{"id":2142,"date":"2025-12-12T16:19:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T16:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2142"},"modified":"2025-12-13T16:21:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T16:21:39","slug":"weekly-newsletter-december-12-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2142","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Newsletter December 12, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Upcoming Event<\/strong><\/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\">12\/14<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Possible campus closure &#8211; check email by <span dir=\"ltr\">11am Sunday morning<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Writing Contest \u5beb\u5b57\u6bd4\u8cfd<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Raffle Prize Donations accepted at Admin Table<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">12\/21<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">3:15 &#8211; 3:30 PM<\/span> Christmas Concert \u8056\u8a95\u97f3\u6a02\u6703 @ Shepard Common<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Raffle Prize Donations accepted at Admin Table<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">12\/28<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">No School &#8211; Christmas Holiday<\/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\">We are so grateful to PDS for providing us with excellent facilities where our students can learn and thrive. As we continue to enjoy these comfortable classrooms, we must also uphold our commitment to being respectful and responsible tenants.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We would like to remind all PCLS families of the importance of keeping PDS classrooms intact:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Leave Supplies Alone: Please ensure that PDS supplies, including markers, pens, paper, and other classroom materials, are not removed by PCLS teachers, students, or family members.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Keep Facilities Clean: Please help us keep the facilities clean and tidy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Our partnership with PDS is extremely valuable. By respecting their classrooms and supplies, we help maintain this essential relationship.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Thank you for your cooperation and for working with us to be good partners!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Sunday Inclement Weather Update<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We are closely monitoring the forecast for potential inclement weather <span dir=\"ltr\">this Sunday<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If the PDS campus is closed due to weather conditions, I will send an update <b>via email by <\/b><span dir=\"ltr\">11 AM on Sunday<\/span>. Please note that in the event of a campus closure, classes will be held virtually.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Academic Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2025 \u5beb\u5b57\u6bd4\u8cfd Handwriting Contest<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Participants: All students, except for preK and T10<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Contest date\/time: <span dir=\"ltr\">12\/14\/2025 2:30-3:00 pm<\/span> (<span dir=\"ltr\">12\/21 2:30-3:00<\/span> if virtual <span dir=\"ltr\">on 12\/14<\/span>)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Please find contest rules at <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1zA2Y1tGpk8FnWhbADejiUubsTx5xzimX\/view?usp=drivesdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">2025 Writing contest rule<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Winners will get one extra coupon and certificates.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Culture Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">\ud83e\udde7 2026 LNY DRAGON and LION Dance Practice<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We had a successful first Dragon and Lion dance practice last Sunday! Thank you to all students and parents for your full commitment to the program. Please maintain open communication with the practice teachers and continue to come to practice on time!<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">\ud83e\udde7 2026 LNY Raffle Prize Donations Needed<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Retail Value: $25 or more. (We&#8217;re aiming for prizes that make people shout!)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Condition: Must be NEW and UNOPENED. (No dusty relics, please.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Appropriateness: Items should be suitable for the occasion and our audience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Tax receipts are available upon request.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">12\/14<\/span>: \u00a0\u53f0\u7063\u597d\u6ecb\u5473<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">12\/21<\/span>:\u00a0 Wu Fish \u87f9\u5bf6-\u5433\u6c0f\u9b5a\u6e6f<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">12\/21<\/span>:\u00a0 Golden Buns \u91d1\u83ef\u5305\u5b50<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">1\/9 : \u7cbd\u5b50 david Kao<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">1\/11<\/span>: \u00a0Lin&#8217;s Palace \u6797\u5bae<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">1\/11<\/span>: \u00a0\u5317\u65b9\u9eb5\u7c89\u5718<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">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>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"yiv0199696040gmail_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;\">Cindy Chen,\u00a0<\/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 12\/14 Possible campus closure &#8211; check email by 11am Sunday morning Writing Contest \u5beb\u5b57\u6bd4\u8cfd Raffle Prize Donations accepted at Admin Table 12\/21 3:15 &#8211; 3:30 PM Christmas Concert \u8056\u8a95\u97f3\u6a02\u6703 @ Shepard Common Raffle Prize Donations accepted at Admin Table 12\/28 No School &#8211; Christmas Holiday Message from Principal We are so grateful to PDS for providing us with excellent facilities where our students can learn and thrive. As we continue to enjoy these comfortable classrooms, we must also <a href=\"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2142\" 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-2142","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcement"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2142","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=2142"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2142\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2144,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2142\/revisions\/2144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}