Mrs. Romay's 3rd Grade: Gifted, Advanced & EFL Teacher
WEEK of: 10/28/24 - 11/01/24
updated on 10/28/24
UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
(PLEASE SEE MONTHLY CALENDAR)
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CLASS FOR HAVING 100% PTSA MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION. We have won an ice cream party! Date - Tuesday, 11/19/24
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
WEDNESDAYS - Pizza sales after school at 1:50 p.m.
THURSDAYS - Donut sales after school at 3:05 p.m.
FRIDAYS - Wear your SCHOOL SPIRIT SHIRT.
THURSDAY, 11/14/24: Career Day.
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING THIS WEEK:
Reading/Language Arts
Note: This unit is covered for two weeks.
Essential Question: Why do people immigrate to new places?
Genre: Historial Fiction, Expository Text
Reading Writing Companion: "Sailing to America"
Literature Anthology: "The Castle on Hester Street" and "Next Stop, America!"
Chapter Book: "Molly's Pilgrim"
Comprehension Skills (Week 1 and 2): Theme, Cause and Effect, Character Development, Figurative Language: Similes and Hyperboles TEST ON TUESDAY, 10/29/24
Spelling Words (Week 1): none
Vocabulary Words (Week 1): none
Writing: Narrative piece with descriptive details
Grammar: Special Nouns
Math
Chapter 5 - Number Patterns
Study multiplication tables through 12 - Use IXL for extra practice
(11) - QUIZ ON FRIDAY, 11/01/24
Science
Science Fair - Complete pgs. 14 only - DUE ON FRIDAY, 11/01/24 (pg. 15 will be completed on the board. There is no need to turn it in on the packet.)
Note: The Science Boards are not due until 11/8/24, but you can turn them in before the due date.
Social Studies
Government and Voting
Immigration
Español
Pregunta Esencial (Essential Question): ¿Cómo los animales se adaptan a los cambios?
Lectura/Cuento (Passage/Story): Un cuerpo, muchas adaptaciones REVIEW PACKET DUE ON WEDNESDAY, 10/30/24
Género (Genre): Texto Expositivo
Palabras de Ortografía (Spelling Words): Varias sílabas
camuflaje, insecto, animal, distancia, hibernación, árbol, frío, sol, comida, pelaje TEST ON WEDNESDAY, 10/30/24
Palabras de Vocabulario (Vocabulary Words): adaptación, alrededor, ayudan, sobrevivir, mezclarse, camuflaje, depredador, cazar TEST ON WEDNESDAY, 10/30/24
Congrats to these students!
September: RESPECT
Axel, William, Nathalie, Amanda
October: RESPONSIBILITY
TBA
i-Ready Reading and Math Home Learning
*Weekly assignment: 45 minutes minimum of each - Reading and Math starting on 9/30/24.
*Assignment begins Monday ends on Sunday night
*Goal: 75% or higher
*Students who fail a lesson must repeat the lesson even if they go over the 45 minutes.
*Reports will be printed every Monday and students will receive a completion grade for each subject.
*Assignments not completed within the designated time will result in a zero (no make-ups will be allowed).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...
Always check your child's Home Learning Agenda and Red Communication Folder for information. You could also click on the Homework and Events to view the daily Home Learning.
Headphones
Students must bring headphones daily. Please place it in the bookbag, inside a ziploc bag with your child's name on it.
Before and After School Care
*Contact Nivia or Janessa in the After-School Care office for more information.
Meals
*M-DCPS provides a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch for all students.
*Please bring a water bottle daily. Students are able to refill their bottles throughout the day.
Parental Involvement
*All school volunteers must register online every year.
*This will be required for participating in certain school events.
*Join our P.T.S.A.
Safety First
*Prevention! Prevention! Prevention!
*Urge your child to Say Something if they See Something.
*We have numerous drills that we participate in throughout the school year.
*Health Screenings - If your child is feeling sick, keep them home until they feel better.
Scholastic Book Club Orders
Order online using our Scholastic Book Clubs online Activation Code: HV2BM. Orders will be shipped to the school.
Read and you'll be wise!
Everglades K-8 Center
8375 S.W. 16 Street
Miami, Florida 33155
* Tel.: 305-264-4154 * Fax: 305-261-8179
Home of the Eagles
3rd GRADE GIFTED & EFL TEACHER
Mrs. Fatima Romay [email protected]
or via Class Dojo 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
SPECIAL AREAS
Art - Mr. David [email protected]
Wednesdays (Bring crayons/color pencils)
Music - Mrs. Favasoli [email protected]
Fridays (Bring your baroque recorder or bring $10 to purchase one)
Physical Education - Coach White [email protected]
Daily (Bring a water bottle)
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Vilmaris Cruz [email protected]
"Be the change you want to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi