Parent Resources

Parents Guide to Google Classroom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfgqtCi7hdo

Think of Google Classroom (GC) as your child’s digital link to learning.

Google/Classroom allows you to login and view/edit assignments from any device that is connected to the internet!  Your student was issued a school google login username and password.  If your child does not the login information please email the his/her teacher.

Teachers use GC to share assignments, homework, newsletters, and much more with students AND parents

1. Click on the Google Chrome browser icon                         

2. Type google.com into your web address bar.
3. Click on SIGN IN in the upper right hand corner of the browser window

4. Type in your child’s Google Email address & click “next.”
5. Type in your PASSWORD & click “next.”
6. Click on the waffle (9 small squares)

7. Click on Classroom
8. Choose the classroom that you wish to view.
9. Page tools are below

Click on Classwork at the top of the page for learning activities and communications from the teacher.  Directions are clearly displayed as are any materials, videos, worksheets, etc.

https://youtu.be/jHJG-Y70ekA

West Valley School District is providing access to Rosetta Stone for all students.

Access the site by selecting the “Rosetta Stone” link in the WVSDStudents.org bookmarks. The username and password is the same as the student district email address and password. https://wvsd208wa.rosettastoneclassroom.com/en-US

Students enrolled in German classes have been assigned German.  English Language Learner students have been assigned English. All other students have been assigned Spanish. If your student is a Language Lab user their Rosetta Stone account will have the same username and password used for Language Lab. 

For assistance with your Rosetta Stone account please contact your teacher, secondary students please contact your advisory teacher.

Orientation Video for Learners in grades 3 - 12

A short video that helps students get logged in and using Rosetta Stone at home.  

https://www.brainshark.com/rosettastone/vu?pi=zGyzcbDjTzaGA8z0 (English)

https://www.brainshark.com/rosettastone/vu?pi=zJozIneuszZuvLz0  (Spanish) 

Orientation Video for Parents of Remote Learners  

Video geared towards parents, letting them know how to support their learners at home, and what they'll be doing on Rosetta Stone:

https://www.brainshark.com/rosettastone/vu?pi=zH8zvkcX4zaGA8z0  (English)

https://www.brainshark.com/rosettastone/vu?pi=zHizvu5dzZuvLz0  (Spanish) 

Supplemental Educational Materials. 

Information on all the resources available to teachers & some ideas on how to utilize them in a remote environment:

https://www.brainshark.com/rosettastone/vu?pi=zHnzNolCazc6Nfz0 

https://sites.google.com/wvsd208.org/lapk4/home LAP K-4 buildings (English)

https://sites.google.com/wvsd208.org/lapk4/inicio  LAP K-4 buildings (Spanish)

https://sites.google.com/wvsd208.org/wvms-reading-math-intervention/home  Middle Level

Ideas and Activities for Time at Home

• Social Emotional Wellness. These blog posts feature important mental and emotional tools to help for children to develop. This includes handling stress, feelings, and different situations.
  • "4 Ways to Support Your Kid's Self-Regulation at Home"
  • "4 Ways to Use Art to Teach Social and Emotional Learning"
  • "3 Family Mindfulness Practices to Start Today"
  • "5 Ways to Support Social Emotional Growth at Home"
• Reading. These blog posts focus on ways to support your child as a reader.
  • "5 Ways to Motivate Your Reluctant Reader"
  • "Want Your Child Excited About Reading? Show Them How!"
  • "Reading Strategies to Incorporate Into Your Day-to-Day"
  • "5 Ways to Make the Most Out of Read-Alouds with Young Children"
  • "3 Back to School Routines to Build Your Child's Literacy Skills"
• Math. These math-focused posts share ideas about how you can incorporate and strengthen your child's math skills in fun and creative ways.
  • "Daily Activities to Strengthen Math Skills in Young Children"
  • "3 Ways to Boost Your Child's Math Skills"
  • "Math Games for the Whole Family"
• Art and Music. Along with the academics, it is super important to establish time for creative activities--especially during stressful times. Allow your child to move, create, and express themselves. These posts offer some ideas for amazing stress busters, too!
  • "5 Ideas to Teach Children Creative Expression Through Dance"
  • "10 Recommended Netflix Shows for Young Children"
  • "Using Sensory Play to Support Brain Development"
  • "3 Mindful Twists on Classic Games for Young Children"
  • "10 Quick Brain Breaks to Increase Your Child's Focus"
  • "12 Art Activities to Build Literacy Skills"

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