Mrs. Romay's 3rd Grade
EFL / Gifted & Advanced Teacher
updated on 2/25/26
CHECK Class Dojo, School Calendar, Red Folder, and Agenda. CLICK on Homework and Events to see Home Learning.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION...
No i-Ready for HL. It will be done in class.
For Pre-K - 5th Grade:
AR Book: TEST on Tuesday, 3/3/26
Portfolio: Every Thursday
Field Day: March 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
Parents are welcome to attend as spectators.
Only (1) parent per child will be allowed to attend.
Please register with link sent on Class Dojo.
ONGOING...
MONDAY: Recorder Club (Mrs. Favasoli)
TUESDAY: Library Day
WEDNESDAY: Robotics Club (Mrs. Cruz, Mrs. Rodriguez)
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? 2/23/26 - 3/6/26
Reading/Language Arts
Essential Question: How do people inspire us?
Genre: Non-Fiction - Informational/Expository Text, Various forms of Poetry
Reading Writing Companion (Shared Read): "The Winningest Woman of the Iditarod"
Literature Anthology (Anchor Text): "Ginger's Fingers"
Literature Anthology (Paired Selection): "Narcissa"
B.E.S.T. Literature Library Additional Text Connection: "We the People: The Story of Our Constitution" (Informational Text) and "Tula" (Poetry)
Tested Comprehension Skills:
✓ Determine the Central Idea and Details
✓ Identify the Theme
✓ Compare and Contrast
✓ Determine the academic words and meaning of words with -er and -est
✓ Imagery and Metaphors
Spelling: Soft c and g Sounds:
officer, ounces, circumference, placed, priceless,
peaceful, decipher, decimal, cellophane, centipede,
generous, giraffe, engineer, magician, stranger,
message, bridge, dangerous, George, Alice TEST on Friday, 3/6/26
Academic Vocabulary: adventurous, courageous, extremely, narrative poem, rhyme, free verse, weir, heave, bout, horizon dawdle, sprawl, defeat, obvious TEST on Friday, 3/6/26
Grammar: Irregular Verbs
Writing: Haiku
Math
Chapter 14 - Fractions
Extra Practice on IXL / i-Ready / watch Khan Academy videos
Science
Chapter 4 - Plants
Social Studies
Lunar New Year
Español
Género: Fábulas, leyendas y cuentos
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"