1. WELCOME TO CURRICULUM NIGHT Ms. King 2 nd Grade

2. Love And Logic 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)

3. Avery’s Mission Statement 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.

4. Avery Expectations  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.

5. Curriculum Georgia has recently adopted the Common Core Standards www.georgiastandards.org Differentiated Instruction Collaboration with Support Services Collaboration with other teachers

6. Ms. King's 2013-14 Class Schedule 7:15 Students may enter classroom 7:45 - 8:00 Morning Work - Skill Practice - Writing Journal 8:00 - 8:15 DEAR / Silent Reading - AR Testing 8:15 - 8:30 Go over Morning Work 8:30 - 9:30 Reading Instruction - Students Pulled for Leveled Groups 9:30 - 9:40 Snack - Restroom - Complete Unfinished Work 9:40 - 10:42 Math Instruction - Students Pulled for Leveled Groups 10:42 - 11:12 Lunch (Table 6) 11:12 - 11:38 Writing - Grammar 11:38 - 12:28 Specials 12:28 - 1:00 Saxon Phonics 1:00 - 1:30 Science - Social Studies - Health 1:30 - 1:50 Recess 1:50 - 2:20 Silent Reading - Pack up 2:15 Announcements - Dismissal

7. Reading Activities prepared to meet each child’s needs SuccessMaker Accelerated Reader (STAR) Differentiated Activities Guided reading groups Meet with groups 3 - 4 times weekly for about 20 minutes each 7 to 9 students with similar reading and comprehension abilities. Groups change as levels change

8. Writing 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 (in all subject areas). WRITING WILL NOW BE A GRADED SUBJECT ON THE REPORT CARD.

9. Math Whole Group Small Groups (pulled to teacher table) Hands-on activities to enhance math strategies Math Journaling Practice reinforcing with hands-on activities and practice pages. Flexible Grouping based on pre-assessments Independent practice SuccessMaker Math Math Facts in a Flash Timez Attack

10. 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

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

12. Art -Kay Martin Music -David Boggs, Debbie Lundstrom P.E. - Coach Fitts, Coach Bobo, Coach Cain Counselor- Nancy Shaw We follow a 6-day rotation schedule. Monthly schedules will be sent home on a calendar for you to keep at home. Specials Schedule

13. Homework Expectations CCSD recommends 2 nd grade students have no more than 20 minutes of homework each night. Spelling homework is due on Fridays. Homework packet Students are encouraged to read for pleasure every day AR Book It Six Flags Reading Program

14. Grading Scale OutstandingO 90-100 SatisfactoryS 80-89 Needs ImprovementN 70-79 UnsatisfactoryU <70

15. Information… Visitor Check-In (all visitors must sign in at the front office Agendas should be reviewed and signed at least once a week Papers in the binder pockets should stay home Lunch visitors must sit in a special place in the lunchroom Parents may send in Birthday Treats which teacher will pass out at recess Invitations may not be passed out at school unless you have one for each student in class (school policy). Transportation Notes – must be signed Students may bring in.50 for Ice Cream on Thursdays

16. More information Parties (set by administration): Winter End-of-Year Room Mom Conferences will be scheduled in October when I have had a chance to become better acquainted with your child Healthy Snack may be sent in daily (no cookies or candy, please Visit our class website often!

18. Thank you for coming! I look forward to meeting with each of you soon. Fall conferences will begin in October.