{"id":1392,"date":"2022-09-24T15:17:45","date_gmt":"2022-09-24T15:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=1392"},"modified":"2022-09-25T14:48:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-25T14:48:00","slug":"weekly-newsletter-september-24-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=1392","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Newsletter September 24, 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Language Class Back-to-School Meeting (\u5bb6\u9577\u6703)<\/strong> will be held this Sunday (September 25), beginning promptly at<strong> 2:30 PM<\/strong> in each classroom. It will be a great opportunity for you to meet your child&#8217;s teacher, to hear about curriculum and teacher&#8217;s expectations.\u00a0 <strong>All students should go to the cafeteria first<\/strong>.\u00a0 Please have your child(ren) find his\/her class table and sit with the classmates. TAs will lead young students back to their classrooms while the other students should go to their classrooms at 2:45 pm.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Check out PCLS vendor table at <strong>West Windsor Community Day<\/strong> &#8211; Saturday September 24, 2022; 12:00 PM &#8211; 4:00 PM\u00a0 Free Admission! Food Vendors, Kids, Rides, Local Vendors, Fire Trucks and More! Come and Visit us!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As a reminder<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>MASK is MANDATORY<\/strong> 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 <strong>Basketball and Badminton<\/strong>, 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\"><strong>No eating inside the building<\/strong> 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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Academic Director Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Language Class Changes<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>This week is the LAST week you can change your language class.<\/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 \u201cadministration table\u201d in the cafeteria this Sunday, or you can email me at <a href=\"mailto:academic@pcls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">academic@pcls.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Textbooks<\/span><\/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\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Teacher parking<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Our teachers and admin staff always carry a lot of teaching materials with them. If they park far away from the building, they\u2019ll have to carry the heavy stuff and walk a long way to the classrooms. Thus, if possible, I would strongly encourage everyone to save the parking spots that are close to the building to our teachers (priority) and admin staff. Just a small way to express our gratitude to our teachers. Thank you!!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Culture Director Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Culture Class Change &#8211; LAST DAY<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As communicated last week, the deadline to submit a request for culture class change is end of day Friday 9\/23\/2022.\u00a0 All requests submitted before 9\/23 have been processed.\u00a0 If you have not received an email from me, please (1) check your junk mail (2) email <a href=\"mailto:culture@pcls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">culture@pcls.org<\/a> at your earliest convenience. Please complete <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdpr0n_uuOnkc4AyCV7KtRKeJs9eDy8O45WulmCUOYpeBr8GQ\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Culture Class Change Request Google form<\/a> by tonight if your child(ren) wants to attend a different culture class. No more changes will be made after this Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">New Culture Class &#8211; Basketball<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I am happy to announce that we\u2019ll be offering Basketball again this year, thanks to a 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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Culture Class Change Request Google form<\/a> by the end of day 9\/23\/2022.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Class Waivers<\/span><\/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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">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\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Adult Class<\/span><\/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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">waiver form<\/a> is required for Basketball, Badminton, Lion Dance &amp; Zumba \/ Latin Steps.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" align=\"center\">\n<table>\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"151\" \/>\n<col width=\"185\" \/>\n<col width=\"185\" \/>\n<col width=\"202\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Class<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Location<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Time<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Coordinator<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Basketball<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Upper gym<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2:30 &#8211; 4:10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Jason<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"mailto:kookietsai@yahoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">kookietsai@yahoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Badminton<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Gymateria<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2:30 &#8211; 4:100<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Li<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"mailto:tsli01@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">tsli01@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Flower arrangement<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Cafeteria<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2:30 &#8211; 4:10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lily<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"mailto:mydearlily@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">mydearlily@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Zumba \/ Latin Steps<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dance Studio<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2:50 &#8211; 3:50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Natali<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"mailto:lewis.natali@verizon.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">lewis.natali@verizon.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Erhu<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Room 225<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">4:20 &#8211; 5:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Culture Director<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"mailto:culture@pcls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">culture@pcls.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lion Dance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Upper Gym<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">4:20 &#8211; 5:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Culture Director<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"mailto:culture@pcls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">culture@pcls.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>PTA Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Mark your Calendar, Room Parents!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Room parents meeting is the following Sunday (Oct 2) at 3:00 pm in the cafeteria.<\/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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">SignupGenius link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vendor Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/line.me\/ti\/g\/uefDIBC_L5<\/a>\u00a0 (click the link to join)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Language Class Back-to-School Meeting (\u5bb6\u9577\u6703) will be held this Sunday (September 25), beginning promptly at 2:30 PM in each classroom. It will be a great opportunity for you to meet your child&#8217;s teacher, to hear about curriculum and teacher&#8217;s expectations.\u00a0 All students should go to the cafeteria first.\u00a0 Please have your child(ren) find his\/her class table and sit with the classmates. 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