Mrs. Romay's 3rd Grade
EFL / Gifted & Advanced Teacher
updated on 4/17/26
CHECK Class Dojo, School Calendar, Red Folder, and Agenda. CLICK on Homework and Events to see Home Learning.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION...
Portfolio: Tue., 4/21/26 (due to Take Your Child to Work Day on Thur., 4/23/26)
Spirit Shirt and Jean Day for $2: Fri., 4/24/26
i-Ready: Reading and Math minutes due on Sun., 4/26/26
F.A.S.T. Reading: Tue., 5/5/26
F.A.S.T. Math: Thur., 5/7/26
End of Year Awards: Fri., 5/29/26 - Students can leave early after the assembly.
ONGOING...
MONDAY: Recorder Club (Mrs. Favasoli)
TUESDAY: Library Day - closed for renovations
WEDNESDAY: Robotics Club (Mrs. Cruz, Mrs. Rodriguez)
Art Club (Mr. David)
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY: Garden Club (Mrs. Zenoz-Gonzazlez)
THURSDAY: Chess Club (Mrs. Bernal)
FRIDAY: Wear Spirit Shirt
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING? 4/20/26-4/24/26
Reading/Language Arts
Essential Question: How can learning about animals help you respect them?
Genre: Expository Text / Folktale
Read-aloud: "Afican Cats"
Reading Writing Companion (Shared Read): "Butterflies and Moths"
Literature Anthology (Anchor Text): "Alligators and Crocodiles
Literature Anthology (Paired Selection): "The Lion and the Monkey"
B.E.S.T. Literature Library Additional Text Connection: review
Tested Comprehension Skills:
✓ Determine the Central Idea and Details
✓ Identify the Text Structure
✓ Compare and Contrast
✓ Determine the academic words and meaning of words
✓ Summarize the text
Spelling: severe, prepared, declare, later, writer, cellar, trailer, offer, person, circus, garlic, partner, restore, sister, actor, explained, grief, enjoys, circular, editor TEST ON WED., 4/29/26
Academic Vocabulary: crocodilians, drifting, sensory, webbed, plate, carnivore, cold-blooded, nocturnal, vibrations, hatchling, preserve, semi-aquatic, wildlife, endangered, fascinating, illegal, inhabit, requirement, respected, unaware TEST ON WED., 4/29/26
Writing: Expository
Math
Chapter 19 - Data Analysis
Extra Practice on IXL / i-Ready / watch Khan Academy videos
Science
Chapter 5 - Classification of Animals
Social Studies
Map Skills
Español
Spelling and Vocabulary Tests on TUESDAY, 4/28/26
Género: Fábulas, leyendas y cuentos
Students will be working on two different plays and taking on different roles (Narrators, Voice Actors, Puppet Masters, Stage Designers) for: Cenicienta y El conejo: es culpable o inocente?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...
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.
