Thursday, March 27, 2025

Thursday March 27, 2025

 


25. Thursday, March 27, 2025 - Meet in BEE Office

Present: Rini, Carina, Lucas, Maddie, Naina, Jordan, Avery,  Jack Jack, Jett, Addison, Alicia, Caitlin, Kalin,  Sr. Orque, Ms. Wong

Absent:  Jackie, Claire

Tardy: ---

Minutes by: Avery, Jett, Alicia


Check in Question: What are some nostalgic objects (books, toys, places) from your childhood? - Rini

Spectacular Shoutouts: Crew senior night! All those who showed up to Admitted Students Evening!  Jack Jack and Carina for moderating in the Career panel. All the returning leadership and their interviews + moderators for interviewing. Avery’s sonnet project. - Rini


  1. Admitted students evening feedback- Rini
    1. How’d it go? 
      1. Good setup 
      2. variety of questions mostly parents
    2. Things to improve on for next year?
      1. differentiating Affinity Group and Cultural Clubs - short time 


  1. SIPAC Career Panel feedback - Carina
  • Variety of panelists
    • Older panelists (30+) in future?
    • Get alumni who went to east coast if possible
  • Good food
  • Detailed Questions
  • Age range of panelists was good
  • Start earlier- general to begin with and then be specific 
  • From parents: Excellent, interesting, important info
  • From parents: ASC Publicity needs to be done much sooner!
  • Moderate more, with active listening, follow up questions 
    • Perhaps ask pointed questions, like “Panelist A, can you explain more about ____?” 
    • Avoid repetition 
  • Notes from Zoom meeting were not sent to the group
    • From last week: After attending Zoom meeting, please send notes to the group via Slack. We won’t have a board meeting before this.



  1. Friday, March 28 ID formation - Caitlin
  • X Period in Choral Room ✅
    • Moderators will help set up
  • Food ✅
  • Ink and Identity: Asian American Arts Assembly
  • Publicity: 
    • Google form done Monday Mar 24
    • SITV done Tuesday march 25
    • Poster done and posted?
      •  (in drive)  _
    • Email after quarter break done Wednesday March 26
  • Instagram done?
    • ✅Holi -Jackie
    • post today, story tomorrow: ID formation publicity, post and story - Maddie
  • Agenda:
  1. Brief Slides Presentation (Co-Presidents assemble after research is checked) 
  2. Projecting Submitted Art / Poetry / Performances
  3. Time to craft own pieces (painting, poetry, drawings, music)
  4. Gallery Walk
  • Slideshow link: Copy of Art Subject for Elementary - 2nd Grade: Visual Arts XL by Slidesgo
    • Status?

  • Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DDZnBq9ee1wmSPrwBSMno?si=o8U6WaWvT9-J4cP5agmjOg&pi=SrCdQCQvT6-6V 

  • Research doc- done by Monday, March 17 Art March 2025 ID Formation
    • Moderators will make comments on Tuesday, March 18
      • Done
  • Presentation Outline/assign slides: Carina
    • Done?



    • Intro slide:
    • Visual art from Asian American Art: Addie, Jackie
    • Different kinds of Literature: Kalin
    • Music: Jett, Jack Jack
    • Popular artists today: Claire
    • Themes - nature, food, belonging, architecture 
  • Supplies: 
    • Done?
      • Bring ASAP
    • Studio Paper - buy: Ask Ms. Wolf about studio paper (where to buy), Jett
    • Markers (language department) 
    • Acrylic Paint (Naina can bring a lot)
    • Oil pastels (Maybe Kalin or Ms. Wolf)
    • Colored pencils (Addie can bring 1 set, Naina)
    • Watercolor (Naina can bring 1 set, Addie can bring 1 set)
    • Brushes (Naina, Jett)
    • Clay (Naina can bring 2 packages of Model Magic)
    • Folding tables
    • Newspaper (Ms. Boland)
      • Scavenge some (Lucas, Jordan)
    • Calligraphy supplies (Ms. Pappas through Jack Jack)
  • Bring in on March 24, Monday to Ms. Wong’s office
    • Done?
  • Practice presentation as a group


  1. Prayer dates- Carina

 Who will lead each prayer?

  • Maddie and Naina 4/4
  • Jack Jack and Jordan 4/23

Co-Presidents will email Mr. Hansen and let him know.



  1. ASC Support - Caitlin

 We’re here to support each other! Don’t hesitate to reach out!

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Thursday March 13, 2025

 23. Thursday, March 13, 2025

Present: Rini, Carina, Kalin, Lucas, Maddie, Naina, Avery, Jordan, Jack Jack, Jett, Claire, Addison, Alicia, Sr. Orque, Ms. Wong

Absent: Caitlin, Jackie

Tardy: ---

Minutes by: Jett, Avery, Alicia


Check in Question: What time of the day are you most productive? - Rini


Spectacular Shoutouts: Good job to crew this weekend in Sacramento! Congratulations to Alicia on her final game! Welcome back Claire from Kairos! - Carina


  1. Affinity X-Period - Rini
    1. How did it go?
      1. Set a good example for sharing, calm environment, good food after, good turnout, more than expected, small groups comfortable, emphasize RSVPs next time
    2. Any improvements from our last listening circle? 
      1. Moderator vs student led; student led more intimate
      2. Designate small groups so that people don’t just stick to their friends 
      3. More classrooms next year


  1. Holi - Carina
    1. Holi food - is it Lenten-friendly? (no meat)
      1. 2 large trays of butter paneer, or tikka masala + 2 garlic naan - 80 people
    2. RSVPs as of 7:45 am today: 18 people 
    3. Friday March 14 @ X period ✅
    4. Location: Piazza and Choral room ✅
    5. Activities: Rangoli, Color Wars, Henna  ✅
      1. Will need people to help set up during upper lunch!!!
        1. Everyone:)
        2. Carry powders from Ms Wong at 1:20 - Jack Jack, Addie, Kalin, Jett
        3. Carry Food at 1:15 - Claire, Avery, Carina, Rini
      2. Schedule- presentation, eat, rangoli, color wars, henna- event might be longer than 2:45, especially with henna
        1. Plan for rain? How will we do the rangoli/color wars?
        2. Print rangoli examples
      3. Publicity: 
        1. Poster by March 4: Jordan
        2. Email to send on March 5: Jack Jack and Kalin ✅
        3. Post on Instagram March 5: Jackie  
        4. Instagram story on March 13: Claire
      4. Update Google slide presentation: Naina will update slides
      5. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OUGWRJNJH72Qv07GCoFBFLzqa4uG9kIbYnTAJCPMxd4/edit?usp=sharing 
      6. When presenting your slide, introduce yourself (name and grade)
        1. Intro: Co-Presidents
        2. Brief History Background (slide 2): Jack Jack
        3. Brief history Background (slide 3): Jackie
        4. Where is it celebrated: Jett
        5. Personal Experiences: Kira, Rini
        6. Food: Kalin 
          1. Allergy list in drive (Does it need to be Reprinted?)*: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hoCysTxkt5k_H-kwmEhcUga7Rr4-XFs59t7CD8pAEHE/edit?tab=t.0 
          2. Updated list in drive
          3. Who will print it?  Jett
          4. Do we have the acrylic stands like last year to display the food signs?
        7. Activities- color wars + rangoli +Henna: Jack Jack, Naina, Claire 



  1. Friday, March 28 ID formation - Rini
    1. X Period in Choral Room ✅
    2. Food? Commons cookies? Lemonade?
      1. PB&J sandwiches 
      2. Commons Cookies, 
    3. Ink and Identity: Asian American Arts Assembly
    4. Publicity: 
      1. Google form by Monday, March 17: Jordan and Lucas 
        1. Have an option to submit pdf of art 
        2. Have an option to perform poetry/music
      2. SITV draft done if want to use - maddie
        1. Need QR Code to submit with (Jordan)
      3. Poster - Kalin
    5. Email after quarter break - Naina
    6. Agenda:
  1. Brief Slides Presentation Monday, March 17
  2. Projecting Submitted Art / Poetry / Performances
  3. Time to craft own pieces (painting, poetry, drawings, music)
  4. Gallery Walk
  1. Slideshow link: 
  2. Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DDZnBq9ee1wmSPrwBSMno?si=o8U6WaWvT9-J4cP5agmjOg&pi=SrCdQCQvT6-6V 
  3. Research doc- done by Monday, March 17 Art March 2025 ID Formation
    1. Moderators will make comments on Tuesday, March 18
  4. Presentation Outline/assign slides: Carina
    1. Work on this after Tuesday, March 18 meeting
    2. Intro slide:
    3. Visual art around Asia: Addie, Jackie
    4. Different kinds of Literature: Kalin
    5. Music: Jett, Jack Jack
    6. Popular artists today: Claire
    7. Themes - nature, food, belonging, architecture 
  5. Supplies: Carina
    1. Studio Paper - buy: Ask Ms. Wolf about studio paper (where to buy), Jett
    2. Markers (language department) 
    3. Acrylic Paint (Naina can bring a lot)
    4. Oil pastels (Maybe Kalin or Ms. Wolf)
    5. Colored pencils (Addie can bring 1 set, Naina)
    6. Watercolor (Naina can bring 1 set, Addie can bring 1 set)
    7. Brushes (Naina, Jett)
    8. Clay (Naina can bring 2 packages of Model Magic)
    9. Folding tables
    10. Newspaper (Ms. Boland)
      1. Scavenge some (Lucas, Jordan)
    11. Calligraphy supplies (Ms. Pappas through Jack Jack)
  6. Bring in on March 24
  7. Order extra supplies: 


  1. Other reminders - Moderators
    1. Next meeting
      1. Tuesday, March 18 during Per 7 - Same location
    2. SIPAC Career Panel at next board meeting (Event Date: Wed March 26, 6:30 pm)
      1. Carina and Jack Jack will moderate
      2. After attending Zoom meeting, please send notes to the group via Slack. We won’t have a board meeting before this.
    3. Admitted Student Evening: Monday March 24, 5-7:30 pm 
      1. Thanks!
      2. Will need poster board, Hi-chews, white rabbit candy, guava candy (Avery)
      3. Carina, Maddie, maybe Alicia, Naina, Rini, maybe Avery
  2. Cross Affinity planning Wed during Upper lunch for next year 


  1. ASC Support - Rini

We’re here to support each other! Don’t hesitate to reach out!