The Aviator Gazette
December 31, 2020 | Issue #5 The New Year Edition
Upcoming Events

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About Us

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Aviation Spotlight
Tuskegee Airmen

Link to Aviation Spotlight.
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.
Our Vision and Mission
We want to share our Vision and Mission in every issue because they define our approach to education as well as describe our desired future outcome for our students.
Vision: The vision of Helix Aviation Academy is to empower scholars to become young adults who take an innovative approach to problem-solving and thrive in competitive aviation and cyber technology careers.  
Mission:  Helix Aviation Academy prepares all students for achievement in college, career, and a life of opportunity and choice through a deep understanding of the limitless world of aviation, including flight, aeronautical engineering, aircraft technology, and cyber technology. 
Principal's Message
Dear Aviator Families and Community, 

Let me begin by wishing you all a Happy New Year filled with many achievements and continued growth. During this past holiday season, I hope that you have had a chance to catch up with friends and family and enjoy some rest and relaxation. I certainly spent some time reflecting on 2020 and thought about the work and opportunities that lie ahead in 2021.

As we approach the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy, I am reminded of one of my favorite quotes of his, “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”  

One of the things I appreciate most about Helix Aviation Academy is that we remain hopeful in every situation. In the short term, we may not achieve every goal, but if those goals are virtuous, we will succeed. We never lose sight of goals, and neither should you. 

Furthermore, Helix Aviation Academy, strives to be a school that provides educational equity and implements unique and innovative ways to partner, support, and create opportunities that make our school a place where children will grow each day socially, emotionally, and academically. Thank you in advance for your continued support in 2021.

Sincerely, 

Charita Sellers
Founding Principal
Aviation Spotlight
The Tuskegee Airmen
The first black military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps (AAC), a precursor of the U.S. Air Force. Trained at the Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama, they flew more than 15,000 individual sorties in Europe and North Africa during World War II.
Tuskegee Airmen Visit Maxwell
Tuskegee Airmen George Hardy, James Harvey, Theodore Lumpkin and Eugene Richardson all retired Air Force Lt. Colonels, visited the 187th Fighter Wing at Dannelly Field Air National Guard Base, Alabama, Feb. 26, 2018.
Dannelly Field is the home to the current fleet of Redtails made up of F-16 fighters.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)
Curriculum Spotlight:
Helix Aviation Academy staff will teach students every minute of each day in everything that we do!!!
Leslie Owen Wilson defines curriculum as:  

“Anything and everything that teaches a lesson, planned or otherwise. Humans are born learning, thus the learned curriculum actually encompasses a combination of all of the following — the hidden, null, written, political and societal etc.. Since students learn all the time through exposure and modeled behaviors, this means that they learn important social and emotional lessons from everyone who inhabits a school — from the janitorial staff, the secretary, the cafeteria workers, their peers, as well as from the deportment, conduct and attitudes expressed and modeled by their teachers. Many educators are unaware of the strong lessons imparted to youth by these everyday contacts.”
Creating the Future
with Tomorrow's Leaders
Upcoming Sessions
AVIATION 10
Tuesday, 01/05/2020 at 6:00
Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., we will continue to stream live from the Helix Aviation Academy Facebook page and share highlights about our school from 6:00 - 6:10. Tune in to learn more about our school and programs.
Let's Have Fun!!!
AVIATION TIDBITS
What is the name of the document that shows the flight schedule for the day? 
The answer is Mayfly.
Daily Flight Schedule.

The daily list of operations produced by the Airport operator. This is also known as the “Mayfly” as produced the day before the day of operation.
Spell out Aviation using the Phonetic Alphabet.

Answer: Alpha, Victor, India, Alpha, Tango, India, Oscar, November
Click here for more
Aviation Vittles:
New Year's Eve Appetizers
Here at Helix Aviation Academy, we like to work hard and get together to celebrate our victories. Here are several worthwhile recipes for your next family gathering from our family to yours.
And Away We Go!
(Aviation Cartoons and Quotes)
Aviation Corner
(A new game, mini activity, or mini lesson in Aviation each newsletter)
Newton's Laws of Motion (First Law)
Newton’s first law of motion states that a body in motion tends to stay in motion in a straight line, and a body at rest tends to stay at rest, unless some outside force causes the moving object to stop, to change direction, or to change speed—or causes a stopped object to move. This is sometimes called the law of inertia.
You experience Newton’s first law when you’re riding in a car and the driver slams on the brakes. Your body is in motion and would keep going right into the dashboard if you weren’t wearing your seat belt. The seat belt exerts a force that stops your body from moving. (That’s why cars have seat belts and why you should wear them!)
Want to see The First Law in action?
Click below to learn how . . .
Community Outreach Events
Toy Drive & Turkey Give Away
(Tuesday, December 22, 2020)
Helix Aviation Academy welcomed families into our 10,000 square foot hangar on Tuesday, December 22 enforcing strict covid 19 protocols, to share the joy of giving as we were able to provide over 100 families gifts and turkeys. It was amazing to join in on Helix Community Schools 1st Annual Toy & Turkey Giveaway. Thank you to our sponsors for making this day possible.
Enrollment is OPEN!
We have limited seating for our first 6th grade class. 
Next year's 6th grade class 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 K - 12 Aviation Academy in the country located on an airport. 
To Enroll Your Student
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Select Helix Aviation Academy as your first choice and complete your application for enrollment.
Louisiana Department of Health
COVID-19 Holiday Safety
"Mask Up, Louisiana"
Wear a mask correctly and consistently for the best protection. Be sure to wash your hands before putting on a mask and remember NOT to touch the mask when wearing it. - LA Department of Health
Click on the pic above for more simple steps to help during the holidays.
Great Habits of Successful Airmen
“We help students develop habits at Helix Aviation Academy”
Calm Under Pressure
The natural disposition of many pilots is that they simply don’t get ruffled or freak out when things go awry.
Emergencies don’t happen every day (thankfully!), but if and when they do, the pilots that are going to get out of the situation in good shape are the ones that don’t let panic or fear grip them, and focus on the correct and logical course of action.
This doesn’t mean that calm pilots aren’t worried when things go wrong. It simply means their priority is in dealing with it.
Positive Response to Pressure
Like the first habit, this one often sees the best pilots finding the positive response to whatever pressure they come under. Their reaction is not anger, pessimism or outbursts, but logic and realism.
This isn’t just in emergency situations, but in dealing with flight planning, delays, passenger disruptions, weather, and aircraft technical issues.
Virtual Teaching Tips for Educators
Need help with the virtual aspect of teaching? Click the picture on the left and see how to setup a second screen, a document camera, and more for your virtual classroom.
Upcoming Events
at Helix Community Schools

Helix Aviation Academy
4400 Airpark Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

January 30, 2021
Time TBA

Come On Out and See Us!
We will have hands on activities and stations for students of all ages.
We can also answer any questions you may have about our school and programs.
Helix Aviation Academy Upcoming Events
January 05, 2021 - Aviation 10 Facebook Live
January 30, 2021 - STEAM Saturday at Helix Community Schools
Happy Holidays!
From Helix Aviation Academy to all of our future parents, students, and staff, we wish you all a Happy and Safe New Year Holiday.
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HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!