The Aviator Gazette

February 15, 2021 | Issue #8 ----------------------------__________------"President's Day" Issue

See what's happening this month. Find more information About Our School. Aviation Spotlight Gregory Pierson Assistant Director of Aviation at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Partnership Spotlight Johnson Training Institute Pilot & Professional Development Training Services We are a tuition-free, open-enrollment charter school launching in the Fall of 2021 with 120 6th grade students. Our founding students will be a very special group as they will set the foundation for our K - 12 Aviation Academy and be the first class to graduate from our one-of-a-kind school located on the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in 2028. Visit our website Principal's Message Happy President’s Day!!!  (Learn more about the story of President’s Day here.) Thank you to all the parents and community members that attended our personalized school tours on Thursday, February 4th. It was a wonderful night as we were able to open our hangar doors to view the beautiful scenery. We are providing individual family tours with the intent of being Covid Safe.  We invite you back on Thursday, February 18th for another school tour, and we ask that you bring a friend or family member that is looking for a great school for their upcoming 6th graders for the fall of 2021. You can register at bit.ly/HAATOURRSVP3. Sincerely,   Charita Sellers Founding Principal

Our Vision and Mission

Helix Aviation Academy School Values

Our First School Value: AWARENESS

Aviation Spotlight

Gregory Pierson Assistant Director of Aviation Read More Gregory Pierson Assistant Director of Aviation at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Mr. Pierson was appointed Assistant Director of Aviation in November of 2018. He has 12 years of airport management experience and was serving as the Interim Assistant Director of Aviation. He was previously the BTR Airport Computer/Electronics Systems Manager (IT Manager). He first joined the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport 15 years ago as a PC LAN Specialist. Within his first three years, he was promoted to a PC LAN Administrator. In his most recent role as IT Manager, his Airport-wide involvement afforded him the experience to identify and manage the expectations and needs of various stakeholders, while ensuring the decisions and processes related to the Technology division were in alignment with the overall mission of the Airport.

Helix Aviation Academy Partners

Helix Aviation Academy and Johnson Training Institute are happy to begin a new partnership in education.  Johnson Training Institute comprises a small team of professionals who are dedicated to providing the highest quality of pilot and professional development training services with even better customer service. Whether you are hoping to take to the skies or have a more successful career, we are here to help. About - Johnson Training Institute (www.jti-trains.com)

Curriculum Spotlight: ACE

ACE is Fun, interactive aerospace/STEM program designed to engage and inspire early-aged youth toward an interest in aviation, space, and other STEM-related careers. The ACE program introduces young learners to air and space flight and the related reading, art, history, geography, and STEM concepts involved. Students are each given a grade-appropriate educational tool to learn about and apply the principles of aerodynamics via easy-to-teach lessons, sometimes taught by Civil Air Patrol volunteers.

Community and Culture

Helix Aviation Academy’s School Culture will be a positive school culture that promotes “taking responsibility for one’s actions.” Restorative Justice Practices will be implemented across our school on a daily basis.

Restorative justice empowers students to resolve conflicts on their own and in small groups, and it's a growing practice at schools around the country. Essentially, the idea is to bring students together in peer-mediated small groups to talk, ask questions, and air their grievances.

Creating the Future with Tomorrow's Leaders

Phase 2 of EnrollBR opened on February 2nd.  Apply Now!!!!!

Helix Aviation Academy Enrollment

Upcoming Events

Helix Community Schools STEAM Saturday February 27, 2021 at Helix Aviation Academy 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5th - 12th Grades Register at:  http://bit.ly/HCSSTEAMSaturday

Click below to learn more about the Purpose of STEAM Saturdays.

HAA School Tour Thursday, February 18, 2021 5 p.m - 7 p.m.

Click here to watch the previous week’s Aviation 10:  February 9, 2021 - Aviation 10

Let The Fun Begin!!!

AVIATION TIDBITS

More than 80% of the population is afraid of flying!!!!! Lots of people fly because it is the fastest route to their destination.

And Away We Go! (Aviation Cartoons and Quotes)

Coping with COVID-19

At Helix Aviation Academy, we encourage our employees to take care of themselves physically and emotionally. Social-Emotional Wellness is a top priority for all of our employees and students.

Helix Aviation Academy Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 - Helix Aviation Academy School Tour (5 - 7 p.m.) Thursday, February 18, 2021 - Aviaton 10 Session (6:00pm - 6:10pm) Saturday, February 27, 2021 - STEAM Saturday at Helix Community Schools (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Thank You for subscribing to the Helix Aviation Academy Newsletter! We hope you enjoyed this issue and look forward to seeing you with our next newsletter on February 28th. As always, you will receive updates straight to your inbox, but you can also check out our previous issues below. Issue #1 (10/27/2020) Issue #2 (11/10/2020) Issue #3 (11/23/2020) Issue #4 (12/28/2020) Issue #5 (12/31/2020) Issue #6 (01/11/2021) Issue #7 (01/25/2021) Visit our website Oh, by the way, we wouldn't mind if you gave our newsletter some love through Facebook, Instagram, or Linkedin. :-) Make sure to follow us on the following social media platforms: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Subscribe Now

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