Founders Classical Academy of Fort Worth
Week of October 5 - 11
Sententia Hebdomadis (Quote of the Week)
"Scientia potentia est" - Sir Francis Bacon
(“Knowledge is power.”)
Salvēte!
EVENTUS MAGNI (IMPORTANT DATES)
OCTOBER 8th = Chapter 3 Vocabulary/Parsing Quiz
OCTOBER 10th = Staff Development Day (No School)
OCTOBER 13th - 17th = Fall Break (No School)
Hebdomadis Recapitulatio (Week in Review)
This week, we concluded our work in Chapter 2 with the story Puella et Nauta. Students translated and analyzed the passage, applying their understanding of first declension nouns and adjectives. On Wednesday, we took the Chapter 2 Test, which gave everyone a chance to demonstrate mastery of the material covered so far. Afterward, we transitioned into Chapter 3, where we began learning about second declension nouns. Students were introduced to new vocabulary that exemplifies this declension, and we practiced recognizing endings and parsing forms. This marked an important step forward, as students now see how Latin organizes its nouns into families with predictable patterns.
Prospicientia in Proximam Hebdomadam (Looking Ahead to Next Week)
Next week, we will take our first steps into the study of appositives—nouns that stand side by side and refer to the same person or thing. Students will learn how these constructions provide clarity and richness to Latin sentences. We will also continue parsing nouns and adjectives, reinforcing how endings determine meaning. By the end of the week, students will be well-prepared to handle longer and more nuanced translations.
Verbum Hebdomadis (Word of the Week)
fīlius, fīliī (m.) – son
Scisne…? (Did You Know...?)
Did you know that Romans had two names for sons in a family? The eldest son was often called prīmus (first), while younger sons might be distinguished with nicknames or by order. In official Roman names, the fīlius (son) designation was often included, such as Marcus Tullius Ciceronis fīlius (“Marcus Tullius, son of Cicero”). This practice emphasized the importance of family lineage in Roman society.
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.