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 3, 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

One of the first requirements to open a new 21st Century Community Learning Center is to be licensed by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.  Both Centers are now equipped with desks, computers, and cabinets that fulfill the requirements for the licensing.  The cabinets contain art supplies, games for free time, outdoor equipment to enhance healthy living and exercise, and some items for dramatic play. Prospective student’s names have been gathered from those fifth graders who in previous years had attended an after school program at one of the elementaries.  Those students and their parents will be contacted in the near future, with plans to open the new programs very soon. 

      The staffs of the two Centers have met and have begun to plan activities, strategies for teaching reading and math, and ways to actively keep the junior high student involved. All of the staff members are excited about getting the program underway

Thomas Ewing Community Learning Center

West After School Center

We’ve just begun a new school year here at WASC and we have introduced many new staff members to the students.  The staff is as follows: Jane Violand-Academic Coach: K-1^st grade, Sarah Stebelton-Academic Coach: Math/Computers, and Connie Smith-Program Assistant: Leaptrack.  We welcome back Gina Pressler, Tina Nixon, Linda Anderson, and Devon Schoonover.

The children are looking forward to another wonderful year here at the West After School Center and anticipating all the exciting activities planned for our Fun Fridays.

East Community Learning Center

Things are getting underway at ECLC, with students stepping right into the routine of math, homework, and Leaptrack.  They are also enjoying the rest of the summer weather before fall settles in.  Miss Fiore attended the East School picnic on Monday and met the families of the students. 

Cedar Heights Community Learning

Our first day of programming at Cedar Heights consisted of reviewing the rules and meeting new students and staff. We also worked on homework, math, and reading skills. In addition, dinner was enjoyed by the students.  Meet Kylee, who is a second grader in Ms. Hodson's class at Cedar Heights and a member of the Cedar Heights CLC.  Kylee enjoys singing, dancing, and playing.

Tallmadge Community Learning Center

The Tallmadge Community Learning Center is off to a great start.  With 20 students on the first day, we jumped right into our routine and assessment.  Natalie Lindsey and Andreia Rohr helped the students keep up with their homework while Cindy Andres kept their math skills sharp.  During reading, Mary Paresta, with help from Michael Ardrey, assessed the students’ skills with the Leaptrack program.  Finally, Tami Hedges helped the first grade and kindergarten students adjust to the beginning of school and assessed their skills both academically and socially.

On Tuesday, we had our first fire drill of the school year, performing very well.  The week wrapped up with board games and kickball on Fun Friday.  Overall, it has been an encouraging and exciting beginning to what we expect to be our best year ever.

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.
 

We appreciate the many community agencies that help students and families with acquisition of their back to school supplies. Likewise, with a limited budget and four centers to provide for, the West After School Center is always in need of the list at the right. 

regular markers

tissues

Clorox wipes / hand sanitizers

Zip-lock bags (gallon size) 

glue sticks

colored pencils

erasers

crayons

AA batteries

Community Care Day

Each September, the United Way of Fairfield County organizes a community volunteer activity to provide service to non-profit agencies such as the WASC. On September 15, we welcome Chief Bailey and officers from the Lancaster Police Dept. who will help with various improvement projects here at our center.

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.

Child Abuse Prevention

September 18, 2010

9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

at WASC

Fee is $35.00

First Aid and CPR 

September 25, 2010

8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

 at WASC

Fee is $65.00

Communicable Disease

Saturday, November 7, 2009, 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

ODE 21st CCLC New Grantee Kick-off Meeting, September 8, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

21st CCLC Quad State Conference, September 15-17, Charleston, W.V.

Child Abuse Training at WASC, Saturday, September 18, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

WASC Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday, September 23, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

First Aid & CPR Training at WASC, Saturday, September 25, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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

Childcare Program

21st CCLC New Grantee   Kick-off Meeting 9:30-4:00 p.m.

Childcare Program

Labor Day

WASC is Closed

21stCCLC/Childcare Program

Childcare Program

*** LCS Students 2 hour late start

Childcare Program

Childcare Program

Programming~WASC-Cup stacking

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                            TCLC-Gym

                            CCLC-Art

Childcare Program

Programming~WASC-Cup stacking

                              ECLC-New Horizons

                              TCLC-Gym

                              CCLC-Art

Childcare Program

Programming~WASC-Cup stacking

                             ECLC-New Horizons

                             TCLC-Gym

                             CCLC-Art

Childcare Program

Programming~WASC-Cup stacking

                             ECLC-New Horizons

                             TCLC-Gym

                             CCLC-Art

Childcare Program

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                         TCLC-Gym

                         CCLC-Art

Childcare Program

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Childcare Program

Programming~WASC-Art

                            ECLC-Gym

                            TCLC-New Horizons

                            CCLC-Cup stacking

Childcare Program

Programming~WASC-Art

                            ECLC-Gym

                            TCLC-New Horizons

                            CCLC-Cup stacking

Childcare Program

Programming~WASC-Art

                            ECLC-Gym

                            TCLC-New Horizons

                            CCLC-Cup stacking

Childcare Program

Programming~WASC-Art

                            ECLC-Gym

                            TCLC-New Horizons

                            CCLC-Cup stacking

Childcare Program

Programming~WASC-Art

                            ECLC-Gym

                            TCLC-Zumba

                            CCLC-Cup stacking

Childcare Program

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