Mrs. RudinMrs. Rudin22ndnd Grade 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 Work8:10-9:10 Math Rotations 9:15-10:25 Guided Reading10:30-11:15 Specials (P.E., ART, Music)11:20-11:30 D.E.A.R11:36-12:06 Lunch12:20-12:40 Finish Rotations or W.W.12:45-1:25 Science/Social Studies1:30-1:50 Recess1:50- 2:00 Check Morning Work/ Teacher Read Chapter Book2:00-2:10 Clean and pack up2:10-2:20 Afternoon

Announcements/Dismissal

Reading Activities to meet each child’s needs Accelerated Reader Differentiated Activities Guided reading groupsMeet with groups 3 - 4 times weekly

for about 20 minutes each4-8 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 levelLearnzillion

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 ScienceStars, Earth & Moon

Physical ScienceEnergy: light, heat, motion

Life ScienceLife cycles of animals and plants

Art -Kay Martin Music -David Boggs, P.E. - Coach Fitts, Coach Bobo, Coach Wallace

10:30-11:15We 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 = ARTFriday = Music

CCSD recommends 2nd 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

ARBook ItSix Flags Reading Program

Outstanding O 90-100Satisfactory S 80-89Needs Improvement

N 70-79

Unsatisfactory U <70

Sample Report Card.pdf

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 email at cynthia.rudin@cherokee.k12.ga.us

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!