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      <title>Fifth Grade Newsletter: Week of April 28-May 2 by </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know your child can access virtual math manipulatives for free? Just click the link above!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>The Mystery Word is analyze!: &quot; When reading a book it is important to analyze the main characters&#39; motivations for their actions.&quot;</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>To demonstrate that you have opened and read the Newsletter, send Ms. Carrie an email with the mystery word included.</p><p><br></p><p>Tell her which column you found it in, and what the word means. Use it correctly in a sentence, or explain where we have read it before. </p><p>Is it a verb, noun, adjective, or adverb?</p><p><br></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:clake@westvaacadmy.org">clake@westvaacadmy.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>This will earn you 5 bonus points in ELA and 2 Dojo points!!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Please take time to review our 5th Grade Guide to Success (for both learning coaches and students)!</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>As we enter a busy time, we want to remind our 5th graders and 5th grade families of the expectations for our school. Please review this 5th Grade Guide to Success together (learning coaches and students) to finish the school year strong!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Trouble loading sites or the OLS? Try this:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>We will be using Newsela in Reading and in Science. </p><p>Follow the link above to join our classroom.</p><p>Your class code is CR4CYD</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Art Showcase Padlet</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Remember when adding art to the Art Padlet, do not have your face in the picture, or we can not use it in the art show.</p><p><br></p><p>Put your first name and last initial only.</p><p>The link is below</p><p><br></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://padlet.com/cestes14/share-your-art-cart-projects-with-everyone-malltpb48l97i1hc">https://padlet.com/cestes14/share-your-art-cart-projects-with-everyone-malltpb48l97i1hc</a></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Looking for more options for reading? Storyline Online is a free program supported by the SAG AFTRA Foundation. Turn on Closed Captioning as familiar faces read award winning stories and follow along!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Epic Books</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>In addition to The Big Universe Library located on the K12 Homepage, your child can read books for free at Epic Books, using the Class Code saw0697</p><p><br></p><p>This is a  free virtual library from 7 am - 4 pm during the week.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Public Library Cards! </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Summer is quickly approaching. Did you know your child can go online and access books from the local public library? Click the above link to get started, and start looking for some Summer reads now!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Choice Board for Your &quot;A Wrinkle in Time&quot; Project (Click the picture to open the Padlet)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Remember: You must comment your name beneath the project you are going to complete.</p><p><br></p><p>Attention New Students:</p><p><br></p><p>You will need to complete a project as well, but can choose a chapter book you have already read, or are working on reading now.</p><p><br></p><p>Please email me at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:clake@westvaacademy.org">clake@westvaacademy.org</a> with the title of you your book. Once approved, you will choose a project from this board but use the book you chose to complete it.</p><p><br></p><p>Due Date for EVERYONE is January 21, 2025</p><p><br></p><p>If you have any questions, please talk to me!</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>If you need extra help with what we are learningin math, click on the links below to get step by step instructions, videos, and practice problems! </p><p><strong>How to +, -, x, / with decimals</strong></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGdm13LLWQ/Vv6peS8Dm_qKGUxTuTabFg/view?utm_content=DAGdm13LLWQ&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h60046696be">https://www.canva.com/design/DAGdm13LLWQ/Vv6peS8Dm_qKGUxTuTabFg/view?utm_content=DAGdm13LLWQ&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h60046696be</a></p><p><strong>How to divide using partial quotients method (my favorite one!): </strong><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZvQsSEFk/RLtOwgnqTNRYhKfGf3V_YQ/view?utm_content=DAGZvQsSEFk&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h33b8a998e0">https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZvQsSEFk/RLtOwgnqTNRYhKfGf3V_YQ/view?utm_content=DAGZvQsSEFk&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h33b8a998e0</a></p><p><strong>How to divide using the box method:</strong></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZMWYS9BQ/xEKGqPueJnDZR7MgR9ZSGg/view?utm_content=DAGZMWYS9BQ&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h0619ece3c9">https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZMWYS9BQ/xEKGqPueJnDZR7MgR9ZSGg/view?utm_content=DAGZMWYS9BQ&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h0619ece3c9</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Join a Club!</title>
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         <title>Don&#39;t forget to turn in your Club Permission Slip!</title>
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         <title>Art Cart Photo Release Form</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Parents, please fill out the release form below if you would like to give us permission to share your child's amazing creations from Art Cart! </p><p><br></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y5JPQNJ">ArtCart Photo Release Consent Form Survey (surveymonkey.com)</a></p>]]></description>
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         <title>If you have not done so already, PLEASE Click the link below and join the LC Community Page</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The LC Community Page is a great place to :</p><ul><li><p>Get updated information FIRST</p></li><li><p>See the exciting things going on in our classes</p></li><li><p>Connect with other WVVA families</p></li><li><p>Get help from experienced LCs</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>April Club Meetings</title>
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         <title>April Birthdays!</title>
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         <title>Clear Your Cache (K12 Directions)</title>
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         <title>Attendance Excuses go to wvvaattendance@westvaacademy.org</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>PLEASE NOTE: </p><p>In order for an absence to be excused, you MUST send it <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:wvvaattendance@westvaacademy.org"><strong>to the attendance office</strong></a>. You may <strong>copy</strong> us both on the email you send so we are also aware.</p><p><br></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:wvvaattendance@westvaacademy.org">wvvaattendance@westvaacademy.org</a></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>If you have not joined our Class Dojo, please do so by clicking this link.</p><p>This is free app that will allow you to connect with your child's teacher and receive class announcements!</p><p><br></p><p>Here is the link: </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&amp;class=C29HNPB">https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&amp;class=C29HNPB</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Class Dojo Store is Now OPEN!!</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Click on the above picture, or the following link:</p><p><br></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/AjNLv4wKLq8UZPM79">https://forms.gle/AjNLv4wKLq8UZPM79</a></p><p><br></p><p>Fill out the form and submit it by Friday at 2 pm in order to redeem points!</p><p><br></p><p>Remember to login and check your points BEFORE completing the form, by doing the following:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Student instructions:</strong></p><p>1. Open ClassDojo app or website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://dojo.me">dojo.me</a></p><p>2. Click "Enter Text Code", OR tap "I'm a student" on the app</p><p>3. Enter the text code to sign in: EWACBE</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>IF YOU NEED TO SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR AN EXCUSED ABSENCE...USE THIS FORM</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powerforms.docusign.net/5c93b206-6e11-4f7f-bc9e-fca31e667657?env=na2&amp;acct=19cf31b0-043a-49f2-878e-6b8e17540f09&amp;accountId=19cf31b0-043a-49f2-878e-6b8e17540f09">https://powerforms.docusign.net/5c93b206-6e11-4f7f-bc9e-fca31e667657?env=na2&amp;acct=19cf31b0-043a-49f2-878e-6b8e17540f09&amp;accountId=19cf31b0-043a-49f2-878e-6b8e17540f09</a></p><p><br></p><p>Reminder: If you have more than one child, you have to submit a form for each child.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are experiencing a power or internet outage, you must include a copy of the message from your power/intenet company showing the outage.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are experiencing a tech issue, you must include the Help Ticket  <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.help.k12.com/s">http://www.help.k12.com/s</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Cameras are required in ALL live sessions BUT you don't have to be seen by anyone but your teacher. Follow the above instructions to set your camera to share only with the teacher....If only your background can be seen, you must remove your backgroun.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Welcome Our New Students!</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>No New Students beginning Live Classes this week</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Having Mindplay Reading Issues?</title>
         <author>clake47</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Here's the link to get support:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://support.mindplay.com/s/contactsupport">https://support.mindplay.com/s/contactsupport</a></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Amanda Frederick (Math and Math Small Groups)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ms. Frederick is the person you will contact for all Math related questions, including IXL Math</p><p><br></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:afrederick@westvaacademy.org">afrederick@westvaacademy.org</a></p><p>304-807-9370 extension 1048</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Carrie Lake (ELA, Science, Social Studies, Art Cart, Mindplay, Music, Health) </title>
         <author>clake47</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Direct questions about all courses EXCEPT Math to Ms. Carrie</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:clake@westvaacademy.org">clake@westvaacademy.org</a></p><p>304-807-9370 extension 1025</p>]]></description>
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         <title>The Daily Schedule</title>
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         <title>Importand Dates</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><p>April 28th - Asynchronous Learning Day</p><p>April 29th-  GSA Testing Writing</p><p>April 30th- GSA Testing Reading</p><p>May 1st- GSA Testing Math</p><p>May 2nd- GSA Testing Science</p>]]></description>
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         <title>IGNORE ANY &quot;OVERDUE&quot; LESSONS</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/WVVA/8ohlm7xwibmctamo/wish/3419972935</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>You will not be responsible for any lessons that are assigned prior to your first LIVE class day</p><p><br></p><p>Please DO NOT complete any lessons the week of Orientation EXCEPT for the 3 Orientation lessons listed above.</p><p><br></p><p>Once you begin courses (next week) your teachers will exempt you from anything that was assigned prior to your first class day... DO NOT PANIC when you see "Overdue lessons 500"... NOTHING is overdue</p><p><br></p><p>Just focus on the "To Do List"  and everything will be fine!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Orientation : Due to the GSA testing, there will be no LIVE Orientation. Please watch for a recorded Orientation to arrive in your email.</title>
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         <title>Let&#39;s Get Ready to Learn!!</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/WVVA/8ohlm7xwibmctamo/wish/3419972937</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Please make sure you have received all school supplies, including the Laptop.</p><p><br></p><p>Log into the laptop with your student ID ASAP and if you have any issues with the device, contact the Help Desk ASAP by going to: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.help.k12.com/s">http://www.help.k12.com/s</a></p><p><br></p><p>Occasionally the devices are missing software and we need to replace them or push something out remotely.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Learning Coach Page: Please Join ASAP</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Please remember to join the Learning Coach Community Page ASAP. </p><p><br></p><p>Think of this like "Facebook for WVVA Learning Coaches"! When you join you will see the exciting things our students are doing, and you will be the first to get information as it is released!</p><p><br></p><p>You can connect to other LCs and get advice/help from the people who have been and are currently where you are now! </p><p><br></p><p>Please try to do this by Friday!</p><p><br></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://community.k12.com/login">https://community.k12.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Learning Coaches: </title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/WVVA/8ohlm7xwibmctamo/wish/3419972940</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Please make sure you set up your Learning Coach account and can access everything. If you can not, contact the Help Desk:</p><p>http://www.help.com/s</p>]]></description>
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         <title>What You Need to Do THIS Week to begin Live Classes the Following Week</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/WVVA/8ohlm7xwibmctamo/wish/3419972942</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ol><li><p>(Learning Coach) Check supplies and log into laptop</p></li><li><p>(Learning Coach) Set up LC account</p></li><li><p>(Learning Coach) Join LC Community Page</p></li><li><p>(Student and Learning Coach)Orientation on Wednesday</p></li><li><p>(Learning Coach) Sign that you received the handbook</p></li><li><p>(Learning Coach) Join Class Dojo by going to this link: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&amp;class=C29HNPB">https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&amp;class=C29HNPB</a></p></li><li><p>(Student) Complete 3 Orientation Lessons by going to the OLS Homepage, look for "courses", Find "Online Learning Grades 2-5" and click it, complete the 3 lessons and learning checks.</p></li><li><p>(Learning Coach &amp; Student) Check your email (including Spam folder) for communication from the school/teachers. Everything goes to the student account but a copy is generated and goes to the LC email on file...please check daily</p></li></ol>]]></description>
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         <title>If you are having trouble with or have questions about Mindplay Reading, here is some helpful information for your Learning Coach</title>
         <author>clake47</author>
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         <title>Mindplay Reading Champions of the week!</title>
         <author>clake47</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/WVVA/8ohlm7xwibmctamo/wish/3419972944</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The following students completed all required Mindplay Reading minutes last week, with 100% fidelity! Way to be responsible for your learning! Berry is super proud of you and is sending some Dojo points your way!</p><p><br></p><ol><li><p>Madulyn W.</p></li><li><p>Keagan P.</p></li><li><p>Mel V.</p></li><li><p>Finn M.</p></li><li><p>Melody Sc.</p></li><li><p>Rexx P.</p></li><li><p>Brennen R.</p></li><li><p>Hannah M.</p></li><li><p>Zander M. </p></li><li><p>Sierra S.</p></li><li><p>Tittus M.</p></li><li><p>Emily M.</p></li><li><p>Dakota R.</p></li><li><p>Jaxson P.</p></li><li><p>Lily M.</p></li><li><p>Cameron M.</p></li><li><p>Jacob S.</p></li><li><p>Holden P.</p></li><li><p>Kaydence M.</p></li><li><p>Raiden L.</p></li><li><p>Zyli U.</p></li><li><p>Breileigh</p></li><li><p>Dez L.</p></li><li><p>Alexander R.</p></li><li><p>Ayse M.</p></li><li><p>Soophia C.</p></li><li><p>Javion B.</p></li><li><p>Mayleigh K.</p></li><li><p>Jaxon K.</p></li><li><p>Haylee E.</p></li><li><p>Deanna B.</p></li><li><p>Abel H.</p></li><li><p>Nicole G.</p></li><li><p>Gabriel G.</p></li><li><p>Naveah C.</p></li><li><p>Addison J.</p></li><li><p>Colton H.</p></li><li><p>Charlotte H.</p></li><li><p>Anayah B.</p></li><li><p>Milo J.</p></li><li><p>Levi H.</p></li><li><p>Rissah A.</p></li><li><p>Austin B.</p></li><li><p>Aziyaa G.</p></li><li><p>Peter B.</p></li><li><p>Will H.</p></li><li><p>Patrick J.</p></li><li><p>Tucker B.</p></li><li><p>Elli K.</p></li><li><p>Jameson B.</p></li><li><p>Bella C.</p></li></ol><p><br></p><p>42% of the Fifth Grade hit our target! Let's aim for 100% this week!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Did you know...</title>
         <author>clake47</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/WVVA/8ohlm7xwibmctamo/wish/3419972945</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>🧠 Support for Dyslexic Learners</p><p>MindPlay is designed with a strong focus on assisting students with dyslexia. Its curriculum is grounded in the Orton-Gillingham approach and the Science of Reading, providing structured, multisensory instruction. The program includes a K-3 Dyslexia Screener to identify early signs of dyslexia, allowing for timely interventions</p><p><br></p><p>Furthermore, MindPlay Reading Coach offers individualized instruction with immediate feedback, adapting in real-time to ensure mastery. It also features a Personalized Library with high-interest decodable texts to reinforce phonics skills .​</p><p><br></p><p>📊 Effectiveness and Research-Based Outcomes</p><p>MindPlay Reading has demonstrated significant improvements in students' reading abilities. Notably, a study indicated that eighth-grade students who participated in the MindPlay Virtual Reading Coach (MVRC) during summer school increased their reading skills by 1.5 to 3 years in just 16 days .​<a rel="noopener" class="flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out" href="https://mindplay.com/category/research/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">MindPlay Education</a></p><p>Additionally, in one semester, 66% of students using MindPlay increased their reading proficiency by one grade level or more .​</p><p><br></p><p>🔄 Adaptive Learning Features</p><p>MindPlay employs adaptive technology to tailor instruction to each student's needs. The Universal Screener efficiently identifies a student's reading strengths and weaknesses, enabling educators to plan targeted instruction and interventions</p><p><br></p><p>The program's adaptive instruction ensures that students receive personalized learning paths, with on-screen speech-language pathologists delivering phonological awareness instruction. This approach supports all five pillars of reading and accommodates various learning styles</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Mindplay Reading Information</title>
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         <title>Need Technical Support? Mindplay has got that covered!</title>
         <author>clake47</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/WVVA/8ohlm7xwibmctamo/wish/3419972948</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>🛠️ MindPlay Technical Support</p><ul><li><p><strong>Phone Support</strong>: Call <strong>(800) 221-7911</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Email Support</strong>: Reach out to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:support@mindplay.com"><strong>support@mindplay.com</strong></a></p></li><li><p><strong>Support Hours</strong>: Available Monday through Friday, from <strong>5:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time</strong></p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Asynchronous Learning Day</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/WVVA/8ohlm7xwibmctamo/wish/3419977642</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>NO LIVE SESSIONS</p><p>Please log into your courses, complete any missing or overdue assignments</p><p><br/></p><p>Complete any new OLS Lessons</p><p>Complete 30 minutes of Mindplay Reading</p><p>Complete any IXL assignments</p><p>Complete your assigned OLS Math Lesson</p><p><br/></p><p>Tomorrow we begin the GSA...Get a good night's sleep and don't forget to eat a healthy breakfast!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Please Check your Class Connect Sessions for Tuesday-Friday</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>If you do not see GSA testing once a day each day, PLEASE contact Ms. Carrie or Mrs. Frederick ASAP</p><p><br/></p><p>Below are the instructions for downloading the testing browser if it is still missing from your device:</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGk0Dg1Xdk/IN_EcWqmohsTDQo9177KwA/view?utm_content=DAGk0Dg1Xdk&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h37253243d6">https://www.canva.com/design/DAGk0Dg1Xdk/IN_EcWqmohsTDQo9177KwA/view?utm_content=DAGk0Dg1Xdk&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h37253243d6</a></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>GSA Testing : Writing</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/WVVA/8ohlm7xwibmctamo/wish/3419984916</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Please make sure you join the Class Connect on time, have paper and pencil with you.</p><p><br/></p><p>Write down your testing session before leaving the meeting and opening the Secure Testing Browser.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <author>clake47</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Please make sure you join the Class Connect on time, have paper and pencil with you.</p><p><br></p><p>Write down your testing session before leaving the meeting and opening the Secure Testing Browser.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>GSA Testing : Reading</title>
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