This Week at SCS August 25 - September 1, 2008
August 24, 2008 by Ms.Crissi.
This Week at SCS Sport Karate August 25- September 1, 2008
- A BIG, HUGE, GIGANTIC “THANK YOU” to the Demo Team for all their hard work and dedication this past month (and always)! We are looking forward to being able to get our new uniforms in September! We’ve got the Honeybee Festival coming up and more! Thank you for everything you and your families have done. We are so grateful for you! And excited about everyone’s progress since being on the demo team!
- CONGRATULATIONS TO STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED NEW RANKS ON FRIDAY!
- Bryant Blanchard received his Jr. Blue Belt
- Jenny Brown, Wyatt Morris, Cheryl Prochazka, Isaac Schneiders and Jakob Whittington received their Yellow Belts
- Chandler Walker received his Orange Belt
- Austin Biggs, Bailey Blanchard, Devin Boyett, Mason Clark, Destin Peacock and Matthew Prochazka received their Purple Belts
- Nick Caltabiano, Christian Duplesis and Jean Yataco received their Blue Belts.
- Sierra Allen, Noralee Hoffman and Logan Marler recieved their Green Belts.
- Bryan Gray received his Brown Belt.
- THIS FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY SCS SPORT KARATE WILL BE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY! Enjoy your holiday!
Back To School Success and Safety Tips
August 24, 2008 by Ms.Crissi.
BACK TO SCHOOL
SUCCESS TIPS:
Martial Arts Builds
Academic Achievers!
Often, the time off that kids have from school in the summer is a period where they get out of the routine of school, as well as the habit of taking care of other responsibilities. When school starts again-if parents try to get their kids back into their schedules the week school begins-it often results in a power struggle. Here are some suggestions on how to avoid those power struggles-or at least, how to minimize them.
Back-to-School Routine: Start the Daily Schedule Now: Start the school schedule a week ahead of time. Write out the schedule, using it as a guideline, list the time your child will get up, have breakfast, leave for school, and what time they’ll get home, have dinner, do homework, go to Karate, and go to bed.
For children with A/D/D, Attention Deficit Disorder, and other behavioral issues, having such a plan is a must. Although they may be resistant, it’s important to stress that if your child has behavioral issues, getting into this kind of routine may very well reduce their stress and anxiety even if their initial reaction to it is negative.
It’s important for kids to know that when something is important to you as a parent, you want it to be practiced and rehearsed. There’s a difference between something being important to you as a parent and kids knowing that something is important to you as a parent.
Create a Bedtime Routine: The goal is for them to get back in the habit of a certain time period every night which is not altered with over stimulation and excitement. Be certain that you make the bedtime routine a habit, as this becomes a big sticking point at the beginning of the school year.
During the summer, your kids have most likely gotten out of the habit of going to bed at a regular time. Be forewarned that this transition may be very difficult for adolescents.
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ESTABLISH A MORNING ROUTINE
Make sure that you are getting enough rest and starting EVERY morning with a healthy breakfast. Like a car, your body needs the proper fuel to perform at PEAK levels.
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING
An open mind is a learning mind. Come to school each day ready to focus, work hard and have FUN!
GREAT HOMEWORK HABITS
Have a set time that you always do homework, such as right after school. Make sure you have a quiet place away from distractions to do it. Don’t rush, and remember to ALWAYS hand it in.
COMMUNICATION IS KEY
Teachers are smart, but they can’t read minds. Great relationships come from great communication. Ask questions and share concerns!
SHARE AT HOME
One of the best ways to learn is to teach. Try to teach your parents something you’ve learned in school each day. It will help you and maybe your parents will learn something new!
SUPERSTAR STUDY HABITS
School is like your favorite sport. Proper practice and preparation promotes PEAK performance. To become a superstar, prepare like one.
GUARD YOUR INNER CIRCLE
Surround yourself with the right people. Who you surround yourself with… you become! Having friends that are positive and achievement-oriented like you will keep you on the fast track to success!
Safety Strategies!
Making The Right Choices / Bully Defense / Abduction Prevention
by Lawton Llewellyn, 3rd Degree Black Belt, Personal Safety Expert
DID YOU KNOW?!
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Children of every age are vulnerable to the risk of child abduction.
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Florida has the highest child abduction rate in the U.S.
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More then 75% of middle & high school students said they have been bullied.
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The Internet is a virtually unsecured window into your home.
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Predators target kids & people that appear to be easy victims.
How Can Parents & Their Kids Become
Better Educated About Personal Safety?
Talk to your kids directly about the kinds of dangers that do exist:
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Stranger Danger
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Common Causes of Accidental Injury
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Travel Safety & Awareness TipsPlayground & Play Da
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te Safety Habits
How to Properly Call & Provide Information to 911
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What to Look for and Ways to Avoid Danger
Kyoshi’s Message: Champions Have Discipline!
August 24, 2008 by Ms.Crissi.
Champions have Discipline!
Black Belt Champions strive to be their best in every area of life. To become the best you can be in your Martial Arts, at the dojo, at home, and in your personal and professional life… you must have discipline in your Habits, Actions & Attitudes!
Average people wish for great things in life, but often lack the discipline to set and
get specific goals to actually achieve their dreams and desires…
Champions set specific goals for their future and they have the discipline to develop
and follow a Massive Action Plan to achieve them…
Average people tend to give their minimum, hope for success, but are often satisfied
with and willing to accept mediocre results…
Champions strive for Excellence and discipline themselves to give their maximum effort and energy to achieve greatness…
Average people tend to procrastinate on taking action and are quick to make excuses
for not getting started on their objectives…
Champions never wait…they always create…they are disciplined to take the right
actions that will lead them in the direction of their dreams…
Average people are usually quick to give up and quit, they develop a habit of starting
and stopping, but never finishing…
Champions are disciplined to persevere and stick to it until they do it…
they develop a Non-Quitting Spirit!
The message is simple, anybody can be average, its’ easy to live and accept a mediocre lifestyle. To live life as a BLACK BELT CHAMPION, you are eager to give your best and develop the habit of Discipline in every area.
It’s one of the fundamentals that leads to a better lifestyle for all.
