20130112 - issue 14

***Announcements 宣佈與公告 ***

1. This Saturday 1/12 is the last day of Add/ Drop. You can add or drop classes of the second semester without penalty. Afterwards, any changes in registration will incur a fee.

本週六(十二日)是加退選的最後一天，在這天以後做加退選要另交費用。

2. There is no school on January 19, the weekend of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

一月十九日馬丁路德假期，放假一天。

3. Chinese New Year is coming soon! According to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, the New Year Day will be February 10, when we will start the Year of Snake. Chinese New Year is the most important festival of the Chinese culture. The annual Chinese New Year celebration is also our school’s most important event of the year. Here, I invite all families of UCS to participate and celebrate with us. On February 9, we will have a performance in the afternoon. It will be followed by a gala dinner party. THE PARTICIPATION OF EVERY FAMILY OF OUR SCHOOL IS VERY IMPORTANT to make this event a success. Please bring your families and friends to learn and experience our beautiful Chinese culture! Only with your support that it can become a happy and fun event! PLEASE JOIN US! Hope to see ALL OF YOU there!!

新年快到了! 今年的大年初一是二月十日，在此邀請大家擁躍參加本校於二月九日舉行的新年晚會，一起慶祝蛇年的開始。希望學校每个家庭都能熱烈支持！

4. We also NEED A LOT OF HELP in addition to the organizing committee members. Any help that you can offer will be great (e.g. decorations, set-up for the show and dinner party, managing the raffle, hosting games, organizing and managing the performances, etc.). Many parents have already been volunteering their time and efforts in making our New Year Celebration a success. We thank them sincerely. However, we still need more help. If you can contribute on February 2 or February 9, or on both days, please contact Ming Liu, Chair of our Chinese New Year Party Organizing Committee， at 908-8894115

新年晚會需要各位家長們出來幫忙，許多家長已經開始爲新年晚會盡心盡力，我們誠摯感謝。但但是我們還需要更多人手在二月二日與二月九日幫忙。每個人做一點，大家合作，就可以把這次的晚會開開心心的做好。如果您能撥戎協助，請與劉銘聯絡908-8894115。

5. The 2013 Chinese New Year Gala Dinner Party will be held on February 9th right after the celebration show. We will have Asian Delights Restaurant (Bernardsville, NJ) to cater for us. The menu: California Sushi Rolls, Si Chuan Fish Fillets, Crispy Duck, Sesame Shredded Beef, Fried Pork Chops, Sauté Vegetables, Rice Noodle, Steamed Rice, Almond Cookies & Fortune Cookies, Fruit & Soft Drinks. We welcome every member and families’ participation. To reserve your seat, please contact Ming Liu at 9089-889-4115. $75 for a table of 6. Pizza will also be provided at $2 for each slice. You can also buy tickets at the cafeteria.

2013中國新年晚會將於二月九日隆重舉行。今年晚宴由鍇悅餐廳爲我們提供精美佳肴，敬請大家擁躍支持參加。菜譜如下：壽司加州卷, 四川魚片, 香酥鴨, 芝麻牛肉絲, 乾煎豬排, 炒時菜, 什錦米粉, 可口白飯, 吉利甜點, 水果飲料. 每桌六位75元。批薩餅每小片2元。預購餐席請洽劉銘　908-8894115。

6. We are asking for donation of gifts for the raffle at the Chinese New Year party. Please email Principal Lily at ucs.principal@yahoo.com if you would like to help.

歡迎各位家長捐贈任何適合做新年晚會抽獎禮物的物品，有意請洽莉莉校長ucs.principal@yahoo.com

*** Activities & Events 活動與特殊事件 ***

7. The Nai-Ni Chen dance company will have a performance on 1/26 (Sat) 2 pm in Grounds for Scrulpture (18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton Township, NJ), with a demonstration by master of origami, Mr. Ching. Please call for more information (609) 586-0616

陳乃霓舞蹈團將於一月二十六星期六下午二時在大地雕塑公園表演,特邀剪紙大師程厚天示範。地址是：18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton Township, NJ 。詢問電話：(609) 586-0616.

8. The Nai-Ni Chen dance company will perform two shows in NJPAC to celebrate the Chinese New Year: 2/9 (Sat) and 2/10 (Sun) at 2 pm. On Sunday, there will be a banquet gala at 4.30pm. Ticket prices are $25 for adult and $13 for children (performance only); $125 for adult and $50 for children (performance and banquet). Please call 1-800-650-0246. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

陳乃霓舞蹈團將於二月九日(星期六)及二月十日(星期天) 下午二時在新澤西演藝中心 (New Jersey Performing Arts Center) 演出。星期日四時半,也會有慶蛇年春節舞宴。表演票 大人 $25 孩童 $13，酒宴表演聯票 大人 $125 孩童 $50。訂票電話(英文)﹕ 800-650-0246 ，中文特線: 201-562-4073。詳情請參閱附錄資料。

9. There is a Chinese Karaoke Singing Contest to be held on 2/23. Interested students please register by 2/11 through email to Austin Huang at huang732@gmail.com 。 Please see attachment for more information.

2/23 的卡拉OK歌唱比賽辦法與報名表, 請參閱附件. 請在2/11 以前用電郵 把報名表寄給黃清郁: huang732@gmail.com。

10. There are two workshops on March 9 in Crowne Plaza in Edison. One is on cancer prevention (2-4 pm) and the other one is on college application (4-6 pm). Please email Austin Huang at huang732@gmail.com to register. More information is attached.

新澤西中文學校協會、美華防癌協會將在三月九日下午於Crowne Plaza in Edison舉行兩個專題講座，2時至4 時--防癌健康講座，4時至6時--升學教育講座 (以英文主講)，詳細資料請參考附。請有興趣參加的中文學校家庭透過email告知黃清郁: huang732@gmail.com ，以便統計請旅館安排椅子。
11. Information on summer camps in Taiwan organized by the Taiwanese government can be found in:
中華民國僑務委員會華裔青年活動查詢網址如下:
http://www.ocac.gov.tw/public/public.asp?selno=2982&Level=C&no=2982