January 2026
Mrs. Romay's 3rd Grade
EFL / Gifted & Advanced Teacher
updated on 1/19/26
CHECK Class Dojo, School Calendar, Red Folder, and Agenda. CLICK on Homework and Events to see Home Learning.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION...1/19/26-1/30/26
Monday, 1/19/26 - No School - Dr. MLK, Jr. Holiday
Wednesday, 1/21/26 - Class Pictures will be taken and this will be the last day to pay. Please send in order form. All students must be in full uniform.
Friday, 1/23/26 - No Uniform Day $2 or wear Spirit Shirt with uniform bottoms (Free)
Monday, 1/26/26 - Report Cards will be available in Student Portal.
ONGOING...
MONDAY: Recorder Club (Mrs. Favasoli)
TUESDAY: Library Day
WEDNESDAY: Robotics Club (Mrs. Cruz, Mrs. Rodriguez) and
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? 1/20/26 - 1/30/26
Reading/Language Arts
Essential Question: How can you use your talents to help others?
Genre: Fiction
Reading Writing Companion (Shared Read): "The Impossible Pet Show"
Literature Anthology (Anchor Text): "The Talented Clementine"
Literature Anthology (Paired Selection): "Clementine and the Family Meeting"
Chapter Book: "The Lighthouse Family - The Storm"
B.E.S.T. Literature Library Additional Text Connection: "Who was Betsy Ross?" "Charlotte's Web"
Tested Comprehension Skills: TESTS on Friday, 1/30/26
✓ Determine the Character's Perspective
✓ Identify the Theme
✓ Compare and Contrast
✓ Determine the academic words and meaning of words with Prefixes (un-, re-, pre-) and Suffixes (-y, -ly) correctly
Spelling: Diphthongs oo Sound: TEST on Friday, 1/30/26
Academic Vocabulary: TEST on Friday, 1/30/26
Grammar: contractions with not
Writing: Descriptive
Math
Chapter 8 - TEST on Wednesday, 1/21/26
Extra Practice on IXL / i-Ready / watch Khan Academy videos
Science
Plants: STEM Project - Building a Terrarium Ecosystem
Social Studies
January Holidays and historical events
Español
Género: Ficción
Focus on oral reading and comprehension this week.
i-Ready will resume for HOME LEARNING this week!
*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"