Dear Parents, ETHICS: MORAL PRINCIPLES THAT GOVERN A PERSON’S BEHAVIOR OR THE CONDUCTING OF AN ACTIVITY. This month we are learning about ethics. We want our students to realize how important it is to have […]
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February Character Development Theme: Creativity
Dear Parents, CREATIVITY IS HOW WE MAKE NEW THINGS TO SHARE WITH THE PEOPLE AROUND US! THERE ARE MANY FORMS OF CREATIVITY. USING YOUR IMAGINATION, YOU CAN COME UP WITH MANY THINGS TO CREATE. This […]
Read MoreJanuary Character Development Theme: Goals
Dear Parents, This month we’re discussing the importance of setting goals for ourselves and working towards accomplishing them. Martial arts classes provide a wonderful environment for this, because children are encouraged to set and meet […]
Read MoreDecember Character Development Theme: Respect
Dear Parents, IF YOU’RE EVER UNSURE OF HOW TO SHOW RESPECT TO A PERSON, IMAGINE THAT YOU ARE IN THEIR SHOES AND TREAT THEM AS YOU WOULD WANT TO BE TREATED. This month we are […]
Read MoreNovember Character Development Theme: Gratitude
Dear parents and/or guardians… HAVING GRATITUDE MEANS THAT WE LOOK AROUND AND SEE THINGS WE ARE HAPPY FOR AND APPRECIATE THEM. This month, we are learning about gratitude! Since Thanksgiving is in November, this is […]
Read MoreOctober Character Development Theme: Decisions
Dear parents and/or guardians… DECISIONS ARE THE CHOICES WE MAKE EVERY DAY. This month, we are learning about the importance of Decisions. Our on-the-mat discussions will focus on both the critical thinking skills required to […]
Read MoreAugust Character Development Theme: Optimism
Dear parents and/or guardians… OPTIMISM MEANS THAT WE DON’T WORRY WHEN WE DON’T NEED TO. This month’s value is optimism. Helping your children develop an optimistic mindset at a young age can help foster resilience […]
Read MoreJuly Character Development Theme: Forgiveness
Dear parents and/or guardians… Forgiveness Is When Someone Hurts You, And You Still Choose To Say, “It’s Okay; I Will Be Okay And I Forgive You.” This month, we are learning about forgiveness. This can […]
Read MoreJune Character Development Theme: Kindness
Dear parents and/or guardians… KINDNESS MEANS DOING GOOD THINGS FOR OTHER PEOPLE, NOT BECAUSE WE GET ANY KIND OF REWARD – LIKE MONEY OR FAVORS – FROM IT, BUT BECAUSE IT IS THE RIGHT THING […]
Read MoreMay Character Development Theme: Self-Control
Dear parents and/or guardians… SELF-CONTROL IS A WAY THAT WE SHOW RESPECT FOR OTHERS AND RESPECT FOR OURSELVES. SELF-CONTROL MEANS MAKING CHOICES NOT BASED ON OUR EMOTIONS IN THE MOMENT, BUT BASED ON WHAT WE […]
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