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 24 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, October 29th , Live Classes begin on November 3rd.

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 24 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 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.

A Wild Ride

You are about to set off on an amazing journey filled with incredible creatures, unbelievable places, and unforgettable moments. As you read Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time, focus on being an active reader and getting all that you can out of this unique and thrilling story.

Spelling List 7

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, engaged, and/or watched the video completely, you can skip/do the following in the module:

Skip:

Get Ready: Introduction to a Wrinkle in Time A

Get Ready: A Wrinkle in Time in 60 Seconds

Get Ready: Before Your Read a Wrinkle in Time Chapter 1

Read: A Wrinkle in Time Chapter 1

Learn: Use Active Reading Strategies

Try It: Apply Active Reading Strategies

Try It: Write About Chapter 1 and Visualize the Text

DO

Get Ready: Spelling List 7 Practice

Try It: Practice Words from A Wrinkle in Time

4.02 Wrap-Up: Questions About a Wrinkle in Time Chapter 1

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 24 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

https://app.classwork.com/begin/c4d94ec2-a83b-4070-96ea-df951846e8a4

The video we watched:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCzFE0SB2N4

In Class: Science (Please make sure you can access your Gizmos account, using the same password you use for FRAX Math)

Science: OLS Module 3.01 Organisms and Ecosystems: Plants & Energy

In Canvas: Choose the Course "Science"

Complete Module 3.01 on Plants and Energy

In class, I will tell you if there are any parts of the module that can be skipped and marked as complete at the the end of class

ELA: OLS Module 4.01 : A Wrinkle in Time: Government Words

This is the kickoff for the book "A Wrinkle in Time". Over the next few weeks we will be reading this book and exploring "Themes".

A Wrinkle in Time has themes of:

Friendship

Perseverance

Family

Good vs Evil

We will also be exploring point of view and how a character's point of view affects the story.

You may not have a copy of the book, but you will have access to it through the modules.

THERE IS A QUIZ IN THIS MODULE on the meanings of the words: citizen, participate, registering, eligibility, election, resident, power, authority, freedoms/liberties, duty/responsibility, jury, candidate, assemble, patriotism, foundaitonal, rights

I will also share recordings of the chapters on the newsletter.

Please Skip:

• Try it: Go Write!

• Wrap-Up: Keyboarding (Optional)

If you were unable to access Spelling Quiz List 6 in Module 3.08 on Friday, Please log into the following link, Enter your last initial, and first name:

https://app.classwork.com/begin/e18e1613-6aac-4103-914f-f7f323fe310c

If you were able to access the quiz but did not do well, you can use the above link to try again.

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What you can skip and links used in class today:

If you were in class and fully participated (used camera, were engaged in discussions, used the chat to respond when asked) You can skip everything in the module EXCEPT: the Quiz, and read for 20 minutes

Links from Class:

9:15 am Class assignment: https://app.classwork.com/begin/9064b86c-123c-4575-99bc-2b389e75099c

10:45 am Class assignment

https://app.classwork.com/begin/a0c06e41-3dcf-4125-bc84-4854f98f2122

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 24 lessons completed by Friday! :)

Read Chapters2-3 (Finish Chapter 2 and read chapter 3 before Monday morning)

Make sure you have 90 minutes total of Mindplay Reading

Mindplay was down yesterday...so you only need 90 for the week

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In Module 4.03

Skip

Get Ready: Introduction B

Get Ready: Recall Chapter 1

Get Ready: Before you Read

Learn Structure and Support

Try It: Examine Structure and Support

Try It Write a Summary of Chapters 2-3

Try It Practice Words

DO

Finish Reading Chapters 2-3

Spelling Word List 7 Practice

4.03 Wrap-Up Questions

Today we did a lesson on "Photosynthesis" in the Science K12 Zone. If you were unable to get in due to technology issues, please make sure your LC contacts the Help Desk, and gets a ticket number.

We will go in again next week to allow those who did not get finished, to finish BUT here are all the links you need to complete the assignment outside of the zone:

The assignment:

https://app.classwork.com/begin/eb2a43c5-a3b0-4c2f-9445-ad2c093798dc

Task: Word Part Challenge

https://kahoot.it/challenge/06573625

Task: Chlorophyl: Why Leaves Change

https://kahoot.it/challenge/02360391

Task: Phytoplankton

https://kahoot.it/challenge/09147850

Exit Ticket:

https://padlet.com/WVVA/halloween-costume-showcase-and-art-walk-e7g6s9bu1g9gjrjv

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.

Monday we will be reading Chapter 4 of A Wrinkle in Time, if you want to reread chapters 1-3, or read ahead through chapter 4

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"

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

Click the above link to learn more!

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

If your family celebrates Halloween, and your child wants to wear a costume on Friday, I am fine with that!

Ground Rules:

• No Masks During Class (show us before or after, but keep them off during class)

• No Blood

• No Weapons

If your family does not celebrate Halloween, but your child wants to wear pajamas instead, that's fine too!

If your family celebrates but your child prefers pajamas, also fine!

If your child wants to treat it like any other day...completely fine!

Ground Rules for Pajamas

• They must be something they could wear in an in-person setting on pajama day

Activities/Assignments completed in class

https://app.classwork.com/begin/eb2a43c5-a3b0-4c2f-9445-ad2c093798dc

https://kahoot.it/challenge/07254770

https://kahoot.it/challenge/01152445

https://kahoot.it/challenge/06573625

https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=691f13c2885e5c2be9308149