{"id":2217,"date":"2026-04-17T15:57:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T15:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2217"},"modified":"2026-04-19T16:09:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:09:19","slug":"weekly-newsletter-april-17-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2217","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Newsletter April 17, 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=\"75\" \/>\n<col width=\"539\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">4\/17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u8a8d\u5b57\u6bd4\u8cfd Word Recognition Contest <span dir=\"ltr\">1:00 &#8211; 2:20 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">4\/26<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u626f\u9234\u6bd4\u8cfd Yoyo Contest <span dir=\"ltr\">4:20 &#8211; 5:00 PM<\/span> \ud83d\udc49 [<a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScf5_BHKzL4r1Xxi467gdrQ52goQZJVfxu9_03FOC1fxvL_Kg\/viewform?usp=dialog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Register here\">Register here<\/a>]<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">5\/3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u5bb6\u9577\u5927\u6703 Year-End Report Meeting with Parents &#8211; Fireside Chat <span dir=\"ltr\">3:00 &#8211; 4:15 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u6559\u5b78\u6210\u679c\u5c55 Student work exhibition <span dir=\"ltr\">2:30 &#8211; 4:20 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Message from Principal<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>End-of-Year Parent Report Meeting and Student Work Exhibition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">This year, our end-of-year parent report meeting will be held <span dir=\"ltr\">on <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\">May 3rd<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\">.<\/span> In place of our traditional presentation format, we will be hosting a fireside chat Q&amp;A \u2014 a wonderful opportunity for both first-year and longtime families to connect and learn more about our school. We invite you to submit your questions through the <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Xy8QaA4PRVxhyjgn6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Fireside chat survey\">Fireside chat survey<\/a> by <span dir=\"ltr\">May 1st<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Light refreshments will be provided.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">On the same day, we will also be hosting a Student Work Exhibition. This year, we are excited to partner with Princeton Day School and Princeton High School, making it a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the work of our students alongside talented peers from across our community.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Fun Day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Fun Day is coming up <span dir=\"ltr\">on <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\">May 17th<\/span> at Mercer Park East! To ensure we have the necessary participation to host a safe and organized event, we need at least 50% of our families to fill out the <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/qMQMEhaMGZSEZwUa6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Fun Day Survey\">Fun Day Survey<\/a> by <span dir=\"ltr\">May 3rd<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\">.<\/span> If we do not reach this target, we will be unable to move forward and the event will be canceled. Your participation is the deciding factor\u2014please let us know your plans<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Academic Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Chinese Word Recognition Contest \u4e2d\u6587\u8a8d\u5b57\u6bd4\u8cfd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">The Chinese Word Recognition Contest will be held on this Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Registration closed!)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Contest Date and Time: <span dir=\"ltr\">April 19, 2026 1:15 pm &#8211; 2:25 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Sign-In:\u00a0 <span dir=\"ltr\">1:00 pm &#8211; 1:15 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Sign-in Location: In front of the room 223 (CSL classroom)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">More information to be found in:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Contest brochure for traditional classes:<a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Fp9cKricYxAqvIjAEebuDsHala-mt2aN\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"2026 \u8a8d\u5b57\u6bd4\u8cfd\u7c21\u7ae0-\u50b3\u7d71\u73ed\"> 2026 \u8a8d\u5b57\u6bd4\u8cfd\u7c21\u7ae0-\u50b3\u7d71\u73ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Contest brochure for CSL classes:<a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1s9YUudk6F78sBBD3kI_b2C2T1QxPtaSy\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"2026 \u8a8d\u5b57\u6bd4\u8cfd\u7c21\u7ae0-CSL\"> 2026 \u8a8d\u5b57\u6bd4\u8cfd\u7c21\u7ae0-CSL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\u5168\u7f8e\u4e2d\u6587\u5b78\u6821\u806f\u5408\u7e3d\u6703 2026\u5e74\u5168\u7f8e\u6210\u8a9e\/\u5e38\u7528\u8a9e\u6bd4\u8cfd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u6bd4\u8cfd\u6642\u9593\uff1a<span dir=\"ltr\">2026-05-16<\/span> (\u661f\u671f\u516d) \u521d\u7d1a\u7d44<span dir=\"ltr\">12:30PM<\/span> \/ \u4e2d\u7d1a\u7d44<span dir=\"ltr\">1:30PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u6bd4\u8cfd\u65b9\u5f0f\uff1a\u500b\u4eba\u6bd4\u8cfd\uff0c\u5728\u7db2\u8def\u4e0a\u8209\u884c\u3002<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u5831\u540d\u65b9\u5f0f\u8207\u6642\u9593\uff1a\u5831\u540d\u7531\u5404\u6821\u7d71\u4e00\u5831\u540d\uff0c\u6709\u8208\u8da3\u53c3\u52a0\u7684\u540c\u5b78\uff0c\u8acb\u65bc<span dir=\"ltr\">2026-04-28<\/span>\u524d\u8207Sophia \u806f\u7d61 (<a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"mailto:academic@pcls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"academic@pcls.org\">academic@pcls.org<\/a>)\u3002\u8d85\u904e\u6642\u9650\u6055\u4e0d\u53d7\u7406\uff01<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Culture Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">PCLS Yo-Yo Competition <span dir=\"ltr\">April 26, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Whether you\u2019re a beginner or a pro mastering complex string tricks, we want to see you there! Students of all ages and skill levels are welcome.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\ud83d\udc49 [<a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScf5_BHKzL4r1Xxi467gdrQ52goQZJVfxu9_03FOC1fxvL_Kg\/viewform?usp=dialog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Register here\">Register here<\/a>] by <span dir=\"ltr\">Wednesday April 22<\/span> to secure your spot!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Just a heads-up: we might have to call off the contest if we don\u2019t get enough sign-ups!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\u8c61\u68cb\u6bd4\u8cfd Chinese Chess Contest Winners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Congratulations to our Chinese Chess champions! Your mastery of Chinese Chess \u2014from strategic &#8220;river&#8221; crossings to decisive checkmates\u2014was truly impressive to witness. Great job everyone!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Elementary School\/Grade 5 and under Group:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Champion: Toviah Wong\u00a0 \u9ec3\u8293\u9038<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Honorable Mention: Lucas Wu \u5433\u6377\u7fca, Ethan Tsai \u8521\u6c6d\u7a4e<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Middle and High School Group:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Champion: Evan Hung \u6d2a\u6d69\u7def<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">2nd Place: Derek Hall \u4f55\u5b9a\u8ed2<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">3rd Place:\u00a0 Leif Chen \u9673\u9ece\u514b<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>PTA Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Due to the postponement of the LNY event, many duties have been affected. Please check <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1FAkq64Qy2bNXo-nI3GYDgzJUMgYyy6zj\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"the updated list\">the updated list<\/a> for the changes.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Deposit refund requirement: Please note that only after \u00a0parent duties are fulfilled will the deposit be refunded. To check your 2025-2026 parent duty sign ups, please click <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1FAkq64Qy2bNXo-nI3GYDgzJUMgYyy6zj\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"this link\">this link<\/a>. Detailed parent duty instructions and information can be found in the <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1i1yBbMxwW3KjzEq-CC87Phj5NUdtoeUc2dUpLmlvBCg\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"PCLS Parent Duty Guidelines\">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\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Any questions about your parent duties, please reach out to Jan-Huey, PCLS PTA Lead, while at school or at <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"mailto:PTA@pcls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"PTA@pcls.org\">PTA@pcls.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vendor Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">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 tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/ti\/g\/QuLI3jTQan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/line.me\/ti\/g\/QuLI3jTQan\">\u00a0https:\/\/line.me\/ti\/g\/QuLI3jTQan<\/a>.\u00a0 Click the link to join.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span id=\"yiv1030042756gmail-docs-internal-guid-02fabf49-7fff-ef08-86e2-ac2bf8754fe7\"><br \/>\nFor additional information on the date, time, location and order link, please see <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1I6l9x2SBIUkM9AKtF4iPJwsUR84juBNBcGGsxCiv1Pg\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"this link\">this link<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"yiv1030042756gmail_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,\u00a0\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 4\/17 \u8a8d\u5b57\u6bd4\u8cfd Word Recognition Contest 1:00 &#8211; 2:20 PM 4\/26 \u626f\u9234\u6bd4\u8cfd Yoyo Contest 4:20 &#8211; 5:00 PM \ud83d\udc49 [Register here] 5\/3 \u5bb6\u9577\u5927\u6703 Year-End Report Meeting with Parents &#8211; Fireside Chat 3:00 &#8211; 4:15 PM \u6559\u5b78\u6210\u679c\u5c55 Student work exhibition 2:30 &#8211; 4:20 PM Message from Principal End-of-Year Parent Report Meeting and Student Work Exhibition This year, our end-of-year parent report meeting will be held on May 3rd. 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