News and Reminders
November Promotion Ceremonies
MMA promotions will take place Saturday November 12th at our dojo
AFTER regularly scheduled outdoor classes
Students who are eligible for promotion will have received event invites.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL INBOX FOR YOUR INVITATION
For student who are not yet eligible and did not receive an invite,
rest assured there will be future belt promotion ceremonies!
November's 2-Day Mini Camp
We still have some open spots for our LAST mini camp for Fall!
November 10th-11th
while schools are closed during the NJEA Convention
Ages 4-6 @ Anderson Park
AND
Ages 7-10 @ Mills Reservation
9 am-2pm each day
$198/ camper for BOTH days
Our November 8th camp session sold out! Hurry to secure your spot
in our last camp of the season!
Sign up here
Student Portal
Remember, you can find student resources,
like the weekly classes signup page and student event calendar within your student portal.
Click below to visit the student portal page on our website.
The password is listed in student communications.
Schedule Updates
*CLOSURE*
There will be no classes from Wednesday, November 23rd to Friday, November 25th
***If you normally train on one of the days Dream is closed, you can temporarily switch to another day for that impacted week.***
Feel free to check the signup page for available slots and call us at (973) 306-4130 or email us to make the one-time switch for you.
Please Do NOT switch your days on the signup sheet, as that is for ongoing reserved class times.
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MORAL OF THE MONTH: GRATITUDE
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.”
– Cicero
At a time when it is easy to focus on all that is wrong, it is important to practice gratitude for all that is good in our lives. When children learn gratitude, they can glean more meaning and perspective from everything around them and will be better equipped to navigate through difficult times. Gratitude brings fulfillment and the ability to both see and do good in the world.
Gratitude has a positive impact on our wellbeing and overall satisfaction in life. It has been linked to improved mental and physical health, better sleep, more resilience, increased productivity, and improved relationships.
When kids are grateful, they are also more likely to be kind and generous to others. Gratitude shifts the focus to what they have, and it helps them build empathy, optimism and stronger connections to others. There are a lot of ways that we can teach our kids gratitude, but one of the most important things is consistent practice.
When we talk daily with kids about the people or things that make us happy or safe or fulfilled, and why they’re important, we are modeling gratitude and making it a routine part of our lives. Gratitude jars, walks, and journals are also fun and creative outlets to express and commemorate what we are grateful for. Volunteering is an impactful way to in which kids learn gratitude through service to others.
Gratitude is about so much more than just saying “thank you” – it is a way of life. It is about recognizing the good surrounding us and being thankful for the people and things that make it better and meaningful. It’s also about being mindful of the ways we can help others. Teaching kids to be grateful makes a world of difference for them to lead happier, healthier lives.