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
Community Service for the Whole Family, Dec. 2
Let's model "giving back to the community" for our children, by volunteering We have arranged for a family-friendly volunteering opportunity through The Honeycomb Project . Space is limited so sign up for your family today. When: Saturday, December 2, 12:30-2:30 Where: 3800 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60641 Who: Interested Chicago Persian School parents and their kids (6 and older) What: Volunteer families will meet at the provided address on 12/2/23 to sort and pack d
