February 2026
Mrs. Romay's 3rd Grade
EFL / Gifted & Advanced Teacher
updated on 2/1/26
CHECK Class Dojo, School Calendar, Red Folder, and Agenda. CLICK on Homework and Events to see Home Learning.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION...
Tuesday, 2/3/26 - i-Ready Math Test AP2 begins
Library Day: Students will check out an AR book. TEST on Monday, 2/9/26
Thursday, 2/5/26 - Reading Portfolio #3.
Sunday, 2/8/26 - Reading i-Ready HL is due. No Math due to testing.
Wednesday, 2/11/26
ONGOING...
MONDAY: Recorder Club (Mrs. Favasoli)
TUESDAY: Library Day
WEDNESDAY: Robotics Club (Mrs. Cruz, Mrs. Rodriguez)
Art Club (Mr. David)
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY: Garden Club (Mrs. Zenoz-Gonzazlez)
THURSDAY: Reading Portfolio (am) and Chess Club (Mrs. Bernal)
FRIDAY: Wear Spirit Shirt
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING? 2/2/26 - 2/13/26
Reading/Language Arts
Essential Question: How can you use your talents to help others?
Genre: Non-Fiction - Informational/Expository Text, Fiction - Folktale
Reading Writing Companion (Shared Read): "The Impossible Pet Show"
Literature Anthology (Anchor Text): "Gray Wolf, Red Fox"
Literature Anthology (Paired Selection): "Amazing Animals of the Mojave" and "Little Half Chick"
B.E.S.T. Literature Library Additional Text Connection: "Stuart Little"
Tested Comprehension Skills: TESTS on Friday, 2/13/26
✓ Determine the Central Idea and Details
✓ Identify the Theme
✓ Compare and Contrast
✓ Determine the academic words and meaning of words with Prefixes (un-, re-, pre-) and Suffixes (-y, -ly) correctly
✓ Similes and Hyperboles
Spelling: ow, au, aw Sounds: TEST on Friday, 2/13/26
autograph, taught, caused, hauls, paused, fault, applause, Austin, salt, walrus, stalk, drawing, awesome, squawk, scrawny, prawn, Hawksbill, Macaw, bought, autobiography
Academic Vocabulary: TEST on Friday, 2/13/26
alert, competition, environment, excellent, prefer, protection, related, shelter
Grammar: Main and Helping Verbs
Writing: Descriptive
Math
Chapter 9 - Multi-digit Multiplication
Extra Practice on IXL / i-Ready / watch Khan Academy videos
Science
Plants: STEM Project - Building a Terrarium Ecosystem and recycled edible garden
Social Studies
Holiday: Groundhog Day
Español
Género: Fábulas, leyendas y cuentos
Palabras de Ortografía: will be given on Tuesday
Palabras de Vocabulario:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...
Headphones
Students need their own headphones daily. They will be kept in class.
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.
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. Please be sure to send in a note. Students must check webpage for assignments.
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 Ganhdi"