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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

VALENTINE'S DAY

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.

Commendations to the WASC staff! They worked long hours on January 30 and 31 receiving training in CPR and First Aid to provide quality care for our students.

Instrumental Music Opportunities at the West After School Center

The 5th grade students pictured to the right and below have enjoyed opportunities to learn to play a musical instrument after school since last fall, utilizing instruments owned by our center and made possible by a 2004 grant from the Mr. Holland Opus Foundation. Mrs. Sue Ellen Simmons is the WASC instrumental music teacher. If you see one of these young musicians, encourage them to keep learning and participating in music classes the remainder of their years in school.

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What helps make a quality afterschool program?
Learn more by visiting the National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Programming at the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory.

1. Programs offer a broad array of enrichment activities: (homework help, arts, crafts, performing arts, and recreation).

2. Programs employ a variety of experiences that promote skill building and mastery.

3. Programs focus on intentional relationship-building (student, parent, staff, volunteer).

4. Programs have vision, strong ties to the community, full-time managers, differentiated staffing, and support systems for staff.

5. Programs elicit support from partner organizations.

Watch *Healthy Living for Kids* weekly on the LSN. A new episode focused on access and "healthy independent living" began airing last week. Check out our pilot episode in streaming video by clicking here.		Too cold and snowy to be outside? DRAW - send us digital copies of your child's SMART ART at pictures@westafterschoolcenter.org 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 Sue Ellen Simmons *WASC Music Academic Coach - 3 years*		My association with the WASC is: Music Academic Coach - 3 years I was born in: Newark, Ohio My childhood ambition was to be: a teacher My job is: music teacher, (West, Cedar Heights and Tallmadge) My favorite pastime is: working with my flowers If I were not living in Glenford, OH, I'd rather be: in Canada at my cabin If not working at my job, I'd rather be: working at Disney World My favorite food is: whatever is on my plate My favorite television show is: Monk. My favorite style of music: I like all styles My favorite movie is: Pollyanna. I think like she does. My biggest challenge is: doing everything I want to do. I am inspired by: my cousin who has lived in pain for 50 years but never complains. To me, a perfect day is: riding my jet ski My fondest memory at the WASC is: My Music Days, which the children loved!


CALENDAR of EVENTS

	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	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

	MON - Feb. 26	TUE - Feb. 27	WED - Feb. 28	THU- March 1	FRI - March 2
6:00 a.m.	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 Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30	ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 GED Program Dr. Young in New York City, Carnegie Hall	ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30 Dr. Young in New York City, Carnegie Hall	ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30 GED Program	21st CCLC Bidders Conference, Columbus, Dr. Young
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
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 Strengthening Families Program	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	Supper served
6:00 p.m.	Center closes	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