The Aviator Gazette
March 1, 2021 | Issue #9------------___----------------__________------ "March Madness" Issue
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Aviation Spotlight


First All-Female African American Flight Crew
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.
Principal's Message
Dear Aviator Families and Community,

It is March Madness!!! As a former athlete and college basketball player, this time of year brings excitement and joy for me and so many college basketball fans across the country. My family members and friends always choose their teams and get ready for the exhilarating postseason. We know there will be upsets when a top-ranking team is knocked out of the tournament; however, the most exciting moments for us are when the underdog rises to the occasion, steps up to the challenge, and makes it all the way to the final four.

When I think of these moments, I think about the challenge before my team and I. We are challenged with launching the first k-12 Aviation Academy in the country on a regional airport, and the challenge brings our competitive spirits to the forefront. Each day we are giving it all through collaboration, strategic planning, organizing, and execution. Because of our efforts, we will provide our students and families with the best educational experience they could ever ask for through exposure and limitless opportunities.

As we are nearly through the first quarter of 2021, the covid 19 vaccine continues to reach states and provide hope for a better tomorrow. Let’s all continue to work together, stay safe, and mask up.

Sincerely,

Charita Sellers
Our Vision and Mission
Helix Aviation Academy School Values
Our school values, our vision, and our mission underpin all that we do at HAA.

Our values help shape the mindsets and behavior of staff and students; so, their importance shouldn’t be underestimated. There’s a lot you can do to build character through school values.
Innovation is one of our values.
We embrace challenges and are not afraid of going after more complex solutions.
Our Next School Value:
INNOVATION
Aviation Spotlight
First All-Female African American Flight Crew
On February 12th, 2009, Captain Rachelle Jones, First Officer Stephanie Grant, Flight Attendants Robin Rogers, and Diana Galloway operated flight 5202 to Nashville, TN right into the history books by being the first All-Female African-American flight crew in the United States.
View the video below to learn more . . .
Helix Aviation Academy Partners
Helix Aviation Academy is excited about the opportunities allotted to students through partnering with BRCC.
In high school, students will have the opportunity to take dual enrollment courses that can lead to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology.   

Learn More about BRCC’s Aviation Maintenance Program Here!!!

Curriculum Spotlight:
Enrichment Classes
Our enrichment program at HAA will be centered around STEAM- Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. It will give students the opportunity to try new and exciting things.  It gives them a chance to branch out and learn about things they may not have considered before.  Our students will use this exposure to develop unique interests which will allow them to see exactly what they are most interested in. We believe it’s hard for students to have a real opportunity for choice if they are not exposed to many new things at an early age. Sometimes, it will be challenging because challenge brings about growth, but most of all it, will be fun and engaging.
Community and Culture
School Design Session
for HAA Families
On Monday, March 15th from 6 pm to 7:15 pm, there will be a School Design Session for Helix Aviation Academy families. We would also love for our families to bring at least one other friend or family member that may be interested in HAA for their current 5th graders. 

We will share unique aspects about our school, and open the floor to hear from families and community members on their thoughts about our current plans. Our hope is to create a community design school in which families and all stakeholders offer feedback, suggestions, and support to build a quality educational program that ensures access to opportunity for all.
We will provide appetizers for all attendees. 

We ask that you register with the number of people that will attend so that we can prepare our space in order to be as COVID safe as possible.

There is also a virtual option. If you would prefer the virtual option, please select virtual when you register.
Creating the Future
with Tomorrow's Leaders
  Phase 2 of EnrollBR opened on February 2nd. 
Apply Now!!!!!
Upcoming Events

Helix Community Schools STEAM Saturday


March 27, 2021
at Helix Aviation Academy
11am - 2pm
5th - 12th Grades


Register at: 
HAA School Tour
Thursday, March 4, 2021
5 p.m - 7 p.m.
Please click on the graphic to the left in order to be taken to registration. Thank you.
Click below for more information on our School Tours.
Click here to watch the previous week’s Aviation 10: 
NSBR Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair
Helix Aviation Academy
will be attending the

NSBR Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair
on
Thursday, March 4th
from
4pm-6pm. 

Educators will have the opportunity to engage with staff through video or text. 
Let The Fun Begin!!!
AVIATION TIDBITS
Fewer than 1 percent of airline pilots in the United States are Black women, according to Sisters of the Skies (SOS), a professional organization of Black women pilots founded in 2018. (Women make up around 7 percent of U.S. pilots, according to the FAA.) In total, fewer than 150 Black women hold any type of pilot license in the United States, according to SOS.
And Away We Go!
(Aviation Cartoons and Quotes)
Great Habits of Successful Pilots
Great pilots use strong verbal communication skills to convey information clearly, effectively, and concisely. Pilots must be able to remain calm and collected, especially in emergency situations. Even when the unexpected occurs, good pilots are able to think clearly and stay focused.
Virtual Learning Parental Tips
Communication between teachers, students, and parents can make a world of difference. 
5 Remote Teaching Tips from an Online Teacher
Engagement is (Still) Everything

Whether you’re assigning non-digital work, teaching live, or sending recordings to accommodate asynchronous learning, student engagement remains one of the highest priorities for online teachers.

Engagement in learning, after all, which is why it tops the list of remote teaching tips.

“If your students aren’t engaged, they will literally walk away,” Kimberly Palocsay, a virtual teacher in Ohio, says. “You can’t stand closer to distracted students. You can’t get their attention with the same techniques you use in the classroom.”
Coping with COVID-19

From Helix Aviation Academy and the World Health Organization, here are just a few reminders for this season and how to make sure you and your loved ones stay KIND to one another.

For More Information, Click on the Graphic to the Left . . .
Helix Aviation Academy
Upcoming Events
  • Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - Aviator 10 Session (6:00 pm - 6:10 pm)

  • Thursday, March 4, 2021 - NSBR Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm)

  • Thursday, March 4, 2021 - Helix Aviation Academy School Tour (5:00 - 7:00 p.m.)

  • Monday, March 15th, 2021 - School Design Session for HAA families (6:00 pm - 7:15 pm)

  • Saturday, March 27, 2021 - STEAM Saturday at Helix Community Schools (11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
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