Mahshi Kosa (Stuffed Zucchini)

Mahshy (stuffed Eggplant with rice)

Mahshy (Cabbage)

Beef and Okra Casserole

Sayadiya (Oriental Fish Pilaf)

Tagen Bamya (oven baked Okra)

Egyptian Moussaka (layers of vegetables)

Rice Casserole (Tagen Roz)

Waraq Enab – Stuffed Grape Leaves

Sanyet Batates (Oven Potato Stew)

Grilled

Egyptian style Chicken Kebabs

Chicken Kabab (Sheesh Tawook)

Shawerma (lamb or beef with spices)

Vegetarian

Bessara (beans, leeks, mint)

Babaghanoug (eggplant)

Egyptian Chickpea and Orzo Soup

Taamiya “Falafel”/Vegetable Patties

Bean (Fuul Midammis)

Ful Nabed

Eggplant “Masaka”

Tahina Cream

Dessert

Ashoura (milk, sugar, nuts, raisins, wheat)

Baklawa (sweet pastry)

Basoussa

Balah El Sham (Fritter with strawberries)

Omm Ali (puff pastry with nuts, raisins, coconut)

Crème Caramel (bread pudding with caramel)

Ghorayebah (like a type of cake)

Kahk (type of cookie)

Konafa (fillo dough with filling)

Kataef (pancakes with banana and vanilla pudding)

Lukmet el kady (sweet bread)

Rice Pudding (Roz Bel Laban)

Cold Beverages

‘Ir’ sus’ – Licorice Juice

‘Karkadeeh’ – Hibiscus Drink

‘Amar el-din’ – Apricot Juice

Khoshaf

‘Tamr Hindi’ – Tamarind

Hot Beverages

‘Sahlab’ – Spiced Drink

Erfeh

Supplies: (at least 40 of each)

Paper Plates

Cups

Plastic Forks

Plastic Spoons

Napkins

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Dorothy McElhinney Middle School

35125 Briggs Road

Murrieta, CA 92563

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