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

February 22, 2008

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
 
Support Issue 12
Vote to Protect Children and Elderly from abuse and neglect

The number of reports of abuse and neglect has doubled in Fairfield County since 2000.

1 in 8 children in Fairfield County are impacted by abuse and neglect.

A successful passage of this issue will increase the number of investigations and promote early intervention.
 

February

is

Black History

Month

 

Learn more about the history behind this designation by watching a short video from  the History Channel

 

click

HERE

 Did You Know?

  • As of July 1, 2005, there were an estimated 39.7 million black residents in the United States, including those of more than one race. They made up 13.4 percent of the total U.S. population. This figure represents an increase of half a million residents from one year earlier.

  • The projected single-race black population of the United States as of July 1, 2050 is 61.4 million. On that date, according to the projection, blacks would constitute 15 percent of the nation's total population.

  • The estimated black population of New York on July 1, 2004 was 3.5 million, the highest of any state. Four other states had black populations that surpassed 2 million: Florida, Texas, California and Georgia. About 85,900 blacks were added to Florida's population between July 1, 2003, and July 1, 2004. That is the largest numeric increase of any state in the nation. Georgia and Texas added 61,800 and 45,000, respectively.

  • As of July 1, 2004, 59 percent of the District of Columbia's population was identified as black - the highest rate for this race group of any state or state-equivalent in the nation. The District of Columbia was followed by Mississippi (37 percent), Louisiana (33 percent) and Georgia, Maryland and South Carolina (30 percent each).

  • 1.4 million blacks lived in Cook County, Ill., as of July 1, 2005. Cook led all the nation's counties in the number of people of this racial category. Broward County, Fla., had the largest numerical increase (17,900) between 2003 and 2004. Los Angeles County, CA., also topped the 1 million mark.

  •  31% of the black population was under 18 as of July 1, 2005. At the other end of the spectrum, 8 percent of the black population was 65 or older.

                                                                 source: http://www.history.com/minisites/blackhistory/
 
The WASC Youth Media Program

Follow the progress of this weekly program by reading the blog at:

http://westafterschoolcenter.wordpress.com/
 

Get to Know

a

WASC Volunteer

My association with the WASC is: volunteer tutor

How Long?  7 years 

I was born in: Stoutsville, Ohio

My childhood ambition was to be: a helper

My job was: I owned a pizza shop for 28 years.

If I were not living in Lancaster, I'd rather be: going out & helping others in many ways

My favorite pastimes are: tutoring, walking, singing, helping others

My favorite food is: pizza

My favorite style of music is: Southern Gospel

If I could watch only one television show, it would be: Tool Man Tim

My favorite movie is: The October Sky

My biggest challenge is: not to let the things of the world get me down

I am inspired by: teachers

To me, a perfect day is: a day when you have done something for someone else.

Alberta Casto
 

Watch  Healthy Living for Kids weekly on the LSN.

Coming soon - a "Dance with the Music" show

 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.

 

Look for a new segment in our shows

"A Healthy Kid You Should Know!"

 

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 - February 25 TUE - February 26 WED - February 27 THU- February 28 FRI - February 29
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. WASC 10 Year Anniversary Committee Mtg.    

 

 
11:00 a.m.          
11:30 a.m. Healthy Living for Kids Mtg.,        
12:00 noon          
1:00 p.m. Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45

Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45

Site Visit - Greenbriar Cafe, Parma - Dr. Young

Kindergarten, 1:15-2:45

 
2:00 p.m. 21st CCLC Leadership Team Mtg., (Libbee, Garcia, Maynard, Hart, Bibler, Kuttler, Young)        
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/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.

Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes

Center closes

OSU Extension Advisory - Dr. Y.

 Center closes
 
  MON - March 3 TUE - March 4 WED - March 5 THU- March 6 FRI - March 7
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 presenting in Harrisburg, PA

Extra Learning Opportunities Conference, Promising Practices-Proven Strategies: Working Together for Pennsylvania's Youth

 Mrs. Hart to Step Up to Quality Mtg., 10-3

 

 
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

WASC Tutor Committee Mtg.,

 
2:00 p.m.       21st CCLC Program Evaluation - Site Visit - Kathy McWatters  
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/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.

Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes
 
  MON - March 10 TUE - March 11 WED - March 12 THU- March 13 FRI - March 14
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       

ECOT testing at WASC

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

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

ECOT testing at WASC

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

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

ECOT testing at WASC   

 ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

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

ECOT testing at WASC

 

ECOT testing at WASC
10:00 a.m.  

National Afterschool Association (NAA) Conference

Fort Lauderdale, FL

March 11-14

 

Mr. Garcia, Mr. Libbee, Dr. Young attending

 
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/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.

Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes
 
  MON - March 17 TUE - March 18 WED - March 19 THU- March 20 FRI - March 21
6:00 a.m.

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

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    

WASC Board of Directors Mtg., 9:30 (NOTE CHANGE OF DAY OF WEEK)     

 ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 8:30-3:15

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

     Good Friday

 

WASC is Closed
10:00 a.m.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

    

 

 

 
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)

 
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

Center closes
 
  MON - March 24 TUE - March 25 WED - March 26 THU- March 27 FRI - March 28
6:00 a.m.

 

 

 

 

  
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     

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.  

S P R I N G     

      B R E A K

  
12:00 noon    
1:00 p.m.  

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

 

 

 

  
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.          
6:00 p.m.

 

 

  

 

  
 
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