Six Flags

Hello everyone!

Thank you for all your hard work these past 6 weeks. I hope you all had a nice, peaceful weekend and continue to rest this week because THIS SATURDAY (Aug 9), we will be going to Six Flags Magic Mountain! Please RSVP on this Facebook event page by WEDNESDAY 11:59PM:

https://www.facebook.com/events/301360983369980/?notif_t=plan_user_joined

We will be buying tickets on Thursday morning, and no changes will be accepted after this time.

Please note, we cannot go until we have confirmed enough rides for the return trip. People who are giving rides can decide what time they will pick up their group, but, FYI, the park closes at 10PM. In regards to how we will arrive at the park, everyone who does not fit in the available rides will be taking the bus. Our departure time will also depend on rides/bus schedule. The ride situation will be updated on the Facebook event page.

IF YOU OR YOUR PARENTS CAN PROVIDE RIDES, please contact Josh with the number of people you can take, and whether it is for the morning, evening, or both.

Hope you all have fun!
Jane

Reminders for Waterslide Day

Reminders about tomorrow:

Please report to 1640 Cordova St by 8:30am tomorrow. Things to bring:
- towel
- sunscreen
- swimwear (NO WHITE SHIRTS; please dress appropriately)
- change of clothes
- $5 field trip fee
- Reflection. STARTING FROM TODAY, I WILL BE TAKING OFF 3 HOURS PER DAY THAT IT IS LATE (i.e. If you turn it in tomorrow, it's minus 3 hours; if you turn it in Monday it is minus 6 hours; etc)

Also don't forget what we talked about during the teachers' meeting. Absolutely NO RUNNING; if a student (or anyone) gets hurt, immediately call a room leader/Jane/Josh (whoever you see first); WATCH KIDS. About this last point, if Josh or I feel like you are not meeting our expectations, you will be sent home with zero hours for the day. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE split up and stay with kids. I should not see volunteers fooling around together. There will be very little, if any, tolerance for misbehavior or noncompliance.

Please let's have a fun day with minimal casualties!
Jane

Carnival Info

Hello Volunteers,

It is about T-10 hours before The Apple Tree Carnival/Game Day. Below is a link for the Google Doc where you can view game descriptions and edit the sign-up sheet.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OvR2stswKTiWR62Zw8tL4mecYV2jrQrw2Y0TnH0RCGE/edit?usp=sharing

Here are a couple things to take note of:

1. Do not edit other people's names without their permission (no funny business... and yes, I mean you, Jeffrey Oh)
2. Sign up for actual games before filling up the ticket/line monitor spots. If you do, I'll just end up assigning you anywhere I feel like. With that said, even if you do sign up for a spot, I can move you at my discretion (stop complaining, Harold Kim, or I'll give the entire Algebra 2 class extra homework)
3. The sign up sheet will be closed at 8:30AM tomorrow morning. You will not be able to make any changes after that point (so don't wake up late, Hyun Soo Park)
4. We will be watching a movie in the morning. During that time, we will be setting prices for the prizes as well as debriefing each of you on the specifics of your stations (i.e. special rules, tickets to be doled out, Q&A, etc.). If you have any questions about the rest of the day, please ask during this time (except for you, Esther Bae. You ask too many questions)

See you all tomorrow ^_^
Jane

Update of the Week

Hello hello! I don't know why we say goodbye, I say hello!

1. First order of business: we have contacted most of you for interviews, which will take place this Saturday (6/1) from 2-5pm at Gracious Ark Church. Here is the address:

2129 Venice Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90007

If you did not receive a call or message from us, please contact us as soon as possible at arkschoolgac@gmail.com. Additionally, for this interview, please prepare any questions you may have as well as a brief introduction of yourself. Thanks!

Don't worry too much about the interview. It's main purpose is just for us to get to know you. However, please, please, please don't be late because it may affect other interview times.

2. Our orientation will be on June 8. The time is TBA, but will take place some time between 12-5pm. Please plan accordingly for attendance is mandatory. If you have a schedule conflict, let us know immediately or else we may leave you left for dead spank you kill you be unable to accommodations*.

*But actually, we might not be able to accomodate you even if you do let us know, so just make sure that you are there. #mixedsignals #thisain'ttwitter

3. If you have any friends who would like to volunteer, tell them to contact us now. Like, really. Now. Right now. Now. Now.

We especially need people who can teach specific instruments (i.e. clarinet, violin, guitar, etc.)

4. Finally, please note that we are quickly weaning out the name "Ark School" and replacing it with "The Apple Tree," despite our email address and the Ark School T-shirt I am wearing right now.

5. I'm more fun than Josh.

(2012) Where my math geeks at?

For those of you who have volunteered with us before, you may remember that our math program, to put it bluntly, kind of sucks. But never fear! Super Jane is here! Ha, just kidding. Anyways, I'm pretty much in charge of taking care of the math curriculum for this year so listen up (this only applies to 6-8th grades):
The exact details of how this is all going to go down is not yet set in stone; we (meaning I) are trying to figure out all the logistics. However, what I DO know is that this year, we will actually be teaching the course material before assigning work (yea, it's not just gonna be giving the kids pages and pages of math that they haven't learned yet and expecting them to just do it).

Prior to the start of Ark School, I will be creating lesson plans and preparing everything. What I need are volunteers who are able to actually teach the class (because it's kind of difficult for me to teach 3 math classes at once).
Because the material is from middle school, I am sure you guys are all--for the most part anyways--well-versed in this stuff. It's just Pre-Algebra, Algebra, stuff like that, y'know?

We will be looking for these qualities during the application/interview process. If you are interested in doing this, make sure you let me or Josh know. Anyways, I will keep you updated!

Hope to see you all soon!