December 2025
Mrs. Romay's 3rd Grade
EFL / Gifted & Advanced Teacher
updated on 12/8/25
UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES...
CHECK Class Dojo, School Calendar, Red Folder, and Agenda
CLICK on Homework and Events to see Home Learning
ONGOING...
EVERY MONDAY: Recorder Club (Mrs. Favasoli)
EVERY WEDNESDAY: Robotics Club (Mrs. Cruz, Mrs. Rodriguez)
Pizza sale $2 / slice
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY: Garden Club (Mrs. Zenoz-Gonzazlez)
EVERY THURSDAY: Chess Club (Mrs. Bernal)
Donuts & chips sale $ 1 each
EVERY FRIDAY: Wear Spirit Shirt
Freeze pop sale 2 for $1
THIS WEEK & LOOKING AHEAD...
Thur., 12/11/25
FAST PM2 Test: Reading
*No early dismissal will be permitted during testing days.
*Scores are available the same day of the test once I have closed the session.
Fri., 12/12/25
Reading Under the Stars for students who pre-registered.
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING? 12/8-12/19/25
Reading/Language Arts
Essential Question: What makes different animals unique?
Genres: Folktale / Expository / Review for FAST
Reading Writing Companion (Shared Read): "Anansi Learns a Lessons"
Literature Anthology (Anchor Text): "Martina the Beautiful Cockroach"
Literature Anthology (Paired Selection): "Get a Backbone!"
B.E.S.T. Literature Library Additional Text Connection: "The Little Prince"
Tested Comprehension Skills: TEST ON WEDNESDAY, 12/17/25
✓ Determine the Character's Perspective & Point of View
✓ Identify the Theme
✓ Compare and Contrast
✓ Determine the academic words and meaning of words with Prefixes (un-, re-, pre-) and Suffixes (-y, -ly) correctly
Academic Vocabulary: TEST ON TUESDAY, 12/16/25
Spelling: Spell words with r-Controlled Vowels er, ir, ur, ear and TEST ON TUESDAY, 12/16/25
Grammar: Action Verbs TEST ON TUESDAY, 12/16/25
Writing: Expository
Math
Chapter 7 - Place Value
Extra Practice on IXL / i-Ready / watch Khan Academy videos
Science
STEM: Solar Ovens
Social Studies
Holidays around the world
Español
Pregunta Esencial: ¿Como los animales se adaptan a sus alrededores?
Género: Narrativa de No Ficción
i-Ready
*Students will have from Monday until Sunday night to complete 45 minutes in Reading and Math.
*Reports will be printed every Monday. Students will receive a weekly grade for completing their assignment.
Notes: If a student is...
-in the middle of a quiz but has passed the 45 minutes, they should finish the quiz.
-fails a lesson, they must go back and complete another lesson even if they go over their minutes.
-finished with their minutes but does not complete the lesson, he/she will receive a zero.
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"