Weekly Newsletter December 2, 2023

Message from Principal

 

Welcome back! Hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend.

 

Upcoming Events

12/10

  • Speech Contest 演講比賽 Part 1 1:30-2:30PM (Registration close this Sunday 12/3)

  • Books for Taiwan book drive 2:20 – 3:20 PM

12/17

  • Speech Contest 演講比賽 Part 2

12/24

  • School closed (Christmas break)

Support PCLS – Place an Ad in 2023-2024 Directory – Deadline is this Sunday 12/3

  • Create your own lasting family memory in the PCLS 2023-2024 directory to support and encourage your child(ren) in their Chinese learning journey!  It would be a great way to recognize special milestones (such as commencement), wish your child good luck or congratulate on his/her achievements! Click on this link for more information.

  • If you have a business you would like to showcase in our Directory, please see the document here or contact Ya-ping Su at chairperson@pcls.org for more information.

The directory will be distributed to all PCLS families in January 2024.

 

Books for Taiwan (“BFT”) Book Drive 捐贈英文童書到台灣

PCLS will be collaborating with BFT again to collect English children’s books to be donated to Taiwan.  If you have any used books in good condition you would like to donate, please bring them to school on Sunday 12/10/2023 between 2:20 – 3:20 PM for a free gift from BFT (quantity is limited, first come first serve).   Please see this brochure for 2 pick up locations at PDS.

 

Message from Academic Director

PCLS 校內演講比賽 Speech Contest

The Speech contest is a great opportunity for our students to practice public speaking in Chinese. We will hold our 2023-2024 speech contest next month. Please find more information below.

 

Contest date and time: Dec 10, 2023 and Dec 17, 2023 1:30-2:25 pm

Contest location: PDS Upper Gym

Registration deadline: Dec 3, 2023 11:59 pm. More information is in the attached brochure.

Please register through this Google Form. If you have any questions, please contact academic@pcls.org .

 

Message from Culture Director

LNY Raffle Prize Donation

If you would like to donate any items for the Lunar New Year celebration raffle, please bring them to the PCLS admin team on any Sunday before 12/17/2023.  Tax receipts will be provided upon request. Please consider the following criteria for your donation:

  • Retail value of $25 or more

  • Item should be NEW and UNOPENED

  • Items should be appropriate for the occasion and audience

  • Cash prize donation is also welcome!

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!

PTA Update

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.

 

External Event

Rutgers Taiwan Study Association (RUTSA) presents 電影「十二夜 2 回到第零天」深刻探討了社會中流浪狗問題. 誠摯邀請您參加這場免費的電影欣賞活動,一同思考解決不讓毛小孩流浪,除了撲殺外的選擇。除了觀影,現場還提供美味pizza. For more info please click on this link.

 

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 WEEK

謝姐食堂 便當 禮盒 12/3/2023 (Sun)  Delivery –CLOSED

便當, 牛肉麵, 一吉膳頂級鮑魚佛跳牆, 台灣鳳梨酥禮盒, 花生酥

Ordering Deadline: 11/26/2023 (Sun) 8 PM

Pickup Date: 12/3/2023 (Sun) 2:15pm ~ 2:45pm

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12/5 & 12/6/2023 Delivery  – Closed

Pick up time: 12/5/2023 (Tue) 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) (Please do not leave any note on payment)

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

 

PRE-ORDER NOW, PICKUP LATER

Formosa Food 寶島 12/10(Sun) delivery
https://tinyurl.com/3drseex8

Princeton Chinese Language School fundraising event.

All profit will go to PCLS funds.

Ordering Deadline: 12/01/2023 (Friday) 10 PM

Expected Pickup Date: 12/10/2023 (Sun) 2:10pm ~ 2:40pm (Date may change depends on delivery)

Pickup location: PDS parking lot

Payment:  Zelle (862-485-3834 SenYing Huang)  or Exact Cash in envelope upon pickup

 

Nuro Beef Soup 正中台灣牛肉麵 2023/12/17(Sun) Delivery

Order link https://tinyurl.com/5n8uyb7t

Ordering Deadline: 12/14/2023 (Thursday) 10:00 PM

Order will be canceled if the total amount is less than $800.

Pickup Date: 12/17/2023 (Sun)

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)

Payment: Cash upon pickup 只收現金

Contact: Call or Text Ken at 646-286-9288

 

Golden Buns 金華包子 12/17(Sun) delivery
https://tinyurl.com/ysaatup5

Order by 12/13/2023 (Wed) 8 pm

Pickup on 12/17/2023 (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

 

UPCOMING

12/10  渤海村, 12/10 (Sun) 11:00  北高中

 

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

 
Veronica Chen, 校長 Principal