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HAPPY VALENTINE'S
DAY
from the West After School
Center
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When was Valentine's Day
first celebrated? And
just who was St.
Valentine?
CLICK
HERE to find out |
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CLICK
HERE for
Valentine's Day Activities for Kids
Cards,
Crafts, Games and Puzzles, Coloring Pages, Worksheets, recipes, and much
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Are
you interested in joining a group of colleagues that will review
afterschool licensing and make recommendations for revisions to
appropriate state agencies? This is a opportunity for those in the
field to help describe a "better fit" for 21st CCLCs in this compliance
process. Now is the time for action. Commendations to the Ohio AfterSchool Network
for supporting and leading this initiative. If you would be
interested in being part of this work group, please email Jen Bavry at
Jbavry@occrra.org.
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OU - Lancaster
Parent Education Class Tours WASC
"I want to thank you on behalf of my Parent Education
class students for taking us for a visit. The tour of the West After
School facility and both you and Julie's presentations were very well
received by my class. The students were very impressed by the
organization of the center and were particularly appreciative of your
dedication to the well-being of children.
They took with them the idea of a great community resource that helps
families, children, and teachers."
- Dr. Qiuping Cao, Professor |
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Look Inside the After School Programs in Lancaster This Week |
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Cedar Community Learning Center |
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Meet one of
our staff members
Jimmy Gang
started as a volunteer for the after school program during
the 2007-2008 school year. Jimmy displayed excellent
commitment and dedication for the students in the program
and believes in the vision of after school. During his year
here as a volunteer, he was attending Ohio
University-Lancaster as a Computer Science major. Today,
Jimmy is part of the program staff of the Cedar CLC and has
decided to major in education and become a history teacher.
He says a major influence to change majors has been his
experience working with the students in the after school
program. Glad to have you on our staff, Mr. Gang!
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Tallmadge Community Learning Center |
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Mr. Bill Huffman, a
Humane Officer with the Fairfield Area Humane Society, and Mack, his
Great Dane, recently visited the Tallmadge Community Learning
Center. Mr. Huffman talked with the students and staff about the
importance of proper animal care. He answered many questions for the
students and explained what the humane society does on a daily
basis. We thank Mr. Huffman for his visit.
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West After School Center |
Click HERE to
view a video of Mr. Coen's presentation and his valentine collection.
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Our students
completed their celebration of Valentine's Day by listening to Lancaster
resident John Coen, Director of Creative Outreach Ministries at
First
United Methodist Church, explain his
old-fashioned valentine collection. The students learned about the
history of this special holiday, traditions and customs in other
countries, and were able to enjoy a close inspection of artifacts from
the past. We were impressed to learn that Mr. Coen will soon be
traveling to Malaysia to teach puppetry and clowning to United
Methodists in that part of the world. We wish him safe travels. |
John Coen, Director of Creative Outreach Ministries at First United
Methodist Church |
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MEAL PROGRAMS at the WASC
Busy parents can take advantage of the availability of supper at the
WASC, Cedar Heights, and Tallmadge, 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 or others that would sign up for
supper, based on qualification requirements similar to the school lunch
program. 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.
Click HERE to see Supper being enjoyed on
February 3, 2009 at the WASC
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General Session Speakers
Ian Jukes General Colin Powell Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin
Learn about how after
school program directors and principals can collaborate and provide
optimum learning experiences for kids. Learn how to link what happens
before, during, and after school to help all kids achieve success. Come
to our concurrent sessions entitled:
Principal Matters: Tips for Building
Collaborative Relationships Between Principals and After-School Program
Leaders
Friday, April 3, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (for NAESP)
Saturday, April 4,
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (for NAA)
CLICK
HERE OR ON THE MAP BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Watch
Healthy
Living for Kids
weekly on the
LSN.
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Our Goals:
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 meals 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. |
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February is National
Children's Dental Health Month.
Developing healthy kids with
good oral health habits begins at an early age, and scheduling regular
dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy
teeth and gums. Look for our show coming later this month when
Healthy Living For Kids
host Angi Marinacci-Young takes our viewers inside the
offices of Dr. Jennifer Lape and Dr. Glenn Burns
in Lancaster for a first-hand tour of what kids can expect and learn
about dental care --- from the dentist's chair!
Click HERE
to learn about the
Gentle Dental
Care offices at 208 N. Columbus Street, Lancaster.
Click
HERE for
Dental Health crafts ideas, games, activities, and more!
Click
HERE to
learn more about the American Dental Association's National Children's
Dental Health Month Celebration. |
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West After School Center
Board of Directors
Committee Meetings
WASC Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday,
February 19, 9:30 a.m.
Healthy Living for Kids, February 23, 11:30
a.m.
Healthy Living for Kids, March 2, 11:30 a.m.
Education and Vision Committee, March 5, 10:00
a.m.
Education and Vision Committee Luncheon with
Principals, April 20, 11:30-12:30 (at WASC) |
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CALENDAR of EVENTS |
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MON -
February 16 |
TUE -
February 17 |
WED -
February 18 |
THU-
February 19 |
FRI -
February 20 |
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Weekly Learning Theme - Our
Presidents |
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Presidents'
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WASC
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Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
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Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
| 9:00 a.m. |
ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
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ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
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ELI Classes, Rm.1
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8:30-3:15
WASC Board of Directors
Meeting, 9:30
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| 12:00 noon |
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| 1:00 p.m. |
OAN Conference Call |
1:00 Extended Learning
Opportunities - OAESA Offices, Dr. Young |
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
Friday Fun Day Activity
Chad Reed,
Lancaster Fairfield Community Action Recycling
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
| 5:30 p.m. |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
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Center closes
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Center closes
E.L.I. Program, 6-9 p.m.
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MON -
February 23 |
TUE -
February 24 |
WED -
February 25 |
THU-
February 26 |
FRI -
February 27 |
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Weekly Learning Theme - Dr. Seuss'
Birthday Bash |
| 6:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
| 9:00 a.m. |
ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
WASC Leadership Staff Team Meeting, WASC,
9:30
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ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
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ELI Classes, Rm.1
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AFTERSCHOOL PRINCIPALS INSTITUTE
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Healthy Living for Kids Committee Mtg. |
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| 12:00 noon |
FEED OHIO Grant Submission due |
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program
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| 4:00 p.m. |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
| 5:00 p.m. |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
| 5:30 p.m. |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Center closes |
Center closes
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Step-Up-To-Quality Training
"Make It Their Own"
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Open to other providers in the area. Call
740-653-5678 to register
Presenter: Beth McAbier
Action for Children |
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MON -
March 2 |
TUE -
March 3 |
WED -
March 4 |
THU-
March 5 |
FRI -
March 6 |
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Weekly Learning Theme - Art with Ashly Draper |
| 6:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
| 9:00 a.m. |
ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
WASC Leadership Staff Team Meeting, WASC,
10:00
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ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
CACFP Training - Kuttler & Young, Cols.
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O-QAR Training, Hart & Young, Cols. |
WASC Education and Vision Committee |
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Healthy Living for Kids Committee Mtg. |
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
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Center closes |
Center closes
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March 9 |
TUE -
March 10 |
WED -
March 11 |
THU-
March 12 |
FRI -
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Weekly Learning Theme - National Wildlife Week |
| 6:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
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Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
| 9:00 a.m. |
ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
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Healthy Living for Kids Committee Mtg. |
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
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Center closes |
Center closes
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To learn more about
activities at the specific program sites sponsored the West After School
Center, contact:
Mrs. Julie Bibler, Site
Administrator - West After School Center, 620 Garfield Avenue,
Lancaster (740-653-5678)
jbibler@westafterschoolcenter.org
www.westafterschoolcenter.org
Mr. Moses Garcia, Site
Administrator, Cedar Community Learning Center, 1515 Cedar Hill Rd.,
Lancaster (740-475-8243)
eaglesparrow@earthlink.net
www.cedarclc.org
Mrs. Jane Hart, Site
Administrator, Tallmadge Community Learning Center, 611 Lewis Drive,
Lancaster (740-475-9229)
jhart@westafterschoolcenter.org
www.tallmadgeclc.org
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