August 1, 2019

Message of the Month

49th Annual Karate Olympics Tournament

It’s that time of year again! Get ready to represent your individual David Deaton Karate Studio in our 49th annual Fall competition, the Karate Olympics!

Our Karate Olympics will be held Saturday, September 28th at Wilson Central High School in Lebanon, TN. In the spirit of the Olympic Games, students from all three schools, Hendersonville, Lebanon, and Mt. Juliet, will compete for individual gold, silver, and bronze medals, along with the coveted school trophy awarded to the school winning the most medals.

The purpose of our biannual intramural events (The Karate Challenge and The Karate Olympics) is three fold: 1st— To help educate the student body on how to handle stress and pressure in a competition format, 2nd— To help raise money for the Project Sparrow Fund which helps with tuition for financially challenged families and 3rd—To raise funds for the host high school.

A flyer with detailed information on the who, what, when and where is available at the front desk. Make note there is a discounted fee if you pre-register for the event.

On behalf of the families that this will benefit: “Thank You!” We look forward to having all of you there, representing your specific David Deaton Karate Studio! Reserve September 28th for our Olympic event and get ready to make your school proud!

Personal Safety & Self-Defense Training for Women

When: Saturday August 10th at 12:30

What: Focused will be on;

• Situational awareness
• Avoiding dangerous situations
• Defense against an attacker
• Learning to use your body’s natural weapons

Who is invited: Women ages 16 and up

RSVP by Thursday August 8th. DON’T FORGET TO BRING A FRIEND!

Parents Corner

Helping Your Child Transition from Summer to School

adapted from: (National Association of School Psychologists & Parent Information Center)

The fun-filled lazy days of summer enjoyed by our children are once again drawing to a close. Here are a few ideas that may help the transition into the new school year run as smoothly as possible:

1. Re-establish bedtime and mealtime routines. Beginning one or two weeks before the first day of school, start making bedtime a little earlier each night while getting up a little earlier each morning. During this period, it would also help to ease back in to a regular mealtime schedule. By the time the first day of school arrives, your whole family will be back on schedule.

2. Prior to the first day of school, designate a place in your home to be set aside for homework activities. You may also find it helpful to set up a place where backpacks and lunchboxes can be stored when not in use.

3. Review all material sent by the school as soon as it arrives. Be positive and upbeat as you go over it with your children, being sure to make a note of important dates.

4. Visit the school with younger children, taking full advantage of any orientation activities offered. Locating their classroom, lunchroom, restroom, locker, etc, can go a long way towards easing your child’s anxiety.

5. Review your child’s textbooks and show enthusiasm for the material your child will be learning. A good way to help your child get excited about the new school year, is to be excited yourself!

6. Find meaningful ways to let your children know you care. Send personal notes in their lunch box or book bag. Let them know that it is natural to be nervous when starting something new.