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

October 1, 2010

from the office of Julie Bibler, Executive Director

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

WE

ARE

21st CENTURY

COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS
 

Our mission to is provide programs and services that enrich the educational, social, and cultural opportunities of students in our community

General Sherman Community Learning Center

Thomas Ewing Community Learning Center

Computers, selecting software, installing software, computers, selecting software, installing software......is what you hear coming from the sites at Thomas Ewing and General Sherman in anticipation of opening October 4 at Sherman and October 5 at Ewing. It is very exciting to have enrolled students waiting for the first day of after school!  Mrs. Draper is using her computer knowledge to make the final touches to the offices.  Staff members have been hired and trained, and are ready to get the program underway.  The first task the students will be involved with is understanding Progress Report and how it relates to their success in the classroom. Watch for more to come in future weeks.  

West After School Center

One of the most popular Fun Friday activities is cup-stacking, and on September 17, Mrs. Warner and her two children once again came to WASC and challenged our students with new techniques.  There was never a dull moment, with 30 children racing to the finish in a tag-team event.

On October 7, 2010, Jumpstart and Pearson Foundation will hold their annual Read for the Record Campaign, which encourages teens and adults from across the country to read with young children. This year the official book of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record campaign is The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats. By encouraging a single, common day of reading engagement where participants read the same book, Jumpstart hopes to set a new world record and raise awareness about the number of children entering kindergarten unprepared.

East Community Learning Center

East Community Learning Center held our Open House last Friday.  Students and their families enjoyed many different activities.  Families showed good sportsmanship when playing Blongo Ball and basketball.  We showed our creative sides when creating apple prints and face painting.  Finally, we celebrated Johnny Appleseed’s birthday with an apple tasting.  Students and their families had the chance to learn about the different types of apples and what they are used for.  Three students were hesitant to participate in the apple tasting but, after trying the apples, realized that they loved eating them!

Cedar Heights Community Learning

Last week at Cedar Heights, we had our Open House.  We had a great turnout with more than 60 in attendance. We showed our families all the things we do in afterschool.  Mrs. Disbennet and Mrs. Warner showed them the math games we play to reinforce basic math skills.  Mr. Gang and Mrs. Bigham showcased Leaptrack, which helps with reading skills. We also discussed our homework goals with Mrs. Tracey. Finally, we enjoyed a lovely dinner together served by Mrs. Murdock and Miss Smith.  A big thanks to all our families for their support for the afterschool program.

Tallmadge Community Learning Center

We continue to grow here at TCLC.  With our enrollment now at 41 students, we are really in the swing of things.  Hopefully, we will be adding new students in the coming weeks.  The Tallmadge teachers have sent out interim reports and have given us a list of 37 students whom we will be sending information home with this week.

This past Friday, we had our first Zumba class.  Zumba is a Latin-based dance aerobics.  Maria Mulder, the Zumba instructor, did a great job with the kids, who had a wonderful time. 

Next week, we are looking forward to adding art to our rotation.  We will be doing landscapes with all of the students all next week.  We believe that art is part of a well-rounded education and are looking forward to seeing what the students create.  

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

WANTED!!

Do you have one hour a week to make a difference in the life of a child?

We need volunteers at all our locations (WASC, East, Cedar Heights and Tallmadge)

To learn more, contact Chris Kuttler at 653-5678
Our volunteers are key to our success.

Training Opportunities

Many of the area providers need these required training opportunities to meet licensing requirements for ODJFS.  If interested in joining us and taking advantage of local training, contact Chris Kuttler at the WASC, 653-5678, to reserve a spot.

Communicable Disease

Saturday, October 2, 2010, 9-3:30

at the WASC,

Fee is $30.00

The West After School Center is a provider for the Ohio Benefit Bank. If you are in need of assistance related to childcare, food, health coverage or home energy needs, please call the WASC at 653-5678 and set up an appointment to do a quick check to see if you might qualify for help.

You can help support the

West After School Center

every time you shop at your local Krogers.  It's simple.  Just sign up and every time you shop and have your Krogers Plus Card scanned, a portion of the amount comes to the West After School Center. Encourage your friends to help us - and support our mission! 

Thanks to our supporters. 

We received over $223.99 during the third quarter of this rewards program!  (May, June & July).

TO USE THE KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM:

1. All current and new members must enroll after April 1, 2010.

2.      Please log on to

www.krogercommunityrewards.com

and click on "Ohio" to register your Kroger Plus Card. After registering, a portion of each purchase you make using your Rewards card comes to the West After School Center, Inc.

ADVOCACY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, and COLLABORATION

OAA Fall Conference

Quality Training Package for the Afterschool Professional

12 in service hours, many sessions qualify for Step Up To Quality

Networking - Vendors - Great Learning & Sharing!

Join both OAA and NAA with your registration!

call 1.800.909.7665 for more information

October 8-9, 2010

Quest Business Center

8405 Pulsar Place

Columbus, OH

The 11th annual nationwide celebration of afterschool programs will take place October 21, 2010, in more than 7,500 communities. Join the 1 million Americans who take part in Lights On Afterschool to help call attention to the afterschool programs that keep our kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families.

Plan now to join this national advocacy event 

October 21, 2010

Communicable Disease Training at WASC, Saturday, October 2, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

21st CCLC Brown Bag Meeting in Delaware, Tuesday, October 5, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

WASC Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday, October 21, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Lights on After School Open House at General Sherman, Thursday, October 21, 3:30 p.m.

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WASC is closed.

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