Mrs. Romay's 3rd Grade
EFL / Gifted & Advanced Teacher
updated on 8/30/26
FOR YOUR INFORMATION...
Testing:
FAST PM1 Math: Monday, 8/31/26
FAST PM1 ELA Reading: Thursday, 9/3/26
i-Ready begins: Tuesday, 9/15/26
Coming Soon...Information will be sent home via September Calendar
Labor Day:
Monday, 9/7/26 - Holiday: No School
Breakfast with Grandparents:
Thursday, 9/10/26, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
School Pictures:
Wednesday, 9/30/26
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING? 8/31/26 - 9/11/26
Reading/Language Arts
U1W1: Culture
Essential Question: What can traditions teach you about culture?
Genre: Narrative Non-Fiction
Read Aloud: Ready for Aloha
Shared Read - RWC Book: The Dream Catcher (Narrative Non-Fiction)
Anchor Text - Anthology Book: Yoon and the Jade Bracelet (Narrative Non-Fiction)
Paired Selection - Anthology Book: Sharing Cultures (Expository Text)
B.E.S.T. Literature Library Additional Text Connection: TBA
Tested Comprehension Skills:
✓ Determine the character's perspective and how the character develops in the story
✓ Identify the Text Structure: Chronology
✓ Compare and Contrast
✓ Determine the academic words and meaning of words
✓ Summarize the text
(BI-WEEKLY PROGRESS MONITORING TEST ON FRIDAY, 9/11/26)
Spelling:
-WEEK 1 Words: Long a /Final e sound
lake, skate,estimate, plane, hurricane, wise, smile, wildlife, life, rice, envelope, latitude, gratitude, imitate, dome, rose, refuse, attitude, globe, institute (TEST ON FRIDAY, 9/4/26)
-WEEK 2 Words: Long a /Final e sound
state, irritate, fake, stadium, pavement, makeup, parade, contagious, equation, snail, paint, plain, braid, tray, gray, sway, Wednesday, weigh, neighbor, disobey (TEST ON FRIDAY, 9/11/26)
Academic Vocabulary:
-WEEK 1 Words - Elements of Reading (supplemental):
giddy, boast, stranded, tremble, rescue, resourceful, consequence (TEST ON FRIDAY, 9/4/26)
-WEEK 2 Words - Wonders: celebrate, disappointment, courage, precious, remind, pride, symbols, tradition (TEST ON FRIDAY, 9/11/26)
Vocabulary Strategy: Compound words, Synonyms
Grammar: Subjects in a sentences (QUIZ ON Friday, 9/4/26) and Predicates in a sentences (QUIZ ON Friday, 9/11/26)
Writing: Personal Narrative
Math
Chapter 2 - Multiplication
Study multiplication 5 x table (QUIZ ON FRIDAY, 9/4/26)
Extra Practice on IXL
Science
Chapter 1 - How to be a scientist / The Scientific Method
Science Fair - TBA
Social Studies
Chapter 1 - Cartography/Map Skills
Español
EFL Pre-test - Fluency, Comprehension, and Writing
Lectura/Cuento: "Un Jardín Para Todos"
Pregunta Esencial: ¿Cómo contribuyen las personas de diferentes culturas a una comunidad?
Género: Narrativa de no ficción
Ortografía: Sonidos b, bl, br
beber, broma, bicicleta, brócoli, sabroso, doble, doblar, temblor, abuelo, cabeza (TEST ON FRI., 9/4/26)
Vocabulario: admirar, biblioteca, comunidad, contribuir, practicar, pronunciar, tropezar (TEST ON FRI., 9/4/26)
(REVIEW PACKET DUE ON WEDNESDAY, 9/2/26)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...
Before and After School Care
*Contact Nivia or Janessa in the After-School Care office for more information.
Meals
*See chart below for lunch costs. Click on the Free / Reduce Lunch Form from the list on the left to submit your application.
*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.
