CHICAGO Persian SCHOOL

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

Show off your creativity and taste in setting up a beautiful Haftseen spread! Send us a high-resolution picture of your Haftseen spread, no later than 12:00 noon on Friday March 19 and your Haftseen will be included in the online gallery. Gallery viewer are able to pick their favorite images by clicking on the heart icon.

In anticipation for Nowruz, we are putting together an online art exhibition showcasing kids original 2-D or 3-D artwork (age 13 or younger). This is not competition but an online art gallery. Acceptable Art: any 2-D or 3-D art (e.g., drawings, paintings, sculptures, crafts, recycled art) Theme: Spring, Nowruz, Nature, Celebrations, Family and Friendship Age: up to age 13 Material: any material (e.g., pencil, marker, watercolor, gouache, crayon, chalk, clay, construction p

Free Online P e r s i a n S t o r y T i m e for Ages 2 to 6 ​ Sundays Live at 11 am CST Chicago Persian School is offering a weekly live Persian Story Time via Zoom, for kids ages 2 to 6 years old. Sign up is free and open to any interested child, from any part of the world. To receive the link to the online story time video meeting, you must submit the following form. You will receive an email with the link. https://www.chicagopersianschool.org/storytime

A Persian Language and Cultural Learning Experience Like No Other Online Group and Private Classes Starting September 20, 2020 For Kids, High school Students, and Adults Kids Classes (ages 7 to 13) Sundays, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm  Persian Immersion Language Classes  Beginner 1 & 2  Intermediate 1 & 2 Advanced 1 & 2 & 3 Teen Classes (ages 14 to 17) Sundays, 11 to 12 or 1 to 2 Intro to Persian Reading/Writing/Speaking Adult Classes  (ages 18 and older) Sunday mid-days or Wedne

For the first time since the inception of the Chicago Persian School, our community was not able to celebrate Nowruz together, due to the coronavirus outbreak precautions. The following beautiful slide-show of the Haft-Seen table images (sent by Chicago Persian School families and teachers) was our creative way to boost the mood and the sense of community. May this Persian New Year brings along the much needed health, peace, and ease to the people across the globe.

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

Your Talent Is Needed at the "Chicago Persian School Talent Show" Date: May 17, 2020 at 3 pm Location: First Congregational United Church of Christ 766 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Auditions: March 1 & 8, 2020 Who Can Participate and How? Any current or past CPS student AND their family members can perform in this talent show as long as it can be captured in Persian language or art. Joining the show is simpler than what you may think. Get creative, think out of th