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
September 30, 2011
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
The West After School Center has a new look on Facebook. Thanks to Della Winters for taking on this project and keeping it up to date. Check us out on the web at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/West-After-School-Center-Inc/252452234788392
and make sure to “Like” us.
East Community Learning Center
Zumba is a popular workout routine that combines Latin and international dance moves. Zumbatomic is a form of Zumba specifically for kids. Miss Maria Mulder, who is certified in both Zumba and Zumbatomic, came on Friday to share some of these international dance moves with us. She incorporated these dances into popular songs that the children enjoyed.
Students also celebrated the first day of autumn by reading stories about the season and making tissue paper pumpkins.
Cedar Heights Community Learning
Cedar
After School's own McKenzie Shook was elected to Student Council last
week. Congratulations, McKenzie, for being the 4th grade representative
from Mrs. Westbrooks' class. McKenzie also hopes to be elected as
Student Council Secretary.
Mrs. Winters concluded her time with us last week, and she hosted an ice
cream sundae party for great participation and effort for the students
of the CCLC. The students worked hard last week with Mrs. Winters and
learned many valuable lessons in being a bucket filler and rules for
when they get angry. She handed out pamphlets to the students as a
reminder of the important skills they learned.
Youth Development
The second week of Youth Development at Cedar Heights was awesome! We focused on the 6 rules to use when we get angry. We learned that it is OKAY to get mad, because feeling angry or mad is a sign that something is wrong. However, we also learned that feeling angry does not allow us to behave inappropriately.
The 6 rules tell us what NOT TO DO when we get angry. We cannot hurt ourselves, others, or property with our hands, feet, or voice; we also cannot attack the PERSON we are having a conflict with. Instead, we need to focus on attacking the PROBLEM that has made us angry.
We also learned what TO DO when we get angry. We know the very first thing we should do when we start to get angry is stop. Taking a step back allows us to calm down and find out what is really bothering us. We also need to listen to one another, care about one another’s feelings, and be responsible for what we say and do.
The students at Cedar Heights did an EXCELLENT job this week learning our 6 rules!
Tallmadge Community Learning Center
Thanks to all of the parents who participated in our TCLC Open House on Wednesday. I hope it was informative and gave you a good idea of what your students do for two and a half hours every day when they are here. After the mini-rotations, we had some cookies and punch, and were able to visit with each other. Thanks again to those who participated.
We have made a minor change to our rotations. While we previously had our first graders self-contained in a classroom during the rotations, we have decided to combine them with our second graders. This gives them a chance to have a little more variation, as well as to get up and get moving every 30 minutes.
On Friday, Mr. Dorion stopped by with some great games that we hadn’t yet played here at TCLC. The games gave the students a chance to work on their overhand toss, as well as their hand-eye coordination. This was all accomplished while having a lot of fun. Thanks, Mr. Dorion.
West After School Center
This week, the students of the West After School Center focused on the Aboriginal culture of Australia. Mrs. Draper created an art project which focused on the Aborigines’ unique way of telling stories about their history and beliefs. The Aboriginal people have marked special places all over Australia with paintings and carvings of animals and hunters. They are famous for their paintings made with tiny dots. Our students used a variety of beans to create art that tells about the animals found in Australia. We used this art lesson to teach about the continent, the culture, and the climate of this country.
General Sherman Community Learning Center
Thomas Ewing Community Learning Center
Open House was held at General Sherman Community Learning Center on Thursday, September 22. Parents were invited to see what their children accomplish at the Center. Parents and friends logged onto the computers and watched their children complete Math IXL, noting that the problems worked were in accordance with the concepts taught in class that day. Students also went to progress book and checked their grades and homework assignments. Finally, the students taught their parents how to make one of their favorite paper airplanes, fly the plane, and record the mean of the three flights. Parents were coming up with some of their own designs. In preparation for the Open House, the General Sherman students made cookies. Mrs. Richard guided the students through some predictions of how long the cookies should bake, and what to do if they baked too long or not long enough. Some of the students admitted they had never made cookies before. The Open House was a great success, with 70% of the parents attending.
WANTED!!
A FEW GOOD PEOPLE
Experience not necessary
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 Ruthann Petrovay at 653-5678
Our volunteers are key to our success.
The West After School Center, 21st CCLC before and afterschool programs for school-age children, were informed that our programs have passed the annual inspection and will continue as a one-star-rated Step-Up-to Quality Center.
Congratulations to our staff and our board of directors for continued good work and governance.
The West After School Center would like to thank our community partner, The Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Council, for providing a summer crafts program at the WASC and East Elementary School summer lunch programs. The children enjoyed making a variety of crafts, including swap pins that are traded at summer camp.
The West After School Center wants to thank Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio and its Choice Food Pantry for providing families at all six of our 21st Century CLC’s with bread, bagels and English muffins. They will continue to support us in the coming weeks and months.
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.
The Kroger Community Rewards!
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 $204.76 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, 2011.
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.
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