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May 17th, 2021
Looking for a Latin tutor? Contact Teddy Mazurek at amazurek@sbu.edu. Teddy has a PhD in Classics and has been teaching all levels of Latin at St. Bonaventure University (from introductory levels to author courses) for four years . He can tutor in-person or virtually.
April 14th, 2021
The New York State Department of Education's Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages has allowed for exam exemptions for diploma requirements corresponding to the LOTE Checkpoint A and B exams this year. Furthermore they stated that students who would normally take an exam have the option to 'exempt' themselves from it should they decide to do so. In light of all this, you may decide not to give an exam at all (and many already have). Regardless, CAWNY still invites you all to contribute to our shared resources folder for final project ideas, should you wish to give one.
Job Opportunity: Williamsville South High School is seeking a 0.6 FTE Latin Teacher. Information is available here.
December 7th, 2020
Please see this official announcement from CAES regarding the long-overdue and much-deserved honor bestowed upon one of WNY's own premier Latin programs and two of its outstanding Latin teachers. In addition to the enthusiasm and creativity clearly displayed in their Latin program, you couldn't find two nicer people. Congratulations Brian Serwicki and Kate Hannon!
Quoted from caesny.org:
At this year’s Annual CAES Institute, the June U. Stillwell Outstanding New York State Latin Program Award was presented to the East Aurora Union Free School District. On behalf of the board members of the Classical Association of the Empire State, the award was presented to Brian Serwicki and Kate Hannon by CAES scholarship chair, William Breitweiser.
The Latin program at East Aurora Union Free School District began in March 2006 and spans East Aurora Middle School and East Aurora High School, with 7th grade Latin, levels 1-4, and AP Latin. Latin represents 20-25% of each graduating class at East Aurora High School. There are two full-time Latin teachers, Brian Serwicki and Kate Hannon. The students participate in Latin Club, the National Latin Exam, the Junior Classical League, and the university at the high school program. They are planning a trip to Italy for 2021. Independent studies are provided for students who cannot fit Latin into their schedules. The program has grown over time and includes many interactive aspects for the students, including: competitive games, projects, skits, music videos, songs, choice stories, and investigative mysteries. One recommender wrote: “One of the things that most struck me during my visit was Brian’s interest in bringing Latin to life through debate among his students. It was an indication that his goals went, rightly so, beyond just language study. He was interested in getting his students to think and to make arguments.” As Latin teachers, we are always striving to instill in our students an excitement of learning beyond Latin in the classroom and it is clear that the Latin program at East Aurora Union Free School District does just that. Congratulations to Brian Serwicki, Kate Hannon, and the East Aurora Union Free School District for receiving the June U. Stillwell Outstanding New York State Latin Program Award.
October 19th, 2020
If you have not done so already, please be sure to join the NYS JCL for our Virtual Fall Fest Certamen! Registration must be postmarked by 10/30. Information and registration forms are available here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3xzxn8wxg24w6f7/JCL%20NYS%20Fall%20Fest%202020.pdf?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR32ggblw9L_a09Pznp8GhU7e6SdGz6SVv5QChgZVOLHgaRbceVmtVfHSoo
ALSO! State Chair Mr. Brian Serwicki (recipient of the 2020 CAES June Stillwell Award for Outstanding Latin Program!!!) has created an extremely informative video which explains the procedures: https://youtu.be/6_9xhZNlSak If you are planning on participating, PLEASE WATCH this and have your students watch too!
In other news...
The Virtual CAES Institute will occur this Friday! Please see the website if you have not registered (it's free!): http://www.caesny.org/p/annual-institute.html
October 7th, 2020
BIG NEWS!
East Aurora High School is hosting a Virtual JCL Fall Fest Event! Please click on this link for information including procedures, a permission slip, contests, and contact information. All are welcome!
September 27th, 2020
In place of our Fall Meeting, join CAWNY for a Virtual Happy Hour this Friday at 7:00pm via Zoom. Members should check their emails for the link. Bring a beverage of your choice and join your CAWNY community Latin teachers to share your ideas, worries, solutions, stories, and more amid the intricacies of Covid teaching.
Registration for the 2020 CAES Institute is live now! Visit their webpage for the registration link and schedule: http://www.caesny.org/
The CAWNY Executive Board has submitted a letter to the Canisius College president and board of trustees. The letter can be accessed here.
August 18th, 2020
CAES is accepting proposals for the 2020 Virtual Institute: Contact Meghan Miller, Program Committee Co-chair at mmiller@niskyschools.org. to share your proposal by August 31, 2020. ...while we would like to have these presentations live so that a Q and A could be held, our technical crew is willing and capable of taping talks ahead of time. Our committee can handily accommodate these requests.
The National Latin Exam is offering two Zoom Webinars to outline the changes in names, sequencing, and more. Information available here: https://www.nle.org/News-Announcements/ArtMID/433/ArticleID/78/Zoom-Webinars-Changes-in-the-NLE
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