Athlos Academies

Check out the Triton robotics at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish!

Our creative and gritty robotics team, the Triton Stingrays #44379, earned a berth to the Louisiana State Robotics Championship! 🏆

Our stupendous engineers and programmers finished 2nd in the 12-team qualifier.
A tip of the hat to our amazing Triton engineers.🎩

Geaux Tritons!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Athlos! 🦃

Happy Veterans Day from all of us at Athlos.

Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

Shout-out to Michael Jennings, Health Body and Character Development Coordinator, for presenting at the Teach Better conference last week! If you have heard Michael speak before, you know that everyone left his session feeling motivated to get students and adults moving! Teach Better Team

Meet Kellie Stewart, receptionist for Jefferson Parish:

As Front Office Receptionist, my responsibilities include greeting parents, answering phones, making copies, answering questions daily, and keeping a smile on my face.

I attended Xavier University Preparatory (2007) and Delgado Community College where I received an Associate's degree in Biology (2013), and Southern University where I received a Bachelor's in Health Information Management (2020).

My Favorite Food is CRAWFISH honestly any type of seafood! Favorite Movie: Twilight. Favorite Song: Mary J - My Life! Favorite pass time: Sitting on the couch and watching TV or enjoying a new restaurant.

What I love about Athlos is the Performance Character traits and how they help to build confidence in the children. I also love the great work environment. Just about every day I'm able to spark great conversations with my co-workers. I actually have two hard things I plan on doing, I would like to get my masters in Health Information also get certified and become a Registered Health Information Administrator.
https://www.athlosjp.org/teachers/kellie-stewart/

Meet Yolander Harris-Upper School Dean of Students for Jefferson Parish:

My role and responsibilities include helping maintain a school culture that promotes learning. I am responsible for supporting teachers with creating a classroom culture that is safe and welcoming.

My favorite food is pork chops. I also love turkey. My favorite music is R&B and my favorite movie is Coach Carter. I love the diverse student and staff culture at Athlos. One of the things I am currently doing is working to build a rapport and strong relationships with pre-teens and teenagers. I want to assist them with resolving the challenges they are facing.

https://www.athlosjp.org/classes/yolander-harris-2/

Happy from all of us at Athlos! 🇺🇸

Happy Father’s Day from Athlos Academies! Thank you for all that you do! ❤️

Athlos Academy of Utah recognized their Grades 5-9 Athletic Award Winners.

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Athlos Academies.

We honor and remember those who served our country, thank you for your service. 🇺🇲

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish's Triton Robotic students visited the World War Two Museum last week.

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish recognized two pairs of siblings who helped educate the entire school on Ramadan and Autism last month.

Happy International Family Day to our entire Athlos family. What do you love most about your family? 👪

Athlos of Utah kindergarten teacher Valerie Loredo was awarded Teacher of the Year 2021-2022, congratulations Valerie!

Happy Mother's day from all of us at Athlos! 💕🤶

Nominations are now open for this year’s Distinguished Athlos Educators! This award is given annually to individuals who exemplify quality performance in the Athlos program. Award winners demonstrate excellence in their classroom, on the turf, or within their community.

Anyone may nominate a deserving administrator, teacher, athletic performance coach, or other school staff member by filling out a short nomination form that explains how the nominee models a commitment to the Athlos pillars of performance and student success. Nominations are due by Friday, May 20, 2022.

Awardees will be recognized at the Summer Institute in June 2022 in Boise, Idaho. Recipients’ travel and lodging during the institute will be covered.

https://athlosacademies.org/distinguished-athlos-educator-award/?mc_cid=f7d50b69e0&mc_eid=UNIQID&fbclid=IwAR0IBdnv_cgqOdEdxfyb71WAyX5eCmV69XMRr_YqqLKnvtpJ8EhL8rENUDg

Nominations are now open for this year’s Distinguished Athlos Educators! This award is given annually to individuals who exemplify quality performance in the Athlos program. Award winners demonstrate excellence in their classroom, on the turf, or within their community.

Anyone may nominate a deserving administrator, teacher, athletic performance coach, or other school staff member by filling out a short nomination form that explains how the nominee models a commitment to the Athlos pillars of performance and student success. Nominations are due by Friday, May 20, 2022.

Awardees will be recognized at the Summer Institute in June 2022 in Boise, Idaho. Recipients’ travel and lodging during the institute will be covered.

https://athlosacademies.org/distinguished-athlos-educator-award/?mc_cid=f7d50b69e0&mc_eid=UNIQID

Meet an Athlos student and learn about the three pillars of Prepared Mind, Health Body and Performance Character.

Dean M, Grade 4

Dean loves math and being a member of the robotics club. Outside of school he loves playing video games, especially with his virtual reality Oculus gaming system.

His favorite Performance Character traits are curiosity, creativity, courage and optimism. They are incorporated into his daily life.

The robotics club lets Dean learn more about math and watch those concepts in actions supporting the Prepared Mind Pillar.

By staying active Dean has gained strong muscles and friendships among his peers by following the Healthy Body pillar. Keep up the dedication Dean!

(Fun Fact: Dean is so funny, he’s a jokester that loves to laugh and make others laugh as well)

If parents would like to nominate a child, please complete the form located on our website.
https://www.athlosjp.org/student-spotlight-dean/

In honor of Administrative Professionals day we'd like to give a shoutout to our Athlos staff members.

Thank you so much for all you do and we appreciate everything you do for our staff and students! ❤️

Today is World Book Day. What's your favorite book to read or a book you have read in the past? 📚📖

Today is Earth Day. What ways do you help keep the world you live in fresh and clean? 🌎😄

Athlos Academy of Utah students celebrated their early literacy program for grades kindergarten through second.

Ms. Loredo's class had the most use of the early literacy Waterford program, congrats to them!

We celebrated our success with our early literacy program for grades kindergarten through second. Congrats to Ms. Loredo's class for having the most use of the early literacy Waterford program so far this school year. Her class earned a popcorn party as a reward! 🍿📚 Waterford.org

From Athlos to you, we would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter! 🌻 🐰

Athlos Academy of Utah students had a great time camping on the turf, Athlos style!

Students earned this opportunity by participating in morning huddles and having good attendance.

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish third grade students visited the zoo. Hands-on-learning is part of the Athlos model.

Families loved seeing students return to normal with field trips.

Congratulations to Michael Jennings, Healthy Body and Character Development Coordinator, for his recent induction into the Illinois College Sports Hall of Fame! (Pictured far right.)

Illinois College wrote, "Michael Jennings, class of 2010, was a four-year letter winner at Illinois College in the sport of football. Jennings played wide receiver for the Blueboys and had a remarkable career during his time at IC. He was the team captain, All-Conference, All-American, and team MVP. He was awarded the William J. Downer Award for most outstanding male student-athlete in 2009 and 2010. He is the current school record holder for single game, single season, and career receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns." 🏈

At Athlos, Michael supports our Athletic Performance Coaches and educators in incorporating performance character and athletic movement into daily classroom lessons and regular movement breaks. He leads us all in living the pillars of Healthy Body, Performance Character and Prepared Mind. Congratulations Michael! is proud of you!

IllinoisCollege SportsInfo Illinois College PC: Carrie Jennings

Athlos Academy of Utah recognized their excellent Student Council. Student leadership is part of the Athlos model.

Shout out to our amazing Student Council!

From Left to right: Miss Dee (advisor), Gabe Whitmore (Secretary), Aliva Austin (6th grade Class Officer), Riley Harris (6th grade Class Officer), Abi Isiko (6th grade Class Officer), Haley Snowball (6th grade Class Officer), Alyssa Poirier (Vice President), Elise Lingwall (Historian), Missing from pic (Summer Long - President)

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish students celebrated a Quiz Bowl Championship.

Athlos Academy of Utah students earned a pajama day by exercising their Performance Character traits and core values.

Athlos Academies announces a leadership transition, signaling optimism for the future of Athlos Academies schools and continued growth for the burgeoning charter school network that serves students in three states with more schools planned.

Superintendent Darin Knicely has resigned effective March 25 to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Knicely joined Athlos Academies in 2018 and oversaw many exciting developments for Athlos schools, including the launch of a tutoring service for students in Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish designed to address learning loss from school closures during the COVID pandemic.

Effective April 11, Athlos Academies is excited to welcome a new CEO, Dr. William Bressler. Ed.D. “We are full of optimism as we move forward with Dr. Bressler's’ leadership. His experience and vision will benefit hundreds of students, staff, and families in the Athlos school community,” said Ryan Van Alfen, one of the Athlos Academies co-founders.

Read more here: https://athlosacademies.org/athlos-academies-announces-leadership-transition/

Athlos Academy of Utah held a Dr. Seuss breakfast for families that showed just how much students - and parents - love to read!

Check out what makes Athlos Great:

Kindergarten students celebrated 100 days of learning! They are 100 days smarter thanks to their grit, courage, curiosity and optimism, as well as their dedicated teachers! Congratulations Kindergarteners! Thank you to Ms. Griffin, Ms. Barnes, Ms. Meiklejohn, and Ms. Oliver for their energy and zest! 👴🏿 👵🏽 💯

Join us to say THANK YOU to the dedicated teachers and staff keeping our students safe, learning, and growing this year. Join us to celebrate and support them during Public Schools Week, Feb. 21-25

Happy New Year to our students, staff, families and the Athlos community! Wishing everyone an optimistic start to 2022! 🎆

Happy holidays from all of us at Athlos Academy! ❄️

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish students are on a winning streak! They are using all of their Performance Character Traits and receiving the support and encouragement of our talented and dedicated staff and parents! Go Tritons!

Athlos Academy of Utah students and staff started a Principal's Pantry stocked with food. The first distribution happened yesterday and there was a great turnout! We are grateful to be part of the Athlos model that emphasizes service to others and ensures that families have a happy and healthy holiday.

Principal’s Pantry at Athlos Academy open Wednesday, Dec. 22 from 5-7 p.m.

The pantry will be stocked with food and distributed for free to any Athlos student or family, no questions asked.

We have fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, canned goods and many other things that can help over the holidays.

We want everyone to have a joyful and nourishing holiday. Food is available on a first come first serve basis while supplies last.

Mañana, 22-12-21 habrá distribution de comida para nuestras familias que tienen necesidad, de las 5-7 PM en Athlos Academy.