Author: Katie Miller

EdTech Specialist at the Menlo School.

JCL Minutes 4/9/19

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  • Thank you notes: Francisco for driving, helping with chariot, picking up the chariot and catapult and always being ready to jump in when needed; Janelle for making it so easy to get the chariot and catapult to Miramonte; Sara for chaperoning and hanging to the very end when all the other chaperones had gone; Dr. Lyell for overseeing the MS and being always ready to help; Miramonte for hosting convention; Mr. and Mrs. Altieri for keeping everything going behind the scenes at convention; Will Buxton for writing the Open Certamen program.
  • Plans for Easter party next Thursday: What still needs to be done? Magis and Victoria need to meet
    • We need to get in contact with Popeyes and get the frosting for dessert decorating.
  • Start pushing Nationals: Natalie
    • Nationals is in North Dakota this year from July 26-31.
    • We would love more board members and JCL members in general to attend because it is great publicity for our program.
    • Victoria, Sonja, Maddie, and Ava just announced that she will be attending convention.
    • Scholarships are available, however, airfare is not included.
    • Our program is leaving on the 25th and we have free convention housing so that we are not leaving last minute.
  • Set time for Banquet
    • Magis cleared the day for Memorial Day Monday.
  • Set time for elections
    • We will most likely be holding elections sometime next week.
    • However, it will be a little tough because we are hosting two parties next week.
  • Sophie S: we need to do one more Lorica this year, but the new Lorica Editor will be doing the Lorica for the banquet.
  • Awards, Pictures, Ice cream Cake!
  • Send all pictures to ahna.kim@menloschool.org

JCL Minutes 3/26/19

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  • Waffle sale was a success! $465
  • Plans for Easter Party at the shelter: Victoria
    • Ordered materials for the party
    • Popeyes instead of Buca di Beppo
  • Ludi on October 26 2019 @ Menlo!
  • Convention logistics
    • Check phone numbers
    • Set up WhatsApp account for convention: Naomi
    • Check rooming
  • Convention spirit
    • Make cheering signs: Sonia
      • Will be completed by Thursday night
    • Practice cheers: Sonia
    • People who aren’t going can bring pink t-shirts
    • Make costumes for cheers: cut head holes in garbage bags
      • Jack will demonstrate how it should look
    • *Bring bag of scissors to convention: Magis
  • Set time with Naomi to make sure program is OK for Open Certamen
    • Wednesday lunch?
  • Progress on scrapbook: Historians
    • The cover is completed and the scrapbook should be ready by convention
  • Keep working on stickers for Sophie!

JCL Minutes 3/12/19

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  • Check on prop orders and get receipts to Magis: Jack and Sonia
    • Some of the materials have arrived for the props, and Jack needs to put together the costumes by convention.
    • Jack, please make thirty props: trash bags with the yellow tape
  • Set date for party at shelter: Victoria
    • Plans?
      • We are having an Easter party, which will take place the day before Good Friday.
  • List of who is doing what: Naomi
    • We need to get as many freshmen to attend as possible because they are the future of our program!
  • Report on trip to MS: Nat and Sophie
    • Sophie R made a clear distinction between Latin 2 and Latin 2 Accelerated, which educated the Middle School on the pace of the classes and what might be the best move for them next year.
  • Tickets for May 11: Victoria
    • These tickets are for the state board meeting, which we are very excited about!
  • Pay hotel: Morgan
    • Morgan is currently working on paying the hotel.
    • Also, he is decided that we don’t need to buy all new materials for the catapult.
    • Morgan and Henry need to start work on the catapult as soon as possible.
  • Money in account: Morgan
    • We are sending the Marriot $1900 dollars, but we still need some others to pay.
  • Another waffle sale?
    • We want to host another Waffle Sale before Spring Break.
      • We could possibly do this on Thursday, March 21st.
  • Scrapbook: Historians
    • The Historians are making great progress on the Scrapbook, but we need more photos for certain classes, so it looks more full.
  • Another meeting for cheers?
    • We will have another meeting for cheers the week before convention.

JCL Minutes 3/6/19

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  • Jack needs to get props for the spirit events at convention.
    • Since the theme is “bees,” Jack was thinking of wearing yellow construction hats with antennae attached, so that way we will be like worker bees.
    • We could also get cheap yellow shirts and use black duct tape to make the stripes.
      • Since we will be wearing the shirts over our togas, we are all getting size larges.
    • Also, we could make a crown for Magis, making her the “queen bee.”
    • In addition, we can wear yellow construction gloves.
    • Lastly, we could make honey dippers to carry on with the theme.

JCL Minutes 2/26/19

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  • Metamorphoses this weekend
    • Choose restaurant near Berkeley Rep, 2025 Addison St.: Natalie
    • We leave at 5 pm. From the circle. Mr. Brodie is coming with us.
    • Evan needs to fill out the Menlo permission slip
  • Carcer Report
    • Go Latin 2 and 3 teams! And everyone!
  • Show the constitution: Ethan
    • Ethan put together the entire constitution and it looks great!
  • State Convention
    • Leave at 12:15 so everyone can eat first?
      • We are planning on leaving school at 12:15 so that everyone can eat lunch and we can beat the traffic.
    • Everyone come in and sign up for what they are doing. Monday and Wed. lunch for work time.
    • Catapult: Elliot and Luke
    • Banner: Naomi and Natalie
      • Naomi and Natalie have planned out the banner, but they still need to find a time to make it.
    • Call in with numbers to hotel and rooming lists (Natalie)
    • Check program for open certamen (Naomi)
    • Preconvention deadline is Friday: original myth, poetry, slogans
      • Magis wants everyone, despite if you are going to convention or not, to create slogans.
      • We will need to submit some original myths, poetry, and slogans, so please get those in if your can.
    • Deadline for candidates also this Saturday
      • We will be hosting Ludi in the fall!
    • Anyone for JCL Hack?
      • Please let Magis know if you want to participate in JCL Hack!
      • Sophie R said that she might be able to create something, such as a code or game.
    • Anyone for State Banner?
      • Many states have banners and we are trying to resurrect ours, so if you make a California banner, you will receive a cash prize if yours is chosen.
    • Names with phone numbers of those going: Morgan
      • Morgan just sent the names and phone numbers or people going to conventions.
    • List of all kids MS and HS going to convention to Victoria Cruikshank today.
    • Jack: props, costumes, spirit, chariot
      • Sophie Golub to help. Set time to meet with Jack to plan
        • We need Jack to help plan cheers and all the spirit activities for the games and competition.
      • Cheers next meeting — everyone going to come in to sign up for what we are doing. Do we have enough people for the various sports teams?
        • It would be great if those who attended national convention can help out with cheers, in addition to Sonia, Maddie, and the student joining us from Nevada.
  • Easter Party/Rome’s Birthday for Redwood Family House?
    • Victoria emailed the director of the Redwood Family House to try to find a date that could potentially work.
  • Ludi Octobres
    • Ideas?
    • Dates?
      • We requested Ludi to be on October 26th, right before Halloween.
  • Lorica: Miramonte for Inspiration
    • We could possibly add new additions to the publication, similar to the Miramonte Lorica.
    • We could possible do an officer of the issue.
    • In addition, we are trying to get Mark Zuckerberg to be featured.
    • Lunch together on the quad? In the cafeteria?
    • Next issue?
    • Interview with a student or maybe 2: Why Latin, Favorite Things
    • Articles from kids in college: Sara V, Rachel, Ellie?
    • Use of color in the newsletter template?
  • Publicity Report
    • Pick up the poster from Menlo Park Library
    • Next project?
  • Constitution: Ethan
  • Historians Report
    • Date for more extended work time?
      • The Historians are now able to work on the scrapbook at home, so they are doing very well on time.
    • Cover?
    • All of us need to send any pictures to ahna.kim
    • Pictures from carcer: Ethan’s mom
  • Website
    • Remember to send pictures of Latin in the modern world to Ahna
    • Should we get at state convention stuff through our website? Is it linked directly?
      • Please link it directly for easy access!
    • Where should I put recordings of dramatic interp. and Latin Oratory?
    • National Classics Week is a way to celebrate Rome an do fun activities with your Latin club.

JCL Minutes 2/8/19

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  • Waffle Sale Sign Ups
    • Please sign up to bring a material and help out if you aren’t already and if you are available!
    • We are in dire need of strawberries, so please bring those if you can.
  • Publicity Update
    • We won for the library competition and got second place for Club of the Month!
  • Turn in State Convention Forms
    • February 11th is latest we can turn in our State Convention forms, so please get those in as soon as possible.
  • Lorica — add games
    • We asked Victoria to write up an article about Aequora for this Lorica issue.
    • Also, we would like to have the Valentine’s Day Lorica out before the goody bag distribution.
  • Send all photos to Ahna
    • Not scrapbook people (send to Ahna)
    • We have been making a lot of progress on the Scrapbook, but we need people to send photos to Ahna.
  • Valentine’s Day Cards and Goody Bags
    • All Latin kids, Latin 8th graders, administration
    • Need candy
      • We are going to bribe the middle schoolers with candy and make a party out of card reading!
      • We need to let the counselors who are in charge of scheduling know that students should take Latin.
  • Natalie D.C. Trip Update
    • Discussions ranged from planning for Convention, speakers, workshops, and costs, to National Classics Week.
  • Banner, Props, Update
    • Naomi made a design for the banner and wants to show us her ideas!
  • Scrapbook Update
    • Natalie and the Historians need to have a discussion about what art exactly is necessary for the Scrapbook.

JCL Minutes 1/29/19

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  • State dues are paid and finished!
    • We still have $1150 after state dues, according to Morgan!
  • Ludi next year: on hold til the Menlo calendar is a little further along
  • State Convention: Get those forms in!!!
    • Please get in your State Convention forms to Magis as soon as possible so that we know how many people are going.
  • Next Lorica Valentine’s Day Edition in February: Sophie S.
    • Those who are writing articles, please get it in by February 4th or 5th.
    • Sophie R, Ethan, Ahna, and Magis all need to write their articles.
  • Carcer permission slip: Magis
    • Please get in your permission slip to Carcer if you are going because Magis needs to know how many people will be present.
  • Aequora Update — Had 10 kids
  • Report on scrapbook: Historians have more pictures.
    • The Historians worked on the Scrapbook during tutorial yesterday and made a lot of progress.
      • However, two photos turned out fuzzy when printed, so Maddie is going to try to reprint them.
    • They are coordinating illustrations with Natalie, as well.
    • Also, please let Naomi know if you are willing to help her with the banner for convention.
  • Metamorphoses: We need your money and forms
    • Please get in your permission slip and money to Metamorphoses if you are going because Magis needs to know how many people will be present.
  • Prison letters are in: Should be a section in the scrapbook
    • The prisoners were extremely grateful for the books that we sent them and wrote very sweet thank you notes, which should be featured in the Scrapbook.
  • Waffle Sale next Wednesday: Forms out now!
    • Please sign up to bring materials for and/or help out at the Waffle Sale next Wednesday.
    • We need to make sure that those who are buying waffles know where the profits are going.
  • Jack needs to call facilities to locate the chariot for State Convention.

JCL Minutes 1/22/19

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  • Pay state JCL Dues: Morgan
    • We need to get the JCL dues out as soon as possible because we are one of the last schools to pay.
  • Sage Hill High School is hosting scram this year.
  • Ludi next year
    • We are planning on hosting Ludi next year, so it will be a really productive convention.
  • State Convention — need to get on this
    • Book rooms: Magis
      • We are staying at the Marriott, and Magis is setting up the rooming options.
    • Forms: Nat and Naomi: done!
      • Natalie and Naomi have finalized the State Convention permission slips, so those will be handed out soon.
  • Next Lorica in February: Sophie S.
    • Valentine’s Day Edition
      • Mr. Morris said for Sophie S. to contact him about a Lorica article.
  • Carcer permission slip: Magis
    • We need Carcer permission slips, so whoever is going, please get those into Magis.
  • Aequora Update — Nat
  • Report on scrapbook: Historians
    • Historians are still in progress working out the scrapbook, and they will be working on it this weekend.
    • All of Mr. Morris’s classes need photos for the scrapbook.
    • Latin 3, Latin 2, Latin 2 Accelerated, Latin 3 Honors, and Latin 4 all need photos.
  • Metamorphoses and report on state JCL: Magis
    • Please bring in you Metamorphoses permission slips as soon as possible so that Magis knows how many people are going.
  • Work on various projects
    • In two weeks, Natalie is going to spring planning for JCL, so she will bring us back tons of new information!

JCL Minutes 1/15/19

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  • Plan for JCL display at the Menlo Park Library: Sophie R.
    • Please send everything to Ahna because she puts everything on our website.
    • We have gotten to five libraries already!
  • Pay state JCL Dues: Morgan
    • We need to pay are JCL dues as soon as possible.
  • Ludi next year
    • Menlo is most likely going to host Ludi 2019!
    • Automatically, one of us gets on the board if we host.
    • If we start now, we can possibly get Mark Zuckerberg to give a talk, because he studied Latin and credits much of his success to it.
    • We could also host at Stanford, again, but it is slightly harder to be in control when we are not at our own school.  
  • State Convention — need to get on this
    • Book rooms: Nat
      • Once we have to prices figured out, we will hand out the forms.
    • Forms: Nat and Naomi: done!
  • Next Lorica in February: Sophie S.
    • Valentine’s Day Edition
      • It only seems appropriate that we create a Valentine’s Day Edition for the next Lorica in February.
      • Ahna is writing about Lupercalia, Ethan is writing about Carcer, Sophie R is writing about publicity.
      • We could send little Valentine’s to all the Latin students and the administration
      • Natalie is going to write about National Classics Week.
      • Magis is going to write about Lovers, in addition to Michael Brody’s article on his choice.
      • Naomi is going to make the puzzles and games.
  • CJCL Meeting this Saturday report
  • Carcer and Certamen team
    • We need more people at practices on Mondays.
  • Aequora Update — starting this Thursday at 5pm. Who can come?
    • We need a few more people to come this Thursday, so please try to make it if you can.
    • Sophie R and Victoria are going.
  • Natalie NJCL update: Webinar
    • Not that many people were able to join the Webinar because it was during mid-afternoon on Saturday, so it is difficult to people specifically on the West Coast to join.
  • Naomi: CJCL Board Meeting
  • Report on scrapbook: Historians
    • Our scrapbook is coming along nicely!
    • We need a volunteer to make the banner, someone who is in ASR to make the catapult, and someone to make the chariot.
    • Most likely, Naomi is going to make the banner, Natalie is going to make the catapult, and Jack is going to make the chariot.
  • Metamorphoses: Magis
    • We have permission slips for Metamorphoses, so please try to come if you can.
    • In addition, we can invite some of the English teachers who are interested, such as Ms. Adler.
  • Note to Mary Kelly to thank her for her support
    • This is Mary Kelly’s last week of teaching Latin at the middle school, so we want to thank her for everything she has done, such as helping out at events.
  • Other?
    • Ideally, we would love to host another waffle sale somewhat soon because it’s always good to have money.
    • Make sure that our sign advertising the waffles says where the money is going.
    • We are most likely going to host the waffle sale on February 6th.

JCL Minutes 1/8/19

by Katie Miller, posted in Minutes
  • Congrats on Club of the Month! Again!!!
    • Although we are not sure how many clubs enter, we have been consistently winning!
  • Plan for JCL display at the Menlo Park Library: Sophie R.
    • We still need to talk to Portola Valley Library about setting up posters and handing out bookmarks.
    • However, we have put up posters and bookmarks in libraries around the Peninsula, such as Menlo Park, San Mateo, and East Palo Alto.
  • State Convention — need to get on this
    • Convention is MANDATORY, so please tell your parents to leave for vacation on Sunday morning after convention.
    • Book rooms: Magis
    • Forms: Nat and Naomi
      • Natalie, Naomi, and Magis need to have a meeting soon about the convention forms.
  • Next Lorica in February: Sophie S.
    • Valentine’s Day Edition
  • CJCL Meeting this Saturday
    • Baked goods and snacks?
      • Natalie, Naomi, and Magis will bring snacks and drinks.
    • Who is coming?
      • This is not mandatory, but if you can come, you should try to because it is great experience.
    • Order food for 12: Magis
      • Magis and Naomi are going to discuss food.
  • Carcer and Certamen team
    • Second weekend of February break — anyone available?
      • Ethan, Sophie R, and Victoria are going to try to come to Certamen.
  • Aequora Update — starting next Thursday
    • Most people have time commitments, but there are still a handful of people who are able to help out.
    • Natalie will give updates if we need more help.
  • Natalie NJCL update
    • This will be a Skype call for local in-state Webmasters, Secretaries, and Consuls and other officers at 3 pm on Saturday.
    • The link will be posted on the Menlo JCL Facebook page.
  • Any goals for the rest of the year?
  • Take down the Christmas tree and Christmas ornaments and replacing them with Valentine’s day stuff.
  • Report on scrapbook: Historians
    • The Historians need to print more pictures of officers for the scrapbook.
    • During meeting, the Historians will take pictures of the other officers, but we can send them different pictures if desired.
  • Treasurer report: Morgan
    • Morgan needs to sort through the checks and expenses.
  • Metamorphoses: Magis
    • Really only high schoolers can go to this because there is a lot of nudity.
    • Tickets may be on sale, so we need to get them as soon as possible.
  • Ethan will be printing the Constitution by January 31st.
  • We need to plan a meeting for potential state board candidates.
    • Naomi can send out a reminder email, as well.