{"id":2201,"date":"2026-03-13T14:33:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2201"},"modified":"2026-03-14T14:34:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T14:34:22","slug":"weekly-newsletter-march-13-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2201","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Newsletter March 13, 2026"},"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\">3\/15<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">PCLS Chinese Chess Contest: <span dir=\"ltr\">4:20 &#8211; 5:00 PM<\/span> (Day 1). Register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regstudent.com\/RegisterContest.php?contestID=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> by 3\/13<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">3\/22<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">PCLS Singing Contest: <span dir=\"ltr\">1:30 &#8211; 2:20 PM<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/4JoBEsUuMFzZhLwbA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Register here<\/a> by <span dir=\"ltr\">3\/15<\/span>. Check <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1WRdqm9Butlbtl6_Gh9UwvXVBlEdU-a22RySzmJa0h4s\/edit?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here <\/a>for more details.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Chinese Chess Contest: <span dir=\"ltr\">4:20 &#8211; 5:00 PM<\/span> (Day 2)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">3\/29<\/span>&amp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">4\/5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">No School &#8211; Spring Break<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>Important Calendar Update: Schedule Change<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dear PCLS Families,<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We are writing to share an important update regarding our spring schedule. Due to an unexpected oversight regarding campus availability during PDS Spring Break, we have just been informed that the school facilities will be unavailable for our use <span dir=\"ltr\">on <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\">Sunday, April 5th<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">To ensure our students still receive their full 16 weeks of instruction, we have decided to reschedule this session to the end of the term.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">The Change at a Glance:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Original Class Date: <span dir=\"ltr\">April 5, 2026<\/span> (NO SCHOOL)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">New Rescheduled Date: <span dir=\"ltr\">June 14, 2026<\/span> (Week 9 Lesson)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">What does this mean for you?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Spring Break Extension: You now have an extra free Sunday <span dir=\"ltr\">on April 5th<\/span>! We hope this allows your families some extra time to relax and enjoy the holiday.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Year-End Adjustment: Our final day of the semester will now be <span dir=\"ltr\">June 14th.<\/span> Please mark your calendars so your students can join us for this final Week 9 makeup lesson.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Updated Calendar: Our official school calendar has been updated to reflect this change.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this late notice may cause. Managing logistics with our host campus can sometimes bring surprises, and we truly appreciate your flexibility and continued support of our community.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Culture Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u8c61\u68cb\u6bd4\u8cfd Chinese Chess Contest<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Date &amp; Time: <span dir=\"ltr\">3\/15\/2026<\/span> and <span dir=\"ltr\">3\/22\/2026, 4:20-5:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The competition time overlaps with the PCLS culture class hour. All contestants must attend the competition <span dir=\"ltr\">on March 15th.<\/span> Any matches unable to <span dir=\"ltr\">finish on March 15th<\/span> will continue <span dir=\"ltr\">on March 22nd.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u6b4c\u5531\u6bd4\u8cfd 2026 Singing Competition:\u00a0 \u672c\u6821\u5b9a\u65bc<span dir=\"ltr\">3\u670822\u65e5\u4e0b\u5348 1:30<\/span> &#8211; 2:25PM\uff0c\u8209\u884c\u6b4c\u5531\u6bd4\u8cfd\uff0c\u6b61\u8fce\u5b78\u751f\u8e34\u8e8d\u5831\u540d\u53c3\u52a0\u3002\u6bd4\u8cfd\u5c07\u6309\u5e74\u9f61\u53ca\u5831\u540d\u7684\u4eba\u6578\u5206\u7d44\u6bd4\u8cfd\uff0c\u8acb\u65bc3\u670815\u65e5\u524d <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ZVZ2bQsQVB3ZeyrM8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\u5b8c\u6210\u5831\u540d<\/a>\u3002<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">PCLS Singing Contest: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/4JoBEsUuMFzZhLwbA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Register here<\/a> by <span dir=\"ltr\">3\/15<\/span>. Check <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1WRdqm9Butlbtl6_Gh9UwvXVBlEdU-a22RySzmJa0h4s\/edit?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here <\/a>for more details.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>PTA Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Due to the postponement of the LNY event, many duties have been affected. Please check <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1FAkq64Qy2bNXo-nI3GYDgzJUMgYyy6zj\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">the updated list<\/a> for the changes.<\/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\">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<p dir=\"ltr\">External Events<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n\u6200\u5ff5\u81fa\u7063\uff0d\u6d77\u5916\u50d1\u6c11\u5152\u7ae5\u6216\u5c11\u5e74\u81f3\u6821\u77ed\u671f\u9ad4\u9a57\u8a08\u756b<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"yiv5459263465gmail-docs-internal-guid-b3fdaac5-7fff-adeb-2a6e-e7de73b93bef\">\u6d3b\u52d5\u5831\u540d\u6642\u9593\u9810\u8a08\u70ba<span dir=\"ltr\">2026\u5e743\u670823 \u65e5\u81f34\u670814\u65e5<\/span>\uff0c\u53c3\u8207\u5c0d\u8c61\u70ba\u96a8\u5bb6\u4eba\u77ed\u671f\u8fd4\u570b\u4e4b6\u81f315\u6b72\u4e4b\u6d77\u5916\u50d1\u6c11\u5152\u7ae5\u6216\u5c11\u5e74\uff08\u4e0b\u7a31\u9ad4\u9a57\u8005\uff09\uff0c\u5176\u7236\u6216\u6bcd\u4efb\u4e00\u4eba\u5177\u4e2d\u83ef\u6c11\u570b\u570b\u7c4d\uff0c\u8acb\u81f3\u50d1\u59d4\u6703\u300c\u50d1\u52d9\u6d3b\u52d5\u5831\u540d\u7cfb\u7d71\u300d\u4e4b\u5831\u540d\u9801\u9762\uff08<a href=\"https:\/\/register.ocac.gov.tw\/cht\/index.php?\/sign\/nostalgiafortaiwan2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/register.ocac.gov.tw\/cht\/index.php?\/sign\/nostalgiafortaiwan2026<\/a>\uff09\uff0c\u9ede\u9078\u300c\u767b\u5165\u300d\uff0c\u4ee5\u9ad4\u9a57\u8005\u4e4b\u540d\u7fa9\u8a3b\u518a\u5e33\u865f\u4e26\u767b\u5165\u5f8c\u586b\u5177\u7533\u8acb\u8868\uff0c\u5411\u50d1\u59d4\u6703\u63d0\u51fa\u7533\u8acb\u3002<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"yiv5459263465gmail_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>\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<div><b>Cindy Chen,\u6821\u9577\u00a0Principal<\/b><\/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 3\/15 PCLS Chinese Chess Contest: 4:20 &#8211; 5:00 PM (Day 1). Register here by 3\/13 3\/22 PCLS Singing Contest: 1:30 &#8211; 2:20 PM Register here by 3\/15. Check here for more details. Chinese Chess Contest: 4:20 &#8211; 5:00 PM (Day 2) 3\/29&amp; 4\/5 No School &#8211; Spring Break Important Calendar Update: Schedule Change Dear PCLS Families, We are writing to share an important update regarding our spring schedule. Due to an unexpected oversight regarding campus availability during PDS <a href=\"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2201\" 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-2201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcement"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2201","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=2201"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2201\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2202,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2201\/revisions\/2202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}