SUMMER 2025: ASHTON RANCH & CANYON RIDGE 8

Hello Parents and Students!

Welcome to the last week of the Summer Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei Ashton and Sensei David. It has been a pleasure meeting and working everyone. We all hope to see you again next semester. 

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IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.

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SENSEI SEAN MILLIGAN

Sensei Sean left for military training two weeks ago. As he achieves success in his training, he wishes success for all of you in receiving your next belt rank. If you would like to send him a letter or a drawing please do so, I'm sure he would love to hear from each and every one of you.

Due to our classes ending earlier than normal I am going to share the address to send letters to Sensei Sean.

Please see your email for the address.

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HOMEWORK 

No homework was assigned.

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CLASS CANCELLATION THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2025

Class for Thursday, July 31, 2025 has been cancelled due to it being the first day of school. Students that are Paid In Full will receive a credit for the class. Please check the ceremony schedule below. With that in mind, Ceremony Night has been changed to Thursday, July 24, 2025. Please see the Class and Ceremony schedule below. Siblings in separate Class and Ceremony times please let me know which class you would like them to attend, if they are to attend together.  Thank you!

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ASHTON RANCH - CEREMONY

Thursday, July 24, 2025

6:00 - 6:45 CLASS (AGES 4-9)6:45 - 7:15 CEREMONY

7:30 - 8:15 CLASS (AGES 10+)8:15 - 8:45 CEREMONY

If there are siblings that are not in the same class/ceremony, and you would like them to attend the same class/ceremony please let me know which one you would like them to attend together.

Thank you!

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CANYON RIDGE - CEREMONY

Saturday, July 26, 2025

10:30 - 11:30 - CLASS FOR EVERYONE

11:30 - 12:30 CEREMONY

Parents please bring a chair to sit in. As there may not be enough seating on the steps. Thank you!

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DYSART COMMUNITY EDUCATION

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up that starting next semester class payments and registration will need to go through the Dysart Community Education website. Sign Up is currently unavailable. As soon as I have a start date I will let everyone know.

https://dysart.ce.eleyo.com/

** Please note that an ActivStars Athletics account will still be needed to sign up for tournaments pay for Specials, and pay for testing. More details to come when the new semester starts.

Thank you!**

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CLASS CANCELLATION THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025 INFORMATION

Due to a scheduling conflict Thursday's class, on July 3rd, was cancelled. Since it was a cancellation not at the fault of the students, they will not need to make up the class. Students that are Paid in Full or paid for the class will receive a credit for the class amount in their account.

SUMMER 2025: ASHTON RANCH & CANYON RIDGE 7

Hello Parents and Students!

Welcome to the Summer Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei Ashton and Sensei David. Below is general class information such as the class schedules for each location, Dojo Etiquette, and Check-In Information. Please be sure to read the Important Notices Below as it pertains to class schedule changes, locations, events, and homework!

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IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.

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SENSEI SEAN MILLIGAN

Sensei Sean left for military training two weeks ago. As he achieves success in his training, he wishes success for all of you in receiving your next belt rank. If you would like to send him a letter or a drawing please do so, I'm sure he would love to hear from each and every one of you.

* Write letters and put them in envelopes with your address as the sender. I will have preprinted labels for Sensei Sean.

* Hand the letter to me and I will be sure they get mailed out in a timely manner.

* If you prefer to send mail to him directly, please email me and I will share the address with you.

** If I am not at the check-in desk please give the letters to one of the other secretaries. I will collect it from them.

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CLASS CANCELLATION THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025 INFORMATION

Due to a scheduling conflict Thursday's class, on July 3rd, was cancelled. Since it was a cancellation not at the fault of the students, they will not need to make up the class. I am waiting to hear back from the office if and when students will be credited for the class.

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CLASS TIME CHANGES - **PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE CLASS TIME FOR ORANGE BELTS AND ABOVE**

ASHTON RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL - THURSDAY NIGHTS

*  5:45 PM - 6:30 PM BEGINNER (AGES 4-7)

*  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM BEGINNER, YELLOW, AND GREEN BELTS (AGES 8+)

*  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM BLUE - PURPLE BELTS

*  7:30 PM - 9:00 PM ORANGE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

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HOMEWORK 

No homework was assigned.

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TESTING DAY - Please read the testing information provided below after the attendance information.

THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025 - during regular class times

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PRACTICE INFORMATION

We do have some practice videos for each belt rank. Students will want to practice for the next belt rank.

Google Classroom Blocks, Strikes and Kicks by Belt Color

Kata Practice link

* Go to the Classwork Tab at the top and choose the next belt rank you will be testing for. The videos provided are from Yellow Belt to Orange Belt. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thank you.

Beginner/White Belt

Yellow Belt

Green Belt 

Blue Belt

Purple Belt

Orange Belt

Red Belt

Brown Belt

Black Belt

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ATTENDANCE

Please be sure to have all absences made up by the test dates below in order to test for the student's next belt rank.

TEST DATE: Thursday, July 17, 2025

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TESTING INFORMATION

TESTING FEE: $12 per student + regular class fee 

Note: The “testing fee” is paid for through the APP as well, please check on the “testing” fee button to pay the $12 

testing fee the day of testing. 

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IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION 

1. Testing will be held at your regular class times – we try to stay within each classes time frame, however with large 

classes we may run a few minutes over, we appreciate your patience if this does occur. 

2. Perfect attendance is required before testing. Students will be allowed to test if they have 1 or 2 absences, if the 

absences are paid and the “make-up” classes are attended before the semester ends. Students with 3 or more 

absences will not be allowed to test this session but should still plan on attending class. Speak to your instructor or 

class assistant for more information on make-ups. Make-ups cannot be done on testing night due to time constraints. 

3. All students are required to attend class on testing day; however, they are NOT required to test. Students who do 

not want to test will participate in a practice test. 

4. The fee for testing is $12.00 plus the regular class fee. If you have prepaid the entire semester you will be charged 

$12.00 for testing. On testing night, students will individually check in with the class assistant or instructor. 

5. Belts are NOT sold; they are earned by students! Belts are free to students when they pass the test. 

6. Spectators are not allowed to watch during testing. The students are nervous enough without an audience. 

Furthermore, we need a quiet atmosphere for the testing. We appreciate your understanding and support! 

7. Testing day/night may run a little longer than a normal class, we appreciate your patience! 

8. Students are always encouraged to practice outside of class, but if they have attended class regularly, they should be 

adequately prepared for the testing! 

9. Do not call the office or the instructor to see if a student passed. Certificates and awards will be presented on Awards 

Night, which will be held on the dates below. Information on the ceremony will be provided the day of testing. 

Remember that ALL students having perfect attendance will receive a certificate. 

10. Students are increasing in rank exactly as they should be if they advance one rank at a time. Some students will skip 

ranks if the instructor thinks that they are ready. 

CANYON RIDGE - CEREMONY

Saturday, July 26, 2025

10:30 - 11:30 - CLASS FOR EVERYONE

11:30 - 12:30 CEREMONY

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ASHTON RANCH - CEREMONY

Thursday, July 31, 2025

6:00 - 6:45 CLASS (AGES 4-9)

6:45 - 7:15 CEREMONY

7:30 - 8:15 CLASS (AGES 10+)

8:15 - 8:45 CEREMONY

SUMMER 2025: ASHTON RANCH & CANYON RIDGE 6

Hello Parents and Students!

Welcome to the Summer Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei Ashton and Sensei David. Below is general class information such as the class schedules for each location, Dojo Etiquette, and Check-In Information. Please be sure to read the Important Notices Below as it pertains to class schedule changes, locations, events, and homework!

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IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.

*************************

SENSEI SEAN MILLIGAN

Sensei Sean left for military training two weeks ago. As he achieves success in his training, he wishes success for all of you in receiving your next belt rank. If you would like to send him a letter please do so, I'm sure he would love to hear from each and every one of you.

* Write letters and put them in envelopes with your address as the sender. I will have preprinted labels for Sensei Sean.

* Hand the letter to me and I will be sure they get mailed out in a timely manner.

** If I am not at the check-in desk please give the letters to one of the other secretaries. I will collect it from them.

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CLASS CANCELLATION THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025 INFORMATION

Due to a scheduling conflict last Thursday's class was cancelled. I will let everyone know who has paid for the class if/and when they will be credited for that day. Since it was a cancellation not at the fault of the students, they will not need to make up the class. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

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CLASS TIME CHANGES - **PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE CLASS TIME FOR ORANGE BELTS AND ABOVE**

ASHTON RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL - THURSDAY NIGHTS

*  5:45 PM - 6:30 PM BEGINNER (AGES 4-7)

*  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM BEGINNER, YELLOW, AND GREEN BELTS (AGES 8+)

*  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM BLUE - PURPLE BELTS

*  7:30 PM - 9:00 PM ORANGE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

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HOMEWORK 

No homework was assigned.

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TESTING DAYS - Please read the testing information provided below after the attendance information.

SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2025 - during regular class times

THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025 - during regular class times

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PRACTICE INFORMATION

We do have some practice videos for each belt rank. Students will want to practice for the next belt rank.

https://classroom.google.com/c/NDQ2NjQ3NTU4MzQ4?cjc=uft4hfx

Kata Practice link

https://classroom.google.com/c/MTk3MjE1NjE1NDZa?cjc=do66663

* Go to the Classwork Tab at the top and choose the next belt rank you will be testing for. The videos provided are from Yellow Belt to Orange Belt. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thank you.

Beginner/White Belt

Yellow Belt

Green Belt 

Blue Belt

Purple Belt

Orange Belt

Red Belt

Brown Belt

Black Belt

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ATTENDANCE

Please be sure to have all absences made up by the test dates below in order to test for the student's next belt rank.

CANYON RIDGE

TEST DATE: Saturday, July 12, 2025

ASHTON RANCH

TEST DATE: Thursday, July 17, 2025

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TESTING INFORMATION

TESTING FEE: $12 per student + regular class fee 

Note: The “testing fee” is paid for through the APP as well, please check on the “testing” fee button to pay the $12 

testing fee the day of testing. 

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IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION 

1. Testing will be held at your regular class times – we try to stay within each classes time frame, however with large 

classes we may run a few minutes over, we appreciate your patience if this does occur. 

2. Perfect attendance is required before testing. Students will be allowed to test if they have 1 or 2 absences, if the 

absences are paid and the “make-up” classes are attended before the semester ends. Students with 3 or more 

absences will not be allowed to test this session but should still plan on attending class. Speak to your instructor or 

class assistant for more information on make-ups. Make-ups cannot be done on testing night due to time constraints. 

3. All students are required to attend class on testing day; however, they are NOT required to test. Students who do 

not want to test will participate in a practice test. 

4. The fee for testing is $12.00 plus the regular class fee. If you have prepaid the entire semester you will be charged 

$12.00 for testing. On testing night, students will individually check in with the class assistant or instructor. 

5. Belts are NOT sold; they are earned by students! Belts are free to students when they pass the test. 

6. Spectators are not allowed to watch during testing. The students are nervous enough without an audience. 

Furthermore, we need a quiet atmosphere for the testing. We appreciate your understanding and support! 

7. Testing day/night may run a little longer than a normal class, we appreciate your patience! 

8. Students are always encouraged to practice outside of class, but if they have attended class regularly, they should be 

adequately prepared for the testing! 

9. Do not call the office or the instructor to see if a student passed. Certificates and awards will be presented on Awards 

Night, which will be held on the dates below. Information on the ceremony will be provided the day of testing. 

Remember that ALL students having perfect attendance will receive a certificate. 

10. Students are increasing in rank exactly as they should be if they advance one rank at a time. Some students will skip 

ranks if the instructor thinks that they are ready. 

CANYON RIDGE - CEREMONY

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Time: TBD

ASHTON RANCH - CEREMONY

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Time: TBD

SUMMER 2025: ASHTON RANCH WEEK 5 & CANYON RIDGE (NO CLASS)

Hello Parents and Students!

Welcome to the Summer Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei Ashton and Sensei David. Below is general class information such as the class schedules for each location, Dojo Etiquette, and Check-In Information. Please be sure to read the Important Notices Below as it pertains to class schedule changes, locations, events, and homework!

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IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.

*************************

SENSEI SEAN MILLIGAN

Sensei Sean has left for military training this past weekend. As he achieves success in his training, he wishes success for all of you in receiving your next belt rank. If you would like to send him a letter please do so. I will collect letters and send them out. He will appreciate it greatly. 

*If I am not at the check-in desk please give the letters to one of the other secretaries. I will collect it from them.

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NO CLASS AT CANYON RIDGE, JULY 5, 2025

There will be no class on Saturday, July 5, 2025, due to 4th of July weekend. Class will resume on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Testing Day!

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HOMEWORK

No homework was assigned last week.

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ATTENDANCE

Please be sure to have all absences made up by the test dates below in order to test for the student's next belt rank.

CANYON RIDGE

TEST DATE: Saturday, July 12, 2025

ASHTON RANCH

TEST DATE: Thursday, July 17, 2025

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CLASS TIME CHANGES - **PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE CLASS TIME CHANGES FOR EACH LOCATION**

ASHTON RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL - THURSDAY NIGHTS

*  5:45 PM - 6:30 PM BEGINNER (AGES 4-7)

*  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM BEGINNER, YELLOW, AND GREEN BELTS (AGES 8+)

*  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM BLUE - PURPLE BELTS

*  7:30 PM - 9:00 PM ORANGE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

_______________________

TESTING INFORMATION

TESTING FEE: $12 per student + regular class fee 

Note: The “testing fee” is paid for through the APP as well, please check on the “testing” fee button to pay the $12 

testing fee the day of testing. 

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IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION 

1. Testing will be held at your regular class times – we try to stay within each classes time frame, however with large 

classes we may run a few minutes over, we appreciate your patience if this does occur. 

2. Perfect attendance is required before testing. Students will be allowed to test if they have 1 or 2 absences, if the 

absences are paid and the “make-up” classes are attended before the semester ends. Students with 3 or more 

absences will not be allowed to test this session but should still plan on attending class. Speak to your instructor or 

class assistant for more information on make-ups. Make-ups cannot be done on testing night due to time constraints. 

3. All students are required to attend class on testing day; however, they are NOT required to test. Students who do 

not want to test will participate in a practice test. 

4. The fee for testing is $12.00 plus the regular class fee. If you have prepaid the entire semester you will be charged 

$12.00 for testing. On testing night, students will individually check in with the class assistant or instructor. 

5. Belts are NOT sold; they are earned by students! Belts are free to students when they pass the test. 

6. Spectators are not allowed to watch during testing. The students are nervous enough without an audience. 

Furthermore, we need a quiet atmosphere for the testing. We appreciate your understanding and support! 

7. Testing day/night may run a little longer than a normal class, we appreciate your patience! 

8. Students are always encouraged to practice outside of class, but if they have attended class regularly, they should be 

adequately prepared for the testing! 

9. Do not call the office or the instructor to see if a student passed. Certificates and awards will be presented on Awards 

Night, which will be held on the dates below. Information on the ceremony will be provided the day of testing. 

Remember that ALL students having perfect attendance will receive a certificate. 

10. Students are increasing in rank exactly as they should be if they advance one rank at a time. Some students will skip 

ranks if the instructor thinks that they are ready. 

CANYON RIDGE - CEREMONY

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Time: TBD

ASHTON RANCH - CEREMONY

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Time: TBD