FLIPPING. FAITH. FUTURE.

Cirque du Soliel!

2012-02-22T05:20:00.000-08:00

Several Aim High Academy students and coaches

enjoyed Cirque du Soliel's

riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music, and fantasy

in Sunday's performance of

MICHAEL JACKSON THE IMMORTAL

Thank you, Cirque du Soliel,

for making this possible!

GOLD MEDAL NIGHT

2012-02-20T05:24:00.000-08:00

Friday, April 13, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Greenwood Cultural Center, 322 N. Greenwood Avenue

Performances by Aim High Students

Dinner will be provided by some of Tulsa's Finest Restaurants

Live and Silent Auctions

Our 5th Annual Fundraising Gala is going to be wonderful.

Make your plans now to be a part of this special evening

of Faith, Fun, Flipping, and Fellowship!

Reservations can be made by visiting the Aim High website:

www.aimhighgym.org

beginning in March.

Happy Birthday, Aim High!

2012-02-09T06:10:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to Aim High Academy!

We have now been serving urban children in the North Tulsa community for 5 years.

It is hard to believe that only 5 years ago we began classes

at the John 3:16 Center with 1 class and 1 mat.

Now we serve more than 170 children!

To God be the Glory!

Facebook Posts

2012-02-03T05:57:00.000-08:00

On November 22, 2011, a Tulsa Public Schools teacher posted on Facebook:

"One of the students was telling her other little friends today

how much she likes gymnastics at Aim High and that they should start going too.

Thank you for doing what you do!"

On November 16, 2011, a mom posted: "I think I'm in big trouble my 2 yr old not only

talks about gymnastics all the time but tonight she won't take off her gymnastics leo,

and she didn't even have a practice tonight, lol!!! Love her!"

Friendship Cup

2012-01-29T05:01:00.000-08:00

The Friendship Cup was Aim High Academy's second meet this season.

Level 4 Team. Level 5 Team, Excel Silver and Gold Teams

We are so proud of all of our precious girls.

Congratulations to:
Lysaunee Moss, Kalyn Smith, and Kiona Walker
for winning their age divisions!

Destiny, Kiara & Taysha

Jordan & Kalyn S.

Adrienne & Maddie

Lysaunee, Nakia, Skylar, & Cortney

Jayla

Allie

Kiona

Brooklyn, Kaylyn B., & D'Rijah

After circling up for prayer, there were plenty of smiles in the gym!

Tyasia & Coach Kelsey

Coach Jennifer & Kiona

Kiara & Kailyn

Tre'Tre' & Coach Elizabeth

To God be the Glory!

GYMNAST THOUGHTS

2012-01-12T04:16:00.000-08:00

OUR COACHES ARE THE GREATEST!

2012-01-09T09:23:00.000-08:00

Miss Kelsey

An appreciation dinner for our coaches was held on December 18th.

Elote Cafe and Catering brought chips & salsa, puffy chicken tacos,

black beans, and Elote's signature sweet potatoes.

Dinner was delicious - including the dessert: churros!

Several members of the Board of Trustees were able to attend

and become better acquainted with our coaches.

Miss Kelsey played her guitar for our Christmas carols.

Lots of laughs were provided by the games we played!

It was a wonderful evening of food, fun, and fellowship!

GOLD MEDAL NIGHT

2012-01-07T11:25:00.000-08:00

Our 5th Annual Fund-Raising Gala

will be held Friday, April 13, 2012, at 6:30 PM

at the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa.

We invite you to attend this wonderful evening:

Dinner catered by some of Tulsa's finest restaurants

Performances by Aim High Academy students

Live and Silent Auctions

Here are some scenes from previous Gold Medal Nights:

Mia Fleming

Please make plans now to attend...don't miss this exciting, enjoyable evening.

Our gala committee is working hard to ensure that

2012 Gold Medal Night will be the best one yet!

Come & Go Open House

2011-12-16T07:40:00.000-08:00

We are thankful for our many friends who stopped by for our

"Come & Go Open House"

last night!

THANK YOU FOR COMING!!!

Shadae was at the front desk to welcome our guests.

Our dedicated team parents brought delicious Christmas treats.

In addition enjoying hot chocolate, coffee, fruit, and Christmas treats,

our guests observed as our students demonstrated their gymnastics skills.

Each child received his/her rewards:

A medal for class accomplishments

A progress report

A life saver

And a round of applause

Coach Josh explained the reason for the life saver:
To remind each child that Jesus came
to save his/her life!

Each class session ends in prayer.

We thank God for each of our precious students!

Merry Christmas!

Jesus is the reason for the season!

We thank God for His precious gift to us.

Awards Week

2011-12-14T04:18:00.000-08:00

The last week of each semester is "Awards Week" at Aim High Academy.

Parents enjoy watching and photographing as their children demonstrate their new skills.

Class ends with each child going up onto the stage to receive his/her award!

Miss Nekia and her class

Makyah

Kendyll

Miss Kelsey with her students

Trinity

Coach Liz with Jaiden

We are thankful for our precious students!

Their gymnastics progress in one semester is amazing...

And the kids love their rewards for their hard work...

But the real reward is ours...

We are blessed as we see the children grow in confidence, courage, and hope

as they are showered with unconditional love!

2011-12-08T12:32:00.000-08:00

You Are Invited!

Come & Go Open House

at Aim High Academy

4501 W. Edison

Tulsa, OK

Thursday, December 15

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

We are a non-profit ministry providing gymnastics to more than 170 North Tulsa children!

This is an informal open house. We want you to come see our wonderful Aim High kids in action, watch them get their awards, enjoy free desserts, and meet our Executive Director.

If you have heard about us but you have never seen the impact we are having on North Tulsa children, this is your opportunity to witness kids lives being changed!

Please stop by!

USA GYMNASTICS Region 8 Congress

2011-12-01T13:36:00.000-08:00

Nine coaches from Aim High Academy attended

Region 8 Congress in New Orleans in July.

Eric and Jodi

Vanessa, Paige, Natalie

Mother's Restaurant

Yes, they actually tried

fried alligator!

Elizabeth, Natalie, Jennifer

Kelsey, Jodi, Jennifer at Cafe du Monde

Josh...in the French Quarter

Natalie

Paige

Our coaches had a great time,

learned new coaching techniques,

and became better friends with one another.

We are so thankful to our donors

who made this trip possible!

THANK YOU!

Place of Refuge

2011-11-28T17:00:00.000-08:00

September 20, 2011

An Aim High mom told us that the only place

her daughter does not have severe anxiety issues is at gymnastics.

Glory to God for providing this child with a place of refuge!

The presence of the Lord...nothing compares!

A Perfect 10

2011-11-25T08:42:00.000-08:00

Introducing Kaylyn

Aim High Academy's first gymnast to score a "Perfect 10"

Kaylyn, 12 years old, has been in gymnastics at Aim High Academy for 3 years.

Kaylyn has been an All-Around State Champion twice!

This year Kaylyn will compete at the Excel level.

The above photos show her learning her new optional floor routine.

Kaylyn's favorite foods are: watermelon, grapes, apples, bananas, salad, and cake!

She likes math, art, and violin - and she wants to be famous.

The best thing about Kaylyn: She loves learning about the Lord.

A Glimpse into November 21 Team Practice and Classes

2011-11-22T07:38:00.000-08:00

Beautiful beam work!

Jamarie is becoming such a leader

and she is assisting with classes.

Hold that scale, girls!

Coach Josh's class - Every class ends in prayer.

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We are thankful for:

Our precious Students

Our wonderful Parents & Families

Our loving Coaches

Our caring Volunteers

Our committed Gala Committee

Our faithful Advisory Board

Our dedicated Trustees

Our generous Donors and Sponsors

Most of all we are thankful for

Our loving God,

Who makes everything possible!

Our Boys Are FAST!

2011-11-21T06:33:00.000-08:00

So FAST they are only a blur!!!

FlippingAgilityStrengthToughness

Aim High Academy currently offers two FAST classes,

one for boys ages 4-6 and one for boys ages 7-11.

Our FAST coaches (Eric, Josh, and Ronnie)

not only work at developing the all-around athlete

but also make the classes

FUN!

Putting on Their Crowns

2011-11-18T10:39:00.000-08:00

Miss Elizabeth's 4 - 6 -year-old class Thursday night...

Aim High Academy in the News...

2011-11-16T14:05:00.000-08:00

http://www.fox23.com/news/local/story/Gymnastics-Preventing-Teen-Pregnancy/YpqqHYyx-k6aYlvd_ddGvg.cspx

Making a Difference!

2011-11-13T14:45:00.000-08:00

Terrone and his mentor, Ronnie, carved a pumpkin a few weeks ago.

They do something together every Thursday night.

Terrone's mother says that every Monday morning

Terrone asks how long until it's "Ronnie Day."

We are thankful for volunteers

who are making a difference in our students' lives!

God Made Me Special!

2011-11-11T05:24:00.000-08:00

Good behavior deserves a reward!

Obeying the instructor and being a friend to one another

are required to receive a sucker after class.

Each class session closes in prayer.

After stating "God made me special," each student recieves his/her reward.

Zowie, Lei'lani, Elena, Nyomi, Layauna

They are special!

A New World Record!

2011-11-09T17:01:00.000-08:00

September 17, 2011

Aim High Academy contributed 34 handstands to help set a new world record.

On this day 20,478 people all across the USA simultaneously kicked into handstands

in honor of National Gymnastics Day.

Halloween Fun!

2011-11-06T15:25:00.000-08:00

Monday, October 31, 2011

No better place to be than at Aim High Academy!

The Moment A Gymnast Never Forgets!

2011-11-02T06:00:00.000-07:00

October 3, 2011 - Such a special moment when Sheridan made her kip on bars! There was excitement all over the gym!

Meet Our Founder and Executive Director

2011-11-01T10:52:00.000-07:00

Jennifer Patterson received her Bachelors Degree in Health and Sports Sciences from the University of Oklahoma in 1994 and a Masters Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Oklahoma State University in 2000.

She competed in the sport of gymnastics for nine years. She has coached and judged gymnastics in Oklahoma for the past 19 years. She has produced more than 50 individual state champions as well as several team titles, and also has produced many regional and national qualifiers, including 10 regional champions.

Jennifer also founded and directed CrossOver, an urban youth ministry, in Tulsa, for 10 years.

All of Jennifer's passions are now combined in Aim High Academy.

Television Appearance

2011-10-21T05:18:00.000-07:00

Last spring Aim High gymnasts were featured on Fox 23 in Tulsa. Shown here with several of our students are Coach Josh, Mia Fleming, and Coach Jennifer.
Our kids love performing for the camera...can you tell?

Way to go, Dakota!

2011-10-19T06:19:00.000-07:00

One week ago today, on Wednesday, October 12,
Dakota did her roundoff-backhandspring all by herself.

Her joy was a blessing to everyone at the gym.

It was a great moment!

What is Aim High Academy?

2011-10-18T14:40:00.000-07:00

   Aim High Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering gymnastics classes to urban children and youth in the North Tulsa community. It is our belief that a child's participation in a meaningful activity will result in that child's acquiring many skills, values, and physical fitness levels that will help lead him/her to a successful life.
   Currently over 170 boys and girls are enrolled in classes, many taking two or three classes weekly. Our classes are offered to boys and girls beginning at age 2. Beginning at age 4 boys may enroll in a FAST class (FlippingAgilityStrengthToughness), which is designed to help develop the all-around athlete. As girls progress in their gymnastics skills, they may be asked to join the girls team, which competes in TAG (Tulsa Area Gymnastics) meets.
   Along with teaching gymnastics skills, our ministry seeks to incorporate Jesus in all we do. Every class ends with a group prayer and each child states, "God made me special" before getting a stamp on his/her hand or foot. Showing the unconditional love of Christ to each child each time he/she is in the gym is of utmost importance to us.
   Every opportunity is sought in which we can encourage each child to live up to his/her full potential and become a responsible citizen. School achievement is encouraged; we offer tutoring one night weekly to any student or family member of a student who needs help with schoolwork. We encourage parents to take an active role in school activities.
  This past spring our team girls, on their own volition, chose "All for God" as their team motto.
  We believe we are making a difference in the lives of the children we serve.