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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

SUMMER 2025: ASHTON RANCH & CANYON RIDGE WEEK 3

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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HOMEWORK


* Do an extra chore 

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ASHTON RANCH CLASS TIME CHANGE


Please note that SPECIALS has been REMOVED from the schedule. Blue and Purple Belts will have class from 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Orange Belts and Above plus Adults will have class from 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm.


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

*  8:30 PM - 9:30 PM ORANGE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

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CANYON RIDGE CLASS TIME CHANGE


Please note that students attending the 2:15 pm Class will be joining the 1:30 pm Class starting Saturday, June 7, 2025. Please read the new schedule below.


CANYON RIDGE - SATURDAYS


*  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM : ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE; ADULTS

*  12:00 PM - 12:30 PM : SPECIALS ($4.00) - FAN

*  12:30 PM - 1:30 PM : BLUE & PURPLE BELTS

*  1:30 PM - 2:30 PM : BEGINNER WHITE, YELLOW, & GREEN BELTS (all ages)

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PHOENIX VALLEY OF THE SUN KARATE TOURNAMENT


REGISTER BEFORE SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2025


TOURNAMENT IS OPEN TO ALL AGES AND BELT RANKS!!


WHEN: Sunday, June 22, 2025

WHERE: Washington High School

TIMES: To be Determined

COST: $68 - Includes 6-event package

SPECTATOR FEE: $5 per person ages 9 and older 


PLEASE CLICK THE LINK ABOVE FOR MORE INFORMATION!!

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SPECIALS FOR THE SUMMER SESSION


Gear for Specials can be found in the "Get the Gear" section of this email.


FAN!!


*Please note that we may not have a Specials Class for the summer at Ashton Ranch*

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GET THE GEAR


FAN $14.99

multiple colors









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GENERAL INFORMATION

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CLASS SCHEDULES 


**Times and classes are subject to change depending on the number of students in each class**


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

*  8:30 PM - 9:30 PM ORANGE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

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CANYON RIDGE - SATURDAYS


*  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM : ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE; ADULTS

*  12:00 PM - 12:30 PM : SPECIALS ($4.00) - FAN

*  12:30 PM - 1:30 PM : BLUE & PURPLE BELTS

*  1:30 PM - 2:30 PM : BEGINNER WHITE, YELLOW, & GREEN BELTS (all ages)

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BEFORE COMING TO CLASS


* Parents please be sure to check in online prior to coming to class every week

  ** You will not need to do this for the first class, as students are automatically checked in when you register

 ** Online Check-In can be done through the ActivStars App or on the ActivStars Athletics Website (the link is in my signature below)

* Parents please check in with the class secretaries upon arrival every week. If they are not checked in in person, then they will be marked absent.

  ** This is to ensure proper attendance for each student

* Please be sure to read the Parent Helper Guidelines below if you would like to participate as a Parent Helper

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DOJO ETIQUETTE


* Students please bow before entering/exiting facing inside of the dojo (gym/cafeteria)

* Students please take off shoes or wear karate shoes

  ** Shoes can be placed in a designated area provided by the instructor

 ** KARATE SHOES can be purchased if your student does not wish to go barefoot during class  

   


* Students please bow before leaving the dojo (gym/cafeteria)

* Students please use "Yes, Sir" or "Yes, Ma'am" during class