Chicago Persian School Yalda Event, Dec. 17
Let's Celebrate Yalda & Enjoy Kids Performances and Eat Delicious Food Sunday, December 17, 2023 1:15 to 2:15 pm 915 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL Decorated Yalda table with traditional edibles, including pomegranate , watermelon , mixed nuts , sweets we will meet on the school's 2nd floor ~~~~~~ Open to all current and past students and their families: In-person & online students and their families Siblings and grandparents Past students and families ~~~~~~ Sponsored by CPS Pare
Color-of-Flag Day, Oct. 1
Dress in any combination of Green - White - Red in honor of Iran's flag! When: Oct. 1, 2023 Who: Students, Parents, and Teachers What: A tradition since 2008, Color-of-Flag Day at CPS has been a symbolic gesture of respect for the flag and Iranian heritage. Students, parents, and teachers are encouraged to include colors of the Iranian flag in their outfits. This is an optional activity and no one should feel obligated. Students will learn about the meaning of each color in
NOWRUZ BAZAAR: MARCH 12, 2023
Continuing the Tradition for t he Chicago Persian School Nowruz Bazaar Sunday March 12, 2023 11:00 am – 2:00 pm At the School Location: 915 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL 60016 free parking available behind the building VENDORS APPLY HERE Example items: Nowruz specialty sweets, Samanoo, Senjed, Sonbol, gold fish, and other decorative Haftseen supply FEEL FREE TO INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY Questions: info@chicagopersianschool.org 100% proceeds goes toward the school's educational
Guide to Growing Sabzeh (Green Sprout for Nowruz)
Sabzeh (green sprout) symbolizes rebirth and growth, it is one of the seven S’s of the Haft Seen spread. Growing Sabzeh is one of the fun and relatively easy-to-follow traditions of Nowruz. Involving children in this process is a good way for introducing them to beautiful Nowruz traditions and creating a sense of anticipation for the Iranian New year. Here is a step by step guide for growing Sabzeh for your table of Haft-Seen (Seven S's) : Choose unpelted wheat, lentils, or m
CPS NOWRUZ BAZAAR: CANCELED
Chicago Persian School Nowruz Bazaar is Canceled For the safety considerations of our community as it related to Coronavirus outbreak, we have decided to cancel this year's Nowruz Bazaar. Thank you for your understanding and continued support for the Chicago Persian School. Questions: bazaar@chicagopersianschool.org
