{"id":1383,"date":"2022-09-17T13:23:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-17T13:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=1383"},"modified":"2022-09-17T13:28:17","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T13:28:17","slug":"newsletter-september-17-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=1383","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Newsletter September 17, 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m28901\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal \">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It was great seeing everyone back to PDS last Sunday! As we get back to\u00a0 \u201cnormal\u201d, I would like to remind everyone to follow PDS protocols as outlined below. We are very fortunate to go back to PDS and we don\u2019t want to lose it because we did not follow the rental rules.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>PDS Facility Protocols:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">MASK is MANDATORY inside the PDS buildings. This is a requirement in our rental contract. So please wear a mask properly when inside the building.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you are participating in Basketball and Badminton, you will need to have MASK ON when entering and exiting the gym. You can take the masks off when playing basketball and badminton.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Self-screening for COVID symptoms. If you are not well, stay home.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">No eating inside the building except for younger kids during recess. Younger kids are allowed to eat at Cafeteria during recess time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Absolutely no eating inside the classrooms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Be sure to check out Culture Director Updates for <span style=\"color: #9900ff;\">adult activity offerings<\/span> and how to enroll!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Registration &amp; Check Deposit<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Our registration numbers are similar to last year.\u00a0 THANK YOU to ALL registered families. We will finish depositing your checks in September. If you have registered your child(ren) but did not pay the tuition, please bring a check to the school cafeteria and give it to the <b>registration staff between 2:30-4pm<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you have friends interested in joining our school, please ask them to check out our website and follow the steps on the registration page. They are welcome to send us inquiries via <a href=\"mailto:hello@pcls.org\">hello@pcls.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Academic Director Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Language Class Changes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Each student has ONE chance to switch language class between the 2nd and 3rd week. After the 3rd week (9\/25), NO change to the language class is allowed. If you have any questions regarding the class placement, please reach out to me (I\u2019ll be at the \u201cAcademic Director table\u201d in the cafeteria this Sunday, or you can email me at <a href=\"mailto:academic@pcls.org\">academic@pcls.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Textbooks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Textbooks will only be given to the students who have registered and paid<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you received a textbook bundle (including textbook, homework book, CD if any, and flashcard if any), but decided to change your language class, please return the bundle to me and exchange it for a new one. However, if you have any markings or have used any workbook sheets, you CANNOT return the bundle. You\u2019ll have to buy a new textbook bundle. It\u2019s $20 per bundle (textbook, homework book, CD if any, and flashcard if any).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Culture Director Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Culture Class Change<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Culture class change request is now open. Each student has ONE chance to request culture class change.\u00a0 Please complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdpr0n_uuOnkc4AyCV7KtRKeJs9eDy8O45WulmCUOYpeBr8GQ\/viewform\">Culture Class Change Request Google form<\/a> by 9\/23\/2022\u00a0 Requests will be processed between 9\/19 &#8211; 9\/23 in the order received. As class availability is subject to change, please provide at least 2 different choices in the form.\u00a0 You will receive an email confirmation between 9\/23 to 9\/25.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0For this Sunday (9\/11), please still attend the culture class as indicated in the registration system.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>New Culture Class<\/strong> &#8211; Basketball<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I am happy to announce that we\u2019ll be offering Basketball again this year, thanks to a professional basketball player\/parent who volunteered to teach!\u00a0 If your child would like to take Basketball, please complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdpr0n_uuOnkc4AyCV7KtRKeJs9eDy8O45WulmCUOYpeBr8GQ\/viewform\">Culture Class Change Request Google form<\/a>. Please note that the <b>minimum age is eight<\/b> and class would only be offered if there are enough interested students.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Class Waivers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Students in the following classes are required to sign a waiver:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Taekwondo<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">YoYo<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lion Dance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Basketball<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Please complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdNHqrcqCW-FBHtnp4Si9A2iLuEjI21yCk4bjyDFpPlZJG7CQ\/viewform\">Waiver form<\/a> at your earliest convenience.\u00a0 An email will also be sent to you with the link to the Waiver form.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Adult Class<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The following adult classes are available this year.\u00a0 If you are interested in participating, please contact the coordinators listed below.\u00a0 Please note that there will be a $100 Facility fee (PCLS families. $150 for non-PCLS families) + Activity fee (where applicable).\u00a0 Please inquire with the coordinator about the applicable activity fee.\u00a0 A <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdNHqrcqCW-FBHtnp4Si9A2iLuEjI21yCk4bjyDFpPlZJG7CQ\/viewform\">waiver form<\/a> is required for Basketball, Badminton, Lion Dance &amp; Zumba \/ Latin Steps.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" align=\"center\">\n<table class=\"zoom-out\" data-zoom=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"130\" \/>\n<col width=\"184\" \/>\n<col width=\"198\" \/>\n<col width=\"221\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Class<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Location<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Time<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Coordinator<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Basketball<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Upper gym<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2:30 &#8211; 4:10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Jason<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"mailto:kookietsai@yahoo.com\">kookietsai@yahoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Badminton<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Gymateria<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2:30 &#8211; 4:100<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Li<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"mailto:tsli01@gmail.com\">tsli01@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Flower arrangement<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Cafeteria<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2:30 &#8211; 4:10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lily<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"mailto:mydearlily@gmail.com\">mydearlily@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Zumba \/ Latin Steps<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dance Studio<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2:45 &#8211; 3:45<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Natali<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"mailto:lewis.natali@verizon.net\">lewis.natali@verizon.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Erhu<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Room 225<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">4:20 &#8211; 5:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Culture Director<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"mailto:culture@pcls.org\">culture@pcls.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lion Dance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Upper Gym<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">4:20 &#8211; 5:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Culture Director<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"mailto:culture@pcls.org\">culture@pcls.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>PTA Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Welcome back PCLS family!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">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.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Please note, if any events\/parent duty signups are canceled\/moved, it is the family\u2019s responsibility to signup for another parent duty or the rescheduled time to fulfill the requirement in order to receive the deposit.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Should you have any questions on your signup, please reach out to Suet Horhota, PCLS PTA Lead, while at school or at <a href=\"mailto:PTA@pcls.org\">PTA@pcls.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">To check or change your parent duty sign ups, please click this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a49ada823aafe3-20222023\">SignupGenius link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vendor Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Join us at LINE group: &#8220;PCLS &#8211; Food and Vendors \u666e\u6797\u65af\u9813\u4e2d\u6587\u5b78\u6821\u7f8e\u98df\u5718&#8221; to get the latest information about food ordering and delivery.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/line.me\/ti\/g\/uefDIBC_L5\">http:\/\/line.me\/ti\/g\/uefDIBC_L5<\/a>\u00a0 (click the link to join)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Spread the word for Princeton Chinese Language School.\u00a0 Invite your friends to visit our school and join our community!!<\/p>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" data-smartmail=\"gmail_signature\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div><b><span style=\"color: #444444;\"><span style=\"font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">\u8607\u96c5\u840d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;\">Ya-ping Su,\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: large;\">\u6821\u9577<\/span>\u00a0Principal<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ff9900; font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;\"><b>\u666e\u6797\u65af\u9813\u4e2d\u6587\u5b78\u6821\u00a0<\/b><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcls.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900; font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;\"><b><i>Princeton Chinese Language School<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-footer spacer collapsible\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was great seeing everyone back to PDS last Sunday! As we get back to\u00a0 \u201cnormal\u201d, I would like to remind everyone to follow PDS protocols as outlined below. We are very fortunate to go back to PDS and we don\u2019t want to lose it because we did not follow the rental rules. PDS Facility Protocols: MASK is MANDATORY inside the PDS buildings. This is a requirement in our rental contract. So please wear a mask properly when inside the <a href=\"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=1383\" class=\"read-more\">Read More &#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcement"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1383","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1383"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1383\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1389,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1383\/revisions\/1389"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1383"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1383"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1383"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}