{"id":1188,"date":"2022-02-25T22:00:43","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T22:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=1188"},"modified":"2022-04-26T22:04:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T22:04:09","slug":"newsletter-feb-25-2022-chinese-typing-contest-starts-tomorrow-and-ends-on-sunday-at-noon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=1188","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter: Feb 25, 2022, Chinese Typing Contest starts tomorrow and ends on Sunday at noon !"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">Although recent COVID-19 mandates and protocols have gradually been eased in NJ, we continue to follow our current protocol to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and keep everyone healthy and safe. We will re-evaluate our protocol in mid-March.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Reminder: COVID-19 protocol<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Be sure to self-screen for symptoms prior to attending school in person<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Always wear a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/masks.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprevent-getting-sick%2Fdiy-cloth-face-coverings.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/masks.html?CDC_AA_refVal%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.cdc.gov%252Fcoronavirus%252F2019-ncov%252Fprevent-getting-sick%252Fdiy-cloth-face-coverings.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651096446986000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0MOOAQmdG12QCTPcmxUKyP\">mask <\/a>properly when indoors and at crowded places outdoors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Cooperate with the temperature checks at the entrance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Mask on properly at all times when in Beth Chaim<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Contact <a href=\"mailto:principal@pcls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">principal@<span class=\"il\">pcls<\/span>.org<\/a> immediately if tested positive for COVID-19.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Follow CDC guidelines on quarantine and isolation in this link <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/your-health\/quarantine-isolation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/your-health\/quarantine-isolation.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651096446986000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ik55vIlrJRDnMWe7DGEjA\">here<\/a>. Do not come to school if you have symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Messages from the Academic Director<\/h2>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Chinese Typing Contest<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For the students who registered for the Chinese Typing Contest, the contest will start at 12 pm tomorrow, 2\/26 and end at 12 pm on Sunday, 2\/27. Please watch out for my email with links to the contest site.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">National Preparation Test for AP Chinese Language and Culture \u5168\u7f8eAP\u4e2d\u6587\u8907\u7fd2\u8003\u8a66<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For T6-T10, CSL4 or CSL5 students, if you plan to take the college board AP Chinese test, the National Council of Associations of Chinese Language Schools will host two preparation tests on 3\/26 and 3\/27. Please see the attached flier for more information. If you want to register for the preparation test, please contact me by 3\/10\/2022 (Thur).<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Upcoming Contest:<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">4\/3\/2022: \u5beb\u5b57\u6bd4\u8cfd Handwriting Contest<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">4\/10\/2022: \u8a8d\u5b57\u6bd4\u8cfd Word Recognition Contest<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">5\/8\/2022: \u770b\u5716\u8aaa\u6545\u4e8b\u6bd4\u8cfd Storytelling Competition<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Messages from the Culture Director<\/h2>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Culture Class Open House<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The culture class open house will take place on 4\/24\/2022.\u00a0 This is a great opportunity for students to try a different culture class and the experience might help them in deciding what they would like to take during the 2022-2023 school year.\u00a0 Google form for registration will be released in March.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"il\">PCLS<\/span> YoYo Contest &#8211; Date Change<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">To give the students more time to practice, the YoYo contest will be moved to Sunday 5\/1\/2022.\u00a0 Students will perform a 2-3 minutes routine he\/she put together to music of your choice.\u00a0 Contestants will be judged by age group on (1) Trick difficulty &#8211; 40 pts\u00a0 (2) Artistry \/ creativity &#8211; 20 pts\u00a0 (3) Fluency &#8211; 20 pts\u00a0 (4) Performance format &#8211; 20 pts<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Google form for registration will be released in April.\u00a0 Please be prepared to submit an audio file of the music you would like to use.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Messages from the PTA<\/h2>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Parent Duty<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you are unsure of which parent duty you have signed up for, please check in the following link or reach out to <a href=\"mailto:PTA@pcls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PTA@<span class=\"il\">pcls<\/span>.org<\/a>. If you have not signed up yet or did not complete your parent duty due to virtual classes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a49ada823aafe3-20212022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a49ada823aafe3-20212022&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651096446986000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0NjBv_x0Lbfo5ugelO08fY\">sign up here <\/a>. If you are available for additional signups to support our community, please sign up for the remaining empty slots that are still available. <span class=\"il\">PCLS<\/span> appreciates your support.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"il\">PCLS<\/span> Text messaging system &#8211; REMIND<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Please look out for an upcoming text message* on your mobile\/cellular phones to sign up for the REMIND text messaging system which will be used to communicate important information such as school closures, announcements, reminders, etc. for <span class=\"il\">PCLS<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You can also sign up in advance by clicking on the link below to join Princeton Chinese Language School\u2019s text alert system.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/pcls2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/pcls2021&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651096446986000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1IQk76ue7QX6XUGFtGSoT1\">https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/<wbr \/>pcls2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For reference, our class code is @pcls2021<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">*note: data rates and fees may apply<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">ShopWithScrip Fundraising<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">To continue showing support to <span class=\"il\">PCLS<\/span>, we partnered with a fundraising organization, ShopWithScrip.\u00a0 You should have received an invitation email to sign up from ShopWithScrip. Please follow the instructions and make sure that you use the enrollment code to link your purchases to the <span class=\"il\">PCLS<\/span> account.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Enrollment code: <strong><em>JEGG74SPECAJ<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Thank you for your continued support and Happy Shopping!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although recent COVID-19 mandates and protocols have gradually been eased in NJ, we continue to follow our current protocol to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and keep everyone healthy and safe. We will re-evaluate our protocol in mid-March. Reminder: COVID-19 protocol Be sure to self-screen for symptoms prior to attending school in person Always wear a mask properly when indoors and at crowded places outdoors. Cooperate with the temperature checks at the entrance. 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