{"id":1652,"date":"2023-10-29T15:14:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T15:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=1652"},"modified":"2023-10-29T15:14:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T15:14:58","slug":"weekly-newsletter-october-28-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=1652","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Newsletter October 28, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Principal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Halloween Event<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dress up for our annual Halloween event this Sunday for a chance to win a Lego set at our Best Costume contest!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Candy will be given during this event.\u00a0If you have concerns about\u00a0food allergies, please accompany your child(ren) to this event. You should have received the event time for your child(ren)\u2019s respective class from their teacher.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tocfl.edu.tw\/index.php\/test\/screening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\u83ef\u8a9e\u6587\u80fd\u529b\u5feb\u7be9 TOCFL- Speedy Screening<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">PCLS is hosting a &#8220;Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0 Speedy Screening Initiative in November. The screening is totally FREE and VOLUNTARY. After the online test, you will receive instant feedback to gauge your child(ren)&#8217;s progress in Chinese proficiency. Space is limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.\u00a0 Click on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1FIQgrqFff0MOiep9b1tQ_8t8Q3mDFJqv4s_xAIiV27w\/edit?ts=652de4bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">this link<\/a>\u00a0for more detail and to register\u00a0<u>by November 3<\/u>.\u00a0 You\u2019ll receive an email to confirm your registration.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Upcoming Events<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table>\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"94\" \/>\n<col width=\"501\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">10\/29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Halloween Event<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Drawing Contest \u7e6a\u756b\u6bd4\u8cfd &#8211; Day\u00a0 2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">11\/12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">First semester welcome meeting with parents \u5bb6\u9577\u5927\u6703<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">11\/26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">School closed (Thanksgiving break)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">External Event<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Rutgers Taiwan Study Association\u00a0presents &#8211; \u201cHe\u2019s Still Young\u201d documentary\u00a0\u8a69\u4eba\u5433\u665f\u7684\u7d00\u9304\u5f71\u7247\u300e\u4ed6\u9084\u5e74\u8f15\u300f.\u00a0Please click on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1A3yTkkyKTKGRwmVIUQupe9HNIj39tkEm6O_hkuLCRTQ\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">this link\u00a0<\/a>for more information &amp; to register.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Academic Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ANJCS Poem Recitation Contest<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Contest date and time:\u00a0December 10, 2023, 11 am<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Contest place:\u00a0Woodbrook elementary school, (15 Robin Rd., Edison, NJ 08820)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Registration deadline:\u00a0Nov 18, 2023 11 pm. Registered by school.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1lAPR-8rC1FD5vmZkET7QSCVWjAKTxAy2\/view?usp=share_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">attached brochure<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If your child(ren) is interested, please contact me by\u00a0Nov 4, 2023. Once you\u2019re registered, please make yourself available for all the practice sessions and contest.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Students will earn 2 coupons for participating in an external contest and another 2 coupons if placed in one of the top 3 places.\u00a0 PCLS will also match any cash prize up to $20!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Culture Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Drawing Contest, Day 2<\/span>\u00a0THIS SUNDAY<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Students who registered for the drawing contest, please report to the PDS cafeteria at 1:20 PM to sign-in. The contest will start at 1:30 pm.<\/p>\n<p>Pre-registration is required\u00a0to participate and was closed last week.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>PTA Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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. There are still a few open slots left to sign up!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Any questions about your parent duties you can\u2019t find on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20F0A49ADA823AAFE3-20232024#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sign Up Genius<\/a>\u00a0, please reach out to Suet Horhota, PCLS PTA Lead, while at school or at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:PTA@pcls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PTA@pcls.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Halloween Event 10\/29\/23<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Please have your students come to school dressed in their costume for a chance to win the Best Costume contest. There is 1 prize, a kitty Lego set! As there are treats handed out, please feel free to come to the cafeteria to cheer on the characters and check for any allergens.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vendor Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Join us at\u00a0LINE 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\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<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">THIS WEEK<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>\u8b1d\u59d0\u98df\u5802<\/strong> 11\/5\/2023 (Sun)\u00a0 Delivery<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\uff2frder link\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/mmhtnfm5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/mmhtnfm5<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ordering Deadline: 10\/29\/2023 (Sun) 8 PM<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Pickup Date: 11\/5\/2023 (Sun) 2:30pm ~ 3:00pm<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Pickup Location:\u00a0\u00a0Princeton Day School parking lot next to the main entrance (650 Great Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Payment:\u00a0Exact Cash Only\u00a0\u00a0(Please put your Name , phone number, and amount $$ on the envelop)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">PRE-ORDER NOW, PICKUP LATER<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>David Kao ZongZi \u7cbd\u5b50<\/strong>11\/7 &amp; 11\/8\/2023 Delivery<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\uff2frder link:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/9fawrbf8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/9fawrbf8<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">!!! Attention!!! New Pickup Time and Location!!!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Pick up time: 11\/7\/2023 (Tue) and 11\/8\/2023 (Wed)\u00a07:30 pm ~ 7:45 pm.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Pick up location:\u00a0Parking lot in from of Woori Mart, \u00a0 64 Princeton Hightstown Rd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Payment: Zelle:\u00a0 718-666-0177 (David Kao) or Venmo: @Amy_kao (Please do not leave any note on payment)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Contact:Send message on Line Group Chat or\u00a0 Eric at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:mydeareric@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">mydeareric@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">NOTE:\u00a0 * All Zongzi contain peanuts. No peanuts version upon request. However, no-peanuts version is prepared with other zongzi and may have contact with peanuts. Not recommended for those who are allergic to peanuts.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">* Vegetarian version upon request.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Nuro Beef Soup \u6b63\u4e2d\u53f0\u7063\u725b\u8089\u9eb5 <\/strong>2023\/11\/02(Sun) Delivery<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\uff2frder link\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/46u484jc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/46u484jc<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ordering Deadline: 11\/09\/2023 (Thursday) 10:00 PM<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Order will be canceled if the total amount is less than $800.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Pickup Date: 11\/12\/2023 (Sun)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">1:30 pm ~ 2:00 pm at \u7f8e\u6771\u8d85\u5e02 parking lot (10 Schalks Crossing Rd, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2:30 pm ~ 3:00 pm at\u00a0 Princeton Day School parking lot next to the main entrance (650 Great Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Payment: Cash upon pickup \u53ea\u6536\u73fe\u91d1<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Contact: Call or Text Ken at 646-286-9288<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">UPCOMING<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>\u6e24\u6d77\u6751,<\/strong> 11\/12 (Sun) 11:30 \u5317\u9ad8\u4e2d<\/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><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"yiv2672171781gmail_signature\" 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 dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div><b><span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"><b><span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Veronica Chen,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u6821\u9577\u00a0Principal<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecp.yusercontent.com\/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fuc%3Fexport%3Ddownload%26id%3D1EzBFLQSeW5yewKvqn99qKcVJCirXv1ki%26revid%3D0B6nXdFL9YEOSWDMxSHp1RDhpOFBVOW1OYzh4dWtSSzBYOHhNPQ&amp;t=1698592183&amp;ymreqid=7fb5fcd7-4a6a-29d3-1cf7-890052017d00&amp;sig=5cTJWT8x2bMmUP4Y59ibrw--~D\" width=\"200\" height=\"34\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Message from Principal &nbsp; Halloween Event Dress up for our annual Halloween event this Sunday for a chance to win a Lego set at our Best Costume contest! Candy will be given during this event.\u00a0If you have concerns about\u00a0food allergies, please accompany your child(ren) to this event. You should have received the event time for your child(ren)\u2019s respective class from their teacher. \u83ef\u8a9e\u6587\u80fd\u529b\u5feb\u7be9 TOCFL- Speedy Screening PCLS is hosting a &#8220;Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0 Speedy Screening <a href=\"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=1652\" 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-1652","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcement"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1652","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=1652"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1652\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1654,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1652\/revisions\/1654"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1652"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1652"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}