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 2, 2010

Happy 4th of July!

from the office of Julie Bibler, Executive Director

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

WE

ARE

21st CENTURY

COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS
 

Our mission to is provide programs and services that enrich the educational, social, and cultural opportunities of students in our community

The Thomas Ewing and General Sherman Community Learning Centers

will become a reality for the 2010-2011 school year.  The West After School Center was awarded a 21st CCLC grant to provide before and after school services for students and families at these schools. The Thomas Ewing and General Sherman Community Learning Centers join the Cedar Community Learning Center, the East Community Learning Center, the Tallmadge Community Learning Center and the WASC as afterschool program sites supporting students and staff in the Lancaster City Schools. More information will follow in August about student selection and registration procedures.  See below about anticipated job openings.

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Program's focus is to provide expanded academic enrichment opportunities for children.  Tutorial services and academic enrichment activities are designed to help students meet local and state academic standards in subjects such as reading and math.  In addition, 21st CCLC programs provide youth development activities, drug and violence prevention programs, technology education programs, art, music and recreation programs, counseling and character education to enhance the academic component of the program.  The 21st CCLC Program is a key component of President Bush's No Child Left Behind.

Help Pass the Word

The West After School Center is accepting resumes and applications for anticipated part-time job openings for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year starting in late August.

Information and sample job descriptions are available on our website at www.westafterschoolcenter.org

Job Openings at the West After School Center/Cedar CLC/East CLC/Tallmadge CLC/Thomas Ewing and General Sherman CLC’s

Academic Coaches - (must have teaching degree or equivalent experience)

openings at WASC, Cedar CLC, East CLC, Tallmadge CLC and T.E & G.S. CLC’s

Program Assistants - Cedar CLC, East CLC, Tallmadge CLC, and T.E. & G.S. CLC’s

Summer Storm 2010

All over Ohio we have been experiencing the power of summer storms. No place was this more evident then here at WASC on Sunday. During one such storm, we lost a beautiful maple tree in front of our building. The building has sustained some damage but we were fortunate that the tree did not come through the roof. We want to thank the many people who helped to make sure that our building was safe.

WEST AFTER SCHOOL CENTER SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

The West After School Center will again be serving lunches at nine community sites, beginning June 7. Last year, WASC served over 23,000 lunches during the summer months, and we hope to increase participation and meet the needs of our children.

Lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the following locations:

Cedar Elementary Playground

East Elementary Playground

Lancaster Club Apartments 180 Sells Rd.

Medill Elementary School Playground

River Valley Apartments

Robert K. Fox Family YMCA

South Elementary Playground

Tallmadge Elementary Playground

West After School Center 

The economic downturn has challenged many families' abilities to adequately feed their children. Help us spread the word that a free lunch is available for children from 2-18 years of age, Monday-Friday at nine locations this summer.

Let's work to feed our kids - and have fun together doing it! 

Summer Childcare is available at the West After School Center for a modest weekly or partial week fee.

Sign up now and enjoy the rest of the summer engaged in a variety of fun learning activities!

free lunch, safe, air-conditioned, structured learning activities, nurturing staff, fun outdoor activities, walking field trips.

Tuesday                     Wednesday                        Thursday

        Medill Elementary                   South Elementary                Tallmadge Elementary

10:45am to 11:30am               10:45am to 11:30am             10:45am to 11:30am

                                        East   Elementary       West After School  Center           Cedar Heights Elementary                                 

    12:00pm to 12:45pm              12:00pm to 12:45pm           12:00pm to 12:45pm 

Reading and Fun

Here At The Summer Lunch Program!

The West After School Center, 21st CCLC before and afterschool programs for school-age children, were informed that our programs have passed the annual inspection and will continue as a one-star-rated Step-Up-to Quality Center.

Congratulations to our staff and our board of directors for continued good work and governance.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

The West After School Center is pleased to announce a new community partner. The Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Council will be providing a summer craft program at the WASC and the East Elementary School summer lunch programs, starting on Friday, June 11, and continuing each Friday until the lunch programs end on August 13. The program will take place at WASC for one hour, between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.  The East program will be a “Crafts to Go," which will be passed out to children between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.  The children will be able to take the craft home to do on their own. We want to thank this new partner and encourage children to come and enjoy this special opportunity.

The West After School Center is a provider for the Ohio Benefit Bank. If you are in need of assistance related to childcare, food, health coverage or home energy needs, please call the WASC at 653-5678 and set up an appointment to do a quick check to see if you might qualify for help.

You can help support the

West After School Center

every time you shop at your local Krogers.  It's simple.  Just sign up and every time you shop and have your Krogers Plus Card scanned, a portion of the amount comes to the West After School Center. Encourage your friends to help us - and support our mission! 

Thanks to our supporters. 

We received over $103.00 during the third quarter of this rewards program!  (February, March & April).

TO USE THE KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM:

1.      All current and new members must enroll after April 1, 2010.

2.      Please log on to

www.krogercommunityrewards.com

and click on "Ohio" to register your Kroger Plus Card. After registering, a portion of each purchase you make using your Rewards card comes to the West After School Center, Inc.

Summer Lunch Program, Monday-Friday, June 14-August 13, 11:30a.m.-12:30 p.m.

WASC Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday, August 19, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Summer Book Club-Medill 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Summer Book Club-South         10:45-11:30 a.m.

Summer Book Club-Tallmadge      10:45-11:30 a.m.

Girl Scout Summer Craft Program at WASC 10:00 a.m.

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Summer Lunch Program             11:30-12:30 p.m. 

Summer Lunch Program             11:30-12:30 p.m. 

Summer Lunch Program             11:30-12:30 p.m.

 Summer Lunch Program             11:30-12:30 p.m.

Summer Lunch Program             11:30-12:30 p.m.

Girl Scout Summer Craft Program at East Summer Lunch Site

Summer Book Club-East  12:00-12:45 p.m.

Summer Book Club-WASC       12:00-11:30 p.m.

Summer Book Club-Cedar Heights  12:00-12:45 p.m.

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Summer Book Club-Medill 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Summer Book Club-South         10:45-11:30 a.m.

Summer Book Club-Tallmadge      10:45-11:30 a.m.

Girl Scout Summer Craft Program at WASC 10:00 a.m.

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Summer Lunch Program             11:30-12:30 p.m. 

Summer Lunch Program             11:30-12:30 p.m. 

Summer Lunch Program             11:30-12:30 p.m.

 Summer Lunch Program             11:30-12:30 p.m.

Summer Lunch Program             11:30-12:30 p.m.

Girl Scout Summer Craft Program at East Summer Lunch Site

Summer Book Club-East  12:00-12:45 p.m.

Summer Book Club-WASC       12:00-11:30 p.m.

Summer Book Club-Cedar Heights  12:00-12:45 p.m.

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Childcare Program