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

December 21, 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, School Staffs, Parents, State and National Afterschool Advocates, Providers, and Community Leaders
 
Merry Christmas

and

Happy New Year

from the students, staff, volunteers, and board members of the

West After School Center.

 

Look for our group greeting on the Lancaster Schools Network (LSN) during the Holidays!

 

Look for our next update in

January, 2008.

 
 
Santa visits the WASC on December 20 and the preschool students in Head Start and ELI classrooms
 
Bridges Out of Poverty:
Strategies for Professionals & Communities
January 25, 2008


8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Registration/coffee: 8:00-8:30 a.m.


Lunch is provided
Location: Crossroads
2095 West Fair, Lancaster


CMEs, CEUs (social work/counselor),
5.5 hours provided pending approval
R.S.V.P. to Judy at 687-6771
by January 11, 2008 to receive a workbook

 Sponsors
 
The West After School Center has been awarded two mini-grants that will provide support the development of information technology and multimedia literacy of our students. We have been awarded grants from the Gannett Foundation and the Fairfield County Foundation to support this special project. Dr. Alison Colman, formerly an art education professor at Ohio University, has extensive experience conducting multimedia workshops for students will begin working with our students and staff on Fridays beginning on January 4, 2008. Stop by and learn wit our students.
WASC Awarded New Mini-Grants for Student Staff Computer Training
 

Get to Know

a

WASC Volunteer

My association with the WASC is: volunteer tutor   

How Long?  first year.  I am a freshman at Lancaster High School

I was born in:  South Korea

My childhood ambition was to be: a cab driver

My job has been: a bean picker

My favorite pastime is: the arts

If I were not living in Lancaster, I'd rather be: in Colorado

My favorite food is: ice cream

My favorite style of music is: metal, rock, or alternative

My favorite television show is: mythbusters and any crime shows

My favorite movies are: IT by Stephen King and Grease

My biggest challenge is: staying on task

I am inspired by: music and art

To me, a perfect day is: being outside and hanging out with friends

Princess Underwood
 

Watch  Healthy Living for Kids weekly on the LSN.
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.
 

Want to know what we are serving for supper -- or daily snacks -- at the WASC or Cedar CLC?

Check out our menus on our website.

click here
 

CALENDAR of EVENTS
 
  MON - December 24 TUE - December 25 WED - December 26 THU- December 27 FRI - December 28
6:00 a.m.

 

Merry Christmas

 

The

WASC

 is

Closed

 

 

  
8:00 a.m.  

 

  
9:00 a.m.

ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

Head Start, Rm. 1 - 8:00-3:30                 

 ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

Head Start, Rm. 1 - 8:00-3:30; GED Class, 9:00 - 12:00    

 
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.

Center closes

Center closes

  
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.      
6:00 p.m.      
 
  MON - December 31 TUE - January 1 WED - January 2 THU- January 3 FRI - January 4
6:00 a.m.

 

 

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR

 

 

 

 

 

The

WASC

is

Closed

 

 

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program
8:00 a.m.

 

 Childcare Program

Childcare Program

 Childcare Program
9:00 a.m.

             

ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

             

ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

Kindergarten, 9:00-10:30             

 ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15; GED Class, 9:00 - 12:00    

 

 
10:00 a.m.      

 
11:00 a.m.          
11:30 a.m.        
12:00 noon        
1:00 p.m.   Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45

 
2:00 p.m.        
3:00 p.m.        
3:30 p.m. Center closes

Childcare Program/After School Program  (with volunteers)

Childcare Program/After School Program  (with volunteers)

 Childcare/After School Program

Multimedia Workshop
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.   Childcare/After School Program - Supper Served Childcare/After School Program - Supper Served Childcare/After School Program  -  Supper Served
6:00 p.m.

 

 Center closes Center closes Center closes
 
  MON - January 7 TUE - January 8 WED - January 9 THU- January 10 FRI - January 11
6:00 a.m.

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program
8:00 a.m.

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

 Childcare Program

Childcare Program

 Childcare Program
9:00 a.m.

ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

Head Start, Rm. 1 - 8:00-3:30  

Kindergarten, 9:00-10:30              

ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

Head Start, Rm. 1 - 8:00-3:30; GED Class, 9:00 - 12:00     

ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

Head Start, Rm. 1 - 8:00-3:30    Kindergarten, 9:00-10:30        

ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

Head Start, Rm. 1 - 8:00-3:30; GED Class, 9:00 - 12:00    

 

      
10:00 a.m.   OAN Strategic Leadership Team Conference Call   21st CCLC Brown Bag Luncheon - Athens 10:30 a.m.

 
11:00 a.m.            
11:30 a.m.          
12:00 noon          
1:00 p.m. Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45

 
2:00 p.m.          
3:00 p.m.          
3:30 p.m. Childcare Program/After School Program  (with volunteers) Childcare Program/After School Program  (with volunteers)

Childcare Program/After School Program  (with volunteers)

Childcare Program/After School Program  (with volunteers)

 Childcare Program/After School Program 

Multimedia Workshop
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Childcare-After School Program  Supper Served Childcare-After School Program  Supper Served Childcare-After School Program Supper Served Childcare-After School Program  Supper Served Childcare-After School Program  Supper Served
6:00 p.m.

 

GO BUCKS - beat LSU

Center closes

 Center closes Center closes Center closes
 
  MON - January 14 TUE - January 15 WED - January 16 THU- January 17 FRI - January 18
6:00 a.m.

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program
8:00 a.m.

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

 Childcare Program

Childcare Program

 Childcare Program
9:00 a.m.

ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

Head Start, Rm. 1 - 8:00-3:30  

Kindergarten, 9:00-10:30              

ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

Head Start, Rm. 1 - 8:00-3:30; GED Class, 9:00 - 12:00     

ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

Head Start, Rm. 1 - 8:00-3:30    Kindergarten, 9:00-10:30         

 ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

Head Start, Rm. 1 - 8:00-3:30; GED Class, 9:00 - 12:00    

     
10:00 a.m.

Dr. Young at OAN Retreat - Columbus

   

    

 
11:00 a.m. 21st CCLC Brown Bag Meeting, Akron, Dr. Young facilitating    
11:30 a.m.          
12:00 noon          
1:00 p.m. Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45

 
2:00 p.m.   WASC Tutor Committee Mtg.      
3:00 p.m.          
3:30 p.m. Childcare Program/After School Program  (with volunteers)

Conferences with Parents

 Childcare Program/After School Program  (with volunteers)

Conferences with Parents

Childcare Program/After School Program  (with volunteers)

 

Conferences with Parents

Childcare Program/After School Program  (with volunteers)

 

Conferences with Parents

Childcare/After School Program) Swimming at the Family YMCA

Multimedia Workshop
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Childcare-After School Program  Supper Served Childcare-After School Program  Supper Served Childcare-After School Program Supper Served Childcare-After School Program  Supper Served Childcare-After School Program  Supper Served
6:00 p.m.

Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes Center closes Center closes
 
  MON - January 21 TUE - January 22 WED - January 23 THU- January 24 FRI - January 25
6:00 a.m.

 

 

       

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

 

WASC is Closed

 

 

 

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program
8:00 a.m.

Childcare Program

 Childcare Program

Childcare Program

 Childcare Program
9:00 a.m.

ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

Head Start, Rm. 1 - 8:00-3:30; GED Class, 9:00 - 12:00     

ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

Head Start, Rm. 1 - 8:00-3:30    Kindergarten, 9:00-10:30         

 ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

Head Start, Rm. 1 - 8:00-3:30; GED Class, 9:00 - 12:00    

     Bridges out of Poverty

Workshop

 Crossroads - W. Fair Avenue
10:00 a.m.   Dr. Young records with Stan Robinson, Town & Country Show 9:45 - Library  
11:00 a.m.        
11:30 a.m.        
12:00 noon        
1:00 p.m. Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45

 
2:00 p.m.        
3:00 p.m.        
3:30 p.m. Childcare Program/After School Program  (with volunteers)

Childcare Program/After School Program  (with volunteers)

Childcare Program/After School Program  (with volunteers)

Childcare/After School Program

Multimedia Workshop
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Childcare-After School Program  Supper Served Childcare-After School Program Supper Served Childcare-After School Program  Supper Served Childcare-After School Program  Supper Served
6:00 p.m.

Center closes

 Center closes

Center closes

CPR Training - staff

 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
After School Program Administrator Mrs. Julie Bibler jbibler@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach, K Ms. Faith McClelland fmcclelland@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach Ms. Emma Jean Curtice ecurtice@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach Mrs. Gina Pressler gpressler@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach Mrs. Penny Gallup pgallup@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach Ms. Julia Wakeman jwakeman@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach 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, Custodial Mrs. Angela Keller akeller@westafterschoolcenter.org  
  Childcare AM Administrator Mrs. Amie Azbell aazbell@westfafterschoolcenter.org  
  Food Service Manager Mrs. Tina Childers    
  Cedar Community Learning Center Staff  
  Site Director/Administrator Mr. Moses Garcia mgarcia@cedarclc.org  

Student & Family Coordinator Ms. Della Maynard dmaynard@cedarclc.org  
Academic Coach, K Mrs. Kristen Smith ksmith@cedarclc.org  
Academic Coach Mr. Ben Hopkins bhopkins@cedarclc.org  
Academic Coach Ms. Robinne Kerstetter r_kerstetter@lancaster.k12.oh.us  
  Academic Coach Ms. Lisa Post l_post@lancaster.k12.oh.us  
  Academic Coach Mrs. Sherry Tracey s_tracey@lancaster.k12.oh.us  
  Program Assistant Ms. Jaclyn Elkins jelkins@cedarclc.org  
  Childcare Assistant, A.M. Ms. Jane Davis jdavis@cedarclc.org