Ice Cream Day, May. 10
Top the Last Day of Instructions with a Special Ice Cream Cone! Sunday, May 10, 2026 915 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL Participants: All students, parents, and teachers ~~~~~~ Sponsored by CPS Parent Committee ~~~~~~
Admission Open House on May 10, 2026
Welcoming Prospective Families and Students to come and see us in action during the open-house event Get a tour of the school, observe a class, and ask questions about the Persian language programs we offer. When: May 10, between 11 am and 1 pm* *Joojeh class, from 11 to 12 only Where: 915 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL 60016 * use the parking lot behind the building and enter from the back entrance Classes Offered Ages 2 to 4 Persian for Young Child (Joojeh 1&2) Focus: conversat
Poster Exhibition Day, May 03
Students' Projects and Artwork on Display Sunday, May 03, 2026 1:10 to 1:30 pm 915 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL Every class will showcase the work of their students. Students will explain their projects to interested visitors. we will meet on the school's 1st floor gym area ~~~~~~ Open to all students and their parents
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