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YIM 2014-2015

To All ICEC Students Interested in Performing with YIM this School Year:


The Young Iranian Musicians (YIM) Group is about to start its activities for this school year.  In order to select the YIM members and their performance assignments during this year’s Nowruz Celebration Program, there will be an audition session on Saturday, September 20th, 2:00-4:00pm, at the Partovi Family Residence, 10301 Oaklyn Drive, Potomac, MD 20854.
All registered ICEC students wishing to perform with the YIM (new prospects as well as returning members, irrespective of whether they have signed up for YIM already) are required to participate in the audition session (there will only be one). Whether new or returning, all candidates are required to contact the YIM Director, Yosi Talaminaei ( yostala@gmail.com ), and confirm their attendance as soon as possible.
All candidates are also expected to bring their own instrument (piano/keyboard will be provided), and the notes to a recently learned/performed piece that would best reflect their current skills and abilities.  They are also encouraged to bring along the sheet music for any Iranian pieces in their repertoire that they would consider suitable for YIM performance.
For any questions or additional information about YIM, please contact Mr. Partovi (hassan_partovi@hotmail.com)

Welcome Back 2014-2015 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, we have made some changes to the way we will be communicating with you this year. Through the enhanced ICEC website, you will soon be able to communicate with your instructors and access lessons, homework assignments and projects online.  Your instructors will provide you with more information in the weeks to come. 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.

Looking forward to an exceptionally fulfilling academic year.

Iran Arbabi

Welcome message in Persian

پیام خوش آمد

2014-2015 Registration

On-line Registration: (CLOSED for new students)

All returning students can register on-line at ICEC website and pay the tuition with Paypal account or credit card.  Username is needed for a primary account holder as well as for each student.

Check payments will be processed on registration day at school on September 13, 2014.

 http://iraneducationalcenter.org/registration

On-site Registration: 

Date:                               Saturday, September 13, 2014
Time:                              From 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Place:                             Richie Park Elementary School

Farsi classes will start:

On Saturday September 13, 2014

9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

at

Ritchie Park Elementary School

Abe Pishevar

In Memoriam : Abraham H. Pishevar II

It is with great sorrow that Iran Cultural and Educational Center shares the sudden passing of Abraham H. Pishevar II.
Abraham, 18, died on Monday, August 25, 2014 in a plane crash in Ohio while starting his first semester at Case Western Reserve University.
Abraham attended our school for many years and was an active member of our community.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends in this very difficult time.
 
May he rest in peace and may all who knew him find comfort in his memories. 

Farewell to Dance Troupe Instructors

dance

ICEC former students, Anahid Meysami, Ariana Feizi, and Neda Movahed, who were the dance troupe instructors from 2010-2014, graduated from the University of Maryland in May.  As they leave us to pursue their academic and professional dreams, we would like to congratulate them for their accomplishments and wish them a bright future and great success. They will always be with us as exemplary role models.

Below are some words from Ariana, Anahid and Neda:

Ariana Feizi

Anahid Meysami

Neda Movahed

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.

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 college or university of their choice in Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia. 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 are interviewed by members of the selection committee. Scholarship winners are selected based on the information received through the application and interviews.

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 his/her 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

Important Application Dates

March 23, 2014 – ICEC starts accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year. The Application Form will be available for download from the ICEC web site:

ICEC Scholorship Program Application Form

April 30, 2014  June 7, 2014 – Final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for the 2014-2015 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 July 1st 2014 and names will be posted on the ICEC web site.