Check your calendar for any meetings..

Check your calendar for any meetings..

We are going to be learning about BEAT! Can't wait to see you there!

If you are having technical issues with Mindplay Reading, please contact Mindplay Support by emailing support@mindplay.com or calling (800)-221-7911.

ArtCart Photo Release Consent Form Survey (surveymonkey.com)

Please DO NOT complete any lessons the week of Orientation EXCEPT for the 3 Orientation lessons listed above.

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

Just focus on the "To Do List" and everything will be fine!

Check your calendar for any meetings..

• Get updated information FIRST

• See the exciting things going on in our classes

• Connect with other WVVA families

• Get help from experienced LCs

COMING SOON

Please arrive by 1:25 pm and wait for the room to open.

Enter with your microphone muted and your camera on.

Cameras are required for all live sessions.

If the Learning Coach is available to attend, please do, but attend with your student. Do not log in under your LC information.

If the student does not log in with their student info, the system does not mark them present.

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

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 .​

📊 Effectiveness and Research-Based Outcomes

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 .​MindPlay Education

Additionally, in one semester, 66% of students using MindPlay increased their reading proficiency by one grade level or more .​

🔄 Adaptive Learning Features

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

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

If you are having technical issues with Mindplay Reading, please contact Mindplay Support by emailing support@mindplay.com or calling (800)-221-7911.

Check your calendar for any meetings..

Remember to bring a piece of paper, writing utensil and times table chart to class EVERY day!!

Don't forget to keep working on your FRAX (you will need to have at least 27 lessons completed by Friday! :)

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: http://www.help.k12.com/s

Occasionally the devices are missing software and we need to replace them or push something out remotely.

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!

You can connect to other LCs and get advice/help from the people who have been and are currently where you are now!

Please try to do this by Friday!

https://community.k12.com

Thank you!

http://www.help.com/s

• Phone Support: Call (800) 221-7911

• Email Support: Reach out to support@mindplay.com

• Support Hours: Available Monday through Friday, from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time

Your child must score at or above grade level on both the Star Reading and Math Assessments, and if accepted into the program, they will need to complete all assignments on-time, including Mindplay Reading and IXL, as well as check-in each week during their scheduled R.I.S.E. check in time.

This is free app that will allow you to connect with your child's teacher and receive class announcements!

Here is the link:

https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&class=C29HNPB

This is a free typing app, with kid friendly games, that will help them with these skills!

Reminder: If you have more than one child, you have to submit a form for each child.

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.

If you are experiencing a tech issue, you must include the Help Ticket http://www.help.k12.com/s

If you are scheduled for Orientation on Wednesday, November 5th , Live Classes begin on Wednesday, November 12th.

This is a free virtual library from 7 am - 4 pm during the week.

Here's the link to get support:

https://support.mindplay.com/s/contactsupport

Mrs. Frederick

afrederick@westvaacademy.org

Mrs. Holt

aholt@westvaacademy.org

Ms. Carrie

clake@westvaacademy.org

Phone:

304-807-9370

Mrs. Frederick extension 1048

Mrs. Holt extension 1116

Ms. Carrie extension 1025

How to +, -, x, / with decimals

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGdm13LLWQ/Vv6peS8Dm_qKGUxTuTabFg/view?utm_content=DAGdm13LLWQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h60046696be

How to divide using partial quotients method (my favorite one!): https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZvQsSEFk/RLtOwgnqTNRYhKfGf3V_YQ/view?utm_content=DAGZvQsSEFk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h33b8a998e0

How to divide using the box method:

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZMWYS9BQ/xEKGqPueJnDZR7MgR9ZSGg/view?utm_content=DAGZMWYS9BQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0619ece3c9

Remember to bring a piece of paper, writing utensil and times table chart to class EVERY day!!

Don't forget to keep working on your FRAX (you will need to have at least 27 lessons completed by Friday! :)

Lake

https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&class=68a8aceaab4ef1414874ad0f

Frederick

MATH Group A-K

https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&class=68a8cb9951ac7b213a5d4e9f

MATH Group L-Z

https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&class=68a8cbd6b7726b95441faa33

Where: Hurricane, WV Zoology Zone

Time : 11:30-1:00 PM

Click Above for more information and to register!

Lake

https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&class=68a8aceaab4ef1414874ad0f

Frederick

November 2nd- Clocks change! We lose an hour and your calendar meetings "MIGHT" look wrong until the system updates...Meetings are at the same times regardless of the time reflected on the Canvas Calendar

November 10th- Parent Teacher Conferences (Asynchronous Learning Day)

November 11th- No School Veteran's Day

November 24th-28th Thanksgiving Break

Sometimes we use it for fun/socialization. This video will show you how to join the game.

Review Chapter 4

Read Chapter 5

Spelling List 7: QUIZ TODAY

1. advantage

2. advantageous

3. angel

4. angelic

5. bombard

6. bomb

7. atomic

8. atom

9. physical

10. physician

11. sense

12. rhythm

13. rhyme

14. sentiment

15. tournament

16. souvenir

17. coupon

You should have 90 minutes of Mindplay Reading by the end of today. Access the course by going to "Courses" then "Reading Tools"

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If you were in class or watch the entire video, you can skip:

Get Ready: Introduction to a Wrinkle in Time D

Get Ready: Recall A Wrinkle in Time Chapter 4

Get Ready: Before You Read

Read: A Wrinkle in Time Chapter 5

Try It: Write About Characters

Try It: Practice Words from A Wrinkle in Time Chapter 5

Please Complete:

4.05 Spelling Quiz List 7

Learn: Compare and Contrast Characters

Try It: Compare and Contrast Characters

Try It: Apply: Compare and Contrast Characters

4.05 Wrap-Up Questions About A Wrinkle in Time Chapter 5

Remember to bring a piece of paper, writing utensil and times table chart to class EVERY day!!

Don't forget to keep working on your FRAX (you will need to have at least 27 lessons completed by Friday! :)

https://app.classwork.com/begin/02b8524e-e8a8-4dfb-bac7-84a0b8ba3528

James & the Giant Peach Chapters 2-3

https://app.classwork.com/begin/1ba7b983-1e0e-4c62-a5ee-2a3e2bb29807

James & the Giant Peach Chapters 4-5

https://app.classwork.com/begin/fa2de8b8-61ad-41db-b90d-d7049c2aeb51

Sarah, Plain & Tall Author Study Workbook pages

https://app.classwork.com/begin/17a106f6-d578-43d5-8cb8-c726a16e488b

Sarah Plain & Tall Chapter 1

https://app.classwork.com/begin/083cbe41-3f7b-4c9d-b5bc-48f036263766

Sarah Plain & Tall Chapters 1-3 Wrap Up

https://app.classwork.com/begin/3feddaa4-6bb8-40c4-83a8-471f73c4dc97

Tin Forest Assignment from 9/11 (Answer 1 question from 1-3, and answer number 4)

https://app.classwork.com/begin/09f4764b-26c9-4f92-8ebb-c299fbc08456

Tin Forest Padlet

https://padlet.com/WVVA/tin-forest-i-can-show-how-hope-and-new-life-can-grow-from-ha-obd1eqfz4d5lfm9x

Science Module 3.04: Organisms and Ecosystems: Plant Growth 2

ELA Module 4.05 A Wrinkle in Time (D)

Chapter 5

Spelling Quiz: Spelling List 7

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What you can skip and links used in class today:

Complete 30 minutes in Mindplay Reading

ELA WIN Sessions:

8:30 AM LAke

12:30 PM LAKE

1:30 PM NISCH

2:00 PM NISCH

2:30 PM NISCH

Math WIN Sessions

8:30 AM FREDERICK

8:30 AM GROGAN

12:30 PM FREDERICK

11:20 AM GROGAN

1:05 PM GROGAN

You may see 0-4 sessions, depending on your needs.

Remember to bring a piece of paper, writing utensil and times table chart to class EVERY day!!

Don't forget to keep working on your FRAX (you will need to have at least 27 lessons completed by Friday! :)

Remember to bring a piece of paper, writing utensil and times table chart to class EVERY day!!

Don't forget to keep working on your FRAX (you will need to have at least 27 lessons completed by Friday! :)

Review Chapter 5

Read Chapter 6

New Spelling Words List 8

1. could've

2. we're

3. should've

4. that's

5. hasn't

6. they'd

7. they've

8. we'll

9. you've

10. haven't

11. who'll

12. who'd

13. what's

14. weren't

15. multiple

16. multimedia

17. multinational

18. multicolored

19. speedometer

20. perimeter

21. diameter

22. nourish

23. flourish

24. adjourn

Word Parts:

* The word part "multi" is a prefix that comes from the Latin language. It means "many" or "more than one". (multicolored means moe than one color)

* The word part "meter" comes from the Greek root "metron" meaning "to measure" or "measuring device". If you see "meter within a word, it has something to do with measuring.

• -ish is a suffix that means "like" , "somewhat", or "approximately.

• Dia- is a prefix that comes from Greek, it means "through", "across", or "between"

• Peri- is a prefix from the Greek language. It means "around" or "surrounding".

Make sure you have 90 minutes total of Mindplay Reading

Activities completed in K12 Zone

Choose 1 From themes

https://app.classwork.com/begin/eaef38f0-7e16-4b78-99fc-71961c7d49a1

https://app.classwork.com/begin/3434bbc2-c3b3-447a-a45a-d1deb70428c0

https://app.classwork.com/begin/bb765ca7-8ce0-4955-8047-d050c42ef94f

https://app.classwork.com/begin/34c6e1ad-9a2e-4945-accb-afec50599037

The Word Nebula Activity

https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=690ca38dbf0b61d57e8b510f

The Figurative Constellation Activity

https://kahoot.it/challenge/09962956

The Planet of Possibilities Activity

https://kahoot.it/challenge/08847350

Then Choose 1

https://app.classwork.com/begin/6e5c7466-e3e1-4563-9b8f-f158ba421057

The Character Realm Activity

https://app.classwork.com/begin/80b9b00d-72bc-4d0c-8bbc-c5f5210cc8b7

ELA: No new Module

Use this time to retake the quizes if you need to, or to complete any missing work from any previous module.

Please complete 30 minutes in iReady Reading Lessons

You should have 120 minutes of Mindplay Reading by the end of today. Access the course by going to "Courses" then "Reading Tools"

In class Blookets

Photosynthesis

https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=690e0e4edb6379578a267ec5

Veterans Day

https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=690e0e7649593f0ec22ec213

Remember put first name and last initial only.

No faces in the picture, only your art

Tuesday, October 14th

Drum Circle Grades 3-5

Wedenesday, October 15th

Art Club Grades 3-5

Thursday, October 16th

Science Club Grades 3-5

Wednesday, October 22nd

K12 Zone 3-5

The Handbook: https://wvva.k12.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2025/10/wvva-handbook-sy25-26.pdf?gs=true

Click the above link to learn more!