Mrs. Romay's 3rd Grade
EFL / Gifted & Advanced Teacher
updated on 2/11/26
CHECK Class Dojo, School Calendar, Red Folder, and Agenda. CLICK on Homework and Events to see Home Learning.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION...
Portfolio: Every Thursday
AR Book: TEST on Tuesday, 2/24/26
Field Day: March 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
Don't forget to purchase the Field Day T-shirt.
See Class Dojo message or go to PTSA Member Hub (see link on the left).
Parents are welcome to attend as spectators.
Only (1) parent per child will be allowed to attend.
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? 2/2/26 - 2/20/26
Reading/Language Arts
Essential Question: How do animals adapt to their environment?
Genre: Non-Fiction - Informational/Expository Text, Fiction - Folktale
Reading Writing Companion (Shared Read): "Gray Wolf, Red Fox"
Literature Anthology (Anchor Text): "Amazing Animals of the Mojave"
Literature Anthology (Paired Selection): "Little Half Chick"
B.E.S.T. Literature Library Additional Text Connection: "Stuart Little"
Tested Comprehension Skills:
✓ Determine the Central Idea and Details
✓ Identify the Theme
✓ Compare and Contrast
✓ Determine the academic words and meaning of words with Prefixes (un-, re-, pre-) and Suffixes (-y, -ly) correctly
✓ Similes and Hyperboles
Spelling: ow, au, aw Sounds: TEST on Wednesday, 2/18/26
autograph, taught, caused, hauls, paused, fault, applause, Austin, salt, walrus, stalk, drawing, awesome, squawk, scrawny, prawn, Hawksbill, Macaw, bought, autobiography
Academic Vocabulary: TEST on Wednesday, 2/18/26
alert, competition, environment, excellent, prefer, protection, related, shelter
Grammar: Irregular Verbs
Writing: Descriptive
Math
Chapter 13 - Fractions
Extra Practice on IXL / i-Ready / watch Khan Academy videos
Science
Chapter 4 - Plants
Social Studies
Holidays: Presidents Day, Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year
Presidents Day Project due on Wed., 2/18/26
Español
Género: Fábulas, leyendas y cuentos
Palabras de Ortografía (Dictado): Palabras con b, v
b: barista, berenjena, bostezo, cabina, colabora; v: vaca, calavera, cueva, vivienda; both: herbivoro
Vocabulario: fábula, moraleja, mitos, leyendas, felizmente, adueñarse, bosque, palacio
TESTS on Thursday, 2/12/26
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"