This Saturday, the tenth of October is Taiwan’s 109th birthday. Happy Birthday, Taiwan! It is a day when Taiwanese pride takes precedence over everything else, and Taiwanese people celebrate all over the world. There’s usually a parade or a gather but due to pandemic, only smaller group gatherings have been happening in New Jersey. Here is a link to the news report from 世界日報.
The Overseas Community Affairs Council, Taiwan has released a distance learning program for youth age 12 to 24 years old. 2020 Language Study Program will recruit a total of 880 students. Please use this Link(English version) for applications and further details.
僑務委員會「2020年海外青年華語文研習班(遠距視訊教學)」開始招生，歡迎居住海外青年報名參加。
辦理時間：2020年11月9日至12月30日，分4梯次辦理。
參加對象及人數：年滿12足歲至未滿24歲之居住海外青年880人。
報名方式：報名資料請逕至僑務委員會網站（www.ocac.gov.tw/僑生服務/青年研習/2020僑務委員會海外青年華語文研習班(遠距視訊教學)）下載使用，或至紐約華僑文教服務中心索取洽辦，本中心地址是133-32 41stRd., Flushing, NY11355；業務聯絡人富先生，電話(718)886-7770分機107，電子信箱yifu369@gmail.com
The First Semester Welcome Meeting with Parents is scheduled for Sunday, Oct 25, 1:30-2:30 pm. Please mark your calendar to attend and learn more about our school.
Messages from the Academic Director
Open House (家長會) will be held this weekend. Please check on each language class teacher’s email for instructions.
If your kid(s) needs assistance with Chinese homework, please contact the Academic Director.
Messages from the Culture Director
Virtual Drawing Contest – Registration for the 2020-2021 “Year of Ox” virtual drawing contest is still open! Students will complete their drawing on paper, independently at home and submit their art work using the Google Form link below. Please read the guidelines and upload instructions carefully and adhere to them to expedite the scoring process. Submit 1 entry per child.
To register & submit, please Click on this link to the Google Form by Sunday October 18, 2020.
Chinese New Year Celebration – Due to the pandemic, PCLS has decided to welcome the Year of the Ox in 2021 remotely. We cordially invite everyone to present your ‘Ox’* talent by sending photos or pre-recorded videos of PCLS classes and students in action. The T10 class and teachers will be leading the effort to put the celebration together. Please stay tune for more details!!
Food Vendors this week
Remember to pick up the food you ordered this Sunday from Beef Noodle Soup, 1-1:30 pm. Pick location is the Asian Food Market parking lot near PNC bank.
Pre-order:
Lin’s Palace (林宫)
· Pick up time is Saturday, 10/17, 3 pm-3:30 pm at Asian Food Market Parking Lot
· Text Mr. Lin at 973-727-3276 by Tuesday 10/12 night
· Mr. Lin will confirm with you and provide you an order # for pickup.
· Menu in the attached image
Bao and Dumpling (渤海村)
· Pick up time is Saturday, 10/17, 2:30 pm-3:00 pm at Asian Food Market Parking Lot
· Vendor prefers no pre-order. Just come and purchase what you need.Have a great Columbus Day Weekend!