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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

SPRING 2023 : ASHTON RANCH WEEK 9

Hello Parents and Students!


Welcome to the Spring 2023 Semester with Sensei Joeffrey Abitong Sr. Please read IMPORTANT NOTICE weekly. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE CHECKED-IN ONLINE AND IN-PERSON, IN ORDER 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, as well as ONLINE. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.


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 ~ IMPORTANT NOTICE ~ PLEASE READ THIS PORTION WEEKLY!!! ~ 


KINGSWOOD : There is no class on Saturday, April 1, due to Tournament and Saturday, April 8, due to Easter Weekend


SPRING VALLEY OF THE SUN KARATE TOURNAMENT APRIL 1ST AND 2ND

THE FINAL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE will be posted WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29.

Estimated time schedule:

 *Saturday, April 1st: Blue - Black Belts

    *Blue Belts: Morning

    *Purple Belts: Noon

    *Orange Belts: Early Afternoon

    *Red & Above: Afternoon

 *Sunday, April 2nd: White - Green

    *White Belts: Early Morning

    *Yellow Belts: Mid Morning

    *Green Belts: Afternoon


SPRING 2023 RAFFLE WINNERS! IF THESE ITEMS ARE NOT CLAIMED BY MONDAY, APRIL 3, THEY WILL GO TO THE NEXT TICKET HOLDER.

 *Size 1 Karate Shoes : 6418834

 *Size 3 Chest Pad : 6418794



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:

    *SPARRING GEAR 

    *ESSENTIAL SPARRING GEAR  

KARATE SHOES

 *STUDENTS will need to be barefoot for class or use karate shoes. You can purchase them from ActivStars Athletics by clicking the KARATE SHOES title above.


LOCATION ETIQUETTE

 *Children (infants up to age 17) that are not in our Karate Program are not allowed in the gym during class (This will be at the will of the instructor, so this may change per 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 ETIQETTE

  *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.

_______________________________________________________

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 LINK BELOW

BEGINNER GI, WORKBOOK, AND ACTIVSTARS PATCH


HELPFUL LINKS

ACTIVSTARS ATHLETICS LOGIN (CHECK-IN) 

SM KARATE CLASSROOM 

FACEBOOK PRIVATE KARATE GROUP PAGE





Thursday, March 23, 2023

SPRING 2023 RAFFLE UPDATE

 Hello Parents and Students!

We did have a few unclaimed items for the raffle so now they are going to the next raffle ticket holders. If for some reason you no longer need the item please let me know so that I can give the next ticket holder a chance. Thank you!

SIZE 1 KARATE SHOES : 6418860

SIZE 00 FULL GI SET : 6418770

SIZE 1 BLACK PANTS : 6418812

SIZE 0 WHITE GI TOP : 6418797

SIZE 2 RED GI TOP : 6418784

SIZE 2 CHEST PAD : 6418793

SIZE 3 CHEST PAD : 6418839

SPRING 2023 : ASHTON RANCH & KINGSWOOD WEEK 8

 

SPRING 2023 : ASHTON RANCH AND KINGSWOOD WEEK 8

 

Hello Parents and Students!

Welcome to week 8 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.

ACTIVSTARS ATHLETICS LOGIN (CHECK-IN) < CLICK HERE

_______________________________________________________

 ~ 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.

SPRING VALLEY OF THE SUN KARATE TOURNAMENT APRIL 1ST AND 2ND : 

The final Tournament Schedule will be posted Wednesday, March 29th.

Estimated time schedule:

·       Saturday, April 1st: Blue - Black Belts

o   Blue Belts: Morning

o   Purple Belts: Noon

o   Orange Belts: Early Afternoon

o   Red & Above: Afternoon

·       Sunday, April 2nd: White - Green

o   White Belts: Early Morning

o   Yellow Belts: Mid Morning

o   Green Belts: Afternoon

 

 * CHECK OUT THE T-SHIRT SALE!



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:

    *SPARRING GEAR < CLICK HERE

    *ESSENTIAL SPARRING GEAR < CLICK HERE

*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

_______________________________________________________

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.

_______________________________________________________

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 < CLICK HERE


Thursday, March 16, 2023

FRIENDLY REMINDER : NO CLASS THURSDAY, MARCH 16 & SATURDAY, MARCH 18

 Hello Parents & Students!


Just a friendly reminder there is no class this week Thursday, March 16 for Ashton Ranch and Saturday, March 18 for Kingswood. We will see you all next week Thursday, March 23 for Ashton Ranch and Saturday, March 25 for Kingswood.

Thursday, March 9, 2023

SPRING 2023 : ASHTON RANCH AND KINGSWOOD WEEK 7

Hello Parents and Students!

Welcome to week 7 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.

_______________________________________________________

 ~ 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.

REMINDER : NO CLASS THURSDAY MARCH 16, AND SATURDAY MARCH 18. CLASSES WILL RESUME THRUSDAY MARCH 23, AND SATURDAY MARCH 25.

SPRING VALLEY OF THE SUN KARATE TOURNAMENT < CLICK THE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION

APRIL 1ST AND 2ND 

The final Tournament Schedule will be posted Wednesday, March 29th.

Estimated time schedule:

·       Saturday, April 1st: Blue - Black Belts

o   Blue Belts: Morning

o   Purple Belts: Noon

o   Orange Belts: Early Afternoon

o   Red & Above: Afternoon

·       Sunday, April 2nd: White - Green

o   White Belts: Early Morning

o   Yellow Belts: Mid Morning

o   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:

    *SPARRING GEAR < CLICK THE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION



    *ESSENTIAL SPARRING GEAR < CLICK THE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION



*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 < CLICK THE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION

  


*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

_______________________________________________________

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.

_______________________________________________________

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)

______________________________________________________

GET THE GEAR BY USING THE LINKS BELOW

 

BEGINNER GI, WORKBOOK, AND ACTIVSTARS PATCH < CLICK THE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION