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

March 16, 2007

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, West School Staff, Parents, Afterschool Advocates,, Providers, and Community Leaders

 

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

 

Help your students prepare for the Ohio Achievement Tests! 

Practice tests for grades 3-8 are on-line.

Click HERE

   

Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week

March 25-31, 2007

Statewide Tornado Drill, March 28, 9:50 a.m.

Click HERE for a brief refresher on Severe Weather Terms

Click HERE for tips on making your own disaster plan at home

http://weathersafety.ohio.gov/tornadoes.aspx
   

16th Annual Early Childhood Spring Conference

presented by

FAMILY, ADULT & CHILDREN FIRST COUNCIL & THE CHILDREN’S COMMITTEE

In partnership with the Central Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center

Friday, MARCH 23, 2007

AT OHIO UNIVERSITY-- LANCASTER CAMPUS--1570 GRANVILLE PIKE--LANCASTER, OHIO 43130

Fairfield County Family, Adult and Children First Council

WASC staff will be compensated for the cost of registration. See Jane Hart to register. A full conference schedule is available in the WASC Office.

 

 

  
 

On Monday, March 26, the Columbus Children’s Theatre Touring Company will present “The Reluctant Dragon” at 4:00 p.m. to the students attending the WASC tutoring program. This presentation is made possible through the Strengthening Families Program sponsored by The Recovery Center of Lancaster.

"Dragons are a pest and must be got rid of" – that’s what all the villagers say. It doesn’t seem to matter that this particular dragon wouldn’t hurt a fly. But this dragon has a friend with a great deal of good sense. She must convince St. George that violence is not the answer and there are other options than fighting.

Family members are welcome to attend this heartwarming and funny tale!

 

We thank Marilyn Steiner from the Fairfield County District Library for sharing the secrets of puppetry, along with her many puppets, with our students at our March 9th Friday Fun Day.  The kids loved it, as you can see!
 

March

is

Music in Our Schools

Month

 

Dr. Young and Mr. Libbee, Executive Director of the Eastside Center for Success, will be attending the National After School Association Conference in Phoenix, March 20-23. This is the largest conference of its kind in the nation for afterschool providers and advocates. Dr. Young will present the story of the development of the West After School Center at a special session on Wednesday morning, March 21 and participate with Judy Nee, NAA Board President, in a session focused on professional development for principals and after school providers, also on Wednesday.

A full conference overview can be seen by clicking HERE
 

Watch  Healthy Living for Kids weekly on the LSN.

Look for our show featuring GRANDPARENTS encouraging their grandchildren to develop healthy eating and fitness habits - airing this week on the LSN

 

DVDs of our shows are now available. Please call 653-5678 to reserve your copy.

 READ IT BEFORE YOU EAT IT!!
Learn how to read the food labels. Check out our display this month at the WASC. Can you visualize how much sodium is in a can of green beans? Let us help you learn.

Learn more. Click HERE

Check out our pilot episode in streaming video by clicking here.
       

Are you familiar with My Food Pyramid?

 March

is

National Nutrition Month

 Check out this great, easy-to-use website.  If you want to eat heart healthy, plan you trips to the grocery using this web site first.

http://checkmark.heart.org/
       

Encourage your children to draw and create SMART art.

S.M.A.R.T.  ART

"STUDENTS MAKING Art R TOPS"

DRAW - send us digital copies of your child's SMART ART at pictures@westafterschoolcenter.org
   
Plan now to try these fun and healthy activities during

SPRING BREAK

April 1-April 6

FAIRFIELD COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY

www.fdclibrary.org

 Watch a new Disney Movie

Watch a new Disney move that will make you want to jump around!

 Jump into the Library

Friday, April 6 - Ages 8-14

 
 
There is an old adage that sometimes, the best "toy" you can give a child is a cardboard box. In this case, the same applies with hoola hoops. One starts creating and all the others want to play and be involved. Then the minds start creating.  Maybe we'll start a future architect on his way!
 
We thank our Fairfield County Commissioners, Mike Kiger, Jon Myers, and Judy Shupe for arranging the donation of outdoor benches for the entrance to our preschool classrooms.
 
This week...

Get to Know

Tom Darnell

WASC Volunteer

My association with the WASC is: volunteer tutor, 2nd year

I was born in: Harrisonburg, VA

My childhood ambition was to become: a chemical engineer (which I was)

My job was: management in the plastics industry for DuPont Corporation

My favorite pastime is: growing trees and flowers

If I were not living in Lancaster, OH, I'd rather be: in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia

If not working at my job, I'd rather be: retired (as I am now)

My favorite food is: no response

My favorite television show is: College Football, especially Virginia Tech.

My favorite style of music: bluegrass and country-western

My favorite movie is: Gone with the Wind

My biggest challenge is: attempting to keep up with my grandchildren

I am inspired by: my minister, Rev. Jack Heinsohn, Jr.

To me, a perfect day is: running the back roads of Hocking Township

My fondest memory at the WASC is: finally getting some math concepts across to a student.
 
 

CALENDAR of EVENTS
 
  MON - March 19 TUE - March 20 WED - March 21 THU- March 22 FRI - March 23
6:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

 
8:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

 
9:00 a.m. ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30

ECOT Testing

ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

GED Program

ECOT Testing

21st CCLC Bidders Conference - Dr. Young, Columbus

  ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30

ECOT Testing

National After School Conference - Dr. Young (WASC Presentation, 8:30 a.m.)

  ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

GED Program

ECOT Testing

National After School Conference - Dr. Young

 ECOT Testing

National After School Conference - Dr. Young
10:00 a.m. Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30

ODJFS Rules Training - Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Bibler, Mrs. Kuttler, Dr. Young attending, Cols. 8:30-4:30

 GED Program

Action for Children Training, Columbus, 10-12, Mrs. Bibler & Mrs. Hart

 Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30

 

 GED Program

 

  
11:00 a.m.   GED Program   GED Program  
11:30 a.m.      

 

  
12:00 noon          
1:00 p.m. Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45  
2:00 p.m. Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45  
3:00 p.m.          
3:30 p.m. Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers

Latchkey Open

 Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers

Latchkey Open

 Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers - Latchkey Open

WEDNESDAY WALK, 3:40-3:50

 Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers

Latchkey Open

Friday Fun Day

Black Dot Media Literacy Project

(Learning about advertising and logos that persuade people to buy items)

Dr. Alison Colman, OU Art Education Prof.
4:00 p.m. Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open
5:00 p.m. Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Latchkey Programs Open
5:30 p.m. Supper Served Supper served Supper served Supper served Supper served
6:00 p.m.

Center closes

Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes Center closes
 
  MON - March 26 TUE - March 27 WED - March 28 THU- March 29 FRI - March 30
6:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

 
8:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

 
9:00 a.m. ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30

Healthy Living for Kids Committee Mtg., 10:00-11:00 a.m.

 ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

GED Program

21st CCLC Brown Bag Luncheon - Dr. Young, Akron

  ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30

State Tornado Drill, 9:50 a.m.

Healthy Living for Kids filming at Cedar Heights Jump a Thon, 10:00

  ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

GED Program

 NAESP National Convention, Seattle -  Dr. Young
10:00 a.m. Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30 GED Program Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30 GED Program  
11:00 a.m.   GED Program   GED Program  
11:30 a.m.      

 

  
12:00 noon          
1:00 p.m. Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45  
2:00 p.m. Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45  
3:00 p.m.          
3:30 p.m. Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers

Latchkey Open

 Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers

Latchkey Open

 Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers - Latchkey Open

WEDNESDAY WALK, 3:40-3:50

 Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers

Latchkey Open

 

 
4:00 p.m.

Columbus Children's Theatre

The Reluctant Dragon

4:00 - FREE to the community

 Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open  
5:00 p.m. Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Latchkey Programs Open
5:30 p.m.

Supper Served

 Supper served Supper served Supper served Supper served
6:00 p.m.

Center closes

Center closes

Center closes

 Center closes Center closes
 
  MON - April 2 TUE - April 3 WED - April 4 THU- April 5 FRI - April 6
6:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

 
8:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

 
9:00 a.m. ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

 

 ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

 

 

  ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

 

 

  ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

OAN Advocacy Committee Conference Call, 9:30 - Dr. Young

 Good Friday

WASC is Closed
10:00 a.m.          
11:00 a.m.          
11:30 a.m.      

 

  
12:00 noon S P R I N G    B R E A K  
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.

 

 

 

    
 
  MON - April 9 TUE - April 10 WED - April 11 THU- April 12 FRI - April 13
6:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

 
8:00 a.m.

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

Latchkey Open

 
9:00 a.m. ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30

 ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

GED Program

  ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30

  ELI Class, Rm. 2 - 9:30-2:30

GED Program

 OAN Legislative Briefing Riffe Center, Columbus - Dr. Young

 
10:00 a.m. Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30 GED Program Kindergarten Class 9:00-10:30 GED Program  
11:00 a.m.   GED Program   GED Program  
11:30 a.m.      

 

  
12:00 noon          
1:00 p.m. Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45  
2:00 p.m. Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45 Kindergarten Class, 1:15-2:45  
3:00 p.m.          
3:30 p.m. Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers

Latchkey Open

 Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers

Latchkey Open

 Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers - Latchkey Open

WEDNESDAY WALK, 3:40-3:50

 Tutor Program--Academic Coaches & Volunteers

Latchkey Open

 

 
4:00 p.m.

 

 Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open
5:00 p.m. Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Tutor & Latchkey Programs Open Latchkey Programs Open
5:30 p.m. Supper Served Supper served Supper served Supper served Supper served
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
Tutor Program Administrator Mrs. Julie Bibler jbibler@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach, K Ms. Faith McClelland fmcclelland@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach, 1 Ms. Emma Jean Curtice ecurtice@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach, 2 Mrs. Gina Pressler gpressler@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach, 3 Mrs. Penny Gallup pgallup@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach, 4 Ms. Julia Wakeman jwakeman@westafterschoolcenter.org
Academic Coach, 5 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 Mrs. Angela Newlun anewlun@westafterschoolcenter.org  
  Latchkey AM Administrator Mrs. Amie Azbell aazbell@westfafterschoolcenter.org  
  Food Service Manager Mrs. Kathy Roundhouse k_roundhouse@lancaster.k12.oh.us