All About MAGISTRA
Magistra enjoys playing/doing these two sports -- one in the summer, the other in the winter.
What are GOLF & SKIING?
This craftsman built wings for himself and his son, but warned against flying too close to the sun.
Who is DAEDALUS?
porto, portāre
transport, import, export, portable, support
These signs can be seen all across the school to remind students of how they are to behave on campus.
What are ACES EXPECTATIONS?
This amphitheater, begun under Vespasian and finished under Titus, once hosted gladiatorial games for tens of thousands of spectators.
What is the COLOSSEUM?
The assassination of Julius Caesar occurred during this month.
What is MARCH?
Magistra knew she wanted to be a Latin teacher when she was this old.
What is THIRTEEN?
This goddess was chosen by the Trojan prince, Paris, as the most beautiful, earning him the golden apple.
Who is VENUS?
terra, terrae
terrain, territory, terrier, terrace, extraterrestrial, Mediterranean
This former Spanish teacher is the new 10th grade assistant principal.
This temple, rebuilt by Hadrian, is famous for its massive dome and central oculus.
What is the PANTHEON?
Saturnalia is celebrated during this month.
What is DECEMBER?
Magistra has taught in Lower Merion for this many years.
What is SEVEN?
This man fled Troy with his father and son after a long war and later becomes the legendary founder of Rome.
Who is AENEAS?
audio, audire
(audio not acceptable as a derivative!)
auditorium, audible, audition, audience, auditory
This new district policy asks students to put their cellphones and smart watches away into the pockets in the classroom.
What is OFF & AWAY?
This river, flowing through Rome, was said to be the site where Romulus and Remus were abandoned as infants.
What is the TIBER?
The National Latin Exam typically takes place during this month.
What is MARCH?
This is the number of times Magistra will have run the Philly Half-Marathon after she runs it this year.
What is THREE?
This Greek hero, whose name means “much suffering,” wandered for 10 years after Troy’s fall.
Who is ULYSSES (Odysseus)?
lux, lucis
lucid, translucent, elucidate, Lucifer, illuminate, luminous
What is SCHOLARCHIP?
This roadway, named for a Roman censor, connected Rome to Capua (and later Brundisium) and was known as the “queen of roads.”
What is the VIA APPIA (Appian Way)?
These two months are named after Roman leaders.
What are JULY & AUGUST?
Magistra drives a Volvo - the Latin word volvo translates to this in English.
What is I ROLL?
This crafty king thought he could cheat death, but ended up rolling a rock uphill for eternity as punishment.
Who is SISYPHUS?
fero, ferre
offer, differ, refer, transfer, circumference, tralsate, dilate
He is LMSD's new superintendent who began in the district in April.
Who is DR. RANELLI?
Originally used for military training, this floodplain area of Rome later became filled with temples, theaters, and public baths.
What is the CAMPUS MARTIUS?
Rome's birthday is typically celebrated during this month.
What is APRIL?