Ticket Sale for the Nowruz Party, March 23, 2024
Saturday, March 23, 2024 6:30 pm to 12:30 am Crystal Palace Banquet Hall Save the date for the most anticipated event of the year: our magnificent Nowruz party, fun and family-friendly Ticket sale starts on January 28 at 12:00 noon This event sells out very quickly so we would want our current and past families to have the first chance to secure their tables. When: Saturday, March 23, 2024 6:30 to 12:30 pm Where: 1070 S Elmhurst Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056 Who: Open to publi


Nowruz Bazaar, March 17, 2024
Continuing Our Tradition Since 2008 Chicago Persian School Nowruz Bazaar Sunday, March 17, 2024 11:00 am – 2:00 pm At the School Location: 915 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL 60016 free parking is available behind the building VENDORS APPLY HERE Example items: Nowruz specialty sweets, Samanoo, Senjed, Sonbol, goldfish, Iranian handicrafts, handmade art, and decorative Haftseen supply FEEL FREE TO INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY Questions: info@chicagopersianschool.org 100% proceeds goe


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


Chicago Persian School Halloween Event, Oct. 29
A Day of Fun for all with Costumes and Trick or Treating at the Chicago Persian School Sunday, October 29, 2023 12:30 to 1:30 pm 915 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL Pizza, Face Painting, Pumpkin Decoration, Trick or Treating Unless the weather is rainy or too cold, this event will be held outdoors. Open to all current and past students and their families (in-person & online classes welcome) *Please take extra caution in the choice of costume and accessories for safety. Please avoi


Meet-the-Teacher Day, Oct. 8
Parents of every class meet with the teacher, in the classroom, as a group, to discuss the class academic goals and expectations. When: Oct. 8, 2023, from 1:30 to 2:00 pm Where: Inside each classroom Who: At least one parent for each student needs to join the meeting with the teacher Note: Attending via Zoom is reserved for exceptional circumstances such as illness (must be coordinated at least 24 hr before the event). While parents are meeting with the teachers inside the c


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


Free Backgammon Workshop for Ages 10 to 17, Oct. 22
Inviting all current and past Chicago Persian School students to a free Backgammon Workshop When: Oct. 22, 2023, from 1:15 to 2:30 pm Where: School's 2nd floor common area Who: Any current or past Chicago Persian School student ages 10 to 17. Alumni & students of in-person, online, group, and private classes are all welcome. Already Know How to Play? No problem! Join to play with others at your own level to improve your skills INTERESTED? Parent volunteers who are pro at Ba


Free Automaton Workshop for Kids, Nov. 19
Join Yashar Alavizadeh, a Chicago Persian School student, to learn how to hand-build a mechanical robot with cardboard! When: Nov. 19, 2023 from 1:30 to 2:15 pm Where: School's 2nd Floor Common Area Who: Kids ages 7 and older Yashar Alavizadeh is a self-taught automaton builder. He designs and builds his own automatons using simple tools and cardboard . If you are curious about automata, watch this video and sign up for Yashar's free workshop. Please let us know if YOU l


