NEWS
from the West After School Center, Inc.

620 Garfield Avenue        Lancaster, OH  43130
740-653-5678  740-653-2402 FAX   Email:  westafterschool@westafterschoolcenter.org
Visit us at www.westafterschoolcenter.org

August 10, 2007

A 21st CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER
 Our mission to is provide programs and services that enrich the educational, social, and cultural opportunities of students in our community

from the office of Dr. Paul G. Young, Executive Director

Visit our website at:  http://www.westafterschoolcenter.org/
This weekly update is distributed via email to the WASC Board of Directors & Staff, Volunteers, West School Staff, Parents, Afterschool Advocates,, Providers, and Community Leaders
 
Ready, Set, School!!
School Supply Give-A-Way Supplies for Grades K-12
Information and Referral of Fairfield County (I&R), in conjunction with Fairfield County Job and Family Services (JFS) is offering school supplies to qualifying low-income students in Fairfield County. The Give-A-Way continues next week and you may visit our center on August 14 to complete an application. For further information, call I & R at 687-0500. You may also visit I & R at 108 W. Main Street to complete the application.
Next Give-A-Way Opportunity is August 14 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
 
     

 FREE IMMUNIZATIONS 

 

Saturday, August 11

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Lancaster High School Look for the Rotary sign and the Mt Carmel mobile unit near the front entrance, outside.

Cooperatively provided by Lancaster Rotary and Fairfield Department of Health

Parents need to bring with them their child's recent immunization records.
 
Coming in September ...

 An expanded partnership between the West After School Center and the Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Head Start. We will be starting our third year of partnership with Head Start offering space for the Early Learning Initiative (ELI) Class. Also, we will be offering space for morning and afternoon Head Start Classes, which previously had been a partnership when space was available at West School.

8:30 - 3:15 - ELI Class

8:00 - 11:30 - A.M. Head Start Class

12:00 - 3:30 - P.M. Head Start Class

Students are in session Monday-Thursdays. Teachers complete management plans and home visits on Fridays. For information about programs for your child, call 653-4146 or call 653-5678 and ask for Jane Hart, Student & Family Coordinator.
 

Watch  Healthy Living for Kids weekly on the LSN.
Don't miss our feature story in the August 3-16 issue of the Fairfield Towne Crier. You can pick up free copies in stores and restaurants all over Lancaster and Fairfield County. Our thanks are extended to Tammy Drobina for her good work with us on this feature.

Click HERE to read the article on-line.

You will also find a nice article about Josh LaRue, son of WASC Board Member Jenny LaRue, on page 18 featuring his service project for the Bloodmobile of the American Red Cross.
Don't miss it!

Wednesday, Thursday Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Channel 6, Time Warner Cable - right after Jack Greathouse's "STUFF" 

Time Warner Cable Channels 6 & 9

DVDs of our shows are now available. Please call 653-5678 to reserve your copy.
We are planning new shows for broadcast this coming fall. If you have ideas you'd like to share, or if you would like to provide support for the shows, we want to hear from you. Contact us at 653-5678 to learn how you can help the children and families of Lancaster develop and support a generation of healthy kids.

 

filming a new show for broadcast in September 2007

HEY KIDS!  (and Parents!)

Learn about the new food pyramid by playing the MyPyramid Match Game. Follow the link HERE and discover how many servings you need from each group and how much physical activity you need every day.
 
Opening in August 22, 2007

The Cedar Community Learning Center

 Click HERE

to preview the
new Cedar CLC Website and learn more about the before and afterschool programs being sponsored by the West After School Center at Cedar Heights Elementary School

     
 
ATTENTION

Afterschool Staff Members (East, West, Cedar Hts.)

 Back-to-School Professional Training Day

Friday, August 17, 2007

 12:30-1:00 lunch provided

1:00-3:00 Meeting
Get to know your fellow 21st CCLC colleagues from the Eastside Center for Success, Cedar Community Learning Center, and the West After School Center. Learn about new program initiatives for 2007-2008, implementation of the LeapTrack Program, JFS licensing rules and compliance regulations, the vision of afterschool in Lancaster and Fairfield County. Bring your questions.
 

CALENDAR of EVENTS
 
  MON - August 13 TUE - August 14 WED - August 15 THU- August 16 FRI - August 17
6:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open
8:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

 Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open
9:00 a.m. ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30        

Latchkey Open          

 ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 Latchkey Open ELI Class, Rm. 2     9:30- 2:30                          Latchkey Open  ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 

Latchkey Open 

WASC Board of Directors Mtg., 9:30 (Kathy McWatters will give 06-07 site review report)

Latchkey Open

 
10:00 a.m. Latchkey Open      Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

11:00 a.m. Latchkey Open     Latchkey Open Latchkey Open

21st CCLC Advisory Team Mtg.,  Cols., 11-4, Dr. Young

 Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

11:30 a.m. Summer Lunch Program Summer Lunch Program Summer Lunch Program Summer Lunch Program Summer Lunch Program
12:00 noon Summer Lunch Program Summer Lunch Program Summer Lunch Program Summer Lunch Program Summer Lunch Program

Summer Lunch Program Ends
1:00 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING MEETING - East, West & Cedar Afterschool staff members 12:30 - 1:00 lunch provided, 1-3 p.m. Combined Staff Training  

2:00 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open
3:00 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open
3:30 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open
4:00 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey  Open        Information & Referral Representatives here for School Supply Give-A-Way, 4-6 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open
5:00 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey  Open Latchkey Open
5:30 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open
6:00 p.m.

Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes Center closes Center closes
 
  MON - August 20 TUE - August 21 WED - August 22 THU- August 23 FRI - August 24
6:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open
8:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

 Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open
9:00 a.m. ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30        

Latchkey Open          

 ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 Latchkey Open ELI Class, Rm. 2     9:30- 2:30           

First Day of School   

 ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 

 

 21st CCLC New Grantee Mtg., Columbus, Dr. Young and new staff at Cedar Hts. to attend
10:00 a.m. Latchkey Open      Latchkey Open    

 
11:00 a.m. Latchkey Open     Latchkey Open    

 
11:30 a.m. Latchkey Open   Latchkey Open        
12:00 noon Latchkey Open   Latchkey Open      
1:00 p.m. Latchkey Open

Leisa Benton, ODJFS Inspection at Cedar CLC

 Latchkey Open    

 
2:00 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey Open      
3:00 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey Open      
3:30 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open
4:00 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey  Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open
5:00 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey  Open Latchkey Open
5:30 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open - Supper Served Latchkey Open - Supper Served Latchkey Open - Supper Served
6:00 p.m.

Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes Center closes Center closes
 
  MON - August 27 TUE - August 28 WED - August 29 THU- August 30 FRI - August 31
6:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open
8:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

 Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open
9:00 a.m. ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30        

        

 ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 L ELI Class, Rm. 2     9:30- 2:30           

  

 ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 

 

 
10:00 a.m.           

 
11:00 a.m.          

 
11:30 a.m.          
12:00 noon          
1:00 p.m.        

 
2:00 p.m.          
3:00 p.m.          
3:30 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open
4:00 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey  Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open
5:00 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey  Open Latchkey Open
5:30 p.m. Latchkey Open - Supper Served Latchkey Open - Supper Served Latchkey Open - Supper Served Latchkey Open - Supper Served Latchkey Open - Supper Served
6:00 p.m.

Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes Center closes Center closes
 
  MON - September 3 TUE - September 4 WED - September 5 THU- September 6 FRI - September 7
6:00 a.m.

 

 

    LABOR DAY

WASC

is

Closed

  

   

 

 

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open
8:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

 Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open
9:00 a.m. ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 ELI Class, Rm. 2     9:30- 2:30             ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 

 
10:00 a.m.      

 
11:00 a.m.      

 
11:30 a.m.        
12:00 noon        
1:00 p.m.      

 
2:00 p.m.        
3:00 p.m.        
3:30 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open
4:00 p.m. Latchkey  Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey Open
5:00 p.m. Latchkey Open Latchkey Open Latchkey  Open Latchkey Open
5:30 p.m. Latchkey Open - Supper Served Latchkey Open - Supper Served Latchkey Open - Supper Served Latchkey Open - Supper Served
6:00 p.m.

Center closes

 Center closes Center closes Center closes
 
  MON - September 10 TUE - September 11 WED - September 13 THU- September 14 FRI - September 15
6:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open
8:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

 Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open
9:00 a.m. ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30         ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 ELI Class, Rm. 2     9:30- 2:30            ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

 
10:00 a.m.        

 
11:00 a.m.          

 
11:30 a.m.          
12:00 noon          
1:00 p.m.        

 
2:00 p.m.          
3:00 p.m.          
3:30 p.m. Latchkey Open

Tutoring Program Begins (no volunteers)

 Latchkey Open

Tutoring Program Begins (no volunteers)

 Latchkey Open

Tutoring Program Begins (no volunteers)

 Latchkey Open

Tutoring Program Begins (no volunteers)

Latchkey Open

Friday Fun Day
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Latchkey Open - Supper Served Latchkey Open - Supper Served Latchkey Open - Supper Served Latchkey Open - Supper Served Latchkey Open - Supper Served
6:00 p.m.

Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes Center closes Center closes
 
West After School  Center Staff

740-653-5678

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740-653-2402 (FAX)
Executive Director Dr. Paul Young pyoung@westafterschoolcenter.org
Office Manager Mrs. Chris Kuttler ckuttler@westafterschoolcenter.org
Student & Family Coordinator Mrs. Jane Hart jhart@westafterschoolcenter.org
Tutor Program Administrator Mrs. Julie Bibler jbibler@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach, K Ms. Faith McClelland fmcclelland@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach, 1 Ms. Emma Jean Curtice ecurtice@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach, 2 Mrs. Gina Pressler gpressler@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach, 3 Mrs. Penny Gallup pgallup@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach, 4 Ms. Julia Wakeman jwakeman@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach, 5 Ms. Misty Viscarri mviscarri@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach, Music Mrs. Sue Ellen Simmons s_simmons@lancaster.k12.oh.us
  Program Assistant Ms. Jennifer Lape j_lape@lancaster.k12.oh.us  
  Program Assistant Mrs. Angela Newlun anewlun@westafterschoolcenter.org  
  Latchkey AM Administrator Mrs. Amie Azbell aazbell@westfafterschoolcenter.org  
  Food Service Manager Mrs. Kathy Roundhouse k_roundhouse@lancaster.k12.oh.us  
  Food Service Manager (Summer) Ms. Linda Kline l_kline@lancaster.k12.oh.us  
  Food Service Assistant (summer) Ms. Debbie Chenoweth d_chenoweth@lancaster.k12.oh.us  
  Childcare Program Team Leader Ms. Anne Stuart astuart@westafterschoolcenter.org  
  Childcare Program Team Leader Ms. Wendy Starner wstarner@westafterschoolcenter.org  
  Childcare Program Assistant      
  Childcare Program Assistant