1. Welcome to Kindergarten
With
Mrs. Williams

2. 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!

3. 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

4. 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!

5. 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

6. 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)

7. Riley’s apple farm

8. Tanaka farms

9. 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 me

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

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

17. 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.

18. Contact Information
Classroom website