{"id":1882,"date":"2024-10-12T12:32:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-12T12:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=1882"},"modified":"2024-10-12T12:32:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-12T12:32:21","slug":"weekly-newsletter-october-12-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=1882","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Newsletter October 12, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<div data-test-id=\"message-body-container\">\n<div class=\"I_ZkbNhI D_FY W_6D6F\" data-test-id=\"message-view-body\">\n<div class=\"msg-body P_wpofO mq_AS\" data-test-id=\"message-view-body-content\">\n<div class=\"jb_0 X_6MGW N_6Fd5\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"yiv4100890403\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Principal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Introduction of New PCLS Administration Team<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As some of you know, I am wrapping up my 2-year term as the principal of PCLS.\u00a0 It has been a tremendous pleasure and honor to serve in this role. I am grateful for the support and collaboration with our dedicated administration team, teachers and also PCLS families. Starting next week, I will take on the role of Chairperson of the PCLS Board of Trustees from Ya-Ping Su.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I am excited to introduce:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Cindy Chen<\/strong>, who served the Academic Director for the past 3 years, will be the new Principal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Sophia Liu<\/strong>, who served as the Culture Director for the past 2 years, will be the new Academic Director<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Whitney Hung<\/strong>, who served one of our adult sports coordinators, will be the new Culture Director<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I would also like to welcome 2 new PTA team members:\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Jan-Huey Chen<\/strong>\u00a0(PTA Lead) and\u00a0<strong>Ann Martinsen<\/strong>\u00a0(PTA &#8211; Contest).\u00a0 Please kindly extend your support to the new administration team as they step into their new roles!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For a complete list of the SY24-25 PLCS Administration Team and their contact information, please visit the<a href=\"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?page_id=75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0PCLS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Upcoming Event<\/span><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table>\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"63\" \/>\n<col width=\"551\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">10\/13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2:45 &#8211; 4:30 PM <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1J_hccdtz3OKMHiJbKwf8zDqBGK1YgVCKIyQuVSzCuiI\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Chinese Children\u2019s Book Fair \u4e2d\u6587\u7ae5\u66f8\u4ea4\u63db\u7fa9\u8ce3<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2:45 &#8211; 4:30 PM <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Sv-GA4Fs830Wdpo4ee9cMuA94rXrMmi4\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Children\u2019s Halloween Costume \/ Lunar New Year Outfit Exchange Fair \u842c\u8056\u7bc0 \/ \u8fb2\u66c6\u65b0\u5e74\u50b3\u7d71\u670d\u98fe\u4ea4\u63db\u7fa9\u8ce3<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">3-4PM\u00a0 Flower Arrangement Demo in the cafeteria<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">10\/20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">1:30 PM <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/u\/2\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc96JgZ5Jh0w1NiNxM9qcc6hXr1ZbFl0lsaI3ojqsYowv7Wsw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Drawing contest \u7e6a\u756b\u6bd4\u8cfd<\/a> &#8211; Day 1<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Photo Day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">10\/27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/u\/2\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc96JgZ5Jh0w1NiNxM9qcc6hXr1ZbFl0lsaI3ojqsYowv7Wsw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Drawing contest \u7e6a\u756b\u6bd4\u8cfd<\/a> &#8211; Day 2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Halloween event<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">PCLS Coupon \/ Reward Program<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As a way to encourage students to participate in school contests, students will receive coupons for each contest they join.\u00a0 The coupons can be used later to exchange for gifts &amp; toys.\u00a0 Want to know more about the program?\u00a0 Please click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Aw6hxmYiIcgipU2zJajEVmeacFCqnhi3GCSfWYF2gKs\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The first opportunity to earn coupons is coming up &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/u\/2\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc96JgZ5Jh0w1NiNxM9qcc6hXr1ZbFl0lsaI3ojqsYowv7Wsw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Drawing Contes<\/a>t!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Newly registered families<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Welcome!\u00a0 Please see important information<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1X_HEQSmBDyldSNGGUhwu7wCnqJCGR7lUJ79X5hiktM4\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Academic Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">N\/A<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Culture Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Chinese Children\u2019s Book Fair \u4e2d\u6587\u7ae5\u66f8\u7fa9\u8ce3<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This\u00a0Sunday 2:45 &#8211; 4:30 pm\u00a0at the admin table hallway! \u00a0 If you have a voucher for the books you donated, please don\u2019t forget to bring it.\u00a0 You can also purchase the books with cash.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Drawing Contest Registration<\/span> &#8211;\u00a0Last day 10\/18\/2024!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Get your crayons and markers ready for our first contest this year!\u00a0 The drawing contest will take place IN PERSON on\u00a010\/20\/2024\u00a0and\u00a010\/27\/2024\u00a0between\u00a01:30 &#8211; 2:25 PM\u00a0at the PDS cafeteria. Students will have 2 Sundays to complete their drawing. The drawings need to be handed in at the end of the event on 10\/20 and we will distribute again on 10\/27 for the students to finish.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">All participants will earn ONE coupon.\u00a0 Top 3 place winners will earn an extra coupon, a trophy, and have their artwork featured in the PCLS directory!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">To register, please read the guidelines thoroughly and complete the registration form\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/u\/2\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc96JgZ5Jh0w1NiNxM9qcc6hXr1ZbFl0lsaI3ojqsYowv7Wsw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Pre-registration is required\u00a0to participate.\u00a0 We will NOT be able to accept registration on the spot.\u00a0\u00a0The registration form will be closed on\u00a010\/18\/2024.<\/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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/u\/2\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdZK2zp1ATB-x0McfpSLXnc14oWXbLdPIvLCi3guGluGzWIYg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">a waiver<\/a>:\u00a0 Taekwondo \/ YoYo \/ Dance \/ Basketball<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">An email was sent to the students with a link to a Google form for electronic sign-off. Please take a moment to complete the waiver when you receive it.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Adult Activities<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The following activities are available for adults:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Basketball<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Badminton<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Zumba *<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Flower Arrangement (min. 5 students) * DEMO on 10\/13 next Sunday\u00a0 3-4 pm at cafeteria!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Chinese Calligraphy (min. 3 students) *<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For more information and to register, please click on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1VLoGzQ3qdlj1kOQK9csj9TWO4XSmr3rlM3gFzUsiGwE\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">this link.<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">*Additional instructor \/ material fee apply<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>PTA Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Collection of gently used Halloween \/ Lunar New Year Outfits \u842c\u8056\u7bc0\/\u8fb2\u66c6\u65b0\u5e74\u50b3\u7d71\u670d\u98fe\u4ea4\u63db\u7fa9\u8ce3<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Children\u2019s Halloween Costume \/ Lunar New Year (\u201cLNY\u201d) Outfit Exchange Fair will be\u00a0this Sunday (10\/13) between 2:45 &#8211; 4:30 pm\u00a0in the hallway after coming from the main entrance at PDS. You may purchase with\u00a0$5 (please prepare exact change!)\u00a0or use\u00a0a voucher\u00a0to exchange for a set of costumes or outfits.\u00a0\u00a0Please click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1imQ1BBjFZXOtm0XwK62hDor6SXMS4wB-v55StOl85cM\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">this link<\/a>\u00a0to find more details.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Parent Duty Reminder<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Please arrive at your sign-up duty event on time, especially for the events starting before 2:30pm.\u00a0If you fail to show up on time, the duty will not be counted as fulfilled, and the parent duty deposit will not be refunded.\u00a0Detailed parent duty instructions and information can be found in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/u\/0\/d\/1i1yBbMxwW3KjzEq-CC87Phj5NUdtoeUc2dUpLmlvBCg\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">the PCLS Parent Duty Guidelines<\/a>. If you need to adjust your sign-up duty, please contact the PTA Lead (<a href=\"mailto:pta@pcls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pta@pcls.org<\/a>).<\/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;\u00a0to get the latest information about food ordering and delivery.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/ti\/g\/QuLI3jTQan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0https:\/\/line.me\/ti\/g\/QuLI3jTQan<\/a>.\u00a0 Click the link to join.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">10\/13: Lin&#8217;s Palace \u6797\u5bae &amp; Tous Les Jours (On Site at cafeteria)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">10\/13:\u00a0Bo Hai Dumpling \u6e24\u6d77\u6751\u00a0(WWP HS North)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">10\/20: OK Canaan Flushing \u53f0\u7063\u597d\u6ecb\u5473\u00a0 (Pre-Order)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">10\/20:\u00a0Nuro Beef Soup \u6b63\u4e2d\u725b\u8089\u6e6f (Pre-Order)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">10\/27: Golden Buns \u91d1\u83ef\u5305\u5b50\u00a0 (Pre-Order)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For additional information on the date, time, location and order link, please see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1I6l9x2SBIUkM9AKtF4iPJwsUR84juBNBcGGsxCiv1Pg\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"yiv4100890403gmail_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 style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Veronica Chen,\u00a0<\/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=1728735852&amp;ymreqid=7fb5fcd7-4a6a-29d3-1c27-42000101d500&amp;sig=428zXuep4AzrafQn8D1UMA--~D\" width=\"200\" height=\"34\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/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>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"H_7jIs D_F ab_C Q_69H5 E_36RhU\" data-test-id=\"toolbar-hover-area\">\n<div class=\"D_F W_6D6F r_BN gl_C\" data-test-id=\"card-toolbar\">\n<div class=\"D_F ab_C en_0 b_Z14vXdP e_3mS2U I_ZkbNhI P_Z1otBpf\">\n<hr class=\"M_0 P_0 cn_0\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Message from Principal Introduction of New PCLS Administration Team As some of you know, I am wrapping up my 2-year term as the principal of PCLS.\u00a0 It has been a tremendous pleasure and honor to serve in this role. I am grateful for the support and collaboration with our dedicated administration team, teachers and also PCLS families. Starting next week, I will take on the role of Chairperson of the PCLS Board of Trustees from Ya-Ping Su. I am excited <a href=\"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=1882\" 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-1882","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcement"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1882","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=1882"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1882\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1884,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1882\/revisions\/1884"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1882"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1882"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1882"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}