Test Week at MPK 12/8-12/13

Posted on December 9, 2014

Just a quick reminder that this is test week at MPK (Dec. 8 – Dec. 13).

Classes will be on a normal schedule and students will test in class. Plan on attending your normal class if you are not testing.

Saturday, Dec. 13, is graduation day at 10am. Please be early for your class and early for graduation.

Also if you are a Facebook fan, use the “check In” button and when you show us you’ve checked in, you’ll get a free bottle of water at the front desk — and your name will also automatically be entered in a monthly drawing for an MPK t-shirt!

Testing, Friends, and more…

Posted on December 1, 2014

MPK Performance ShirtHey everyone! We’re looking forward to getting back to some great classes & workouts. This will be a really fun month with many of our students testing for their next belt as well as an opportunity for all our students to invite a friend or family member to be their guest in class. Here is what to plan for…

  • Permission slips must be turned in by Saturday the 12/6 for students who plan on testing.
  • Testing will begin on Monday 12/8 and take place in your normal classes. Each night of the night we will test students on a specific portion of their curriculum.
  • On Saturday the 12/13 at 10am, students will attend an exciting graduation at which they will demonstrate some of the information for their rank. At the end of graduation, students will be awarded their belts.
  • Please be early for your class time and come dressed in full uniform for class and graduation.
  • Belt a Buddy. Here is a great way to introduce a friend to classes at MPK. See Mr. A for a POWER PASS. Invite a friend to join you for free for a week of classes.* EASY.
  • Invite a friend or a family member.*
  • When they complete 6 classes, you get to present them with their White Belt!

* Due to testing and graduation during the week of the 12/8-12/13, please invite your guest to classes either this week (12/1-12/6) or beginning the week of the 12/14.

Notes for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 20, 2014

There will be NO A+ After School classes Wednesday, Thursday or Friday (Nov. 26-27-28) for Thanksgiving. We’ll have a short week with only Monday & Tuesday.

If you are sticking around the area, feel free to drop in for class Wednesday evening. Please grab your card off the back counter and move it up front to get credit for class. A+ students will need to wear the FULL uniform for evening classes.

Wednesday Evening Classes (Nov. 26):
Little Kickers (age: 5-7): 5:00-5:30pm
Juniors (age: 8 and up): 5:30-6:15pm

Saturday Morning (Nov. 29):
Open Gym* 9:00-10:30am

*Parents are welcome to come and work with your child, along with instructors.

Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Half Day, Day Off

Posted on October 16, 2014

Just a quick note to remind you all to mark your calendars for a half day and a day off coming up.

Early Release Day — next Thursday, Oct. 23. There is a sign up sheet sitting on the front counter. Or, feel free to email Melinda (melinda@karatedeforest.com) “YES” or “NO”.

No School — next Friday, Oct. 24.

Testing Day AND Super Saturday

Posted on October 11, 2014

Just a reminder that we will have normal classes this morning, which will include Super Saturday training from 10:30 to 12:00 for our brown and black belt students.

At 1:00 we will begin testing gold and orange belts.
At 1:30 we will begin testing green and purple belts.
At 2:15 we will begin test blue,red and brown belts.

Please be early for your test and dress in FULL UNIFORM. Blue red and Brown belt remember your sparring gear!

Good luck to all!

A+ for October

Posted on September 29, 2014

Hey A+ After School Families, there’s lots happening in October! Here’s a summary of things to keep in mind:

Thursday, Oct. 2 – Open House for EPES, MES, WES, YES, 5-6pm
Friday, Oct. 3 – Homecoming Parade, 5pm
Monday, Oct. 6 – Early Release Day (2 hrs)
Thursday, Oct. 23 – Early Release Day (2 hrs)
Friday, Oct. 24 – NO SCHOOL and NO A+ After School at MPK
Thursday, Oct. 30 – Community Trick-or-Treat Night — DeForest H.S., 5-7pm
Friday, Oct. 31 – Halloween — Trick-or-Treating in DeForest, 5-7:30pm

There is a sign up sheet for next Monday’s (Oct. 6) Early Release day. Please indicate YES or NO if your child is attending. Or feel free to email Melinda (melinda@karatedeforest.com) and she can mark them down for you.

With the activities starting at 5pm, if you know that your child will NOT be coming to MPK or will be picked up early, please let us know so we’re all on the same page ahead of time.

Thank you!