News and Reminders
MA Promotion Ceremonies
Promotion ceremonies will be held this month on
Friday, May 13th and Saturday, May 14th
STUDENTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PROMOTION HAVE RECEIVED SEPARATE COMMUNICATIONS WITH MORE DETAILS.
IF YOUR CHILD IS NOT ELIGIBLE, WE WILL LET YOU KNOW.
Outdoor classes only WILL be held on Saturday May 14th.
Promotion ceremonies will be held at D*FIT Saturday, May 14th immediately following outdoor classes.
(For students who are not eligible and do not receive an invite,
rest assured we will have future ceremonies!)
Mini Camp!
Schools will be closed next month on Election Day, Tuesday June 7th.
We'll be hosting TWO mini camp groups at nearby Rifle Camp Park
to get the kids outside and exploring!
Ages 6-8 with Mr. Emilio
AND
Ages 9+ with Mr. Zach
Both sessions will be
from 9 am - 2 pm
for only $99/child!
Our mini camps are limited in space and sell out fast!
Now is your chance to sign up before we announce our camp offering publicly!
Click the links above on the corresponding age groups to sign up early and reserve your spot.
Student Portal
Remember, you can find student resources,
like the weekly classes signup page and student event calendar within your student portal.
Visit the student portal page on our website HERE.
The password is provided in student communications.
Schedule Updates
*HOLIDAY CLOSURE*
There will be no classes from Saturday, May 28th-Monday, May 30th
There will be no classes on these days.
If you normally train on one of the days Dream will be closed then, you can temporarily switch to another day for that impacted week.
Feel free to check the signup page for available slots and call us 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.
DREAM MARTIAL ARTS BLOG
MORAL OF THE MONTH: SAFETY
Safety is the essential foundation upon which children learn and form strong and healthy attachments. From birth, the trusted adults in their lives serve to protect them from harm, but as children grow, they can play a significant role in their own safety, as well.
Teaching safety to children can help them to feel more competent and confident in themselves and avoid dangerous situations. Talking about not only potential risks but how to navigate them can empower kids and help increase the likelihood of staying safe. Understanding red flags and to trust and act on their instincts are beneficial skills. When children know how to identify potentially dangerous situations and how to react if they find themselves in one, they are better equipped to avoid harm and stay safe.
A crucial factor in safety is awareness, which is one of our school’s core values. Our martial arts classes integrate awareness into each lesson to help make it a routine practice for staying safe. When children are able to pay attention and be in tune with themselves and others as well as their surroundings and different feelings and situations, they help to support their own safety and well-being.
“If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes,
learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow.”
—Alfie Kohn
There are many ways families can teach safety to children. Providing an environment in which they feel secure, loved and heard is a healthy start. Adults can also familiarize kids early on with basic safety rules like helmet and seatbelt wearing, or how to dial 911. Kids can learn their home address and telephone number and what to do if they get lost. They can also appreciate body autonomy, the ability to say no, and how to respond when they feel uncomfortable, unsure or frightened.
Additionally, running through different scenarios and asking open-ended questions about possible solutions are important strategies to get children actively participating in learning about safety. Families can also break safety down into various categories, such as online safety or emergency preparedness.
Everyone deserves to be safe. Though safety is a lifelong necessity, it can also be a broad topic. However, teaching it doesn’t have to be a daunting undertaking. Following safe choices daily, keeping an open dialogue and involving kids in safety awareness are great ways to ensure they learn how to stay safe and secure. Families aren’t alone, either. They can rely on additional resources and community partners, like Dream, to impart safety practices that will help prepare kids for life.
For additional tips on teaching safety, here is an article from Understood.
For educational resources on making smart and safe choices online, feel free to check out Common Sense Media’s K-12 digital citizenship curricula here.