{"id":1662,"date":"2023-11-18T03:28:30","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T03:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=1662"},"modified":"2023-11-18T03:28:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T03:28:30","slug":"weekly-newsletter-november-17-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=1662","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Newsletter November 17, 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;\">Support PCLS<\/span> &#8211; Place an Ad in 2023-2024 Directory<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Create your own lasting family memory in the PCLS 2023-2024 directory to support and encourage your child(ren) in their Chinese learning journey!\u00a0 It would be a great way to recognize special milestones (such as commencement), wish your child good luck or congratulate on his\/her achievements! Click on <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kZ4FbBMD0TWejEh1-JC9H_Qq3yKIuRWqGkosvpRSNKw\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">this link<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you have a business you would like to showcase in our Directory, please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1seFC3DbzxkUXA-1AhZbCIGplqfpucC76xR2eFTWpZYc\/edit?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">document here<\/a> or contact Ya-ping Su at <a href=\"mailto:chairperson@pcls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">chairperson@pcls.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Submission deadline is<strong>\u00a0Sunday 12\/3\/2023<\/strong>.\u00a0 The directory will be distributed to all PCLS families in January 2024.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">LNY Raffle First Prize<\/span> &#8211; your vote please!<u>\u3000\u65b0\u5e74\u6176\u795d\u6703\u62bd\u734e\u982d\u734e &#8211; \u6295\u4e0b\u4f60\u7684\u4e00\u7968<\/u>\uff01<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Our biggest event of the year &#8211; LNY celebration is taking place on 2\/11\/2024!\u00a0 Cast your vote for your favorite 1st Prize for the LNY Raffle by\u00a0<strong>Saturday 11\/25\/2023<\/strong>&#8211; see this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScsPQGmDMrN4VXC6LWQ-M8OzsL3Zt6j2045eksNGU8lIO_P7Q\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Google Form\u00a0<\/a>for more detail.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>LNY Raffle Prize Donation<\/strong>\u00a0<b><u>\u65b0\u5e74\u6176\u795d\u6703 &#8211; \u734e\u54c1\u6350\u8d08<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you would like to donate any items for the Lunar New Year celebration raffle, please bring them to the PCLS admin team on any Sunday before 12\/17\/2023.\u00a0 Tax receipts will be provided upon request.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Please consider the following criteria for your donation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Retail value of $25 or more<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Item should be NEW and UNOPENED<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Items should be appropriate for the occasion and audience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Cash prize donation is also welcome<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Upcoming Events<\/span><\/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\">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<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">12\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfU6wVP--8MvnumLMGCbX1SesYLajBrIcRK8ty-HnquTVODpw\/viewform?usp=pp_url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Speech Contest<\/a> \u6f14\u8b1b\u6bd4\u8cfd Part 1<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">12\/17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Speech Contest \u6f14\u8b1b\u6bd4\u8cfd Part 2<\/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;\">First Semester Welcome Meeting with Parents\u00a0\u5bb6\u9577\u5927\u6703<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A big THANK YOU to all parents who came to the meeting last Sunday.\u00a0 Language learning is a life-long process, and I look forward to working with you to build a strong foundation for your child(ren)!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Academic Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">PCLS \u6821\u5167\u6f14\u8b1b\u6bd4\u8cfd Speech Contest<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Speech contest is a great opportunity for our students to practice public speaking in Chinese. We will hold our 2023-2024 speech contest next month. Please find more information below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Contest date and time:\u00a0Dec 10, 2023 and Dec 17, 2023 1:30-2:25 pm<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Contest location:\u00a0PDS Upper Gym<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Registration deadline<\/strong>:\u00a0Dec 3, 2023 11:59 pm. More information is in the<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1do_xQyjHoeFknXB9Ucmz6ogJcib9V5CL\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0attached brochure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Please register through this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfU6wVP--8MvnumLMGCbX1SesYLajBrIcRK8ty-HnquTVODpw\/viewform?usp=pp_url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Google Form<\/a>. If you have any questions, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:academic@pcls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">academic@pcls.org<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Culture Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Drawings from the Drawing Contest will be returned to each language class this Sunday.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\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\"><strong>Vendor Update<\/strong><\/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>Golden Buns \u91d1\u83ef\u5305\u5b50<\/strong> 11\/19(Sun)\u00a0delivery \u2013CLOSED<br \/>\nPickup on 11\/19\/2023 (Sunday)<br \/>\n1:30 pm ~ 2:00 pm at \u7f8e\u6771\u8d85\u5e02\u00a0parking lot (10 Schalks Crossing Rd, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536)<br \/>\n2:30 pm ~ 3:00 pm at\u00a0 Princeton Day School\u00a0parking lot next to the main entrance (650 Great Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540)<br \/>\nCash upon pickup. \u53ea\u6536\u73fe\u91d1.. Call or text at 732-762-0935 for questions<\/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>Linda\u2019s Seafood<\/strong> 11\/22\/23 delivery \u2013Thanksgiving Sale!!!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Order by 11\/19\/2023 (Sun) 10:00 PM<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\uff2frder link\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/397k8tzn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/397k8tzn<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Minimum order $50 per order. Linda will confirm the final price with you in the morning of delivery<br \/>\nPickup on 11\/22\/2023 (Wed)11:00 am ~ 11:30 am\u00a0at Old Asian Food market \u820a\u7f8e\u6771 Parking lot (660 Plainsboro Rd, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536)<br \/>\nHome delivery\u00a0option for Princeton \/ East Windsor \/ West Windsor \/ Plainsboro \/ Montgomery \/ Skillman area. Delivery date 9\/27\/2023, actual delivery time TBD.<br \/>\nFree home delivery with minimum order of $80. Less than $80 will charge a $5 delivery fee.<br \/>\nPayment: Zelle\u00a0(via email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:lindajou2009@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">lindajou2009@gmail.com<\/a>); Check or Cash in exact amount in envelope.<br \/>\nContact: Linda at 848-391-9018<br \/>\n(650 Great Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540)<br \/>\nCash upon pickup. \u53ea\u6536\u73fe\u91d1.. Call or text at 732-762-0935 for questions<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>\u8b1d\u59d0\u98df\u5802 \u4fbf\u7576 \u79ae\u76d2<\/strong> 12\/3\/2023 (Sun)\u00a0 Delivery<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u4fbf\u7576,\u00a0\u725b\u8089\u9eb5, \u4e00\u5409\u81b3\u9802\u7d1a\u9b91\u9b5a\u4f5b\u8df3\u7246,\u00a0\u53f0\u7063\u9cf3\u68a8\u9165\u79ae\u76d2,\u00a0\u82b1\u751f\u9165<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\uff2frder link\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nhh6yxar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nhh6yxar<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ordering Deadline: 11\/26\/2023 (Sun) 8 PM<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Pickup Date: 12\/3\/2023 (Sun) 2:15pm ~ 2:45pm<\/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\"><strong>David Kao ZongZi \u7cbd\u5b50<\/strong>12\/5 &amp; 12\/6\/2023 Delivery<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\uff2frder link:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2jv9r3y3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2jv9r3y3<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Pick up time: 12\/5\/2023 (Tue) and 12\/6\/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* No Venmo, only Zelle from 2024\/1\/1.\u00a0\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>Formosa Food \u5bf6\u5cf6<\/strong> 12\/10(Sun)\u00a0delivery<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3drseex8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3drseex8<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Princeton Chinese Language School fundraising event.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">All profit will go to PCLS funds.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ordering Deadline:\u00a012\/01\/2023 (Friday) 10 PM<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Expected Pickup Date:\u00a012\/10\/2023 (Sun) 2:10pm ~ 2:40pm (Date may change depends on delivery)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Pickup location:\u00a0PDS parking lot<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Payment:\u00a0\u00a0Zelle (862-485-3834\u00a0SenYing Huang)\u00a0 or Exact Cash in envelope upon pickup<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">UPCOMING<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">12\/17\u00a0Nuro \u6b63\u4e2d\u725b\u8089\u9762, \u7f8e\u67711:30 PM, PDS 2:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"yiv9191502069gmail_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=1700277660&amp;ymreqid=7fb5fcd7-4a6a-29d3-1cad-b70001017b00&amp;sig=pQgioDsNi_lTwUKGbRatpA--~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; Support PCLS &#8211; Place an Ad in 2023-2024 Directory Create your own lasting family memory in the PCLS 2023-2024 directory to support and encourage your child(ren) in their Chinese learning journey!\u00a0 It would be a great way to recognize special milestones (such as commencement), wish your child good luck or congratulate on his\/her achievements! 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