{"id":2067,"date":"2025-05-17T14:17:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T14:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2067"},"modified":"2025-05-17T14:17:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T14:17:16","slug":"weekly-newsletter-may-17-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2067","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Newsletter May 17, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Principal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Upcoming Events<\/span><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\">\n<table>\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"58\" \/>\n<col width=\"496\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">5\/18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">12:00 &#8211; 4:30 PM Fun Day at Rosedale Park<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">5\/25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">No School &#8211; Memorial Day Weekend<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">6\/1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">1:30 &#8211; 2:30 PM Recognition Day \u9812\u734e\u5178\u79ae at Theater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2:30 &#8211; 4:20 PM Early Registration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2025-26 School Year Registration Opens 5\/11<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Registration for the 2025-26 school year will open 5\/11!! By registering &amp; paying between 5\/11 and 6\/8, you\u2019ll get:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">$50 early bird registration discount<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">First pick on culture class<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">First pick on parent duty<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Please see the PCLS<a href=\"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?page_id=390\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0registration page<\/a>\u00a0for instructions.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">PCLS Fun Day<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">PCLS families are welcome to join the PCLS Fun Day on\u00a0Sunday 5\/18\/2025 at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B019'58.4%22N+74%C2%B045'25.2%22W\/@40.3309808,-74.7632713,1450m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d40.3328889!4d-74.757?hl=en&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQyOS4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDUzSAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Rosedale Park\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0between 12 &#8211; 4:30 PM<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">We will have simple food, drink, field games\u00a0and Taiwanese night market games.\u00a0Families are encouraged to bring a favorite dish to share with others (No need to sign up). Below are some important things to note:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This invitation is for PCLS families and grandparents only.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Tickets for food and games will be available for purchase at the event.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">One dollar per ticket.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Each student, teacher and admin will get 4 tickets for free. Please stop by the ticket booth to pick up your tickets first.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You are welcome to bring your own outdoor play items, e.g. balls, lawn games, or bubble machine, but please kindly abide by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercercounty.org\/home\/showpublisheddocument\/32827\/638737557784930000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">park rules<\/a> and note that the following is PROHIBITED: Disorderly conduct \/ Gambling \/ Sale of alcoholic beverages or food \/ Glass bottles of any kind \/ Pools of any kind \/ Egg-tossing \/ Water balloons \/ Chalk \/ Pony rides \/ Deep fryers \/ Drones.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If there is over 40% chance of rain in the forecast, please check the <a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/princetonchinese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PCLS FB page<\/a> on status of event.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Academic Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2025-26 School Year Teaching Assistant (\u201cTA\u201d) Application<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">We are now accepting TA application for the 2025-2026 school year. You must be 14 years old by 8\/31\/2025 to be eligible to apply.\u00a0 It\u2019s a great way to give back to the community, share what you\u2019ve learned at PCLS and also earn volunteer hours.\u00a0 Please click on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeAy0m5nQ-kmOOgIBQict0FWMUtnrn7aU95yEUdxHHiuAlOjg\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">this Google form<\/a>\u00a0for more information and to apply.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Culture Director\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Congratulations to Chinese Yo-Yo Contest Winners!!<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding performance in this year\u2019s Chinese Yo-Yo contest on 5\/11\/25<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u606d\u559c\u4ee5\u4e0b\u5b78\u751f\u5011\u5728\u4eca\u5e74\u626f\u9234\u6bd4\u8cfd\u7684\u7cbe\u5f69\u8868\u73fe\uff01<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u9ad8\u7d1a\u73ed\u7d44\u00a0 Advance Group<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">1st place &#8211;\u00a0\u65b9\u6cf0\u5b89 William Hanna<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">2nd place &#8211;\u00a0\u65bd\u67cf\u4e1e Winston Shih<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u4e2d\u7d1a\/\u521d\u7d1a\u7d44 Intermediate\/Beginner Group<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">1st place &#8211; \u9673\u57f9\u745c PeiYi Chen<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">2nd place &#8211; \u7530\u5b87\u6674 Amelia Tyan<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">3rd place &#8211; \u8521\u4f9d\u73ca Olivia Tsai<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">New Culture Class Option for the Next School Year\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">STEM craft (STEM\u5de5\u85dd\u624b\u4f5c\uff09<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8211; Age &gt; 7 years old<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8211; Additional $25 fee (\u6750\u6599\u8cbb) (collected by teacher)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8211;\u00a0In this class, students will explore science and health through fun, hands-on crafts and activities. It\u2019s a creative and engaging way to discover the world of STEM and medicine!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>PTA Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1nwM9owoNjmkYl9agl1fiBc_r5tJP2v-s\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">2024-2025 Parent Duty Sign-up Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vendor Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">5\/20:\u00a0David Kao ZongZi\u00a0\u7cbd\u5b50\u00a0(PreOrder)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">5\/23:\u00a0David Kao ZongZi\u00a0\u7cbd\u5b50\u00a0(PreOrder)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">6\/1 :\u00a0Nuro Beef Soup \u6b63\u4e2d\u725b\u8089\u6e6f\u00a0(PreOrder\/OnSite)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">6\/1 :\u00a0Vincy\u2019s Diamond Taiwan Gourmet Kitchen\u00a0(PreOrder\/OnSite)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">6\/1 :\u00a0Golden Buns \u91d1\u83ef\u5305\u5b50\u00a0(PreOrder\/OnSite)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">6\/7 :\u00a0\u00a0Lin\u2019s Palace\u00a0\u6797\u5bae\u00a0(PreOrder\/OnSite)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">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<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"yiv3608267380gmail-docs-internal-guid-ccb72861-7fff-6e65-437f-b20d0288e2bf\">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>.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"yiv3608267380gmail_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;\">Cindy Chen,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u6821\u9577\u00a0Principal<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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 Upcoming Events 5\/18 12:00 &#8211; 4:30 PM Fun Day at Rosedale Park 5\/25 No School &#8211; Memorial Day Weekend 6\/1 1:30 &#8211; 2:30 PM Recognition Day \u9812\u734e\u5178\u79ae at Theater 2:30 &#8211; 4:20 PM Early Registration 2025-26 School Year Registration Opens 5\/11 Registration for the 2025-26 school year will open 5\/11!! By registering &amp; paying between 5\/11 and 6\/8, you\u2019ll get: $50 early bird registration discount First pick on culture class First pick on parent duty Please see <a href=\"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2067\" 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-2067","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcement"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2067","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=2067"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2067\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2068,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2067\/revisions\/2068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2067"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2067"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2067"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}