Elementary Training

Dear WILD Team,

Thank you for allowing God to use you in great ways during the upcoming Fall Quarter.  It is a joy to serve with you.  There are some exciting changes in the WILD schedule that you need to be aware of.  They will begin on September 5^th, this coming Sunday.

SCHEDULE:

9:00, 10:15 

K-2nd Grade  

Will meet in their designated Drop-Off rooms and will complete the Plug-In and Catch-On activities before going to Large Group/Worship.  After LG, K-2 kids will travel back to individual classrooms designated for Pick-Up.  K-2 classes will have a total of 25 min teaching time.

3rd-5^th Grade 

Begin in Large Group worship.  Kids in these grades will now actually be dropped off at Studio 2 and begin in Large Group/Worship first.  Video games will be available for our early arrivals.  Once Large/Group Worship concludes the kids will travel to their designated Pick-Up classroom to conclude their hour with Plug In and Catch On activities.  These classes will have a total of 20 min teaching time. 

11:30 

Drop-off/Pick-Up in Studio 2.  Video games will be available for our early arrivals. Kids will start off Large Group/Worship, and conclude with Plug-In and Catch-On activities.

CLASSROOM LOCATIONS: 

A list of these changes and a map can be accessed at: http://westsidekids.org/thewild/.  Please be familiar with these locations before September 5^th.

HOUR DIRECTORS: 

Welcome to our new Hour Directors!  These volunteers have committed themselves to serving you every Sunday.  Please let them know of any needs or concerns you may have.  On September 5^th you will have the opportunity to meet them.  They will be stopping by your class to say hello.

            9:00     Janet Brewer

            10:15   Allison Gnuse

            11:30   Kathy Jackson

SPRINGFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: 

As a reminder, the WILD has a partnership with SCS.  In order to allow them to begin their Monday morning classes in an organized manner, we ask several things of you regarding this shared space.

• Please leave rooms the way you found them.  If you need a special room arrangement, please notify your Hour Director and we will be happy to help make this happen.
• There is no need for kids to play with the classroom “stuff”:  desks, books, reading nooks, classroom pets, etc.  Engaging activities are provided for each minute of the WILD.  Direct kids’ attention to these activities.
• All materials needed for Sunday morning are provided for you.  Extra materials for each Sunday’s activities are kept at the Help Desk.  Therefore, if you find that you need more of anything on a given Sunday please let us know and we can deliver it to your class.
• DO NOT USE ANY WHITE BOARD IN CLASS.  This is especially important.  These are special white boards, called Smart Boards, and they will be ruined if the wrong pen is used on them.  Therefore, we will provide a small, portable white board for you, if needed.

TRAVEL TO LARGE GROUP: 

In order to get from classrooms to Large Group/Worship, please use the educational wing hallways instead of cutting through a classroom.

INTERCOM SYSTEM: 

60 seconds before your class transitions to Lare Group/Worship, you will hear a tone come through the intercom system.  Please finish your activity and line your class up.

SUPPLY BOXES: 

 The WILD now has its very own supply room in the newly renovated space near the ECM Pre- School pods.  Supply boxes can be brought to our designated supply room after each hour.

TEACHER TRANSTION: 

 To ensure that children being dropped off are always in the care of a WILD volunteer, please remain your designated Drop-Off/Pick-Up area until the teachers for the next hour arrive.

CURRICULUM: 

You can download each month’s curriculum at: http://volunteers.westsidekids.org/elementary/

Prior to Sunday, September 5th please review the Children’s Ministry manual, submit your volunteer application, completed back-ground check paperwork (new volunteers only) and plan to bring a copy of your signed volunteer covenant with you.  You can turn in your covenant at the Elementary helpdesk which is located in the Education Wing near E111.

Grateful for you,

Elementary Leadership Team

Add comment August 31st, 2010

Elementary Help Wanted

We’re looking for Elementary Ministry volunteers as we move into our summer session.  This opportunity may be perfect for you if you are interested in:  meaningful relationships, exciting work, spiritual rewards.   Even 1 hour a month can fill an important role. On the job training will be provided.  Here are a few of the available serving opportunities:

• Occasional/Monthly
  • Handing out take home papers
  • Setting up Children’s Ministry signage
  • Sitting with wiggly children
  • Putting teachers’ boxes back in the supply room
  • Filling in/subbing for small group leaders/teachers
• Weekly – No Prep Needed
  • Greeting parents
  • Helping parents with kiosk check-in
  • Checking children in/out of class
• Weekly – Some Prep Needed
  • Leading activities with a small group of kids
  • Directing a team of teachers for a class

Parents are especially encouraged to apply.  This is a great opportunity to get involved in your child’s life and see exactly what they’re learning each Sunday morning.  Don’t miss it!

Sign-up to help on Sunday or contact us at TheWild@wschurch.org.

Add comment May 8th, 2010

Volunteer Central

Hello West Side Kids Volunteers!   Welcome to the new site completely dedicated to helping you be successful in your volunteer role at West Side.

We’ll be posting lots of info on this site.  You can look forward to posts that keep your informed, equip you in your serving role and inspire you to keep making a difference in the lives of our kids! 

The other day one of the staff said “We are at our best when our volunteers are at their best!”  So true!  We hope this site helps you to always be at your best when you are serving at West Side.

Some of our posts will be password protected so that only volunteers can access the information.  Contact your volunteer or staff leader for the password.

Save it to your favorites, and check in every week!

Add comment July 2nd, 2009