Mrs. Rudin Mrs. Rudin 2 nd Grade

 Love and Logic is…  “an approach to working with students that puts teachers in control, teaches kids to think for themselves, raises the level of student responsibility, and prepares kids to function effectively in a society filled with temptations, decisions, and consequences.”  (Fay & Funk, 1995)

At Avery, we follow the school wide Grizzly Cub Expectations…

 It is our mission at Avery Elementary to create a safe and enriching environment where students and faculty unite in learning through collaboration, independent thinking, and applying knowledge. In doing this, we believe students will be empowered to succeed as lifelong learners and productive citizens for the future.

 Accept responsibilities for your own actions.  Voices remain quiet and movement is orderly in the halls.  Enter school on time, prepared and ready to learn.  Respect self, others, and school property.  You control your own behaviors – be polite!  Excellence in education is of utmost importance.  Safety rules are obeyed for everyone’s benefit.

 Common Core Standards  Learning Focused Schools Strategies  Differentiated Instruction  Collaboration with Support Services  Collaboration with other teachers

7:20-8:00 Attendance/Morning Work 8:10-9:10 Math Rotations 9:15-10:25 Guided Reading 10:30-11:15 Specials (P.E., ART, Music) 11:20-11:30 D.E.A.R 11:36-12:06 Lunch 12:20-12:40 Finish Rotations or W.W. 12:45-1:25 Science/Social Studies 1:30-1:50 Recess 1:50- 2:00 Check Morning Work/ Teacher Read Chapter Book 2:00-2:10 Clean and pack up 2:10-2:20 Afternoon Announcements/Dismissal

Reading  Activities to meet each child’s needs  Accelerated Reader  Differentiated Activities  Guided reading groups  Meet with groups times weekly for about 20 minutes each  4-8 students with similar reading and comprehension abilities.  Groups change

Writing and Writer’s Workshop Ongoing process in which children are involved in writing meaningful pieces while going through the writing process. Pre-writing Drafting Revising Editing Publishing  Students will also be journaling frequently  We will be writing across the curriculum.  WRITING WILL NOW BE A GRADED SUBJECT ON THE REPORT CARD.

Math  Whole Group  Small Groups (rotations)  Hands-on activities to enhance math strategies with  Math Journaling  Practice reinforcing with hands-on activities and practice pages.  Independent practice at their level  Learnzillion

Social Studies  Georgia Geography & Map Skills  5 regions  Rivers  Georgia’s Historical People  James Oglethorpe, Sequoyah, Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, Jimmy Carter, Creek & Cherokee Native Americans, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King, Jr.  Georgia Government  Citizenship, rules & laws, government buildings, flag  Georgia Economics

Science  Earth Science  Stars, Earth & Moon  Physical Science  Energy: light, heat, motion  Life Science  Life cycles of animals and plants

 Art -Kay Martin  Music -David Boggs,  P.E. - Coach Fitts, Coach Bobo, Coach Wallace 10:30-11:15 We follow a 5-day rotation schedule. No monthly specials calendars will be sent home this year. Our schedule all year will be: Monday – Wednesday = P.E. Thursday = ART Friday = Music

 CCSD recommends 2 nd grade students have no more than 20 minutes of homework each night  Homework goes home on Friday and due next Friday  Homework packet  Students are encouraged to Read for pleasure every day  AR  Book It  Six Flags Reading Program

OutstandingO SatisfactoryS Needs ImprovementN UnsatisfactoryU <70

 Visitor Check-In  Agendas and Blue Folders should be reviewed and signed daily  Graded papers and Important Information come home in Yellow Friday Folder  Lunch visitors  11:36-12:06  Birthday Treats at recess (no peanut products!)  Ice Cream Friday??? Still don’t know..  Invitations one for everyone in class  Transportation Notes

Parties this year: Winter End-of-Year Room Moms Shannon Kimber (Main) Tasha Smith (Co-Room) Sandy Kreh (Co-Room) Conferences will be scheduled in September and October unless requested earlier. Healthy Snack and Water

I am thrilled to be spending this year with your child. I want to work together with you to provide them the best possible education. If you need anything, please jot me a note or send me an at

If you want to help out our class by donating extra supplies, please take one or two of the wish list items on the front board. Its is greatly appreciated!