{"id":2107,"date":"2025-10-03T13:59:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T13:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2107"},"modified":"2025-10-04T14:02:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T14:02:27","slug":"weekly-newsletter-october-3-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2107","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Newsletter October 3, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\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\">10\/5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">No School<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with PCLS at Bridgewater Commons on 10\/4 and <span dir=\"ltr\">10\/5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Drawing Contest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regstudent.com\/RegisterContest.php?contestID=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Registration <\/a>Starts! See <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/13csYGZRJpbKZBwkthtFsbhUnNl5zbBt1\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">flyer<\/a> and culture update for more details.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">10\/12<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">10\/19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Picture Day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Drawing Contest Day 1<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Principal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with PCLS at Bridgewater Commons!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Join us <span dir=\"ltr\">on <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\">Oct 4-5<\/span> (12:00 &#8211; 6:00 PM) at Bridgewater Commons Mall for the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival. Stroll through the mall to enjoy beautiful lantern displays and don\u2019t forget to stop by the PCLS booth at the Community Hub (lower level, across from Chico\u2019s, near Macy\u2019s).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Opening Ceremony: <span dir=\"ltr\">Oct 4, 3:00 &#8211; 4:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Click <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/G7HUHdEKM31D8KPU6?g_st=ipc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> to park your car and find the PCLS booth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At the PCLS booth, we will have fun activities. Complete any three activities, collect stamps and exchange them for a special Taiwanese gift.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For more details, check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1YukRYgur7\/?mibextid=wwXIfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PCLS Facebook page<\/a> or see the attached <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/18b2To4_HRqxi_TymjrnlCRbwQF8EXmMX\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Festival Flyer<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Z8gu9pTQ6bL_ibZE7Vi66TZUFTYBs0vr\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Booth Poster<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n\u666e\u6797\u65af\u9813\u4e2d\u6587\u5b78\u6821\u9080\u8acb\u60a8\u5171\u5ea6\u6b61\u6a02\u4e2d\u79cb! \u6708\u4f86\u6085\u597d\u73a9\uff0c\u4e2d\u79cb\u4f86\u95d6\u95dc!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u672c\u9031\u672b(<span dir=\"ltr\">10\/4 &#8211; 10\/5, 12:00<\/span> &#8211; 6:00 PM)\uff0c\u666e\u6797\u65af\u9813\u4e2d\u6587\u5b78\u6821\u5c07\u518d\u6b21\u8207\u516d\u8449\u6587\u5316\u57fa\u91d1\u6703 (Senary Leaf Foundation) \u651c\u624b\uff0c\u65bcBridgewater Commons Mall \u8209\u8fa6\u4e2d\u79cb\u71c8\u7c60\u6703, \u5c46\u6642\uff0c\u5546\u5834\u5167\u5c07\u5c55\u793a\u5404\u5f0f\u71c8\u7c60\uff0c\u8aa0\u646f\u9080\u8acb\u60a8\u8207\u89aa\u670b\u597d\u53cb\u4e00\u8d77\u4f86\u6211\u5011\u7684\u6524\u4f4d\u901b\u901b\uff01<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u958b\u5e55\u5178\u79ae\u6642\u9593\uff1a<span dir=\"ltr\">10\/4 3:00 &#8211; 4:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u6524\u4f4d\u5730\u9ede\uff1aBridgewater Commons Mall Community Hub<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u666e\u6797\u65af\u9813\u4e2d\u6587\u5b78\u6821\u5c07\u518d\u6b21\u63a8\u51fa\u5145\u6eff\u53f0\u7063\u7279\u8272\u7684\u300c\u96c6\u4e09\u7ae0\u3001\u9001\u597d\u79ae\u300d\u6587\u5316\u95d6\u95dc\u6d3b\u52d5\uff01 \u5b8c\u6210\u4efb\u9078\u4e09\u95dc\u7684\u4efb\u52d9\uff0c\u96c6\u6eff\u660e\u4fe1\u7247\u5370\u7ae0\uff0c\u5373\u53ef\u514c\u63db\u5177\u53f0\u7063\u7279\u8272\u7684\u5c0f\u79ae\u7269\uff01<\/p>\n<p>\u6d3b\u52d5\u8a73\u60c5\u8acb\u898b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1YukRYgur7\/?mibextid=wwXIfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PCLS \u81c9\u66f8\u5c08\u9801<\/a> \u6216\u53c3\u8003 <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/18b2To4_HRqxi_TymjrnlCRbwQF8EXmMX\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\u6d3b\u52d5\u50b3\u55ae<\/a> \u8207 <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Z8gu9pTQ6bL_ibZE7Vi66TZUFTYBs0vr\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\u6524\u4f4d\u6d77\u5831<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2025 Global Chinese Reading Contest \u5168\u7403\u4e2d\u6587\u95b1\u8b80\u529b\u5927\u8cfd<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Registration: Now to <span dir=\"ltr\">Oct 31, 2025<\/span> through <a href=\"https:\/\/mandarin.smartreading.net\/contest\/competition.aspx?lang=zh-TW#category_two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">this link<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Details:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mandarin.smartreading.net\/contest\/Content\/document\/competition\/2025-2026%20%E5%85%A8%E7%90%83%E9%96%B1%E8%AE%80%E5%8A%9B%E5%A4%A7%E8%B3%BD%E6%B4%BB%E5%8B%95%E8%BE%A6%E6%B3%95(%E7%B9%81%E9%AB%94%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">2025 Global Chinese Reading Contest &#8212; Chinese Brochure<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mandarin.smartreading.net\/contest\/Content\/document\/competition\/2025-2026%20Global%20SmartReading%20Contest-Activity%20Guidelines(English).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">2025 Global Chinese Reading Contest &#8212; English Brochure<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Message from Academic Director<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Trial Class<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We offer trial classes <span dir=\"ltr\">on 10\/12<\/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\">Drawing Contest (<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/13csYGZRJpbKZBwkthtFsbhUnNl5zbBt1\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">See Flyer<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This year, we are celebrating the fun, unforgettable, and special moments that happen every day at PCLS. We invite all student artists to think back on their experiences and capture a favorite memory in a drawing. What is a moment from your time at PCLS that made you smile, laugh, or feel proud? What is a memory you will always cherish? We want to see it!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regstudent.com\/RegisterContest.php?contestID=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Log into the Registration System<\/a> to enter the contest and you&#8217;re guaranteed a coupon. Aim for the top\u2014an extra coupon awaits our top 3 winners and honorable mentions!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Class Material Fees<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Students in Chinese Knotting \u4e2d\u570b\u7d50, Chinese Brush Painting \u570b\u756b and Craft STEM STEM\u5de5\u85dd\u624b\u4f5c are required to pay a $25 materials fee. This fee covers the materials students use in class during the entire school year and is now OVERDUE. Students, if not paid, should bring a check for $25 (payable to PCLS) to their culture teacher when school resumes <span dir=\"ltr\">on 10\/12<\/span>.<\/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\"><strong>PTA Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Deposit refund requirement: Please note that only after the parent duties are fulfilled will the deposit be refunded. To check your 2025-2026 parent duty sign ups, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1FAkq64Qy2bNXo-nI3GYDgzJUMgYyy6zj\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">this link<\/a>. 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. If any events\/parent duty signups are canceled\/moved, it is the family\u2019s responsibility to fulfill another parent duty 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\">10\/12<\/span>: \u53f0\u7063\u597d\u6ecb\u5473(\u798f\u5195\u53f0\u83dc) from Flushing, NY<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">10\/12<\/span>: \u5317\u65b9\u9eb5\u7c89\u5718<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">10\/19<\/span>: Lin&#8217;s Palace<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">10\/19<\/span>: Nuro \u6b63\u4e2d\u725b\u8089\u9762<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">10\/26<\/span>: Golden Buns \u91d1\u83ef\u5305\u5b50<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"yiv1626293761gmail-docs-internal-guid-663f77e2-7fff-a62a-f1b3-53b3aa96efb5\">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><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"yiv1626293761gmail_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: #efeae7; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\"><b><span>Cindy Chen<span style=\"color: #efeae7;\">,\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>Upcoming Event 10\/5 No School Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with PCLS at Bridgewater Commons on 10\/4 and 10\/5 Drawing Contest Registration Starts! See flyer and culture update for more details. 10\/12 10\/19 Picture Day Drawing Contest Day 1 Message from Principal Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with PCLS at Bridgewater Commons! Join us on Oct 4-5 (12:00 &#8211; 6:00 PM) at Bridgewater Commons Mall for the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival. Stroll through the mall to enjoy beautiful lantern displays and don\u2019t forget <a href=\"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2107\" 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-2107","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcement"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2107","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=2107"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2107\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2109,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2107\/revisions\/2109"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2107"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2107"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}