{"id":2265,"date":"2026-05-29T12:58:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T12:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2265"},"modified":"2026-05-30T13:02:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T13:02:47","slug":"weekly-newsletter-may-29-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?p=2265","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Newsletter May 29, 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<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">5\/31<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Last Day for Culture Classes and Adult Activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">6\/7<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Coupon Day <span dir=\"ltr\">2:45 &#8211; 4:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">10th Grade Commencement <span dir=\"ltr\">2:45 &#8211; 4:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Parent duty deposit refund<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">6\/14<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Recognition\/Awar<wbr \/>d Ceremony<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Last day of School<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Parent duty deposit refund<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p><strong>Message from Principal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is Now Open!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">**Early Bird Discount \u2014 Save $50!**<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Register and pay in full by <span dir=\"ltr\">June 14, 2026<\/span> to lock in the discounted rate.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">To get started:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">1. Review the full registration instructions on <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?page_id=390\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"our website\">our website<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2. Sign up for parent duties on <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20F0A49ADA823AAFE3-63896575-20262027#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Sign-Up Genius\">Sign-Up Genius<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">3. Register your student(s) through <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regstudent.com\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"this link\">this link<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">4. Complete your registration in person at PDS, <span dir=\"ltr\">May 31<\/span>, <span dir=\"ltr\">June 6<\/span> and <span dir=\"ltr\">June 14, 2026 between 2:45 \u2013 4:30 PM<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Parent Duty Check Refund<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you completed parent duties this year, you are eligible for a full refund of your parent duty deposit. Refund checks can be picked up <span dir=\"ltr\">on 6\/7<\/span> and <span dir=\"ltr\">on 6\/14<\/span>. If you cannot make it to school to pick up your check on these two days, the check will be mailed to you. Please ensure that your address in the <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regstudent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"registration system\">registration system<\/a> is correct.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Message for TCML Registration!!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" role=\"button\" src=\"https:\/\/apis.mail.yahoo.com\/ws\/v3\/mailboxes\/@.id==VjN-QDnDNEcFCoBWoYc-gycVR5GrIYT1PIe1PpnWATX1RdKthg5pffd8o7jJup5-_B366F676llwJijNHGM9Rx73ng\/messages\/@.id==AAICzIEp66ZZrP4EwA5vQZVQ67V\/content\/parts\/@.id==2\/thumbnail?appid=YahooMailIosMobile&amp;downloadWhenThumbnailFails=true&amp;pid=2\" alt=\"\ufffd\ufffd\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" data-hasonload2=\"true\" data-ymail=\"inline-attachment\" data-filename=\"image.png\" data-filesize=\"1819\" aria-label=\"Open image.png\" \/> Early Bird Discount Deadline is also <span dir=\"ltr\">June 14.<\/span> \u00a0See <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1U2NyDP_s0g2-7V1KLs0MEeblb1JfP5WJ\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Flyer-SY26-27\">Flyer-SY26-27<\/a> &amp; <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Xjh67iil4WnXi8xXFdPgA9rLuLghqD6R\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Flyer-Summer\">Flyer-Summer<br \/>\n<\/a>** THREE steps to register **<br \/>\n(1) REGISTER through:<a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScVRsiYxzEJxZvS3hb7jgMPO96arWyRX5w3ayJqOZBFudjXRA\/viewform?usp=dialog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"TCML Registration Form for 2026-2027\"> TCML Registration Form for 2026-2027<\/a>. (Tuition and class info are there)<\/p>\n<p>(2) PAYMENT: V<a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScVRsiYxzEJxZvS3hb7jgMPO96arWyRX5w3ayJqOZBFudjXRA\/viewform?usp=dialog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"ia check or\">ia check or <\/a><a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"mailto:epay@pcls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"epay@pcls.org\">epay@pcls.org<br \/>\n<\/a>(Note: <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScVRsiYxzEJxZvS3hb7jgMPO96arWyRX5w3ayJqOZBFudjXRA\/viewform?usp=dialog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"For PCLS parents registering for the TCML program, you can: &lt;A&gt; Pay all tuition (yours and your children\u2019s tuition) together.\u00a0 &lt;B&gt; Pay your TCML tuition separately using another check or via\">For PCLS parents registering for the TCML program, you can: &lt;A&gt; Pay all tuition (yours and your children\u2019s tuition) together.\u00a0 &lt;B&gt; Pay your TCML tuition separately using another check or via <\/a><a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"mailto:epay@pcls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"epay@pcls.org\">epay@pcls.org<\/a><a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScVRsiYxzEJxZvS3hb7jgMPO96arWyRX5w3ayJqOZBFudjXRA\/viewform?usp=dialog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\".(3) EMAIL: Send a confirmation email to Justine (tcml_director@pcls.org) with your payment info.\">.<br \/>\n(3) EMAIL: Send a confirmation email to Justine (tcml_director@pcls.org) with your payment info.<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScVRsiYxzEJxZvS3hb7jgMPO96arWyRX5w3ayJqOZBFudjXRA\/viewform?usp=dialog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Once THREE steps, (1) Register online =&gt; (2) Pay tuition (Note \u201cTCML - [your name]\u201d on your payment) =&gt; (3) Write an email to Justine, are completed, your registration will be finalized.\">Once THREE steps, (1) Register online =&gt; (2) Pay tuition (Note \u201cTCML &#8211; [your name]\u201d on your payment) =&gt; (3) Write an email to Justine, are completed, your registration will be finalized.<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<strong>Message from Academic Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We are recruiting!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you have passion in teaching or are interested in being our teacher, please contact Sophia (<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>). We are actively recruiting teachers!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2026-27 School Year Teaching Assistant (\u201cTA\u201d) Application<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We are now accepting TA application for the 2026-2027 school year. You must be 14 years old by <span dir=\"ltr\">8\/31\/2026<\/span> to be eligible to apply.\u00a0 It\u2019s a great way to give back to the community, share what you\u2019ve learned at PCLS and also earn volunteer hours.\u00a0 Please click on <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/v9gvYW5Ty9NoAbod8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"this Google form\">this Google form<\/a> for more information and to apply.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Message from Culture Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Culture Class Offerings for the Upcoming School Year will remain the same. The full list of available courses is available in the registration system. If you have any questions regarding culture class selection, please email: <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"mailto:culture@pcls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"culture@pcls.org\">culture@pcls.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>PTA Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Parent duty signups for the 2026-2027 School Year have started. The requirements and the parent duty refund rules have been changed. Please take some time to read <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1D8jyi9d_Q3fqp13BUovKrPJMKrzXRfc1\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"the updated Parent Duty Guideline\">the updated Parent Duty Guideline<\/a> for more details. All duties are listed on <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20F0A49ADA823AAFE3-63896575-20262027#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"the SignUpGenius website\">the SignUpGenius website<\/a>. Note that the restrictions and requirements for individual duties are described in detail on the website. Please carefully read the description before choosing a duty. First come, first serve.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For the 2025-2026 School Year parent duty signups, 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\">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\">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 dir=\"ltr\">For 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>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>EXTERNAL EVENT\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">PCLS shares external events for informational purposes only and does not endorse or have any affiliation with the organizers.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taanj.org\/upcoming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Bridging Generations \u4e16\u4ee3\u5c0d\u8a71\">Bridging Generations \u4e16\u4ee3\u5c0d\u8a71<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ever felt a little different, worked twice as hard, or quietly balanced the heavy demands of family and career? Have you wondered why different generations of Taiwanese Americans view identity, success, and culture so differently\u2014and how we can bridge that gap?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You are not alone.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This year, we are launching &#8220;Bridging Generations&#8221;\u2014a four-part series designed to bring Taiwanese Americans of all ages together through conversation, storytelling, food, and music. Our goal is to deepen mutual understanding, learn from one another, and build a stronger, more connected community for the future.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u60a8\u662f\u5426\u66fe\u89ba\u5f97\u81ea\u5df1\u8207\u773e\u4e0d\u540c\uff1f\u7e3d\u662f\u9ed8\u9ed8\u625b\u8d77\u5bb6\u5ead\u8207\u4e8b\u696d\u7684\u91cd\u64d4\u3001\u52a0\u500d\u52aa\u529b\uff1f\u60a8\u662f\u5426\u4e5f\u5f88\u597d\u5947\uff0c\u70ba\u4ec0\u9ebc\u4e0d\u540c\u4e16\u4ee3\u7684\u53f0\u88d4\u7f8e\u570b\u4eba\u5c0d\u8eab\u5206\u8a8d\u540c\u3001\u6210\u529f\u8207\u6587\u5316\u7684\u770b\u6cd5\u5982\u6b64\u4e0d\u540c\uff1f\u6211\u5011\u53c8\u8a72\u5982\u4f55\u6253\u7834\u9694\u95a1\uff1f<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u60a8\u4e26\u4e0d\u5b64\u55ae\u3002<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u4eca\u5e74\uff0c\u6211\u5011\u6b63\u5f0f\u63a8\u51fa \u300c\u4e16\u4ee3\u5c0d\u8a71\u300d\uff08Bridging Generations\uff09 \u8a08\u756b\u3002\u9019\u662f\u4e00\u500b\u5171\u56db\u500b\u68af\u6b21\u7684\u7cfb\u5217\u6d3b\u52d5\uff0c\u65e8\u5728\u900f\u904e\u5c0d\u8a71\u3001\u6545\u4e8b\u5206\u4eab\u3001\u7f8e\u98df\u8207\u97f3\u6a02\uff0c\u5c07\u6240\u6709\u5e74\u9f61\u5c64\u7684\u53f0\u88d4\u7f8e\u570b\u4eba\u51dd\u805a\u5728\u4e00\u8d77\u3002\u6211\u5011\u7684\u76ee\u6a19\u662f\u52a0\u6df1\u5f7c\u6b64\u7684\u7406\u89e3\u3001\u4fc3\u9032\u8de8\u4e16\u4ee3\u7684\u4e92\u76f8\u5b78\u7fd2\uff0c\u4e26\u70ba\u672a\u4f86\u6253\u9020\u4e00\u500b\u66f4\u7dca\u5bc6\u3001\u66f4\u5177\u51dd\u805a\u529b\u7684\u53f0\u88d4\u793e\u5340\u3002<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The first workshop is <span dir=\"ltr\">on June 20<\/span>, as we celebrate Father\u2019s Day together with food and intergenerational conversation. \u9019\u4e00\u7cfb\u5217\u56db\u5834\u6d3b\u52d5\u7684\u9996\u5834\u805a\u6703\u5c07\u65bc\u516d\u6708\u767b\u5834\u3002\u6211\u5011\u5c07\u5728\u6176\u795d\u7236\u89aa\u7bc0\u7684\u540c\u6642\uff0c\u4ee5\u7f8e\u98df\u8207\u8f15\u9b06\u4ea4\u6d41\uff0c\u4e32\u8d77\u4e0d\u540c\u4e16\u4ee3\u4e4b\u9593\u7684\u9023\u7d50\u3002<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Registration Link\uff5c\u5831\u540d\u9023\u7d50\uff1a<a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/wKB8RwiyWXB7nnnt5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/wKB8RwiyWXB7nnnt5\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/wKB8RwiyWXB7nnnt5<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"yiv8708910340gmail-docs-internal-guid-f505e23c-7fff-e82a-7386-6dc80e318660\">Before registration, please complete the anonymous pre-workshop survey \uff5c<br \/>\n\u8a3b\u518a\u524d\u8acb\u5148\u5b8c\u6210 workshop \u524d\u4e0d\u8a18\u540d\u554f\u5377\uff1a <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/QxJAsBzYKcBfZVMt6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/QxJAsBzYKcBfZVMt6\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/QxJAsBzYKcBfZVMt6<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"yiv8708910340gmail_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>Cindy Chen,\u00a0\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 5\/31 Last Day for Culture Classes and Adult Activities 6\/7 Coupon Day 2:45 &#8211; 4:30 PM 10th Grade Commencement 2:45 &#8211; 4:00 PM Parent duty deposit refund 6\/14 Recognition\/Award Ceremony Last day of School Parent duty deposit refund Message from Principal Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is Now Open! **Early Bird Discount \u2014 Save $50!** Register and pay in full by June 14, 2026 to lock in the discounted rate. To get started: 1. 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