Welcome to Mrs Volland's Class Website!
What my classroom looks like.....
Google ClassroomI am hoping this year to trial "Google Classroom" in my classroom.
You may ask "What is Google Classroom?" A Google Classroom is a blended learning platform for schools that aim to simplify creating, distributing and grading assignments in a paperless way. Designed for teachers and students, I can create classes, distribute assignments, send feedback, and see everything in one place. Students can see their assignments, see their feedback, collaborate online and use skills that will make them a 21st century learner. I am heavily into technology. I use iPads, Mobis, Smart Board as well as desktops computers and laptops which are readily available in my classroom. I feel that I am forward thinking in my teaching methods and in very much favor of 21st century learning.
I am excited to be in 3rd grade for this year! I am hoping that this website will make communication easier and finding homework simpler. DreamBoxThis program has been purchased by the school and is our tool for ensuring that Math skills are being kept sharp while at home as well at school. 15 mins a night is advised :)
Raz KidsUse this app on your tablet at home to read the weekly assigned book. Each week, there will be a book that will match what we are reading in class and the levels will go up over the course of the year, so that they are reading books on their reading level as well as reading books that are challenging.
My teacher username: cvolland0 Find your child's name Password: Your child's name |
EPIC Reading AppDownload this app on your tablet, iPad, kindle or other device
Log in using the username and password I will give your child at school. If you are unable to find this password, there is a password tab on this website which may help! Epic! is the leading all-you-can-read eBook library for kids 12 and under offering unlimited access to over 10,000 high-quality children’s books, now including thousands of read-to-me and Audio books.
In class, we will set a goal to read one FICTION, one NON FICTION and one JUST FOR FUN book from this website each week. Xtra MathXtraMath helps your child master the basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts that are the building blocks of your child's math education. Recalling the basic arithmetic facts quickly and easily is essential for success with fractions, decimals, and multi-digit algorithms. It also frees up mental resources for more complex problem solving.
I use this a lot throughout the first quarter. Please encourage your child to practice daily as subtraction and addition facts are SO important. Big UniverseBig Universe is a paid service by Wake County:
Username: wcp + student's ID/lunch number Password: lunch number Group: Wcpss Lots of great information books here to help with research topics |
Communication
Seesaw AppI use this app to show your child's work throughout the year. They will make videos where they will show their thinking, illustrate their work, take tests, and type their stories as well as many other possibilities.
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Behavior ManagementI use this class app to manage the classroom. Each child get assigned a avatar, and then gains points for turning in homework, showing respect, helping others, taking a risk, etc. This is a great motivator for students!
Each time they earn a certain amount of points, students can choose a reward. If you are interested in seeing what your child is earning rewards for, please sign up for email reports. |
Newsletters
Every Monday evening , I will email a newsletter home. I will attach this to your Classl Do Jo app too
What will be child be learning? Please check this newsletter for upcoming information and the standards your child will be learning that week. It will be great information if you want to review a certain standard with your child. There will be links embedded in the newsletter so your child can review or practice any skill we have learned that week or in previous weeks.
Homework will be clearly indicated in this newsletter too. I try to (as often as my memory will allow me) to send home a screenshot of the homework agenda for that upcoming week. This will ensure that any last minute changes are communicated. Try as I might to keep my website up to date, some changes happen without any warning!
Calendar - this will be updated every week with any PTA events, school events and in particular 3rd grade is full of assessments and tests that your child will need to participate in.
Notes from the Teacher: There will be a note from me - usually this will be asking for donations for the classroom, volunteers for field trips, reminders for upcoming events, etc.
What will be child be learning? Please check this newsletter for upcoming information and the standards your child will be learning that week. It will be great information if you want to review a certain standard with your child. There will be links embedded in the newsletter so your child can review or practice any skill we have learned that week or in previous weeks.
Homework will be clearly indicated in this newsletter too. I try to (as often as my memory will allow me) to send home a screenshot of the homework agenda for that upcoming week. This will ensure that any last minute changes are communicated. Try as I might to keep my website up to date, some changes happen without any warning!
Calendar - this will be updated every week with any PTA events, school events and in particular 3rd grade is full of assessments and tests that your child will need to participate in.
Notes from the Teacher: There will be a note from me - usually this will be asking for donations for the classroom, volunteers for field trips, reminders for upcoming events, etc.