Saturday, July 5, 2014

CPS Updates

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS EXTENDED!
Persian Language Classes for Children and Adults


Classes start on September 11, 2016
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Our New Location: 733 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL 60016
 
Kids Classes (read more)
Sundays from 10:45 am to 1:30 pm at the Des Plaines Location

Persian Immersion Language Classes (age 5 and older)
  • Introduction to Persian 1& 2 (age 5 & 6)
  • Beginner 1 & 2 (minimum age 7)
  • Intermediate 1 & 2
  • Advanced 1 & 2 & 3
Extracurricular Classes (read more)
  • Persian Musical Instrument (Daff), Dance, Choir, Miniature Drawing, Soccer, Film Making, Theater (check our website for minimum age requirement for each class)
Adult Classes (read more and see the diagram below)
Adults may have the option to choose Sunday (morning or afternoons) or Thursday (evenings) class in our Des Plaines, IL or Chicago, IL locations
 
[NEW] Persian Reading-Writing Crash Course
  • For adult learners who comprehend the spoken Persian language and are interested in learning reading and writing within one academic year: quarter 1,2, and 3 (register for all or one, depending on your proficiency level)
Persian Language Classes for Adults
  • From beginner to advanced, we offer conversation-based instructions in our Persian language courses to prepare adult learners for real-life interactions. Students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills continue to develop as they move up in levels.
  CLICK HERE FOR TUITION INFO

Click to watch a short but informative video clip about CPS and invite prospective families/students to visit our website: www.chicagopersianschool.org



info@chicagopersianschool.org | 847-868-0577




"Come and See Us in Action" 
Join Chicago Persian School Open Houses
April 24 or May 1, 2016

Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Location: 4939 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago, IL 60641
 * street parking is available
 Click here to Sign up
 
This is a great opportunity to see our Persian Immersion classes in action.  You will get close idea of how a day at CPS looks like and why we are the best choice for anyone who is interested in learning about Persian language and culture, in the Chicago land area.
 
Please note:
You will visit us at our current location during the open house however the school will be moving to a new location for the next academic year to Des Plaines, IL


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Chicago Persian School
Nowruz Bazaar



SUNDAY, MARCH 13 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
at the school location

Nowruz specialty pastries, Haftseen supply, and more

***Feel free to inform friends and family***

Acceptable Payment Methods:
Cash or Chase QuickPay (no additional fee)
Credit Cards (additional processing fee is applied)
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Saturday, March 12:Ancient Game Days and Nowruz Celebration
From 1 to 4 pm at the Oriental Institute of Chicago Museum:1155 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL
*CPS choir  Students will perform

Tuesday, March 17: Chahar-Shanbeh Suri
Organized by Iran House of Greater Chicago
From 6:00 am to 9:30 pm Harms woods Forest Preserve, Grove #5 On Harms Road, North of Golf, South of Old Orchard

Saturday, March 19: Saal-Tahvil or moment of spring equinox
11:30 pm Chicago Time!

Saturday, March 26: Chicago Nowruz Parade
Organized by: Chicago Nowruz Parade (CNP)
Downtown Chicago @ noon

Sunday, April 3: Sizdeh-Bedar or 13th-day Outing
Organized by Iran House of Greater Chicago
From noon to dusk, Harms woods Forest Preserve, Grove #5 On Harms Road, North of Golf, South of Old Orchard
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Sponsored by Chicago Persian School Parents Committee:
*A Pre-Valentine’s Dance Party Fundraising Event*
This Saturday: February 6, 2016
Dance the night away with DJ Armin
at the beautiful Alhambra Palace Restaurant & help support Chicago Persian School.  This event is open to public so we need your help to spread the word about it.
Checkout the Facebook event page and RSVP there!


Entrance Free*: $25 ($15 with valid student ID)
Time: 8:30 pm to 2:00 am
Tickets and Info: gocpsevents@yahoo.com, 847-529-9218
Address: 1240 W Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60607, Marrakesh Room 2nd Floor

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Chicago Persian School Fundraising Event

*Bingo Game Day*
Signup, play, and win a prize


Signup to participate in this fun event and support the Chicago Persian School.  This Bingo Day is open to public so we need your help to spread the word about it (RSVP by Jan.22 via email or on the Facebook event page)


Date: Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 11 am to 2 pm
Location (our school): St. John's Lutheran School, 4939 West Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641, Elinger Hall
Participation Fee: $25 per player (Includes 2 Bingo card)
Additional game card: $5 for one or $8 for 2, Bring a friend and get an extra game card
(all proceeds go to to Chicago Persian School)
 
Forward this email to any friend or family who may be interested in participating in this game day.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences: This Sunday and the next!
We are about half way through with the academic year at the Chicago Persian school which means it's time for the parent-teacher conferences.  During the next two Sundays, teachers will meet with you and provide you with the mid-year evaluation forms and progress report. 
 

By now, you should have received an email from the class teacher with a link to an online 10-minute meeting signup for your preferred time slot. Please make sure you respond to that email, before this Sunday.  During the conferences, teachers will update you about your son/daughter's academic performance, challenges, strengths, as well as suggestions for improvement.  This would be a good time for parents to communicate any concerns with the teacher.
 

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Are you ready for the Pasta War???  It's this Sunday!
Many thanks to those who volunteered for the main pasta dishes as well as the salad, dessert, and drinks.  We are all set for this Sunday delicious fundraising event, sponsored by our very own Parents Committee (CPSPC).  Here is how it works: you pay for a plate and get to try whichever item that you like ($5 for kids and $10 for adults).  Kids cast their vote for their favorite pasta and the winner receives a prize. Feel free to invite your friends and family to school for a delicious day of competition.

Date: This Sunday January 17, 2016 from 12:00 to 12:30 pm
Location: at the school cafeteria
Cost of food: $5 per plate for kids, $10 per plate for adults (each plate includes choices of main dishes, salad, and drink)
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Sponsored by CPS Parents' Committee:

*Backgammon Day*
Sign up to participate and win prizes!

    Lets join together and help support the Chicago Persian School.  This tournament is open to public.  Please RSVP by Nov. 29 on the Facebook event page or via email info@chicagopersianschool.org

 Date: Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 11 am to 2 pm
 Location: our school location
 Participation Fee: $25 per player (all proceeds go to to Chicago Persian School) 
Share this with friends and family who may be interested in participating in this tournament.

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Registration for 2015-2016 is now open
 
 Online Registration for: New Student 
Online Registration for: Returning Student 

First Day of School: September 13, 2015, 
Classes meet on Sundays 10:45 am to 2:00 pm
For more details on programs and registration information, please visit our website @ www.chicagopersianschool.org 
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"Chicago Persian School" in one minute:
 Help us spread the word about "Chicago Persian School", where Persian language is treasured and and Iranian culture is celebrated!

Checkout Our Programs

Farsi for Young Child Classes (age 5 and 6)
Persian Immersion Class (for non-heritage speakers, age 7 and up)
Persian 1st through 5th grade (for heritage speakers, age 7 and up)
Adult Persian Language Classes (beginner, intermediate, and advance)

We also offer a number of extracurricular classes 
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To All CPS Students: Don't let the Farsi skip you! 
Like any other language, if you don't practice Farsi during summer you will regress! Summer is busy but with little planning, you might be able to fit in just enough practice that would keep you in good shape for the next academic year.
Here are some suggestions:
Read (for all ages)
  International Children's Digital Library: A good inventory of online Farsi story books for various ages and language proficiency
  Listen (age 4-10)
  Ban-Ben-Bon website: Listen to Persian kids songs online
  Play and Practice (age 4-9)
  Farsi Language Learning Games: practice your numbers, colors, names of fruits, animals, and objects in Farsi

Watch, Listen, and Practice (age 12 to adults)
  Persian Language Online: use this comprehensive open "Farsi learning" resource for practicing your listening skills, writing, and comprehension (highly recommended for non-heritage learners)

Help Us Promote the School


If you have not "liked" us on FACEBOOK, please make sure you do that today!  Click here and you will be connected to our FB page.
You will receive notifications and updates on all the school related activities and events.
Look for the Chicago Persian School professionally-made "promotional video" and share it with your friends!
 
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***ATTENTION***ATTENTION***

YOU ARE INVITED

to the

Chicago Persian School's Last Day

"Talent Show"

This Sunday, May 17, 2015 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm

at the school gymnasium


Please join the CPS community in celebrating the end of another successful academic year.  We will be showcasing the talents of our students in Persian creative arts, literature, and music in our second "CPS Talent Show"
followed by tea and dessert!

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Sunday May 10th
Picture Day at School
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Sunday May 3rd 
Come to see the all-school poster exhibition:  
Students posters will be setup in the cafeteria so you can see the result of their good work.  Invite your fiends and family too! 
Ice Cream Day: $1 per scoop!  
A mini fundraising sponsored by our 3rd grade students (as part of their efforts to raise fund for the teachers travel fund for the Persian language Educators Symposium).
All-School Run Through Rehearsal in the gym from 2 to 3 pm: 
 Please plan on staying extra on May 3rd as all group and individual performers need to do a run-though practice for the upcoming CPS Talent Show. 
Sign up for May 17 potluck lunch: 
We celebrate the last day of our school with a potluck lunch from 12 to 1 pm (in the cafeteria) followed by the Talent Show, Teacher Appreciation Ceremony, and Dessert (in the gym) from 1 to 2:30.  Please note that classes meet from 10:45 to 12 on that day.  Please invite friends and family for the talent show as it promises to be an amazing event.
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April 26th at school:

“Parents Input Session”

12:30 to 1:15 pm

Help us improve our school by sharing your suggestions. 
We like to hear your feedback on any topic related to the Chicago Persian School. 

 Last chance for Audition! 
If your son/daughter would like to perform in our End-of-the-Year Talent Show, meet Negar today after 2 pm in the music room for audition. 

 Plan to stay extra, next week 
All students are expected to attend the full run-through of the “CPS Talent Show” program from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, at the gym.  This includes solo as well as group performers.
 
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Let's support the "Chicago Nowruz Parade"
Join friends and families of our community while carrying the "Chicago Persian School" Banner!

This Saturday, March 28th at noon
Federal Plaza, Downtown Chicago



Sixth Chicago Nowruz Parade and Festival
Chicago Federal Plaza, 230 S. Dearborn, Chicago IL 60604
DJ SULTAN and Hot Persian Tea with Food and Sweets begin the festivity from 12:00 Noon in Federal Plaza
Parade step off at 1:00 pm
Festival at the Plaza: 2:00 to 6:00 pm including:
Kid Zone, Aush Contest II, Sweets and Flowers
Dance performances by Donya Dance
Denita Inez Dances & Desueño
DJ Sultan and CNP Dance Fairies will rock the plaza

More Information at CNP Facebook page

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April 5: Sizdeh-Bedar or 13th-day Outing
Organized by Iran House of Greater Chicago
From noon to dusk, Harms woods Forest Preserve, Grove #5 On Harms Road, North of Golf, South of Old Orchard
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March 28: Chicago Nowruz Parade
Organized by: Chicago Nowruz Parade (CNP)
Location: Downtown Chicago
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March 22 and 29: Chicago Persian School Closed for Spring Break
Classes resume on April 5
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March 22: Chicago Persian School Nowruz Celebration
at the Crystal Palace Banquet Hall from 12 to 6 pm
  
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March 20: Saal-Tahvil or moment of spring equinox
5:45 pm Chicago Time!
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March 17: Chahar-Shanbeh Suri
Organized by Iran House of Greater Chicago
From 6:00 am to 9:30 pm Harms woods Forest Preserve, Grove #5 On Harms Road, North of Golf, South of Old Orchard
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March 15: Chicago Persian School Nowruz Bazaar
from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm At the School Location
Nowruz specialty pastries, Haftseen supply, and much more
* If you know of interested vendors, please share the information
** This event is open to public so feel free to invite friends and family
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Chicago Persian School
NOWRUZ BAZAAR



SUNDAY, MARCH 15 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
at the school location

Nowruz specialty pastries, Haftseen supply, and more

*Feel free to inform friends and family
** If you know of interested vendors, please share the information and have them contact us.

NO CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED. ONLY CASH OR CHECK.  
Recruiting Talents for the CPS Talent Show Extravaganza:
May 17, 2015
If you, or your child/student have/has a talent that can be communicated in Persian, we would love to include that talent in our show.  Auditions will be held on April 12, 2015.
You can see videos and pictures from our last year Talent Show Extravaganza at our school Facebook page.
FOR MORE DETAILS AND QUESTIONS, PLEASE SEE MRS. GILDA AMINI or SEND EMAIL TO:
info@chicagopersianschool.org
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February 22: Lunch Fundraiser at school

March 1: Ticket Sale for the Chicago Persian School Nowruz Celebration
Event Date: Sunday, March 22 at 1from 12 to 6 pm
Event Location: Crystal Palace Banquets, 1070 S. Elmhurst Rd., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

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Parent-Teacher Conferences
January 18 and 25, 2015
 We are about half way through with the academic year at the Chicago Persian school which means it's time for the parent-teacher conferences.  During the next two Sundays, teachers will provide you with the mid-year evaluation forms and progress report. 
Please get in touch with the class teacher to arrange for a 10 minute conference time, either during the recess or after 2:00 pm on January 18 and 25.  During the conferences, teachers will update you about your son/daughter's academic performance, challenges, strengths, as well as suggestions for improvement.  This would be a good time for parents to communicate any concerns with the teacher.
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January 18, 2015
Lunch Fundraiser Event at CPS
12:00 to 12:30 pm
Parent volunteers are needed for food and dessert.  Please make sure you send some cash with your child if you won't be at school at the time of lunch event. 
Your Participation is Greatly Appreciated.
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Recruiting Talents for the CPS Talent Show Extravaganza:
May 17, 2015
They say that "هنر نزد ایرانیان است و بس honar nazdeh Iranian ast o bas!"
That is why we are writing to recruit all the talent in our community for our Second Annual End of the Year Chicago Persian School Talent Show Extravaganza, on the last day of our academic year: May 17, 2015.  We hope to use this forum to show case the talents of the children, parents and teachers of our School Community.  To that end, please start planing now!

If you, or your child/student have/has a talent that can be communicated in Persian, we would love to include that talent in our show.  For instance, if you or your child plays an instrument or recites a Persian poem fluently, we would love to include him/her in the talent show as long as he/she is well versed in that instrument or song and as long as the piece is Persian.

Auditions will be held on April 12, 2015.  So start practicing, please.  We cannot wait to see what talents you have been cultivating!
You can see videos and pictures from our last year Talent Show Extravaganza at our school Facebook page.
FOR MORE DETAILS AND QUESTIONS, PLEASE SEE MRS. GILDA AMINI or SEND EMAIL TO:
info@chicagopersianschool.org
CPS Yalda Event on
 December 19, 2014
Tickets will be on sale on Nov. 23 at the school.
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OCT 12
Lunch Fundraiser Event at CPS
12:00 to 12:30 pm
This Sunday, parent volunteers will offer food and dessert for sale during the recess.  Please make sure you send some cash with your child if you won't be at school at the time of lunch event.  
More of such lunch fundraising events have been planned for this academic year to help Chicago Persian school raise money!
Your Participation is Greatly Appreciated.
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Sept. 14:
Parents Orientation Session
from 12:30 to 1:30 pm

Extracurricular classes start Next Sunday, Sept, 21
PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY!
*Classes are for Girls and Boys 
**Classes meet after the regular Persian classes every Sunday (see below):

- Persian Choir (minimum age 5) 2:15-2:45 pm

- Persian Dance (minimum age 6) 2:50-3:30 pm
- Miniature Drawing (9 and up AND adults) 2:15-3:00 pm

- Santoor (9 and up AND adults) after 2:15

You may sign up at school or online by clicking on:



Registration Made Easy:
If you are a new student, click here
If you are a returning student, click here
New Option for Adult classes at CPS:  
Mid-week Evening Classes!
If you are an adult interested in learning Persian language, DO NOT WAIT! 
 
New at the Chicago Persian School:
"PERSIAN IMMERSION CLASS"
A class designed for the students with little to no prior Persian comprehension. A full language immersion curriculum filled with hands-on projects and activities wil...l feed the students minds and teach them the Persian language in the most natural way. The curriculum has a stronger emphasis on conversation as compared to reading & writing. While working cooperatively with their peers, students expand their Farsi vocabulary, become comfortable with basic conversations, learn to read, write, draw, make contraptions, role play, practice storytelling… all only in Persian!
This minimum age for admission to this class is 7.


Contact us today, if you are interested or have any question: info@chicagopersianschool.org | 847-868-0577

Registration for 2014-2015 is open
 First Day of School: September 7, 2014, 
10:45 am to 2:00 pm

Please check our website for detail on the registration deadline, tuition, and admission requirements

"Chicago Persian School" in one minute:
 Help us spread the word about "Chicago Persian School", where Persian language is treasured and and Iranian culture is celebrated!
 




To All CPS Students: Don't let the Farsi skip you! 
Like any other language, if you don't practice Farsi during summer you will regress! Summer is busy but with little planning, you might be able to fit in just enough practice that would keep you in good shape for the next academic year.
Here are some suggestions:
Read (for all ages)
  International Children's Digital Library: An amazing inventory of online Farsi story books for various ages and language proficiency
  Listen (age 4-10)
  Ban-Ben-Bon website: Listen to Persian kids songs online
  Play and Practice (age 4-9)
  Farsi Language Learning Games: practice your numbers, colors, names of fruits, animals, and objects in Farsi

Watch, Listen, and Practice (age 12 to adults)
University of Texas at Austin, Persian Program: use this comprehensive open "Farsi learning" resource for practicing your listening skills, writing, and comprehension (highly recommended for non-heritage learners)

Summer Tutoring:
Do you need summer Persian language tutoring?  We can help you by recommending teachers.  Contact us at info@chicagopersianschool.org

Help Us Promote the School



If you have not "liked" us on FACEBOOK, please make sure you do that today!  Click here and you will be connected to our FB page.
You will receive notifications and updates on all the school related activities and events.
Look for the Chicago Persian School professionally-made "promotional video" and share it with your friends!
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