Weekly Newsletter April 20, 2024

Message from Principal   Incorporating TOCFL into Curriculum – PLEASE RESPOND TO SURVEY PCLS is considering incorporating Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (for students over 13 yo) and Children’s Chinese Competency Certification (for students 7-12) into the curriculum and make it a mandatory testing that students take once every 2-3 years.  This would be a great opportunity for: Students / parents:  to understand how the students are doing in learning Chinese. Parents can then plan their children’s future Read More …

Weekly Newsletter April 13, 2024

Message from Principal   We are kicking off planning for the 2024-2025 school year.  If you are interested in becoming a language / culture teacher or participating in the school operation as an admin team member, please do not hesitate to reach out to me, Cindy (academic director) or Sophia (culture director).  This is a great way to support your child(ren) in their Chinese learning journey and parent duty would be waived for you! Early bird discount will be available Read More …

Weekly Newsletter April 7, 2024

Message from Principal Hope everyone had a nice & relaxing spring break! Upcoming Event 4/7 PCLS Storytelling Contest 看圖說故事比賽 4/13 ANJCS Chinese YoYo Contest 紐澤西中文學校協會 校際扯鈴比賽 (registration closed on 3/17) 4/21 PCLS Online Typing Contest 中文打字比賽 4/27 ANJCS Singing Contest 紐澤西中文學校協會校際歌唱比賽 (registration closes on 4/6)   Message from Academic Director   Chinese Story Telling Contest 看圖說故事比賽 (This Sunday) The “Chinese Story Telling Contest” is this Sunday from 1:25 – 2:25 pm at PDS upper gym! Please arrive on time to check Read More …

Weekly Newsletter March 23, 2024

Message from Principal   There are many internal & external contests coming up in April. Participating in the contests is a great way for the students to practice their Chinese, and they also earn coupons that they can use to exchange for prizes on Coupon Day on 6/9.  Please encourage your child(ren) to sign up!  If you don’t know how the coupon program works, please feel free to ask the admin team. School is closed next Sunday March 31, enjoy your spring Read More …

Weekly Newsletter March 16, 2024

Message from Principal The first PCLS singing contest last week was a big success!  Thanks to all participating students and families for practicing and sharing your beautiful voice with us!  To continue the fun, join our karaoke culture class teacher, Mr. Greg Tong, this Sunday 3/17 during culture class time at Room 225 and learn to sing “朋友 Friends” by 周華健. Parents and students are both welcome!   Students, please notify your culture teacher if you are going to join Read More …

Weekly Newsletter March 9, 2024

Message from Principal The first PCLS singing contest will take place this Sunday at 1:00PM at the upper gym. Feel free to join and support your families and friends!   However, if you arrive after 1PM, please be mindful and enter the upper gym only in between performances to avoid disturbance to the performer. Contestants – please arrive at 12:50 PM to check in. Upcoming Event 3/10 Singing Contest 校內歌唱比賽 1:00 – 2:30 (earlier start time!) 3/17 ANJCS Chinese Chess Contest 紐澤西中文學校協會 校際象棋比賽 (at PDS) 華語文能力測驗 (Test of Read More …

Weekly Newsletter March 2, 2024

Message from Principal Chinese Children’s Book Fair 中文童書義賣 is this Sunday at the admin table hallway!  PCLS parents will have priority access to the book fair between 2:30 – 3:00 PM.  If you have a voucher for the books you donated, please don’t forget to bring it.  You can also purchase the books with cash. Upcoming Event 3/3 Chinese Children’s Book Fair 中文童書義賣 2:30 – 4:30 ANJCS Chinese Chess Contest registration deadline 紐澤西中文學校協會 校際象棋比賽 報名截止 (延至3/3) 3/10 Singing Contest 校內歌唱比賽 1:00 – 2:30 (earlier Read More …

Weekly Newsletter February 24, 2024

Message from Principal PCLS 歌唱比賽 Singing Contest [Cash prize!!] PCLS will hold our very first Singing contest on 3/10/2024 between 1:30pm – 2:25pm. Please encourage your child(ren) to participate and register by 2/24/2024 using this Google Form. 優勝者者將有機會由學校直接推薦參加「全球僑校學生暨僑生歌唱大賽」準決賽,毋須再參加線上初賽!獎金豐富,千萬別錯過! Find more details about this contest here. Upcoming Event 2/24 Singing contest registration deadline 歌唱比賽 報名截止 ANJCS Chinese Chess Contest registration deadline 紐澤西中文學校協會 校際象棋比賽 報名截止 2/25 Handwriting contest (in class) 寫字比賽 ANJCS Language Assessments and Seal of Biliteracy 新澤西中文學校協會 華語文能力測驗家長教師講座 (7:30 – Read More …

Weekly Newsletter February 17,2024

Message from Principal Our 2024 Lunar New Year celebration was a big success!  A big THANK YOU to teachers, students, volunteers and parents for the wonderful performances and for coming to support the event. School is closed on 2/18.  Enjoy your President’s Day weekend! PCLS 歌唱比賽 Singing Contest [Cash prize!!] PCLS will hold our very first Singing contest on 3/1/2024 between 1:30pm – 2:25pm. Please encourage your child(ren) to participate and register by 2/24/2024 using this Google Form. 優勝者者將有機會由學校直接推薦參加「全球僑校學生暨僑生歌唱大賽」準決賽,毋須再參加線上初賽!獎金豐富,千萬別錯過! Find Read More …

Weekly Newsletter February 10, 2024

Message from Principal The Lunar New Year celebration is finally here!  Please find important information below that will help you navigate the various aspects of the celebration and ensure that the event will go smoothly. Parking Families are encouraged to arrive in one car, or carpool as much as possible. If the regular parking is full, there are 2 additional parking lots – see attached map. VIP parking – 4 spots in front of the main entrance are reserved for Read More …