from the office of Dr. Paul G. Young, Executive Director

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Fire Prevention Week October 7 -13, 2007	"Practice Your Escape Plan!" is the theme of Fire Prevention Week 2007. It's not enough to have a home fire escape plan (PDF, 634 KB). To escape safely, you've got to make sure that everyone in the home has practiced the plan.
The Power of One 6th Annual Faith-Based and Community Group Summit	The purpose of this summit is to recognize and celebrate the common mission of faith-based groups, service providers and community groups that serve adults, children and families, review work of sub-committees, and network and share information.	Friday, October 5, 2007 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Liberty Center
Childcare Opportunities at the WASC and the Cedar CLC	6:00 - 8:45 a.m.  $45.00/week      3:30 -6:00 p.m.   $45.00/week      Kindergarten  (a.m. or p.m.)                                 $45.00/week	Services are operated simultaneously with 21st CCLC programs. Call 653-5678 for further information and to register.
Registrations for the 2007-2008 after school childcare program at the WASC and Cedar CLC remain open. The WASC will also be equipped this year as a drop-in location for children of working parents on snow and emergency -school closure days. Open to any child K-5 in the area. Must have registration papers completed. We will be closed for Level-3 weather-related emergencies.
Give a Gift That Will Last a Lifetime Fairfield County Job and Family Services, Child Protective Services needs your help in making a difference in a child’s life. Each year the agency works to provide Christmas for the families who receive services from the agency. In order to accomplish this awesome mission, donations are needed. If you would like to be a part of this special event, please contact one of the following individuals for information on how you can adopt a family or provide a donation. Natalie Adams (740) 689-6727; Valerie Carpico (740) 687-6806; Ruth Gardner (740) 689-4797; Liberta Shekas (740) 689-4827; Kim Teague (740) 687-6728 Thank you for your support!
Free Training Opportunity ...	Why Do They Do That? Understanding the School-Age Behavior and Guiding it Positively   Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 Time: 10 am – 12 pm West After School Center   620 Garfield Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130 Instructor: Katie Sandford, After School Specialist Register by: October 1, 2007 Free		October 18, 2007 Join us at the WASC at 5:00 p.m. for a special event.
13th Annual Fairfield AEYC Early Childhood Fall Conference Saturday, October 27, 2007     8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Ohio University-Lancaster	REGISTRATION INFORMATION:  Registration is $30 for ALL AEYC members.  Member # IS required.  $35 for non-members.   Make check, money order or P.O. (P.O. must accompany registration) payable to “Fairfield AEYC”.  Payment is required with registration.  Lunch is provided.  Mail your registration form and fee to:  Pam Redding, Fairfield AEYC, P.O. Box 2597, Lancaster, Ohio  43130  Registration deadline is October 15, 2007.  Refunds are not available, but an alternate may be sent.  Sessions will be ticketed and closed when full.  Please register early. Registration and a light morning snack will be offered beginning at 8:00 a.m.  Door prizes will be awarded at the end of the day.  Winners will be posted at the registration table. LUNCH: A variety of box lunch choices will be available including a vegetarian selection.  COURSES: There is an additional fee for “First Aid” and “CPR” to be paid at the session door.  See session description for amount. The “CPR” recertification course is 4 ½ hours in length.  This session will begin and end at a different time.  See course description for details. “Communicable Disease”, “First Aid”, “CPR”, and “Child Abuse” are recertification courses.  In order to receive credit for these courses, all participants must have already completed the initial 6 hr. course. All workshop sessions are open to any participant providing there is space available.		CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT:  ·        Credit for professional development contact hours for school district personnel available. ·         Child Day Care Inservice Training Credit available ·         CDA/CEU’s are available. ·         Credit for nurses and social workers and counselors may be available.  PENDING.  Please contact Pam Redding at 740-746-2076 for more information prior to registration if needing nursing or social work or counselor credit. ·         There is an additional fee for materials for “Communicable Diseases”, “First Aid”, and “CPR” to be paid to the instructor in the classroom.  See session description for amount.
The West After School Center celebrated Family Day, Monday, September 24, 2007. The attendance was good and the feedback from parents and children was very positive. "I like the rotations, I think the kids get their homework done better." :"The math games seem to be a better way of  teaching math facts." "Love the LeapTrack!" "My child likes to go back to Leap Track at 5:00 and work for another half hour." "I am glad to see that my child has computer time at the WASC. We don't have a computer at home."
learning about LeapTrack	serving dinner	Mrs. Hart explains the value of eating as a family
Friday Fun Day, 9.21.07  -- Making Decoupage Boxes at the West After School Center
		Do you or someone you know need to complete a GED?  As you can see, the adult learning class taught by Fairfield Career Center and hosted at the WASC on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 - noon is growing. Consider joining this class and pass the information on to those in need.
		Buckeyes anyone?  Julie Bibler, WASC Tutor Program Administrator, is cooking up a special project using the nut from our state tree . Buckeyes are a hard nut to crack. Pictured here is a WASC staff member drilling holes in buckeyes. Stay tuned to see what comes of them.