This document is comprised of the 12 monthly issues of a newsletter providing support and information for providers of child care for school-age children. The featured articles for each month are: (1) "Transitions: Opportunities to Connect" (September); (2) "Art for All Kinds of Smarts" (October); (3) "Teasing and Bullying in After-School Programs" (November); (4)"Activities for School-age Child Care--25 Years Later" (December); (5) "Cut Recess and Get Sued?" (January); (6) "Hiring and Training Summer Staff" (February); (7) "Beyond the 21st CCLC [Century Community Learning Centers] (March); (8) "Mathematica Report on 21st CCLC Leads to Threat of Funding Cuts" (April); (9) "Engaging Older Volunteers in After-School Programs"; (10) "JustPlay...or Is It?" (June); (11) "Lessons of Hope--The Boys and girls Club Mission" (July); and (12) "Reduce Conflict by Meeting Developmental Needs" (August). Regular features in the newsletter include activity suggestions, information on conferences and resources, and editorials. (HTH)