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

January 9, 2009

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
 

Happy New Year!

 
 

IT IS AFTER SCHOOL CONFERENCE TIME
Parents!!  We want to meet with you.  We will be conducting mid-year conferences with parents at each of our afterschool program sites the week of January 26. Simply schedule a brief meeting time when you pick up your child, learn about his or her progress in the Leaptrack program, complete a short on-line survey, tell us your needs, and learn more about what happens afterschool in Lancaster. Scheduling will take place beginning January 12.

Working together, we can effectively extend children's learning opportunities - after school!
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West After School Center

Board of Directors

Committee Meetings

Healthy Living for Kids Committee, Monday, January 12 - at OSU Extension

WASC Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday, January 15, 9:30 a.m.

WASC Tutor Committee Meeting, Tuesday, February 3, 9:30 a.m.
 

at the West After School Center program sites

 

Cedar Community Learning Center

This week at Cedar CLC, the students have been focusing on fitness with their gym instructor, Mr. Shupp. Mr. Shupp has challenged the students to Jump-2-Fitness, making them aware of health and a commitment to stay active and minimize their time on video game systems. We know the task is hard, but we believe the students will commit and follow through.
 
 
 

Tallmadge Community Learning Center

 

Students at the Tallmadge Community Learning Center spend a portion of each day working on their homework. Homework may not be completed during the after school time, but all students should get a good start on the completion of important daily assignments. Usually, students are assisted by Tallmadge CLC staff with math, spelling, and reading homework. 
 

West After School Center

The students at the West After School Center have been investigating their fingerprints in art this week. They have been studying the flow patterns and enlarging them to paint with primary and secondary colors of their own design. They have found multiple ways to make each person's fingerprints into interesting pop art!

Our students love the LeapTrack Program and are showing steady gains in reading and math skills. Click HERE to watch observe a lesson in action.
     

Early Learning Initiative Class

Click HERE and "Walk on Sunshine"

 Want to brighten your day during this dark, gray, cold spell in January. Click in the link at the left and watch the students in the Early Learning Initiative Class dance to "Walking on Sunshine". For certain, they will brighten your day as they do ours - everyday!
 

MEAL PROGRAMS at the WASC

Busy parents can take advantage of the availability of supper at the WASC, Cedar Heights, and Tallmadge, Monday-Friday, throughout the year.  The snacks we serve are free, and the supper program (5:30-6:00 pm) is open to any child in our programs or others that would sign up for supper, based on qualification requirements similar to the school lunch program. The WASC is a sponsor of afterschool meals for the centers serving children at East, West, Cedar Heights, and Tallmadge.
 

Hold the Dates!

early April 2009

Plan Now! Register for the most exiting and best professional leaning experience of 2009. AfterSchool Program Directors and Principals together for the first time, intentionally to promote collaboration - in a great American city.

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION

 

Don't miss it!

 
Watch  Healthy Living for Kids weekly on the LSN.

Our Goals:

1.  Create and sustain a community dialogue and awareness campaign that helps every individual learn to make healthy choices about what and how much they eat as well as how much daily exercise they get. 

2.  Encourage children to engage in healthy and productive extra curricular activities at home and at school.

3.  Teach families how to prepare meals and economical family meals and snacks.

4.  Showcase the wealth of community resources and personnel that can help kids and families develop healthy lifestyles.

5.  Demonstrate the positive impact and benefits that participation in before and after school programs can have on children's mental health and social development.

 

CALENDAR of EVENTS
 
  MON - January 12 TUE - January 13 WED - January 14 THU- January 15 FRI - January 16
Weekly Learning Theme - Splash into a New Year with Spanish with Students from LHS
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 Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15

WASC Leadership Staff Team Meeting, WASC, 9:30

ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15

 

ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15

 

 

 ELI Classes, Rm.1 &  2 - 8:30-3:15

WASC Board of Directors Meeting, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

  
10:00 a.m.    

O-QAR Completion Deadline for Lancaster 21st CCLC

   SE Ohio 21st CCLC Regional Brown Bag Mtg., - Athens (Bibler, Garcia, Maynard, Hart, Young)
11:00 a.m.   Dr. Young at eye doctor in Columbus 21st CCLC Brown Bag Meeting, NE Ohio - Dr. Young facilitating - Lorain Horizon Activities Center    
11:30 a.m.

Healthy Living for Kids Committee Mtg. - at OSU Extension

 

    

 
12:00 noon        

 
1:00 p.m.   NAA Convention  Speaker Conference Call    

 
2:00 p.m.  

 

    

 
3:00 p.m.          
3:30 p.m. AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program 
4:00 p.m. AfterSchool/Childcare Program   AfterSchool/Childcare Program   AfterSchool/Childcare Program   AfterSchool/Childcare Program   AfterSchool/Childcare Program  
5:00 p.m. AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program 
5:30 p.m. AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper Served   AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper Served  AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper Served   AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper Served   AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper Served 
6:00 p.m.

Center closes

Center closes

 

 Center closes

Center closes

Center closes
 
  MON - January 19 TUE - January 20 WED - January 21 THU- January 22 FRI - January 23
Weekly Learning Theme - Learn about the U.S. Presidential Inauguration    Click HERE for a guide to the events planned in Washington DC
6:00 a.m.  

 

Martin Luther King 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 Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15

 

ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15

ELD Planning Mtg. - OAESA - Dr. Young, Westerville

 ELI Classes, Rm.1 &  2 - 8:30-3:15

 

  
10:00 a.m.        
11:00 a.m.        
11:30 a.m.

President Barack Obama's Inauguration

Watch for the OSU Marching Band in the Inauguration Parade

    

 
12:00 noon    

 
1:00 p.m. 1:30 - OAN Strategic Leadership Team Mtg.  

 
2:00 p.m.    

 
3:00 p.m.        
3:30 p.m. AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program 
4:00 p.m. AfterSchool/Childcare Program   AfterSchool/Childcare Program   AfterSchool/Childcare Program   AfterSchool/Childcare Program  
5:00 p.m. AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program 
5:30 p.m.  AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper Served  AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper Served   AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper Served   AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper Served 
6:00 p.m.

Center closes

 

 Center closes

Center closes

Center closes
 
  MON - January 26 TUE - January 27 WED - January 28 THU- January 29 FRI - January 30
Weekly Learning Theme - Celebrate the Chinese New Year!!!
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 Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15

WASC Leadership Staff Team Meeting, WASC, 9:30

ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15

Dr. Young attending and speaking at Summer Lunch Program meeting in Columbus

ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15

 

 

 ELI Classes, Rm.1 &  2 - 8:30-3:15

 

  
10:00 a.m.          
11:00 a.m.          
11:30 a.m.

Healthy Living for Kids Committee Mtg.

 

    

 
12:00 noon

Happy Chinese New Year

The Year of the Ox

      

 
1:00 p.m.      

ODE 21sst CCLC New Grantee Mandatory Overview Session - Elluminate - CLICK HERE for access
2:00 p.m.

 

   Guests visit WASC from Medway, OH, Tecumseh Local Schools
3:00 p.m. Dr. Cao's OU-L Class (parenting) to visit and observe at WASC      
3:30 p.m. AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program 

AfterSchool/Childcare Program 

Friday Fun Day Activity

Chad Reed, Lancaster Fairfield Community Action Recycling
4:00 p.m. AfterSchool/Childcare Program   AfterSchool/Childcare Program   AfterSchool/Childcare Program   AfterSchool/Childcare Program  
5:00 p.m. AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program  AfterSchool/Childcare Program 
5:30 p.m. AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper Served   AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper Served  AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper Served   AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper Served   AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper Served 
6:00 p.m.

Center closes

Center closes

 

 Center closes

Center closes

Center closes
 

To learn more about activities at the specific program sites sponsored the West After School Center, contact:

Mrs. Julie Bibler, Site Administrator - West After School Center, 620 Garfield Avenue, Lancaster (740-653-5678) jbibler@westafterschoolcenter.org

www.westafterschoolcenter.org

Mr. Moses Garcia, Site Administrator, Cedar Community Learning Center, 1515 Cedar Hill Rd., Lancaster (740-475-8243) eaglesparrow@earthlink.net

www.cedarclc.org

Mrs. Jane Hart, Site Administrator, Tallmadge Community Learning Center, 611 Lewis Drive, Lancaster (740-475-9229) jhart@westafterschoolcenter.org

www.tallmadgeclc.org
 
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
After School Program Administrator Mrs. Julie Bibler jbibler@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach Ms. Emma Jean Curtice ecurtice@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach Mrs. Gina Pressler gpressler@westafterschoolcenter.org
  Academic Coach Ms. Ashley Fiore af803804@ohio.edu  
  Program Assistant Ms. Linda Anderson l_anderson@lancaster.k12.oh.us  
  Program Assistant Ms. Jennifer Lape j_lape@lancaster.k12.oh.us  
  Program Assistant Ms. Michelle Thorne buffythorne@hotmail.com  
  Program Assistant Ms. Bailee Thorne    
  Program Assistant, Custodial Mrs. Angela Keller akeller@westafterschoolcenter.org  
  Childcare AM Administrator Mrs. Amie Azbell aazbell@westfafterschoolcenter.org  
  Childcare AM Ass't Teacher Ms. Jennifer Rife    
  WASC Food Service Ms. Tasha Mitchell tashamitchell84@yahoo.com  
  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 Ms. Robinne Kerstetter r_kerstetter@lancaster.k12.oh.us
Academic Coach (.5) Ms. Lisa Post l_post@lancaster.k12.oh.us
  Academic Coach (.5) Mrs. Sherry Tracey s_tracey@lancaster.k12.oh.us  
  Academic Coach Ms. Terry Tracey ttracey@cedarclc.org  
  Academic Coach Mrs. Jessica Dorion j_dorion@lancaster.k12.oh.us  
  Academic Coach Mr. Michael Shupp m_shupp@lancaster.k12.oh.us  
  Program Assistant James Gang jgang@cedarclc.org  
  Childcare Assistant, A.M. Betzi Cable bcable@cedarclc.org  
  Tallmadge Community Learning Center Staff  
  Site Director/Administrator Mrs. Jane Hart jhart@westafterschoolcenter.org  

Student & Family Coordinator/Academic Coach Kristen Smith ksmith@westafterschoolcenter.org  
Academic Coach Damian Betz
Academic Coach (.5) Angie Greiner a_greiner@lancaster.k12.oh.us
Academic Coach (.5) Ann Marie Jarrett a_sheppard@lancaster.k12.oh.us
  Academic Coach Natalie Lindsay nlindsay0623@yahoo.com  
  Academic Coach Michele Ritchlin ritchlin1@earthlink.net  
  Academic Coach - Art Ashley Draper ashleydraper@hotmail.com  
  Childcare Assistant, A.M. TBD