Weekly Newsletter October 21, 2023

Message from Principal

 

Class photos will be taken this week.

華語文能力快篩 TOCFL- Speedy Screening

PCLS is hosting a “Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language” –  Speedy Screening Initiative in November. The screening is totally FREE and VOLUNTARY. After the online test, you will receive instant feedback to gauge your child(ren)’s progress in Chinese proficiency. Space is limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Click on this link for more detail and to register.  You’ll receive an email to confirm your registration.

Halloween Event

Please also note that candy will be given during this event. If you have concerns about food allergies, please accompany your child(ren) to this event. Event schedule will be provided the week before.

Calendar Update

School calendar has been updated for event date changes in April. Please always refer to the calendar on our website for the latest version.

Upcoming Events

10/22

10/29

  • Drawing Contest 繪畫比賽 – Day  2

  • Halloween Event

11/12

  • First semester welcome meeting with parents 家長大會

 

Message from Academic Director

 

ANJCS Poem Recitation Contest

Contest date and time: December 10, 2023, 11 am

Contest place: Woodbrook elementary school, (15 Robin Rd., Edison, NJ 08820)

Registration deadline: Nov 18, 2023 11 pm. Registered by school.

For see attached brochure for more details.

 

If your child(ren) is interested, please contact me by Nov 4, 2023. Once you’re registered, please make yourself available for all the practice sessions and contest.

 

Students will earn 2 coupons for participating in an external contest and another 2 coupons if placed in one of the top 3 places.  PCLS will also match cash price up to $20!

 

Message from Culture Director

Drawing Contest, Day 1 THIS SUNDAY

Students who registered for the drawing contest, please report to the PDS cafeteria at 1:20 PM to sign-in. The contest will start at 1:30 pm.

To register, please read the guidelines thoroughly and complete the registration form here.  Pre-registration is required to participate.  We will NOT be able to accept registration on the spot.  The registration form will be closed on 10/20/2023.

PTA Update

 

Welcome back PCLS family!

To ensure that all events and activities run smoothly throughout the year, please sign up for at least 2 parent duties. Only if the 2 duties are fulfilled, will the deposit be refunded. If you are able to spare more time to our community, we would be very thankful. There are still a few open slots left to sign up!

Any questions about your parent duties you can’t find on Sign Up Genius , please reach out to Suet Horhota, PCLS PTA Lead, while at school or at PTA@pcls.org.

 

Halloween Event 10/29/23

 

Please have your students come to school dressed in their costume for a chance to win the Best Costume contest. There is 1 prize, a kitty Lego set! As there are treats handed out, please feel free to come to the cafeteria to cheer on the characters and check for any allergens.

 

Vendor Update

 

Join us at LINE group: “PCLS – Food and Vendors 普林斯頓中文學校美食團” to get the latest information about food ordering and delivery.  http://line.me/ti/g/uefDIBC_L5  (click the link to join)

THIS SUNDAY

Golden Buns 金華包子 10/22(Sun) delivery  –CLOSED
Pickup on 10/22/2022 (Sunday)
1:30 pm ~ 2:00 pm at 美東超市 parking lot (10 Schalks Crossing Rd, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536)
2:30 pm ~ 3:00 pm at  Princeton Day School parking lot next to the main entrance (650 Great Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540)
Cash upon pickup. 只收現金.. Call or text at 732-762-0935 for questions

 

PRE-ORDER NOW, PICKUP LATER

Lin’s Palace 林宫 2023/10/28 (Sat)  Delivery

Order link https://tinyurl.com/yc8yzppx

Ordering Deadline: 10/26/2023 (Thur) 10 PM

Pickup Date: 10/28/2023 (Sat) 3:30pm ~ 4:00pm

Pickup Location: Plainsboro Dollar Store Parking Lot

Payment: Cash or Check upon pickup

Contact: Mr. Lin at 973-727-3276

 

謝姐食堂 11/5/2023 (Sun)  Delivery

Order link https://tinyurl.com/mmhtnfm5

Ordering Deadline: 10/29/2023 (Sun) 8 PM

Pickup Date: 11/5/2023 (Sun) 2:30pm ~ 3:00pm

Pickup Location:  Princeton Day School parking lot next to the main entrance (650 Great Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540)

Payment: Exact Cash Only  (Please put your Name , phone number, and amount $$ on the envelop)

 

David Kao ZongZi 粽子11/7 & 11/8/2023 Delivery

Order link: https://tinyurl.com/9fawrbf8

!!! Attention!!! New Pickup Time and Location!!! 

Pick up time: 11/7/2023 (Tue) and 11/8/2023 (Wed) 7:30 pm ~ 7:45 pm.

Pick up location: Parking lot in from of Woori Mart,   64 Princeton Hightstown Rd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550

 

Payment: Zelle:  718-666-0177 (David Kao) or Venmo: @Amy_kao (Please do not leave any note on payment)

Contact:Send message on Line Group Chat or  Eric at mydeareric@gmail.com

 

NOTE:  * All Zongzi contain peanuts. No peanuts version upon request. However, no-peanuts version is prepared with other zongzi and may have contact with peanuts. Not recommended for those who are allergic to peanuts.

* Vegetarian version upon request.

 

UPCOMING

Nuro 正中牛肉麵 11/12

 

Spread the word for Princeton Chinese Language School.  Invite your friends to visit our school and join our community!!

 
Veronica Chen, 校長 Principal