Welcome to my class website. Here you will find essential information and resources for the school year.
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Please call me Anna. The children call me “Mrs. Henry”, but I feel that if we are to work closely together, I would like to be more relaxed with you. If you have any ideas, questions, or would like to have some information or photos added, please contact us.
I have been teaching for nearly 30 years, and have had experience teaching 2 through 9 year olds. I have a British teaching credential, a Californian teaching credential, a Masters in Early Childhood education, and a Montessori certificate. I have very strong opinions regarding appropriate learning environments for young children. I believe that “hands on” learning is essential for all young children. While I have a strong Montessori background, I call myself a “reformed Montessorian”, as I certainly do not have an orthodox Montessori classroom!
I strongly encourage parents to participate in their children’s education. In fact, the research clearly shows that when parents are involved in education, academic standards increase, and children’s self esteem improves. I credit my students’ outstanding progress, and my wonderful experience with them to the parents who come into the classroom regularly. I am hoping to have a lot of parental support this year… although it is important to remember that we are trying to build “independence” in each child, so it is not appropriate to be in the classroom for more than one hour a week.
Please feel free to share any concerns you or your child might have regarding school. I will do my best to help. I am generally a kind and patient person – but please do not abuse my natural charm and affability! You may call me at home ONLY between 7:30pm and 8:30pm, Monday through Thursday to set up a conference time. I cannot come to the phone during the class time, and there is no phone in my classroom. Please email me or my home number is (925) 254-0975. I am looking forward to getting to know each one of you in the course of the year, and I hope that your child’s kindergarten experience will be WONDERFUL!
Halloween Parade 2008
