Welcome Meeting
Kicking off the year.
Tabula · Beyond the classroom
Extracurriculars
Contests, conventions, and a monthly Latin Club that runs the whole school year.
I · Contests & events
The yearly rhythm
- Feb
Philadelphia Classical Society Art Contest — original interpretations of Greco-Roman myth, history, or literature across nine artistic categories, or an academic exam.
- Mar
National Latin Exam — a 40-question multiple-choice test spanning grammar, mythology, derivatives, literature, Roman life, history, geography, and oral Latin.
- Apr
National Classics Week — grade-vs-grade academic and athletic challenges, a book drive, and a letter campaign to local government.
- May
SCRIBO Latin Writing Contest — an international Latin composition contest designed to spur excitement for creative writing.
- Apr
8th grade field trip — a weekend trip each April.
- May
Pennsylvania Junior Classical League State Convention — academics, athletics, arts, talent shows, and quizzo against Latin students from across PA (8th grade).
II · Latin Club
Monthly meetings, all year
SRMS Latin Club brings students together for camaraderie and activities outside the classroom that promote all things Roman. Meetings happen after school in the cafeteria, with a few major joint events alongside the high school.
Pumpkin Painting
A fall club favorite.
Cerealia Fest
Celebrating the harvest goddess.
Saturnalia Event
Rome's winter festival, reimagined.
Lupercalia Meeting
An ancient Roman celebration.
Ides of March Meeting
You know the date.
Latin Week / Rome's Birthday
A citywide celebration of Rome's founding.
Convention & Awards BBQ
State convention, then an end-of-year celebration.
New to the classroom?
See what to expect on your first day and get answers to the questions new students ask most.
Joining the class