Mrs. Romay's 3rd Grade
EFL / Gifted & Advanced Teacher
updated on 9/9/26
FOR YOUR INFORMATION...
Testing:
i-Ready begins: Tuesday, 9/15/26
Upcoming Events...
Labor Day:
Monday, 9/7/26 - Holiday: No School
Breakfast with Grandparents:
Thursday, 9/10/26, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. (Last day to register is 9/8/26.)
P.E. with Pops:
Friday, 9/18/26 - 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. (Info to register will be sent out soon.)
School Pictures:
Wednesday, 9/30/26 (Info forthcoming)
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WHAT ARE WE LEARNING? 8/31/26 - 9/11/26
Reading/Language Arts
U1W1: Culture
Essential Question: What can traditions teach you about culture?
Genre: Narrative Non-Fiction
Read Aloud: Ready for Aloha
Shared Read - RWC Book: The Dream Catcher (Narrative Non-Fiction)
Anchor Text - Anthology Book: Yoon and the Jade Bracelet (Narrative Non-Fiction)
Paired Selection - Anthology Book: Sharing Cultures (Expository Text)
B.E.S.T. Literature Library Additional Text Connection: TBA
Tested Comprehension Skills:
✓ Determine the character's perspective and how the character develops in the story
✓ Identify the Text Structure: Chronology
✓ Compare and Contrast
✓ Determine the academic words and meaning of words
✓ Summarize the text
(BI-WEEKLY PROGRESS MONITORING TEST ON FRIDAY, 9/11/26)
Spelling:
-WEEK 1 Words: Long a /Final e sound
lake, skate,estimate, plane, hurricane, wise, smile, wildlife, life, rice, envelope, latitude, gratitude, imitate, dome, rose, refuse, attitude, globe, institute (TEST ON FRIDAY, 9/4/26)
-WEEK 2 Words: Long a /Final e sound
state, irritate, fake, stadium, pavement, makeup, parade, contagious, equation, snail, paint, plain, braid, tray, gray, sway, Wednesday, weigh, neighbor, disobey (TEST ON FRIDAY, 9/11/26)
Academic Vocabulary:
-WEEK 1 Words - Elements of Reading (supplemental):
giddy, boast, stranded, tremble, rescue, resourceful, consequence (TEST ON FRIDAY, 9/4/26)
-WEEK 2 Words - Wonders: celebrate, disappointment, courage, precious, remind, pride, symbols, tradition (TEST ON FRIDAY, 9/11/26)
Vocabulary Strategy: Compound words, Synonyms
Grammar: Subjects in a sentences and Predicates in a sentences (QUIZ ON Friday, 9/11/26)
Writing: Personal Narrative
Math
Chapter 2 - Multiplication
Study multiplication 10 x table (QUIZ ON FRIDAY, 9/11/26)
Study for Ch. 2 Topic Test (TEST ON THURSDAY, 9/10/26)
Extra Practice on IXL
Science
Chapter 1 - How to be a scientist / The Scientific Method
Science Fair - TBA
Social Studies
Chapter 1 - Cartography/Map Skills
My Family Heritage - Invterview (DUE ON MON., 9/14/26)
Project will be done in class.
Español
EFL Pre-test - Fluency, Comprehension, and Writing
Lectura/Cuento: "Un Jardín Para Todos"
Pregunta Esencial: ¿Cómo contribuyen las personas de diferentes culturas a una comunidad?
Género: Narrativa de no ficción
Ortografía: Sonidos c, s,
casa, sandía, cantar, sartén, comer, segundo, ciudad, zafiro, saludar, zapato (TEST ON WED., 9/23/26)
Vocabulario: guanaco, hogar, morada, orgullo, sendero, tradición, vigilar
(TEST ON WED., 9/23/26)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...
Before and After School Care
*Contact Nivia or Janessa in the After-School Care office for more information.
Meals
*See chart below for lunch costs. Click on the Free / Reduce Lunch Form from the list on the left to submit your application. DEADLINE: Fri., 9/25/26
*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.
