May 20, 2012 Announcement

Dear Families, Teachers, Students and Staff,

This coming Sunday's rotation -
Snacks: Vincent T. (G2) & Juliet C. (P3)
Patrol and Cleanup: Seth C-L. (G3) & Taryn S. (P3)
Snack and Patrol rotation schedule

For upcoming events or class schedules, please refer to our online Calendar (Click on Agenda tab)


-=-=-=-= School Announcement =-=-=-=-

Hope everyone had fun at our Mother's Day Party. The talents in WDCTS are amazing!!
Next week is the last week of the semester. Please remember to help your children review their class materials for their FINALs.

* Please join us at Taiwanese Heritage week @ DC's Asia Festival. Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering.
Date/Time: May 19, 2012 10am - 7pm
Location:
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 3rd & 6th St. Washington, DC
The closest Metro stations are National Archives/Navy Memorial and Judiciary Square
(Detail Schedule in Announcement 1).

* End of school year picnic is on June 10 (Sunday), not on the 3rd. Mini Golf ticket signup will be posted next week.

* WDCTS 2012-2013 Registration is starting. Please fill out the Form and turn it in at the front desk. (2012-2013 Calendar)
Available Dates left for this semester: 5/13 and 5/20 (forms won't be accepted during the 6/10 picnic).
Please remember to bring Check or Cash. If you forgot to bring Check or Cash, you can still receive help filling out the registration form at the front desk and send both the form and check to P.O. Box 341384, Bethesda, MD 20827.
為簡化註冊程序, 請記得帶支票或現金登記。 若忘了帶支票或現金, 還是可以辦理註冊. 請先至 front desk 填妥註冊表和算好學費 再將註冊表和支票寄至 P.O. Box 341384, Bethesda, MD 20827 以完成註冊手續.

* WDCT has couple used desktops running Windows XP for sale. The price is from $50-$150. Anyone interested, please contact Koklioong (國龍) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 703-742-9350.



Upcoming busy MAY! Please reserve your time for these events!

Announcement 1:
[May 19 Taiwanese Heritage week]
Date/Time: May 19, 2012 10am - 7pm
Location:
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 3rd & 6th St. Washington, DC
The closest Metro stations are National Archives/Navy Memorial and Judiciary Square

At the West Stage:
12:00 – 12:30pm: Taioanji, 大華府地區本地的搖滾團體
2:30 – 3:10pm: Hsu-Nami Rock Band, 紐約以二胡為主的搖滾團體
3:10 – 3:50pm: 董事長樂團The Chairman Band, 本土、創作、搖滾、創新的搖滾樂團，為金曲獎最佳樂團
4:50 – 5:30pm: 紅花樂團Red Flower Rock Band, 四個大男孩有著剛強卻溫柔的創作，曾為偶像劇《第二回合我愛你》作曲。

At the East Stage:
2:30 – 2:45pm: Jumping Princes, 從高雄世運開始爆紅的神將，已在世界各地開花結果，大華府地區也不例外
4:15 – 4:30pm: 都蘭山劇團Dulan Mountain Theatre, 以部落的傳說故事、文化內涵、口述歷史為演出主題

Hello Taiwan Concert
After years of demand, Fiesta Asia is finally putting together an after party for you to continue the festivities or simply to chill! Taiwanese Association of America (TAA) and Asian Heritage Foundation are delighted to invite you to Sutra Lounge Adams Morgan to continue the celebration with 4 Taiwanese Rock Fusion Bands featuring THE CHAIRMAN & Red Flower Rock Group directly from Taiwan! They will be joined by Hsu-Nami from NJ & local talent Taioanji.
The Fiesta Asian after party, Hello Taiwan Concert, will start at 8:30pm on Saturday, May 19 and will take place at the Sutra Lounge at 2406 18th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009 (202) 299-1113. Since it is at a lounge, there is an age restriction: age 21 and over only. http://www.sutraloungedc.net/www.sutraloungeadamsmorgan.com/Sutra_Lounge.html
Ticket is available at the ticket site http://fiestaasiaafterparty2012.eventbrite.com or goes to webpage: http://tinyurl.com/fiestaasiaafterparty which has the link to the ticket site (2 step process).


-=-=-= Community/Non-School Events =-=-=-

Announcement 1:
[Team Taiwan 5k Walk/Race for the Cure (DC-FAPA)]
1. Date: June 2, 2012 (Saturday)
2. Time: Our Team will meet at 08:00 at Madison Drive NW, between 6th and 7th St NW, of Henry Park (grass area) in front of National Gallery of Art Musium, under the Flag/Sign “T” (team will be arranged by an alphabetical order). Look for a green “Team Taiwan” banner. Walker/Team starts at 08:15 from 4th St NW after following the instruction of the announcer.
3. Wear Team Taiwan T-shirt
4. Bring your own water (organizer provides water bottle as well)
5. Take Metro to Smithsonian Station or Archives Station; allow 15 min walk to the meeting place at Madison Drive (ref Google Map)
6. Team Taiwan group pictures will be taken at the finish line area, please prepare to join the team celebration.
If you have any question, please contact me @Cell: 301-346-9847. Thanks.


Announcement 2:
[華府台灣合唱團(GWTAC): 12-year anniversary concert]
Time/Date: June 9, 2012 (Sat) 7pm
Location: Montgomery College's Cultural Arts Center
7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring MD 20910
Contact: Please contact 吳玉琴 (Janice) for free tickets.
( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 301.294.2557)


Announcement 3:
[Taiwanese American Conference -East Coast (2012 美東台灣人夏令會)]
Time/Date: June 28 - July 1, 2012
Location: Danbur​y Plaza Hotel (Soon will be Crowne Plaza Hotel)
18 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, Connecticut 06810

2012 美東台灣人夏令會
Taiwanese American Conference -East Coast
www.TACEC.org

Additional Resources for Your Convenience

WDCTS PTA Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/groups/220867491257935(or contact Nicki Chen,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

If you are interested in purchasing school T-shirts, please contact Charles (  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).
Youth ($7 per shirt): YS, YM, YL, YXL
Adult ($10 per shirt): S, M, L, XL
1 Adult shirt + 1 Youth shirt: $15

Annie's cuttery service is back! Please arrange appointment with her (301-674-6549).
Annie 的美髮服務又開始了( 大人小孩都可以),請自行與之接洽,排定時間 (301-674-6549).

Combined Federal Campaign is starting again.  We appreciate you keeping TYAF and WDCTS in mind.
Our CFC number is 78431.  Thank you for your contribution.