After a busy summer, we were ready to welcome students back to campus.
We have started a tradition of making the first two days back to school “Welcome Back Days.” We use these days to focus on connecting students to staff and peers, building community and culture, reigniting school spirit and making all students feel welcome and safe. Students attend their classes, but the bell schedule will be shortened which will allow for the last two hours of each day to be filled with fun activities where students can meet each other and discover campus.
Thursday afternoon (Aug. 8) was a time for students to discover the different clubs we offer on campus and take care of errands. Friday afternoon (Aug. 9) was our ASPIRE kickoff party.
ASPIRE programs are made possible through a grant we get from the SDCOE, which allows Helix to offer high quality before and after school clubs free of charge. These clubs include Dungeons & Dragons, Yoga, Gaming, Sand Volleyball, Podcasting and much more. Club leaders were available to talk to students about the different clubs at the kickoff party and help them sign up. We also had activities and games all over campus.It was a great way to kick off the school year.
Back to School Night was held recently and Parent/Guardian Shadow Day is on Wednesday, Aug. 28. We are also holding our Mid High School Reflections (MHSR) project on Wednesday, Aug. 28 & Thursday, Aug. 29 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
MHSR is a project that all 11th graders must participate in. They prepare a powerpoint about their high school experience so far and their goals moving forward and present it to a panel made up of teachers, staff members, parents, guardians, extended family and community members.
We love to have community members join us as audience members for these presentations. If you would like to participate as an audience member, please visit our homepage at helixcharter.net for a link to the RSVP form.
More Upcoming Events:
Algebra 1C Info Night- Thursday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m.
In this Algebra 1C Info Night, we will explain the class, how we keep students on track, helpful resources, how to stay up to date with your student’s progress and more. Megan Crim, Math Department Chair, Algebra 1C Teachers and a member of our ninth grade team will present and be available to answer questions. This event will be held in the Helix library and is open to all parents and students.
Helix Career Fair – Thursday, Sept. 12
Helix’s second annual Career Fair will be held in the gym on Thursday, Sept. 12 from noon – 3 p.m. We will have exhibitors from a variety of industries, including the medical field, IT, programming, construction trades, engineering, army, culinary, law enforcement and much more.
Mental Health Reminders for Teenagers from the Wellness Center – Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m.
In honor of Check Your Mood week, we are collaborating with San Diego Youth Services to present to parents, guardians and students about general mental health reminders as well as suicide prevention. This will be presented by licensed social workers from our Wellness Center and Marriage & Family Therapists from SD Youth Services. This event will be held in the Helix library and is open to all parents and students. Dinner will be provided! Visit our website to RSVP.
Homecoming Game & Dance – Friday, Sept. 13 & Saturday, Sept. 14
The Homecoming football game with King and Queen crowning ceremony at halftime will be held on Friday, Sept. 13. The Homecoming dance will be held on the Helix campus on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 7 – 10 p.m.
College Application Process – Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m.
This event is open to Class of 2025 students and families to learn about the college application process, including important timelines and resources. This event will be held in the Helix library from 6 – 7 p.m.
Algebra 2 / Financial Algebra Info Night – Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m.
Megan Crim, Math Department Chair and Algebra 2 / Financial Algebra teachers will explain the class, how we keep students on track, helpful resources, how to stay up to date with your student’s progress and more. This event will be held in the library and is open to all parents and students.
Performing Arts & ASPIRE Programs – Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.
Come learn about ASPIRE offerings and Performing Arts programs. Katie Pipes, Department Chair, will present about the programs, how to get involved, audition dates and more. This event will be held in our Performing Arts Center.
Blood Drive – Tuesday, Oct. 22
We will host a blood drive in partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank on Wednesday, Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. All blood types are greatly needed! With less than a one-day supply of most types, we are asking you to schedule your appointment here. Students, families and community members are welcome to donate. Helix seniors can get a red cord for graduation if they donate or if someone dedicates their donation to them. Parking is available at 4200 Lowell St. and the Blood Mobiles will be parked by our gym.
