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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, and key community leaders

Happy Groundhog Day!!

FRIDAY FUN DAY PET SHOW, January 26, 2007, at the West After School Center

With opportunities for high-quality, engaging ways to spend afterschool time, children and youth can counter potential negative outcomes. Voluntary, structured activities help children learn persistence and concentrate on tasks; develop better work habits and attendance in school; increase their physical activity; improve their grades; build self-confidence through service learning, team sports, and performances; and learn about careers (p.14). source: A New Day of Learning (2007). C.S. Mott Foundation (p.15).

Did you know?

Idleness after school and fewer opportunities in school for physical activity have contributed to an epidemic of obesity among American children. According to the Forum on Child and Family Statistics, the percentage of children ages 6 to 17 has tripled in the past three decades.

ATTENTION !

Moms, Dads, & Preschoolers

(You don’t need preschoolers to attend!)

Free to all WASC families!

Join us at the West After School Center to decorate some Valentine Cookies for your family.

Wednesday Feb. 14^th 10:00 a.m.

To the WASC staff for successfully contacting all parents for conferences.

To Angela Starr Newlun for the donation of a coffee maker for use with our volunteers.

To the WASC staff for professionally, and successfully handling the ODJFS licensing visit on January 30. We were only directed to complete and correct minor paperwork omissions. Copies of our report are available upon request.

To the WASC staff for completing required ODJFS trainings this past week.

To learn more about

follow this link:

http://www.citizenseffectiveschools.org/about.htm

Special Visitor to Tour the West After School Center

On Wednesday, Feb. 7, the West After School Center will play host to Dr. Gary Ratner, Executive Director of Citizens for Effective Schools, a Washington D.C. based advocacy group whose mission is to persuade the public to enact into law the specific institutional changes and programs needed to provide effective teaching, rigorous curriculum and family involvement for virtually all public school students and to make attaining those objectives the unwavering core of American school reform. He will be participating in a dinner meeting at Ohio State University with Dr. Young and others who are gathering to discuss professional development for principals and afterschool program directors related to 21st CCLC programming.

Dr. Ratner will be at the WASC following lunch on Wednesday for an hour or so around 3-4 p.m. to observe our 21stCCLC program. Board members are invited to stop by to meet and share with him.

Watch *Healthy Living for Kids* weekly on the LSN. A new episode focused on access and "healthy independent living" will being airing on Saturday, Feb. 3. *We thank WASC volunteer John Hoag for his help making connections with WOUB-Athens to hopefully increase the broadcast coverage of Healthy Living for Kids* throughout SE Ohio & WVa.**		Encourage your child to draw and create art! Submit your child's or grandchildren's art creations in JPEG form via email to: pictures@westafterschoolcenter.org Include the artist's name and age. Copies will be made and added to the West After School Center Student Art Gallery, posted on the WASC Website (www.westafterschoolcenter.org), and featured on subsequent episodes of Healthy Living for Kids. Good health involves the mind, body, and soul! S.M.A.R.T. ART "STUDENTS MAKING Art R TOPS"

The snow scenes are arriving. Encourage your children to draw and create SMART art.

*Would you like your own copy of an episode of Healthy Living for Kids? Call 740-653-5678 to reserve a copy.* DVDs sell for $10.00 each, or three episodes for $25.00


This week... Get to Know Diane Llewellyn *WASC Volunteer - 7 years*		My association with the WASC is: Volunteer tutor - 7 years I was born in: Elkhart, Indiana My childhood ambition was to be: a teacher and mom My job is: a teacher, mom, and grandma My favorite pastime is: reading, Sudoka, tennis If I were not living in Lancaster, I'd rather be: playing tennis If not working at my job, I'd rather be: Florida My favorite food is: anything chocolate My favorite television show is: EWTN mysteries My favorite style of music: oldies, gospel My favorite movie is: To Kill a Mockingbird My biggest challenge is: seeing kids and grandkids I am inspired by: active, retired people To me, a perfect day is: a sunny day on the beach My fondest memory at the WASC is: children trying hard


CALENDAR of EVENTS

	MON - Feb. 5	TUE - Feb. 6	WED - Feb. 7	THU- Feb. 8	FRI - Feb. 9
6:00 a.m.	Latchkey Open	Latchkey Open	Latchkey Open	Latchkey Open
8:00 a.m.	Latchkey Open	Latchkey Open	Latchkey Open	Latchkey Open	Dr. Young to Beyond School Conference, Greensboro, NC
9:00 a.m.	ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30	ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 GED Program Healthy Living for Kids taping - Bremen Elementary	ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30 Healthy Living for Kids taping - Canal Winchester	ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 GED Program
10:00 a.m.	Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30 Healthy Living for Kids Committee Mtg., 10:30-12:00	GED Program	Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30	GED Program
11:00 a.m.		GED Program		GED Program
11:30 a.m.
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45
2:00 p.m.	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45
3:00 p.m.			Dr. Gary Ratner, Executive Director of Citizens for Effective Schools, to visit WASC
3:30 p.m.	Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers Latchkey Open	Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers Latchkey Open	Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers WEDNESDAY WALK, 3:40-3:50 Latchkey Open	Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers Latchkey Open
4:00 p.m.	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open
5:00 p.m.	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Dr. Young at 21st CCLC Principal Leadership Mtg., Buckeye Hall of Fame, Columbus, 6:00-9:00 p.m.	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Dr. Young to Beyond School Conference, Greensboro, NC	Latchkey Programs Open Dr. Young to Beyond School Conference, Greensboro, NC
5:30 p.m.		Supper served	Supper served	Supper served	Supper served
6:00 p.m.	Center closes	Center closes	Center closes	Center closes	Center closes

	MON - Feb. 12	TUE - Feb. 13	WED - Feb. 14	THU- Feb. 15	FRI - Feb. 16
6:00 a.m.	Latchkey Open	Latchkey Open	Latchkey Open HAPPY VALENTINES DAY	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 Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30	ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 GED Program	ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30	ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 GED Program WASC Board of Directors Mtg., 9:00 a.m.	Dr. Young at Meeting in Columbus, a.m.
10:00 a.m.	Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30 Healthy Living for Kids Committee Mtg., 10:30-12:00	GED Program	Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30	GED Program
11:00 a.m.		GED Program		GED Program
11:30 a.m.
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45
2:00 p.m.	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45
3:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.	Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers Latchkey Open	Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers Latchkey Open	Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers - Latchkey Open WEDNESDAY WALK, 3:40-3:50	Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers Latchkey Open	Friday Fun Day Swimming Robert K Fox Family Y, 3:45-5:00
4:00 p.m.	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open
5:00 p.m.	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Latchkey Programs Open
5:30 p.m.		Supper served	Supper served	Supper served	Supper served
6:00 p.m.	Center closes	Center closes	Center closes	Center closes	Center closes

	MON - Feb. 19	TUE - Feb. 20	WED - Feb. 21	THU- Feb. 22	FRI - Feb. 23
6:00 a.m.	Presidents' Day WASC is Closed	Latchkey Open	Latchkey Open	Latchkey Open
8:00 a.m.		Latchkey Open	Latchkey Open	Latchkey Open
9:00 a.m.		ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 GED Program Teresa Howard, ODE, visits WASC for CACFP Program Review, 9:00	ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30	ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 GED Program
10:00 a.m.		GED Program	Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30 Ohio After School Policy & Funding Mtg., Dr. Young	GED Program
11:00 a.m.		GED Program		GED Program
11:30 a.m.
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.		Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Dr. Young meeting with Becky Edwards, FAFC Executive Director	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45
2:00 p.m.		Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45	Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45
3:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.		Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers Latchkey Open	Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers WEDNESDAY WALK, 3:40-3:50 Latchkey Open	Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers Latchkey Open	Friday Fun Day Margery Packer and Pilot Dog "Becky"
4:00 p.m.		Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open
5:00 p.m.		Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open	Latchkey Programs Open
5:30 p.m.		Supper served	Supper served	Supper served	Supper served
6:00 p.m.		Center closes	Center closes	Center closes	Center closes

West After School Center Staff
	740-653-5678			WE RECYCLE
	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