Welcome to Kindergarten With Mrs. Williams

About Me Born and raised in a Lutheran family Come from a family of teachers Attended Hephatha from preschool up through eighth grade Graduated from Orange Lutheran High School Earned my Bachelors of Art in Liberal Studies from Cal State Fullerton followed by my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential This is my 5th year teaching Kindergarten and I love it!

A Little bit more about me……. I have 3 siblings (2 sisters and 1 brother) I am a puppy parent Chicago Bears Fan Angels Fan Country Music Fan

Teaching Philosophy My mission for our class is that the students will learn to use their experiences in here to help them grow academically, socially, and spiritually. I am here to help them establish a relationship with Jesus where they can continue to learn and grow with Him. While I want to see our class work together to help one another achieve their greatest potentials, I am also anxious to see my students grow individually. The progress and growth that every child makes each year never fails to amaze me!

Classroom Management Clip chart Marble Jar Individual behavior Clip up and down Earn points for clipping up Earn a reward for every 30 points Note is sent home to you Marble Jar Group behavior Earn a reward once marble jar is filled

Field trips Riley’s Apple Farm (September) Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch (October) Crab Lab Dana Point (February) Wise Guys Pizza(April) OC Zoo/Picnic (May)

Riley’s apple farm

Tanaka farms

Homework Given out the beginning of the week Due at the end of the week Packets Church Attendance Math Reading, Writing, and Phonics Worksheets Memory Family Projects Once a month Shared with the class Displayed in the classroom Any questions, ask or email me

Portfolios Collection of student’s work throughout the year. Organized according to each month Stays in the classroom Given to the family at the end of the year.

Daily 5/centers Read to self Listen to Reading Work with the teacher Work on Writing Word Work Differentiated Instruction- Able to teach and meet all needs of my students

Cuddle Buddy Dr. Seuss stuffed animals Travel home with you for the weekend Write about your time together Draw or take pictures Bring back to share with the class

All About Me Each student has a week to be the All About Me friend Fill out a poster Share it with the class Bring a new share toy each day

Share Days Occurs once a month Students bring a colored toy/object from home in a bag Write clues and share them with the class Class tried to guess what is inside the bag

God’s Superstars Students have the opportunity to earn their name on the bulletin board once they Know their birthday Know their phone number Know their home address Can tie their shoes

Specialty Classes Technology (Computer Lab) Spanish Music Library Ready Set Bow

Prayers for you We understand the decisions that lie ahead as a future Kindergarten parent. We want you to know that the Hephatha family is praying for you during this time.

Contact Information Email: hwilliams@hephatha.net Classroom website