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New School Year

Dear Students,

As we prepare to begin a new school year, on behalf of the ICEC administration, the instructional staff, and myself, I would like to welcome you and wish you a very successful and rewarding academic year. We are excited to see so many of you who will be returning this year and to have the opportunity to greet and to know many new students who will be joining us for the first time. As always, our goal is to help you make the most of the instructional time by having an in-depth understanding of the Iranian cultural heritage and by gaining proficiency in the language in an engaging and learner-centered environment. The fact that you are spending part of your Saturdays participating in our classes is a reflection of your commitment to achieving this goal. Your enthusiasm and love of learning are crucial in preserving our cultural heritage and language.

As part of our ongoing efforts to achieve our common goal more effectively, last year made some changes to the way we would be communicating with you throughout the year. Now, through the enhanced ICEC website, you will be able to communicate with your instructors and access lessons, homework assignments and projects online. Your instructors will provide you with more information. We will also make every effort to differentiate the instruction based on proficiency levels to maximize learning. As part of this effort, the posted weekly “Can-Do” statements and ongoing formative assessments will allow you to better measure your own progress throughout the year. As the year goes on, we will review, reflect and readjust the instructional strategies to better meet your needs.

 

2015-2016 Summer Picnic

The School & Community Association of the Iran Cultural and Educational Center would like to invite all the families and their friends to its annual summer potluck picnic to kick off new school year.

This picnic will be held on Sunday August 30, 2015 from 12 noon to 5:00 PM at Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds, Maryland.  Shelter “D” has been reserved for the occasion.

Grab your lunch and come and spend a nice day with other Farsi school families.

POC:
Ehsan Motazidi      Tel:   (240) 777-6321
Email: ehsantaz@yahoo.com

Address:
Shelter “D”
Black Hill Regional Park

20930 Lake Ridge Drive
Boyds, MD 20841

2014-2015 Graduation

پایان سال آموزشی

٦  ژوئن ٢٠١۵

 خانواده های گرامی٬

 پایان سال آموزشی مرکز فرهنگی و آموزشی ایران در روز شنبه ٦ ژوئن ٢٠١۵ خواهد بود

                         :برنامه ی روز پایانی سا ل آموزشی مرکز به ترتیب زیر خواهد بود

 از ساعت ٩:٣٠ تا  ١١:٠٠  بامداد ادامه برنامه های آموزشی هفتگی در کلاس های درس

از ساعت ١١:٠٠ بامداد  تا ٤۵ :١١ شرکت خانواده ها در کلاس های درس برای تشویق دانش آموزان به هنگام دریافت کارنامه های آموزشی

      .شرکت شما در روز پایانی سال آموزشی سبب تشویق فرزندانمان خواهد شد

مرکز فرهنگی و آموزشی ایران

 

School Graduation, June 6, 2015

 

Dear Parents,

The end of school year graduation of Iran Cultural and Educational Center will be held on June 6th, 2015.

The program will be as follow:

–          Students will attend their regular classes from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.

–          Parents will visit the classes from 11:00 A.M. to 11:45 A.M.

We thank you in advance for joining us

Iran Cultural and Educational Center

2015-2016 Iran Arbabi Scholarship

Dear ICEC Community,
At ICEC’s 25th Anniversary Gala we announced the creation of the Iran Arbabi Scholarship Program.  Named and endowed in honor of the founder of ICEC, this scholarship program has been created to encourage and assist students in their post-secondary education.  For more information and to download the scholarship application select items in the menue or click:

Important Dates

Immediately– ICEC starts accepting applications for the 2015-2015 school year. The Application Form will be available for download from the ICEC web site:

2015-2016 ICEC Scholorship Program Application packet

 

June 30, 2015 – Final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for the 2015-2016 Scholarship Program.  Application materials must be mailed in one packet to:

Iran Abrabi Scholarship Program
Iran Cultural and Educational Center
12030 Gatewater Drive
Potomac, MD 20854

Transcripts and letters of recommendation should not be sent separately. Incomplete, e-mailed, or faxed applications will not be considered.  Winners of the scholarship will be notified by August 1, 2015 and names will be posted on the ICEC web site.

Basic Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Iran Arbabi Scholarship. They must:

  • Be of Iranian descent
  • Be a U.S. citizen or lawfully reside in the United States
  • Submit verification of participation in activities in the Persian community (e.g. attendance at a Farsi language school, participation in Persian art or cultural group (music, dance, theater, etc.), volunteer activities for Persian community based charity, membership in a Persian student association, etc.)
  • Attend, or be accepted for attendance at, an accredited American college or university in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program.
  • Possess a high school diploma, or the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma.
  • Have good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher)
  • Complete and submit a Scholarship Application Form, including:
    1. Two letters of recommendation; at least one letter should be from a teacher or other school professional
    2. A one page essay about your dreams and aspirations
    3. A one page essay: How has your cultural heritage formed the person you are,  and in what way will this serve you as an asset to promote Persian language and culture in the future?
    4. An official transcript with the school seal on it

Eligibility Requirements

The Iran Arbabi Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students of Iranian descent entering or attending an accredited post-secondary institution.  Applicants should be residents of Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia.  Applicants must excel academically.  Applicants must have a verifiable record of participating in activities within the Persian community. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or be lawfully residing in the United States.  The recipients may use these scholarships to attend an accredited American college or university of their choice. Scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline.  Scholarships may be used for undergraduate or graduate school.  Applications are screened by an independent committee that consists of a panel of distinguished scholars and chaired by a member of the ICEC Board of Trustees. Finalists may be interviewed by members of the selection committee. Scholarship winners are selected based on the information received through the application and possible interviews.

Introduction

 

The Iran Cultural and Educational Center (ICEC) was established in 1989. ICEC’s mission is to create a nurturing environment that strengthens the sense of connection, pride and appreciation of Iranian culture, heritage and history.

On the occasion of its 25th Anniversary and in recognition of Khanoom Iran Arbabi-Amin’s tireless efforts, dedication and leadership as founder and director of ICEC, the “Iran Arbabi Scholarship Fund” was established.

Nowruz 1394 Message (March 15, 2015)

Dear Friends of ICEC Community,

Words cannot covey my gratitude for everything you did to make the Nowruz celebration another memorable event. Your tireless work and well-coordinated planning from the beginning of the school year were reflected in the entire program. Throughout the program, we heard nothing but praise for the exceptional quality of the performances, management, services, and reception. In the ICEC community, the Nowruz celebration has become a lasting tradition that brings together former and current students and parents, and through which each member assumes a crucial role to ensure its success. The success of this year’s Nowruz celebration was another example of your group work and well coordinated planning and management. The amount of work involved at each stage of planning and execution is a reflection of your commitment and dedication.

For over two hours, our children showcased the best of our cultural heritage, surpassing expectations with their performances. They were comfortable in their roles and enjoyed being onstage. The beautifully performed “Ey-Iran”, with the colorfully-decorated stage in the background, along with skillfully-recited and uplifting poems by the masters of ceremony set the stage for the rest of the evening.  Throughout the program, students one by one and group after group performed with talent and exuberance. The class performances, dances, pieces of music, and play all attest to the well-nurtured talents of our children and also to the undeniable fact that our joint efforts in preserving our cultural heritage have not been in vain.  It was indeed a magical evening; we didn’t want it to end.

The Nowruz celebration was a reminder that ICEC is much more than a language school. Throughout the years, your love of our cultural heritage has supported our common goal of building a community in which the sense of belonging and pride is apparent in every aspect. Surely, our children will be the future ambassadors of cultural awareness and understanding and will strive toward building a much more peaceful world.

Once again, on behalf of Dr. Alizadeh Taeb and my colleagues at the Center, I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to the former and current students, and the Nowruz Committee members who worked to keep alive this centuries-old tradition thousands of miles away from the country where it was born.

Happy New Year!

نوروزتان پیروز

Iran Arbabi