NewsUpdate

Dealing with Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1)

FACT or FICTION??

Information for Child Care Providers (via Center for Disease Control)

In response to an intensifying outbreak in the United States and internationally caused by a new influenza virus of swine origin, the World Health Organization raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 5 on April 29, 2009. A Phase 5 alert is a “strong signal that a pandemic is imminent and that the time to finalize the organization, communication, and implementation of the planned mitigation measures is short.” The United States Government has declared a public health emergency in the United States. The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) response goals are to reduce transmission and illness severity, and provide information to help health care providers, public health officials and the public in general address the challenges posed by this emergency.

At the West After School Center, what are we doing now, and what will we do in the event of a local emergency in Lancaster? We are learning as much of what is factual as we can, dispelling what is obviously rumor, focusing on routine cleaning of "high traffic" areas, planning, and considering what is best for our students, staff, and stakeholders. As the days go forward, these actions are recommended to help all of us avoid the virus.

Avoid close contact.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
Practice other good health habits.
Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

The bottom line is that we all have much to learn about this new flu virus. If you or your child experience any of these symptoms of the influenza, (fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, and, in some cases diarrhea) visit your doctor. A physician will determine when adults or children can return to work or school. Adults or children should not report to the West After School Center or satellite programs with any of these symptoms. Should we need to adopt more stringent exclusion policies, we will follow the recommendations of the Fairfield Department of Health, ODJFS licensing, and/or other regulatory agencies.

Further Reading and Resources: PandemicFlu.gov

Fairfield Department of Health - Swine Flu Update

Fairfield Department of Health - Pertussis Update


Dealing with Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) FACT or FICTION?? Information for Child Care Providers (via Center for Disease Control) In response to an intensifying outbreak in the United States and internationally caused by a new influenza virus of swine origin, the World Health Organization raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 5 on April 29, 2009. A Phase 5 alert is a “strong signal that a pandemic is imminent and that the time to finalize the organization, communication, and implementation of the planned mitigation measures is short.” The United States Government has declared a public health emergency in the United States. The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) response goals are to reduce transmission and illness severity, and provide information to help health care providers, public health officials and the public in general address the challenges posed by this emergency. At the West After School Center, what are we doing now, and what will we do in the event of a local emergency in Lancaster? We are learning as much of what is factual as we can, dispelling what is obviously rumor, focusing on routine cleaning of "high traffic" areas, planning, and considering what is best for our students, staff, and stakeholders. As the days go forward, these actions are recommended to help all of us avoid the virus. Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness. Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. The bottom line is that we all have much to learn about this new flu virus. If you or your child experience any of these symptoms of the influenza, (fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, and, in some cases diarrhea) visit your doctor. A physician will determine when adults or children can return to work or school. Adults or children should not report to the West After School Center or satellite programs with any of these symptoms. Should we need to adopt more stringent exclusion policies, we will follow the recommendations of the Fairfield Department of Health, ODJFS licensing, and/or other regulatory agencies. Further Reading and Resources: PandemicFlu.gov Fairfield Department of Health - Swine Flu Update Fairfield Department of Health - Pertussis Update

GOOD NEWS!		WEST AFTER SCHOOL CENTER IS AWARDED THE FEED OHIO SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM GRANT for 2009 The West After School Center has been awarded a grant to further expand the Summer Lunch Program for the children of Lancaster and the surrounding area this summer, beginning June 4. This competitive grant is awarded by the Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (GOFBCI). Last year, the WASC served over 20,000 lunches during the summer months, and we hope to increase participation and meet the needs of our children in families in FOUR additional serving sites this summer in Lancaster east-side neighborhoods. The economic downturn has challenged many families' ability to adequately feed their children. Help us spread the word that a free lunch is available Monday-Friday in nine locations this summer. Let's work to feed our kids - and have fun together doing it!


Lancaster-Area After-School Summit, April 30, 2009 Emulating what we have experienced by watching the examples of our national and state level professional associations as they achieve goals by collaborating and partnering together, Lancaster-area before and after-school providers gathered for a summit meeting to discuss common challenges, goals, and obstacles, and plan and discuss details of the 2009 Summer Lunch Program. We made new contacts, enjoyed a productive meeting, and plan to meet again in June.		Click HERE for a sneak peak at the Lancaster-Area After-School Summit

Look Inside the After School Programs in Lancaster This Week

Cedar Community Learning Center			We want to announce that Cedar Heights Elementary School has been named OASEA Hall of Fame School for 2009. Congratulations to Dr. Jeromey Sheets and all his staff and the Cedar CLC staff for the collaboration and hard work that has created a unique and special learning environment serving the Cedar Heights community. There will be a special Awards Luncheon held at the OASEA Professional Conference on June 30, 2009. At this luncheon, there will be an official presentation to honor Dr. Sheets and the staff of Cedar Heights. Again, Congratulations! It is an honor to be a part of this moment for Cedar Heights.

Eastside Center for Success			Luke Robinson and his dogs, Hudson and Murphy visited the Eastside Center students to share information regarding Canine Cancer. Luke, Hudson, and Murphy began their walk in Austin, TX and will end their journey in Boston, MA. Luke, Hudson and Murphy carry backpacks on their journey and stay each night in different towns. On this night they are staying at the St. Paul Lutheran Church. Hudson is 2 1/2 dog-years old (18 human years) and Murphy is 8 dog-years old (56 human years). From Lancaster, the are heading to Pittsburg, PA following Route 22.

Tallmadge Community Learning Center			Tallmadge Community Learning Center students celebrated Earth Day with their families on April 22. Connie Smith from OSU Extension Office in Fairfield County was the guest presenter. Earlier in the week, students painted pots and then on Earth Day, with some help and guidance from Connie, they planted chive plants into their pots. Connie spoke about how to plant and take care of the chives as well as how to use them in everyday cooking. The event was complete with baked potatoes, sour cream and chives!

West After School Center			Click HERE to watch our learners

Look for this new book, which was released at the NAA and NAESP conventions on April 1. Principal Matters has been designed to help principals and after-school program leaders enhance their collaborative relationships. published by School-Age Notes click here to see more books and resources from SAN.

Watch *Healthy Living for Kids* weekly on the LSN.
	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. WE CAN! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition) has produced a sixty-second animated presentation that supports our mission with Healthy Living for Kids. Click HERE to watch.

West After School Center Board of Directors Committee Meetings WASC Nominating Committee Meeting, May 4, 9:00 a.m. at Clark-Behrens Insurance Healthy Living for Kids, Monday, May 4, 11:30 a.m. at the WASC WASC Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting, Thursday, May 7, 9:00 a.m., at 540 E Main St. WASC Education and Vision Committee Meeting, Tuesday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. at the WASC WASC Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday, May 28, 9:30-11:00 a.m. WASC Marketing Committee, Monday, May 26, 9:00 a.m. at Clark-Behrens Insurance
CALENDAR of EVENTS

	MON - May 4	TUE - May 5	WED - May 6	THU- May 7	FRI - May 8
Weekly Learning Theme - Cinco de Mayo
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 Nominating Committee, at Clark Behrens Insurance	ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15 GED Class, 9:30-11:30	ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15	ELI Classes, Rm.1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15 GED Class, 9:30-11:30 WASC Finance and Facilities Committee, 540 E Main Street WASC Leadership Team at 21st CCLC Sustainability Training - Cols.
10:00 a.m.	Dr. Young - summer food site meeting, Club Apartments	Dr. Young - summer food site meeting, River Valley Apartments
11:00 a.m.		special Mexican menu tonight
11:30 a.m.	Healthy Living for Kids Committee Meeting, 11:30-12:30
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.	WASC Leadership Team Meeting
3:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.	AfterSchool/Childcare Program	AfterSchool/Childcare Program	AfterSchool/Childcare Program	AfterSchool/Childcare Program	AfterSchool/Childcare Program
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	Center closes	Center closes	Center closes

	MON - May 11	TUE - May 12	WED - May 13	THU- May 14	FRI - May 15
Weekly Learning Theme - Help Us Thank Our Volunteers for a Great Year this week!
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	ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15 GED Class, 9:30-11:30 Dr. Young at Meeting in Whitehall	ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15	ELI Classes, Rm.1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15 GED Class, 9:30-11:30
10:00 a.m.			Quarterly Meeting, Columbus, 10-2	21st CCLC Grant read Training - Elluminate
11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.	Healthy Living for Kids Committee Meeting, 11:30-12:30
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.				Last Day for WASC Volunteers
3:30 p.m.	AfterSchool/Childcare Program	AfterSchool/Childcare Program	AfterSchool/Childcare Program	AfterSchool/Childcare Program	AfterSchool/Childcare Program
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	Center closes	Center closes	Center closes

	MON - May 18	TUE - May 19	WED - May 20	THU- May 21	FRI - May 22
Weekly Learning Theme - Learn How to Prepare for and Enjoy a Safe Summer Vacation
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	ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15 GED Class, 9:30-11:30	ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15	ELI Classes, Rm.1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15 GED Class, 9:30-11:30
10:00 a.m.		WASC Education & Vision Comm. Mtg. - WASC
11:00 a.m.				21st CCLC Grant Read, Bethel Church, Columbus
11:30 a.m.	Healthy Living for Kids Committee Meeting, 11:30-12:30
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.					Last Day for 21st CCLC Program Operation
3:30 p.m.	AfterSchool/Childcare Program	AfterSchool/Childcare Program	AfterSchool/Childcare Program	AfterSchool/Childcare Program	AfterSchool/Childcare Program
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	Center closes	Center closes	Center closes

	MON - May 25	TUE - May 26	WED - May 27	THU- May 28	FRI - May 29
6:00 a.m.	Memorial Day WASC is closed	Childcare Program	Childcare Program	Childcare Program	Childcare Program
8:00 a.m.		Childcare Program	Childcare Program	Childcare Program	Childcare Program
9:00 a.m.		ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15 GED Class, 9:30-11:30 WASC Marketing Comm. Mtg., Clark Behrens Insurance	ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15	ELI Classes, Rm.1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15 GED Class, 9:30-11:30 WASC Board of Directors Meeting, Election of Officers
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.		Childcare Program	Childcare Program	Childcare Program	Childcare Program
4:00 p.m.		Childcare Program	Childcare Program	Childcare Program	Childcare Program
5:00 p.m.		Childcare Program	Childcare Program	Childcare Program	Childcare Program
5:30 p.m.		Childcare Program/Supper Served	Childcare Program/Supper Served	Childcare Program/Supper Served	Childcare Program/Supper Served
6:00 p.m.		Center closes	Center closes	Center closes	Center closes

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. Rob Libbee, Site Administrator, Eastside Center for Success, 751 East Wheeling Street, Lancaster (740-687-7197) rlibbee@eastsidecfs.org www.eastsidecfs.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

West After School Center Staff
	740-653-5678			WE RECYCLE
	740-653-2402 (FAX)
	Executive Director	Dr. Paul Young	pyoung@westafterschoolcenter.org
	Office Manager	Mrs. Chris Kuttler	ckuttler@westafterschoolcenter.org
	After School Program Administrator	Mrs. Julie Bibler	jbibler@westafterschoolcenter.org
	Academic Coach	Ms. Emma Jean Curtice	ecurtice@westafterschoolcenter.org
	Academic Coach	Mrs. Gina Pressler	gpressler@westafterschoolcenter.org
	Academic Coach	Ms. Ashley Fiore	af803804@ohio.edu
	Program Assistant	Ms. Linda Anderson	l_an derson@lancaster.k12.oh.us
	Program Assistant	Ms. Jennifer Lape	j_lape@lancaster.k12.oh.us
	Program Assistant	Ms. Michelle Thorne	buffythorne@hotmail.com
	Program Assistant	Ms. Bailee Thorne
	Program Assistant, Custodial	Mrs. Angela Keller	akeller@westafterschoolcenter.org
	Childcare AM Administrator	Mrs. Amie Azbell	aazbell@westfafterschoolcenter.org
	Childcare AM Ass't Teacher	Ms. Linda Bratten
	WASC Food Service	Ms. Tasha Mitchell	tashamitchell84@yahoo.com
	Cedar Community Learning Center Staff
	Site Director/Administrator	Mr. Moses Garcia	mgarcia@cedarclc.org
	Student & Family Coordinator	Ms. Della Maynard	dmaynard@cedarclc.org
	Academic Coach	Ms. Robinne Kerstetter	r_kerstetter@lancaster.k12.oh.us
	Academic Coach (.5)	Ms. Lisa Post	l_post@lancaster.k12.oh.us
	Academic Coach (.5)	Mrs. Sherry Tracey	s_tracey@lancaster.k12.oh.us
	Academic Coach	Ms. Terry Tracey	ttracey@cedarclc.org
	Academic Coach	Mrs. Jessica Dorion	j_dorion@lancaster.k12.oh.us
	Academic Coach	Mr. Michael Shupp	m_shupp@lancaster.k12.oh.us
	Program Assistant	James Gang	jgang@cedarclc.org
	Childcare Assistant, A.M.	Betzi Cable	bcable@cedarclc.org
	Eastside Center for Success Staff
	Site Director/Administrator	Mr. Rob Libbee	rlibbee@eastsidecfs.org
	Student & Family Coordinator	Mrs. Nancy Conrad
	Program Assistant	Mrs. Robin McBroom
	Academic Coach	Ms. Dina Edwards
	Academic Coach	Mrs. Tenina South
	Academic Coach (.2)	Mrs. Sally Labus
	Academic Coach (.2)	Mrs. Dalene Stafford
	Academic Coach (.2)	Ms. Holly Meadows
	Academic Coach - Art	Ashley Draper	ashleydraper@hotmail.com
	Program Assistant	Ms. Sally Cyrus
	Tallmadge Community Learning Center Staff
	Site Director/Administrator	Mrs. Jane Hart	jhart@westafterschoolcenter.org
	Student & Family Coordinator/Academic Coach	Kristen Smith	ksmith@westafterschoolcenter.org
	Academic Coach	Damian Betz	dbetz79@yahoo.com
	Academic Coach (.5)	Angie Greiner	a_greiner@lancaster.k12.oh.us
	Academic Coach (.5)	Ann Marie Jarrett	a_sheppard@lancaster.k12.oh.us
	Academic Coach	Natalie Lindsay	nlindsay0623@yahoo.com
	Academic Coach	Michele Ritchlin	ritchlin1@earthlink.net
	Academic Coach - Art	Ashley Draper	ashleydraper@hotmail.com
	Program Assistant	Courtney Grimm	cg220402@ohio.edu