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

July 11, 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
 

USDA Summer Lunch Program

Now thru August 15

11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.  Monday - Friday

sponsored by the West After School Center in collaboration with the Lancaster-Fairfield County Community Action Head Start, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), the USDA Summer Food Service Program, the Governor's Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives (GOFBCI) and the Children's Hunger Alliance.

 

Six Serving Sites in Lancaster

free to any children/youth age 2-18

 

Eastside Center for Success - East School Playground

West After School Center

Robert K Fox Family YMCA

Cedar Heights Elementary School Playground

South Elementary School Playground

Tallmadge Elementary School Playground

 

To Find Our Summer Lunch Menu On-Line

CLICK HERE

 

 

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
 

Summer Child Care Program
at the WASC  June 3-August 19

$125.00 per week - weekly learning themes (see the calendar below)

We will still accept registrations, including partial week.

 

Starting Next Week ---Summer Playground Enrichment Activities at the

West School Playground

STAY FIT!!   STAY ACTIVE!!

             Hey kids!  Join Alexis Lape, former West School student, Lancaster HS graduate, and now a scholar-athlete at Miami University on the West School Playground during lunch in July and August and learn how you, too, might learn skills, taught by Alexis, that could help you reach your dreams and become a scholar-athlete in secondary schools and college. Join her for lunch, exercises, tips, and discussions about planning preparing now for success in school and athletics. This opportunity is made possible by a grant from the Children’s Hunger Alliance. Call 653-5678 for more information about program, or just stop by the WASC, enjoy lunch, and learn.

Learn how to do proper warm ups and time yourself doing a 400 meter jog

Learn about soccer basics & enjoy a soccer game

Learn about muscle development

Learn about nutrition

Enjoy lunch and afternoon games
 

21st Century Community Learning Center Leaders will convene for the

Wednesday, July 15, 10:15-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, 2:15-3:30 p.m.

Aligning the School Day: Collaboration Strategies for Principals and Afterschool Program Directors

Dr. Paul Young, Executive Director, West After School Center, Inc.

This workshop is designed to bring principals and afterschool program directors together to discuss their respective roles, create a vision, share common goals, and develop action plans for ongoing collaboration. Discussion will focus on participants' issues and questions related to collaboration and strategies for building strong working relationships

Conference Strand: Building Strong Linkages among Program Staff, Regular Staff and Families

 

Check out the conference agenda

Click HERE.
 
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.

 

Look for a new segment in our shows

"A Healthy Kid You Should Know!"

Coming soon! A Summer Activity Show featuring the summer learning opportunities at both the Cedar Heights Community Learning Center (Cedar CLC) and the Eastside Center for Success.

Learn more about healthy eating

Click HERE

One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans, interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices, and advice to help you:

 

 

 

 

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Make smart choices from every food group.

 

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Find your balance between food and physical activity.

 

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Get the most nutrition out of your calories.

 

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Stay within your daily calorie needs.

 

 

 

MyPyramid food plans are designed for the general public ages 2 and over; they are not therapeutic diets. Those with a specific health condition should consult with a health care provider for a dietary plan that is right for them.

 

CALENDAR of EVENTS
 
  MON - July 14 TUE - July 15 WED - July 16 THU- July 17 FRI - July 18
"Water Fun Week" at the West After School Center. Students will enjoy balloon tosses, water games, waterslides, and much more.
6:00 a.m.

Childcare Program 6-6

Childcare Program 6-6

Childcare Program 6-6

Childcare Program  6-6

 Childcare Program 6-6
8:00 a.m.

Dr. Young will be presenting at the National AfterSchool Association meeting and the 21st CCLC Summer Institute in Dallas, Texas
9:00 a.m.

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

   

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

 Enrichment Program Planning Mtg., (Bibler, Elkins, Maynard, Garcia, Kuttler)

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

 

 ELI Classes, Rm.1 &  2 - 8:30-3:15

 

  
10:00 a.m. NAA State Affiliates Meeting and Work Session  

10:15-11:30 Presentation - Dallas

    
11:00 a.m.          
11:30 a.m.

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

 SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
12:00 noon SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
1:00 p.m.        

 
2:00 p.m.  

 

    2:15-3:30 Presentation - Dallas

 

 
3:00 p.m.          
3:30 p.m.

 

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

Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes

Center closes

Center closes
 
  MON - July 21 TUE - July 22 WED - July 23 THU- July 24 FRI - July 25
S'mores and More. Students will experience all the joys of camping - scavenger hunts, nature walks, eating s'mores, and much more.
6:00 a.m.

Childcare Program 6-6

Childcare Program 6-6

Childcare Program 6-6

Childcare Program  6-6

 Childcare Program 6-6
8:00 a.m.

 

 

  

 

  
9:00 a.m.

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

    

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

Enrichment Program Planning Mtg., (Bibler, Elkins, Maynard, Young)

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

 

 ELI Classes, Rm.1 &  2 - 8:30-3:15

 

  
10:00 a.m.     OAN Policy & Funding Committee Mtg., Cols. - Dr. Young    
11:00 a.m.          
11:30 a.m.

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

 SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
12:00 noon SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
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.

Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes

Center closes

Dr. Young - OSU Extension Advisory Committee Mtg.

 Center closes
 
  MON - July 28 TUE - July 29 WED - July 30 THU- July 31 FRI - August 1
Hurray for Hollywood! . Lights, camera, action, singing, dancing, script writing, and much much, more...
6:00 a.m.

Childcare Program 6-6

Childcare Program 6-6

Childcare Program 6-6

Childcare Program  6-6

 Childcare Program 6-6
8:00 a.m.

 

 

  

 

  
9:00 a.m.

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

  

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

  Enrichment Program Planning Mtg., (Bibler, Elkins, Maynard, Young)

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.

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

 SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
12:00 noon SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
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.

Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes

Center closes

 

 Center closes
 
  MON - August 4 TUE - August 5 WED - August 6 THU- August 7 FRI - August 8
Hawaii/Ocean Adventures - Learn about the mysteries of the ocean wonders.
6:00 a.m.

Childcare Program 6-6

Childcare Program 6-6

Childcare Program 6-6

Childcare Program  6-6

 Childcare Program 6-6
8:00 a.m.

School Offices reopen

 

  

 

  
9:00 a.m.

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

  

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

  Enrichment Program Planning Mtg., (Bibler, Elkins, Maynard, Young)

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

 

 ELI Classes, Rm.1 &  2 - 8:30-3:15

 

  
10:00 a.m.    

Ohio Afterschool Network Mtg., 10-3, Cols.

    
11:00 a.m.          
11:30 a.m.

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

 SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
12:00 noon SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
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.

Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes

Center closes

 

 Center closes
 
  MON - August 11 TUE - August 12 WED - August 13 THU- August 14 FRI - August 15
Farewell to Friends - Team building activities, autograph books, and choice activities.
6:00 a.m.

Childcare Program 6-6

Childcare Program 6-6

Childcare Program 6-6

Childcare Program  6-6

 Childcare Program 6-6
8:00 a.m.

 

 

  

 

  
9:00 a.m.

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

  

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

  Enrichment Program Planning Mtg., (Bibler, Elkins, Maynard, Young)

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.

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

 SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM - Last Day
12:00 noon SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM - Last Day
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.

Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes

Center closes

 

 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 Ms. Emma Jean Curtice ecurtice@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach Mrs. Gina Pressler gpressler@westafterschoolcenter.org
  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  
  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 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  
 

SUMMER 2008 PROGRAM STAFF 

(Part time employees, June 3-August 15)

  
  Enrichment Program Leader - South Mrs. Julie Bibler jbibler@westafterschoolcenter.org  
  Enrichment Program Leader - Tallmadge Ms. Jaclyn Elkins jelkins@cedarclc.org  
  Enrichment Program Leader - Cedar Heights Ms. Della Maynard dmaynard@cedarclc.org  
  Enrichment Program Assistant - South Mr. Michael Bibler    
  Enrichment Program Assistant - Tallmadge Mr. James Gang    
  Enrichment Program Assistant - Cedar Heights Mr. Andrew Kuttler    
  Program Assistant - WASC Ms. Jennifer Lape j_lape@lancaster.k12.oh.us  
  Program Assistant - Eastside CFS Ms. Cheryl Sullivan    
  Food Service - WASC Mrs. Mary George firecracker1975@hotmail.com  
  Food Service - Utica Mrs. Amy Reed areed@faircaa.org         reed109R@yahoo.com  
  Childcare Teacher AM Mrs. Stacey Greaves sgreaves@columbus.rr.com  
  Childcare Teacher AM Mrs. Wendy Starner    
  Childcare Teacher PM Ms. Candace Clark cc275501@ohio.edu