Welcome to the winter session of the Monday Wednesday Karate Program!! Here are a few housekeeping items to help things move smoothly.

          Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays starting January 4^th  and tentatively ending March 26^th  with a graduation ceremony. If there is no school because of a holiday or inclement weather, there is no karate class. Likewise, if it is a shortened day for conferences or inclement weather, there is no class unless otherwise noted. If there are inclement weather days between now and the end of the session, we will TRY to make them up at the end of the session. The only exception is on the day of our graduation ceremony as it is difficult to change the date once it is set. We have class the following days:

                                                     Wednesday January 4^th 

Monday January 9^th                                           Wednesday January 11^th   

                                                                          Wednesday January 18^th     

Monday January 23^rd                                         Wednesday January 25^th     

            Monday January 30^th                                          Wednesday February 1^st   

Monday February 6^th                                          Wednesday February 8^th    

Monday February 13^th                                            Wednesday February 15^th

                                                                               Wednesday February 22^nd (makeup if needed)      

Monday February 27^th                                            Wednesday February 29^th   

Monday March 5^th                                              Wednesday March 9^th 

Monday March 12^th                                            Wednesday March 14^th

Monday March 19^th (make-up if needed)            Wednesday March 21^st   (1^st grade KK not 2^nd)

Monday March 26^th Graduation        There WILL  be a bus going to graduation from OCS

       Students are not required uniforms in their first session, just comfortable clothing. If they have a uniform and belt they should wear it at every class.

       Our Belt Graduation will take place Monday March 26^th at 4:15 and 6:00 PM followed by a potluck snack reception at Quaker Farms School. The grading fee is $20 due at a later time. GRADUATION FOR GREEN BELTS AND ABOVE WILL BE BY INVITATION. I’ll explain more as we get closer.

        This program will progress just as it would in a regular martial arts studio. So if you wish to continue in the next session, I strongly suggest getting a uniform at that point. You will have your first belt rank by then and a uniform helps form an identity, sense of pride, and self-respect. Uniforms are $30. Payment (cash or check made out to Amy Cote) should be received when you order, and orders should be in by March 1^st to ensure they are here in time for graduation if you wish to have it by then.

         I am always open to feedback, questions, and concerns. Please don’t hesitate to call me or talk with me after class about anything. If your child is absent consistently from class, I usually will try to call to make sure everything is all right. Communication is a key factor in having a great program for children!! Please give me your email address if you have one!!

          I know this will be a great session and I look forward to working with you and your Martial Artist!! Registration fee of $100 is due on the first day of class by cash or a check made payable to Oxford Park & Rec. for classes  meeting 2 times per week. Kickin' Kids are $70 per session. Discounts are available for families with more than one student in the program.

                                                                        Sincerely,

                                                                               Amy Cote                                                                                                                                                                      (203) 888-2866 (prior to 8PM)                                                                                                                             oxfordkarate@yahoo.com