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, School Staffs, Parents, State and National Afterschool Advocates, Providers, and Community Leaders

Scrapbooking Saturday April 12, 2008 Liberty Center-Lancaster 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Cost $25.00, limited to first 50 to sign up		Your day includes: • Twelve hours of scrapbooking fun • Lunch & beverages • Welcome gifts, door prizes & a chance to win a grand prize • Access to Creative Memories tools and products (10% of all sales goes to United Way) • Beginner hands on sessions conducted by Creative Memories Consultants at 10:00 & 2:00 • Breakout sessions on make and take items CALL 653-0643 BY APRIL 10 TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT   See attached for additional details.  Call the United Way office for reservations or email sorlando@uwayfairfieldco.org
FAMILY FESTIVAL EVENT COMING SOON Matt Jergens Comedy and Juggling Show.		Thursday, April 10, 2008, at 4:00 pm The West After School Center will host the Matt Jergens Comedy and Juggling Show. All families are invited to this FREE event. The Family Festival is sponsored by The Recovery Center & Kaleidoscope Entertainment.   To learn about Matt Jergens and see a short video, visit: http://www.mattjergens.com/
The WASC Youth Media Program Follow the progress of this weekly program by reading the blog at: http://westafterschoolcenter.wordpress.com/
The West After School Center Board of Directors is pleased to announce its newest members: Mrs. Judie Miller Mr. Sam Hurley Mr. Dick Schorr Each of them bring a wealth of community experience and connections to our programs. We are pleased they have each agreed to serve and help advance our mission.
Dr. Paul Young, Executive Director of the West After School Center was recently elected to the 11-member Board of Directors for the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) based in Boston, Massachusetts. Judy Nee, NAA’s President and CEO, announced Dr. Young’s election to the board at the association’s national conference on March 13 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “We are pleased to have a national leader with Dr. Young’s experience and influence on our board,” said Judy Nee, NAA President.  “His experience as the president of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) enabled him to feel the pulse and see the professional needs of principals, teachers, and children throughout the country. He has extensive experience as a presenter and speaker and is an accomplished author. Now, wearing the hat of an after school program director, Dr. Young plays a key role in influencing initiatives that extend and create seamless learning experiences for children between their regular and after school experiences. He is the first to have served both NAESP and NAA in this kind of leadership role. We at the NAA are excited to work with him.”				to learn more about the NAA click HERE
	Please note that the WASC will be closed the week of March 24-28 for replacement of the carpet in our main room. The carpet will be replaced with commercial grade floor tile which will wear better and be easier to clean. The E.L.I. class and food service operation will be maintained and will work around the tile project.
April 2 is Kick Butts Day Help Us Stomp Out Teen Smoking in Lancaster				Join us the week after spring break as we join the national campaign for tobacco-free kids
Cinderella’s Closet A dream is a wish your heart makes. To all girls 8th – 12th grades dreaming of going to the dance/prom.  Thru volunteers and community support we are able to invite you to come to Cinderella’s Closet and shop for your prom/dance dress.  We will have dresses, shoes, & accessories available free of charge.	Friday, April 11 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm  Saturday, April 12 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Stanbery Cafeteria 345 East Mulberry St. Lancaster			The Closet is open to all girls, 8th-12th, attending a Fairfield County school. We do ask that each girl bring only one other person with them due to space.  All items will be distributed free of charge on a first come first serve basis. If you have any questions please contact Lisa Dawson at 681-9503, ldawson6@columbus.rr.com, or Kelly Brown 654-0768, lkbrown@columbus.rr.com.
Get to Know a WASC Volunteer			My association with the WASC is: volunteer tutor How Long?  first year I was born in: Lancaster My job is: 12th grade student at Lancaster High School (former West student) My favorite pastime is: reading, drawing, and watching OSU sports My favorite food is: chocolate ice cream My favorite TV show is:  Grey's Anatomy My favorite style of music is: country My favorite movie is: Remember the Titans I am inspired by: my mom and dad
EMILY RIGGINS