Founders Classical Academy of Fort Worth
Week of September 14- 20
Sententia Hebdomadis (Quote of the Week)
"Vita brevis." - Unknown
(“Life is short.”)
Salvēte!
EVENTUS MAGNI (IMPORTANT DATES)
SEPTEMBER 15th = Staff Development Day (No School)
SEPTEMBER 18th = Latin Quiz (over 1st Decelension Nouns and 1st/2nd Declension Adjectives)
Hebdomadis Recapitulatio (Week in Review)
This week, we officially began Chapter 2 of Wheelock’s Latin, diving into the world of first declension nouns. Students learned how to recognize the case endings and how to parse a noun for its number and case, laying the foundation for reading Latin sentences. We also introduced first and second declension adjectives, discussing how they must agree with the nouns they modify in gender, number, and case. Students practiced matching nouns and adjectives, which helped them see how Latin builds meaning through endings rather than word order. It was an exciting first look at how rich and organized Latin grammar can be!
Prospicientia in Proximam Hebdomadam (Looking Ahead to Next Week)
Next week, we will begin learning how nouns and adjectives work together to form descriptive phrases in Latin. Students will practice pairing words, translating noun-adjective combinations, and recognizing agreement between the two. This will give them a clearer sense of how Latin sentences are constructed and prepare them for reading increasingly complex passages.
Verbum Hebdomadis (Word of the Week)
sententia, -ae (f.) — feeling, sentiment
Scisne…? (Did You Know...?)
Did you know that the ancient Romans built an estimated 250,000 miles of roads throughout their empire? About 50,000 miles were paved with stone, and many of these roads are still visible today. This vast network allowed Roman armies, merchants, and messengers to travel quickly — inspiring the saying, “All roads lead to Rome.”
Valēte!
About Mr. Laurence
Mr. Ethan Laurence-Gauglitz earned his Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of North Texas, also studying a semester at Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität in Hannover, Germany. After graduation, he served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kosovo, working as a grant writer for the local municipal government and teaching English in local schools. These experiences deepened his appreciation for cultural exchange, global perspectives, and the power of language to connect people.
Most recently, Mr. Laurence was the Academic Coordinator and Lead English Instructor at Excel Academy in Henderson, Nevada, where he developed curriculum, supported teachers, and helped students reach their full potential. He brings to the classroom a love for languages, literature, and learning, and is excited to share these passions with his students this year.