Hello Parents and Students!
Welcome to week 6 at Ashton Ranch and Kingswood with Sensei Joeffrey Abitong Sr. Please read IMPORTANT NOTICE weekly. All children must be checked-in online, AND in-person, for us to get a proper attendance count. If you have paid for the whole semester, PLEASE be sure to check-in IN PERSON with the secretaries as you arrive at the location. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
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~ IMPORTANT NOTICE ~ PLEASE READ THIS PORTION WEEKLY!!! ~
CHECK-IN IMPORTANT NOTICE : Please be sure to check-in online prior to class. Check-in can be done at any day/time before your child’s class time. If you are not checked in by the end of the class night your child will be marked as NP (Not Paid) for weekly student payments. If you are Paid in Full/Prepaid, you may be marked Absent.
KINGSWOOD ORANGE BELTS AND ABOVE: Please note the time change for your class! 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm.
SPRING VALLEY OF THE SUN KARATE TOURNAMENT
APRIL 1ST AND 2ND : https://az.activstars.com/events/phoenix-valley-of-the-sun-karate-tournament/
The final Tournament Schedule will be posted
Wednesday, March 29th.
Estimated time schedule:
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Saturday, April 1st:
Blue - Black Belts
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Blue Belts: Morning
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Purple Belts: Noon
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Orange Belts: Early Afternoon
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Red & Above: Afternoon
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Sunday, April 2nd:
White - Green
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White Belts: Early Morning
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Yellow Belts: Mid Morning
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Green Belts: Afternoon
SPARRING - 30 minutes ($3.00) ~ ASHTON RANCH (THURSDAY NIGHTS) 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM / KINGSWOOD (SATURDAYS) 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
*A SPARRING RELEASE FORM WILL NEED TO BE SIGNED
AND TURNED IN TO THE FRONT DESK.
*Open to students ranked
green, blue, purple, orange, red, brown, and black belts
*Sparring is safe,
light-contact, controlled fighting, which is highly recommended for students
advancing in ACTIVSTARS. Students will
learn how to use their techniques in actual self-defense and sports
scenarios. All sparring students are
required to have sparring gear.
*You may purchase sparring
gear by using the link below:
*Children (infants up to age 17) that are not in our Karate Program are not allowed in the gym during class
*Only WATER is allowed in the GYM, NO other drinks or food
*Parents that would like to stay for class may sign the yellow Parent Helper sheet - please read the guidelines below
STUDENT ETIQUETTE
*Please take off shoes, or wear karate shoes for class. If you
would like to purchase KARATE SHOES please use the link below:
*Students BOW before entering the gym/cafeteria
*Students will take off shoes if they do not have karate shoes,
the instructor will let students know where to place their shoes
*Students BOW before leaving the gym/cafeteria
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PARENT HELPER GUIDELINES
> If you sign-in as a Parent Helper, then you will REQUIRED to assist with class/practice. Parent Helpers are NOT ALLOWED TO SIT DOWN AND MERELY OBSERVE THE CLASS. If we allow this, then other parents will view this as unfair.
> Please sign the Parent Helper sign-in sheet before assisting in class/practice.
> Please do NOT bring OTHER CHILDREN TO CLASS - (i.e., a younger sister or brother).
> Parent Helpers AT NO TIME may discipline students, always alert the instructor to problems. ALWAYS BE COURTEOUS & POLITE WHEN TALKING WITH STUDENTS & PARENTS.
> Please use a clam and reassuring tone of voice while talking to students.
> Use positive reinforcement towards students. EXAMPLE "Good job, you're doing very well!" NEVER "belittle a student".
> Parent Helpers must always go in pairs when escorting students to bathrooms. If no other parent helpers are available have the class secretary or advanced student assist you.
> Please be as quiet as possible during class/practice, noisy helpers will be asked to wait outside.
> Parent Helpers at no time may get into inventory/merchandise, drop box, or class materials without consent of the instructor.
> Please dress in appropriate clothing to assist. EXAMPLE: do not wear bikini tops, miniskirts, T-shirts with foul language, etc.
HELPFUL TASKS TO ASSIST DURING INSTRUCTION
* DOOR GUARD: Primary duty is to effectively guard all exits, do not allow students to leave the facility unless with a parent/guardian.
* Keep a helpful eye on students, look for students who may have to use the bathroom or students who may be getting sick. Watch for dangerous situations and advise instructor immediately.
* Help with lining up students and preparing students for instruction.
* Help to keep facility clean and parents in their designated areas to wait for pick-up. Assist with putting the facility back into order at the end of the day/night.
* Help with holding body shields. etc.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ASHTON RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL
5:45 PM - 6:30 PM : WHITE BELTS - YELLOW BELTS (AGES 4-7)
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM : WHITE BELTS (8+); GREEN BELTS AND BLUE BELTS
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM : SPECIALS/SPARRING ($3.00)
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM : PURPLE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS
KINGSWOOD ELEMENTARY
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM : WHITE BELTS - YELLOW BELTS (AGES 4-7)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM : WHITE BELTS - GREEN BELTS (AGES 8+)
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM : SPECIALS/SPARRING ($3.00)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM : BLUE - PURPLE BELTS
1:00 pm - 2:30 PM : ORANGE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS (ADVANCED)
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GET THE GEAR BY USING THE LINKS BELOW
BEGINNER GI, WORKBOOK, AND ACTIVSTARS PATCH
