Founders Classical Academy of Fort Worth
Week of November 23- November 29
Sententia Hebdomadis (Quote of the Week)
"Esse quam videri." - Cicero
(“To be, rather than to seem.”)
Salvēte!
IMPORTANT DATES
THANKSGIVING BREAK - 24 - 28th
Movie Night - December 5th
Hebdomadis Recapitulatio (Week in Review)
This week in Latin, we began our exploration of Chapter 5 in Wheelock’s Latin. Students were introduced to a new set of vocabulary words that will become essential as our readings and translations grow more complex. We also learned two important verb tenses: the imperfect tense, which describes ongoing or repeated actions in the past, and the future tense, used to express actions that will take place. Students practiced identifying these new forms and comparing them to tenses they already know, helping them see how Latin expresses time with precision. Throughout the week, we spent time reading short example sentences and breaking down each verb to understand its tense, number, and person. The class did an excellent job applying the new vocabulary to simple translations. We ended the week with a vocabulary quiz to reinforce their understanding and assess their progress so far. Overall, students showed strong focus and adaptability as they stepped into these new grammatical concepts.
Prospicientia in Proximam Hebdomadam (Looking Ahead to Next Week)
Next week, school will be closed for Thanksgiving Break! Classes will resume after the holiday, and we will continue our work in Chapter 5 once we return. I hope all students enjoy a well-deserved rest and a wonderful time with family and friends.
Verbum Hebdomadis (Word of the Week)
pulcher, pulchra, pulchrum — beautiful
Scisne…? (Did You Know...?)
Roman doctors recommended that those suffering from epilepsy drink the blood or eat the liver of a slain gladiator. Happy Thanksgiving!
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.