Mrs. Romay's 3rd Grade
Gifted, EFL, & Accelerated Math
Everglades K-8 Center
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WEEK of: 4/22/24-4/26/24
updated 4/22/24
UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
(See Monthly Calendar as well)
Yearbooks are on sale for $25.
Thursday, 4/25/24
Take Your Child to Work Day. This is an approved activity and will not count as an absence.
School Climate Survey
Your feedback matters! Please complete the survey using the QR code on the flyer sent home on 4/2/24. Surveys are due no later than 5/11/24.
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING THIS WEEK:
Reading/Language Arts
Essential Question: What lesson did Nicky learn after visiting grandma?
Genre: Fiction/Poetry Review
Stories/Passages: "The Raft"
Reading Writing Companion: "Here Come the Sun"
Literature Anthology:
Comprehension Skills: Review Packet DUE ON FRIDAY, 4/26/24
Spelling Words: Contractions (See journal) Students will need to know how to spell the contraction + the two words that make up the contraction. TEST ON FRIDAY, 4/26/24
Vocabulary Words: cattail, downstream, tackle box, cluttered, nuzzle, raft, scattered TEST ON FRIDAY, 4/26/24
Writing: Narrative
Reading Portfolio this week: TUESDAY, 4/23/24
2/8/24 - 5/3/24: 3rd Grade Reading Portfolio
What is the Reading Portfolio?
*The portfolio is a reading packet with passages and questions provided by the English Language Arts Department.
*It contains 14 passages with a variety of genres.
*Five passages are single passages and the remaining nine are paired.
*The passages are not timed.
*The passages have about 7-12 questions.
*It provides multiple opportunities during the 3rd Nine Weeks Grading Period to compile evidence of students' reading mastery.
*We will administer the portfolio on Tuesdays and Thursdays, unless there is a conflict with a school activity, holiday or etc. Students will have the dates written in their agenda ahead of time.
*Testing will begin promptly after the morning announcements and attendance has been taken.
*Students will receive a Reading grade for each passage.
*The results can be used for promotion to the 4th grade if necessary.
*Promotion information was sent home on Friday, 1/26/24 and will be discussed in detail at our 3rd Grade Informational Parent Meeting.
*Students have administration dates in their agendas.
Math
CHAPTER 16 - Measurement
Bring an inch / centimeter ruler.
We are skipping Chapter 15 (4th grade Fractions and continue after FAST). Students can get extra practice on IXL (4th grade skills and up), Reflex, Frax, and watch tutorials on Khan Academy through Schoology in the portal.
Science
Topic 5 - Plants
Social Studies
Earth Day
Español
Pregunta Esencial (Essential Question):
Palabras de Ortografía (Spelling): none
Vocabulario (Vocabulary): none
We will be working on drama/plays in Spanish.
i-Ready Reading and Math Home Learning began on Monday, 10/9/23: Students will need to complete a minimum of 45 minutes of Reading and 45 minutes of Math each week. The week begins on Monday and ends by Sunday. All minutes must be completed by Sunday to count for the week. The goal is to score 75% of higher on each lesson. If a student fails a lesson, then they must go in and complete another one and receive a passing score. 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...
Always check your child's Home Learning Agenda and Red Communication Folder for information. You could also 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.
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/ACCELERATED MATH 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 a recorder or bring $10 to purchase one)
Physical Education - Coach White [email protected]
Daily (Bring a water bottle)
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Vilmaris Cruz [email protected]
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