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Communication !?!
We at Gymnastics by Design really do understand the occasional need to ask questions about your child's gymnastics class. However, we ask that the appropriate method of communication be used. Please allow the coaches to perform their duties with the students at hand. GBD has always maintained an "open door policy". If you have question concerning your child please feel free to E-Mail Keith at gbd@grantspass.com.
Other acceptable forms of communication may be a simple note placed in the NEW suggestion box. Or, you may request an appointment with Keith by dialing 472-4985, leave your request and Leanne will set up time when Keith is available to meet with you.
Leanne Strom is Director of Administration. She can handle many of your office related questions such registration, tuition, or other finance or scheduling issues. Leanne may be contacted using the above methods, email, a phone call or a note in the Tuition box.
Quotes from Notes
The following quotes are from notes written by our concerned patrons:
"I have noticed the filth everyone is leaving behind lately! People are not picking up their own garbage, and if they are, they're cramming it in garbage cans that have no room left for one more bit. Water bottles are left all over...the list goes on and on...it should be addressed or it's going to get worse!"
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..."it didn't really bother me, (the mess I mean) until I caught my son eating something off the floor. I'm very surprised your customers have such little control over themselves or their children!"...
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..."we were raised to have respect for others. When our family goes camping, we leave the campsite cleaner than it was when we got there. How can people be ok with the mess they leave? "...
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PLEASE, KEEP YOUR GYM CLEAN!
From the Office
Again,
For your child's safety, if you have a change of address or new phone number, please make a note and drop it in the Tuition Box.
Thank YOU!
ALSO,
If you would like to help out with any of our fundraising efforts, please contact:
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AND,
Cash envelopes are for cash only
Please, Cash envelopes are NOT for checks.... just drop your checks straight into the box. [Don't forget to put the gymnast's last name on the "notes" line if it is different that yours]!
Thank You!
Coaches Corner
Don't forget why you brought your child to gymnastics class in the first place ...
Gymnastics by Design,
"Its more than just a sport"
The following is an "Introduction" to a six part series
"We teach kids the value of practice and turn them into "give-it-their-best" achievers.
Kids who take pleasure and pride in their accomplishments now are apt for a more successful life later."
Flick on the television, and there's a rock star with screaming fans or a player whacking a baseball out of the park. Our children didn't see the years of guitar study or the hours spent swinging in the batting cage. After all, what fun is it laboring at a skill, if they're just reminded through dreary repetition, that they're not yet good enough to be famous?
As adults, we know that the accomplished people who inspire us and our kids, achieved skills through passion and diligent practice. Sometimes, it's hard to convey that idea to kids, and harder still to avoid being frustrated into arguing with a child.
So what works? How can you get reluctant, frustrated, youngsters to practice skills that they'll be proud of in the future? The answers involve some work on your part and nary a raised voice.
Part one of six
1. Point out the payoff. Rather than emphasize a performer's "moment of perfection" the big score or home run, give your child glimpses of the hard work that leads up to perfection. Encourage your child to read biographical sketches of great musicians, journalists, athletes, or artists so they can understand that top performers are real people who had to struggle to develop their talents.
Common daily occurrences offer opportunities to teach about patience and long-term gratification. Has your child mastered a video game? Say to her, "The first time you played that game, did you score as many points as you did the tenth time?" If you spot a particularly nice flowering garden in the neighborhood, ask, "What steps are involved in achieving that?" This may lead to a discussion of the unseen work of planning, shopping, planting, watering and weeding. If your favorite professional baseball team performs poorly in a game, comment, "This doesn't mean they'll quit playing, they'll probably get some extra batting practice."
To be continued ...
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Congratulations to GBD's men's level 4 competition Team for a fine season.
GOOD JOB GUYS !! |
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| Congratulations to Darrick Samuelsen, Darrick brought home many medals and took a Forth Place All Around at REGIONALS !!
Tremendous !! |
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