{"id":2097,"date":"2025-09-12T14:04:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T14:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2097"},"modified":"2025-09-13T14:04:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T14:04:49","slug":"weekly-newsletter-september-12-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2097","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Newsletter September 12, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">09.12.2025<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Upcoming Event<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" align=\"center\">\n<table>\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"63\" \/>\n<col width=\"551\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">9\/14<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">FREE Chinese Calligraphy (Cafeteria, <span dir=\"ltr\">3:10-3:50pm<\/span>) and Zumba open house (lower gym, <span dir=\"ltr\">2:50-3:50pm<\/span>, complete <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeKWNRLg8dP2SPfs8DO-BLm2_7VI_p-zP2eU4O4hOBR0G92pw\/viewform?usp=preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">WAIVER<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">9\/21<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdMFmUBSJgxg_OkSsf_2AHL03GCC0E7UxBpfbAi8tkpgGSUPg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Culture class change request<\/a> (deadline <span dir=\"ltr\">9\/21\/2025<\/span>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Language class back to school meeting \u5bb6\u9577\u89c0\u6469\u5927\u6703<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Zumba open house (lower gym, <span dir=\"ltr\">2:50-3:50pm<\/span>, complete <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeKWNRLg8dP2SPfs8DO-BLm2_7VI_p-zP2eU4O4hOBR0G92pw\/viewform?usp=preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">WAIVER<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">9\/28<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Class parent meeting \u73ed\u5bb6\u9577\u5ea7\u8ac7<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Principal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Please check our website for the <a href=\"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?page_id=643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">school calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Arrival &amp; Directions<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Enter through the Main Entrance (map attached). Classroom maps will be posted inside, and helpers in PCLS shirts, orange vests, or badges will be available. If your child is new or younger, we recommend parents stay on campus the first few weeks to help them find their way.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Admin Team<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Sophia Liu (Academic Director), Ya-ping Su (Culture Director), and I will be at the Admin Table\u2014please stop by to say hello! We\u2019re happy to answer questions.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Parking<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Please save the two rows closest to the building for teachers, who carry heavy materials each week. Parents should use the designated parking areas. Thank you for your cooperation.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Facility Protocols<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">No eating in classrooms. Younger children may eat in the cafeteria during recess.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Do not open or play with PDS lockers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Self-screen for illness; please stay home if unwell.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Student Guidelines<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Parents should review the Student Code of Conduct with their child(ren). PCLS is committed to a safe, supportive learning environment:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">No violence or inappropriate language<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">No cell phone use in class (phones may be collected after 3 warnings)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Payments<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you registered online but haven\u2019t paid tuition, please bring a check (no cash) to the Admin Table.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Academic Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Textbooks will only be distributed to registered and paid students. If you haven\u2019t paid the tuition, please bring in your check (NO cash please as we can\u2019t track it) <span dir=\"ltr\">this Sunday<\/span>. You\u2019ll receive the textbooks once tuition is paid.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Language Class Changes<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Every student has ONE chance to change language class during the 2nd and 3rd week. <span dir=\"ltr\">After 9\/21<\/span>, NO change to the language class is allowed. If you have any questions regarding the class placement, please reach out to me at <a href=\"mailto:academic@pcls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">academic@pcls.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Trial Class<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We offer trial classes <span dir=\"ltr\">on 9\/14<\/span>, <span dir=\"ltr\">9\/21<\/span> and <span dir=\"ltr\">9\/28<\/span>. If your friends are interested in joining our school and would like to sign up for a trial class, please <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfDYA9ihlt2c2ht7NdHDokUg4gWH6-5741FwOfji04fhWMujw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">sign up <\/a>before they come.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Culture Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Culture Class Changes<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If your child(ren) wishes to change his\/her culture class, please discuss the change with the Culture Director prior to making any change and then, complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/u\/2\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdMFmUBSJgxg_OkSsf_2AHL03GCC0E7UxBpfbAi8tkpgGSUPg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">change request form<\/a> by <span dir=\"ltr\">Sunday, <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\">9\/21\/2025<\/span>. Note this is the ONLY chance in the year to switch culture classes.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Class Waivers<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Students in the following classes are required to sign a <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeKWNRLg8dP2SPfs8DO-BLm2_7VI_p-zP2eU4O4hOBR0G92pw\/viewform?usp=preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">WAIVER<\/a>:<\/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\">Basketball<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">An email will also be 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\">Adult Activities &#8211; Click <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1VLoGzQ3qdlj1kOQK9csj9TWO4XSmr3rlM3gFzUsiGwE\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">HERE <\/a>for more information and fees<\/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 * OPEN HOUSE <span dir=\"ltr\">this Sunday, 2:50-3:50pm<\/span>!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Chinese Calligraphy (min. 3 students) * DEMO <span dir=\"ltr\">this Sunday, 3:10-3:50pm<\/span>!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>PTA Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Parent participation and involvement are essential to the success of the school\u2019s operation and events. Please make sure you have signed up for required parent duties which is One Type A duty and One Type B duty for each family. If you are able to spare more time to our community, we would be very thankful. To check your parent duty sign ups, please click this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20F0A49ADA823AAFE3-56729818-20252026#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">SignupGenius link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Deposit refund requirement: Please note that only after the parent duties are fulfilled will the deposit be refunded. Detailed parent duty instructions and information can be found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1i1yBbMxwW3KjzEq-CC87Phj5NUdtoeUc2dUpLmlvBCg\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PCLS Parent Duty Guidelines<\/a>. Please make sure to sign in at the event\/duty to log the completion of your duty. Also, if any events\/parent duty signups are canceled\/moved, it is the family\u2019s responsibility to sign up for another parent duty or the rescheduled time to fulfill the requirement in order to receive the deposit.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Any questions about your parent duties, please reach out to Jan-Huey, 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\"><strong>Vendor Update<\/strong><\/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. <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\"><span dir=\"ltr\">9\/14<\/span>: Nuro Beef Soup \u6b63\u4e2d\u725b\u8089\u6e6f<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">9\/14<\/span>: \u5317\u65b9\u9eb5\u7c89\u5718<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">9\/21<\/span>: Lin&#8217;s Palace \u6797\u5bae<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">9\/28<\/span>: Golden Buns \u91d1\u83ef\u5305\u5b50\u00a0 (Pre-Order)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">9\/28<\/span>: Vincy&#8217;s Gourmet Kitchen\u6676\u947d\u53f0\u7063\u79c1\u5eda\u00a0 (Pre-Order)<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"yiv2676654870gmail-docs-internal-guid-4d370ab2-7fff-cd90-3834-95bb6a4d2b9a\">For additional information on the date, time, location and order link, please see <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1I6l9x2SBIUkM9AKtF4iPJwsUR84juBNBcGGsxCiv1Pg\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">this link<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"yiv2676654870gmail_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: #efeae7; 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: #efeae7;\">Cindy 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=1757771898&amp;ymreqid=7fb5fcd7-4a6a-29d3-21ed-4a001c010a00&amp;sig=wr7nXJWhexWHWer_a1mIYg--~D\" width=\"200\" height=\"34\" data-hasonload2=\"true\" \/><\/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>09.12.2025 Upcoming Event 9\/14 FREE Chinese Calligraphy (Cafeteria, 3:10-3:50pm) and Zumba open house (lower gym, 2:50-3:50pm, complete WAIVER 9\/21 Culture class change request (deadline 9\/21\/2025) Language class back to school meeting \u5bb6\u9577\u89c0\u6469\u5927\u6703 Zumba open house (lower gym, 2:50-3:50pm, complete WAIVER) 9\/28 Class parent meeting \u73ed\u5bb6\u9577\u5ea7\u8ac7 Message from Principal Please check our website for the school calendar. 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