November 23, 2020 | Issue #3 Thanksgiving Edition |
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Helix Legal Academy will open with a 6th grade class in the 2021-22 school year in downtown Baton Rouge. The following year, the legal academy will add a 7th grade and will complete its expansion as a middle school in the 2023-24 school year. |
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Curriculum Spotlight: Khan Academy |
Does your child need extra practice in math? Be sure to check out Khan Academy! There are games, videos, lessons, quizzes, and practice problems that can support them in the virtual world. Check it out at www.khanacademy.com. |
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At Helix Legal Academy,
We Set the BAR!!
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Are You Ready?
Join Us for the FUN!
All New and Interactive Sections!
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Presenting our new sections where we will feature: |
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Interesting Legal Facts
Legal Terminology
Weird or Strange Laws
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Holiday Worthy Recipes
Healthy Lifestyle Habits
Virtual Learning Tips
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Legal Cartoons
Mini Activities
Law Games
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Number 10:
Catching a fish by hand in a city park is punishable by fine.
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Number 7:
20 years for urinating in the water supply of a municipality.
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Number 4:
It is illegal to possess a snake within two hundred yards of a Mardi Gras parade.
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Number 9:
"Fake" wrestling matches are prohibited.
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Number 6:
Spectators at a boxing match are not allowed to mock a fighter.
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Number 3:
"Showing Off" while bicycling is punishable by fine.
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Number 1:
It is a $500 fine for sending a pizza to a person's home without their knowledge.
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Number 8:
You cannot dare someone to lie down on a railroad track.
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Number 5:
Mardi Gras beads may not be thrown from a third floor window. Throwing from the second floor is okay.
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Number 2:
All garbage must be cooked before it can be fed to pigs.
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Legal Eats
Creamy Hot Cocoa
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Get ready for those cold nights when you want to cuddle up with a good book or watch your favorite Legal TV series.
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"Evident"-ly Funny
(Legal Cartoons and Quotes)
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Attorney
Healthy Lifestyle Habits
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Attorneys balance many responsibilities and tasks.
Meditation is a great way to reduce stress and create peace.
According to the Mayo Clinic, meditation can help rid of negative emotions, increase creativity, as well as patience and tolerance.
Click on the Mayo Clinic button below to read more on the types of meditation and the ways to practice it.
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Legal Briefs
(A new game, mini activity, or mini lesson in Law each newsletter)
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This month, try our new found game, DO I HAVE A RIGHT?, which allows your student to run a law firm and test their knowledge of constitutional rights.
Play and Enjoy! See you in the Fall!
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Community Outreach Events |
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On Tuesday, 11/17/20, a few of our Helix Community School Members visited the Dream Center at Healing Place Church to share information about our schools and programs, but to also inspire, encourage, and motivate students to persevere and excel to the highest. |
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Enrollment is OPEN!
You can sign your rising 6th grade student up at enrollbr.org
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We have limited seating for our first 6th grade class. They will be special because they will be our first graduating class in May of 2028 as we reach our full range of being the first 6 - 12 Legal Academy in the state.
Phase 1 closes 12/12/20
Click Below . . .
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Select Helix Legal Academy as your first choice and complete your application for enrollment. |
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Louisiana Department of Health
COVID-19 Holiday Safety
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"Pass the Pie and not #COVID19 this Thanksgiving"
Assess your risk, and think about how to keep you and your loved ones safe this season. No matter how you are spending your Thanksgiving, please keep these tips to lower risk in mind. - LA Department of Health
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Upcoming Events
Kville Event Center
6308 Quinn Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
November 28, 2020
12 noon - 4 pm
Come On Out and See Us!
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We will have technology set up in order to help with your application submission.
We can also answer any questions you may have about our school and programs.
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Helix Legal Academy Upcoming Events |
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November 26, 2020 - Thanksgiving Day
November 28, 2020 - Christmas Marketplace Pop-Up Shop
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From Helix Legal Academy to all of our future parents, students, and staff, we wish you all a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday. |
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May your Thanksgiving be stuffed to the brim
with Happiness and Love!
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Thank You
for subscribing to the
Helix Legal Academy Newsletter!
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We hope you enjoyed this issue and look forward to seeing you on our next newsletter on December 7th for our first Christmas edition.
As always, you will receive updates straight to your inbox, but you can also check out our previous issues below.
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Looking for Enrollment Information?
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Need to ask a question or speak to someone?
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Visit us on any of the platforms below.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Feel Free learn more about our school by visiting any of these sites. If necessary, you can also reach out to us at anytime with questions or concerns.
HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
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