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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
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March 12, 2010

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

See what we've been doing this week -- after-school, and meet some of the special people that make our programs work!

Cedar Community Learning Center

East Community Learning Center

Tallmadge Community Learning Center

We also made "thank you" cards for the soldiers in Afghanistan. 

West After School Center

March is National Nutrition Month

It’s common knowledge that a healthful diet is an important part of a healthful lifestyle, but most people have trouble figuring out what to do when planning a complete diet overhaul. During National Nutrition Month®, the American Dietetic Association reminds everyone that an easy way to focus on eating better is to start with the basics: build your nutritional health from the ground up. “By starting slowly and giving yourself a good foundation, you can work towards a healthier life,” says registered dietitian and ADA spokesperson Toby Smithson. “Change doesn’t have to be dramatic to make a difference.”

Five ways to improve your nutrition from the ground up.

Celebrating National Nutrition Month at WASC

To focus on nutrition this week, the staff and students talked about proper portion sizes.  We examined our plates at dinner and talked about how much of each item everyone had.  We also talked about which food groups were represented on our plates.  In addition, students also practiced proper table manners. 

Spring Forward!

Don't forget to change your clocks this weekend!  Daylight Savings Time is here!

19th Annual Early Childhood Conference

Presented by the FAMILY, ADULT & CHILDREN FIRST COUNCIL & THE CHILDREN’S COMMITTEE

Friday, March 26, 2009 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

At Ohio University-Lancaster  1570 Granville Pike Lancaster, Ohio 43130

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:  Early bird registration is $35 for ALL AEYC members (Member # IS required) and $45 for non-members.

MEAL PROGRAMS at the WASC

Busy parents can take advantage of the availability of supper at WASC, Cedar Heights, East, and Tallmadge CLC, 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. The WASC is the sponsor of the snacks and meal programs for the after school programs serving children at East, West, Cedar Heights, and Tallmadge.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

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 $80 during the third quarter of this rewards program!  (November, December & January).

TO USE THE KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM:

1.      Pick up a copy of the registration form from the WASC. It has the scan barcode on it.

2.      Simply take the form to the Customer Service Desk at your local Kroger store. They will scan it and your Kroger Plus Card, and with 72 hours a percentage of everything purchased at Krogers comes to the WASC - between now and April 30, 2010.

The West After School Center wants to thank the Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio and its Choice Food Pantry for becoming our newest partner. Lutheran Social Services has provided families at all four of our 21^st Century CLC’s with bread and will continue to support us in the coming weeks and months.

ADVOCACY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, and COLLABORATION

Join us in Washington, DC.

Register now for the best convention for professionals in the field!

Click HERE for a link for convention registration.

Watch  Healthy Living for Kids weekly on the Lancaster Schools Television Network

The Goals for our Television Program:

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 foods 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.

Kids You Should Know - look for this interview with Kaitelin Lansinger and Kayla Crist, 5th Graders at West School, coming soon to Healthy Living for Kids Show

Daylight Saving Time Begins, March 14, 2:00 a.m.

Education and Vision Committee-Lunch with Principals, Tuesday, March 16, 11:30 a.m.

WASC Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday, March 18, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Childcare Program

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

WASC Leadership Team Mtg.

21st CCLC/Childcare Program

Childcare Program

WASC Leadership Team Mtg.

21st CCLC/Childcare Program

Good Friday

WASC is Closed

Happy Easter

WASC Leadership Team Mtg.