“Ninja Night” is next Friday, May 20, if you’re interested in a parent’s night out. Here are the details:

WHO – All kids, kindergarten age and up Friends who are not MPK students are welcome, so bring a buddy

WHEN – Friday, May 20, 6-9 pm

COST – $20 for the first child, $15 for additional kids

WHAT – Games, pizza, and a movie

There is a sign up sheet on the front desk, or you can email me the names and ages and I’ll add you to the list. Please sign up as early as possible to reserve your spot — past Ninja Nights have filled up by about mid-week before the event.

Thanks, we look forward to seeing you here!

— Jeni Risgaard, Front Desk Coordinator

Just wanted to post a last reminder about our Women’s Self Defense Seminar on Saturday, May 14, 1-4pm. This is a great opportunity for girls entering high school or leaving for college in the fall, as well as anyone wanting to learn techniques to stay safe. This is not limited to MPK families, so please feel free to share it with your friends or family. If you’d like to attend, please send in your information by early next week, if possible.

Who: Women and girls age 13 and up

When: Saturday, May 14, 1 – 4 pm

Where: Midwest Professional Karate
623 S. Main St. Deforest (next to Pick n Save)

Cost: There is no charge for the seminar, but we will be accepting donations to support Deforest charity, Deforest Area Needs Network (DANN)

Sign Up: Register at MPK, or email the names and ages of participants to mpkstudio@karatedeforest.com

No need to bring anything, just wear comfortable clothes and come ready to practice your self-defense skills.

— Jeni Risgaard, Front Desk Coordinator

Please mark your calendars of what’s happening in May… and remember, if you plan to return next year, please stop at the front desk to pick up paperwork. If you plan to sign up for our Summer Special, stop at the front desk for sheet to fill out and return with payment.

Monday, May 9 – EPES KDG Music Program 2-3pm; YES – 4th Gr. Music Program, 5:30pm

Tuesday, May 10 – WES – 1st Gr. Music Program, 5:30pm; 2nd Gr. Music Program, 6:30pm

Friday, May 13 – YES KDG Music Program, 2pm

Tuesday, May 17 – DAMS 4th Gr. Parent Orientation, 6-7pm, DAMS 5/6 Gym

Thursday, May 19 – DAMS 7th Gr. Band/Choir Concert, 7pm PAC

Tuesday, May 24 – DAMS 8th Gr. Band/Choir Concert, 7pm PAC

Friday, May 27 – Two-Hour Early Release

Monday, May 30 – No School – Memorial Day

Important things coming up next week (week of 4/25):

• MONDAY 4/25 — Early Release Day. If you haven’t already marked the sheet on the counter or have emailed me, please do so ASAP before Friday, so we have everyone accounted for.

• THURSDAY 4/28 — Take Your Child To Work Day. If you plan to take your child with you to work, please let me know if you haven’t already done so. Some of you already let me know. Middle School students need to get a pre-approval sheet from the office and get it signed by their teachers along with “Take Your Child To Work form for parents to fill out. I had to do it for my son this week.

• REGISTRATION FOR NEXT FALL — If you plan to return next year, pick up your paperwork at the front counter. Get your paperwork/payment turned in before June 30 for early registration. After June 30 the rates go up.

If you’re unsure about returning, you can pick up just the rate sheet. It is important to know who is returning — and who is going into Middle School grades 5-8 — so Mr. Armstrong can figure out the best transportation options.

— Melinda Huber

Just a couple quick reminders:

• Saturday, April 16 – There are no regular classes this Saturday while we do belt promotion testing.

Those testing should be here no later than 9:15 am in full uniforms, and starting to warm up. This is for all ranks, gold stripe through brown stripe. Testing will begin at 9:30. For intermediates, testing should take no more than an hour, and for advanced students, about 2 hours.

If you’re not testing, you’re welcome to come down and cheer on those who are.

• Sunday, April 24 – Black Belt 1st and 2nd Degree candidates will have a Super Sunday on 4/24 from 5-6:30 pm. Be sure to take advantage of the additional training time if you can!

As this year for A+ After School is coming to an end, we are already thinking about next fall. We have some packets at the front desk if you’re planning to return next year. If your papers and payment are turned in before June 30, your rates are the same as this year. As far as payment goes, we only need the September payment to reserve your spot for next fall. Any paperwork/payment turned in after July 1, rates will go up.

Summer Special (for A+ After School students and new students only) — Unlimited classes for June – August 31 ($149 – first student, $135 – second and third student in the family)
Flyers be out soon with more info

If you know of any families looking to do something this summer and After School next year, tell them about MPK and have them stop by to check it all out!