January 2026
Mrs. Romay's 3rd Grade
EFL / Gifted & Advanced Teacher
updated on 1/25/26
CHECK Class Dojo, School Calendar, Red Folder, and Agenda. CLICK on Homework and Events to see Home Learning.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION...
Monday, 1/26/26 - i-Ready Reading Test AP2 begins. Only Math i-Ready HL this week - DUE on Sun., 2/1/26.
Report Cards will be available in Student Portal.
Tuesday, 1/27/26 - Library Day: Students will check out an AR book. TEST on Monday, 2/2/26
Wednesday, 1/28/26 - Mandatory 3rd Grade Parent Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in ELC Cafeteria. At least one parent should attend.
Thursday, 1/29/26 - Reading Portfolio #2.
Wear Patriotic t-shirt and uniform bottoms (FREE).
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? 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"
B.E.S.T. Literature Library Additional Text Connection: "Maltilda"
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
✓ Similes and Hyperboles
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 9 - Multi-digit Multiplication
Extra Practice on IXL / i-Ready / watch Khan Academy videos
Science
Plants: STEM Project - Building a Terrarium Ecosystem and recycled edible garden
Social Studies
Biography: George W. Carver
Español
Género: Ficción
Focus on oral reading and comprehension this week.
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"