Minimum Day - Thursday, November 7
Students will be dismissed at 1:20. Academic support will be offered for all grades until 3:30 and select ASPIRE programs will be running.
Family First Info Night - Teenager 101: Inside the Mind of Your Teen - Thursday, November 7 from 6-7pm
If you've ever struggled to understand your teenager, this Info Night is for you. Julie Damschen, Child Development & Psychology teacher will present the latest information about teenage brain growth and development. With new technology, we better understand why peers have such a big influence on our teens, why substance abuse can be more harmful to teen brains and how parents can best support their teens through this developing brain period. Dinner will be provided! Please RSVP here for food ordering purposes. This event will be held in ExL, the 1600 building, and is open to all parents and guardians. Students (and siblings) are welcome to join you. You can park in the staff lot located at 7323 University, above the big H. This is the entrance from University & Yale. For translation services, click here.
School Closed for Veteran's Day - Monday, November 11
Fall Cabaret - Wednesday & Thursday, November 13 & 14 at 7pm
Helix Vocal Music Department presents Fall Cabaret on November 13 & 14 at 7pm in the PAC, showcasing all 5 Helix Choirs and featuring specialty acts from our talented Helix singers! Get tickets here.
Movie Screening - Thursday, November 14th from 3:45 - 5:15pm
One Book, One Helix is hosting a viewing of the film Flee on Thursday, November 14th from 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM in room 1300. This event is free. The film compliments Helix's One Book, When Stars Are Scattered. Here is a brief description of the film: Told mostly through animation, Flee tells the story of Amin Nawabi as he grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20 years. He tells, for the first time, the story of his extraordinary journey as a child refugee from Afghanistan.
Family First - English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) - Thursday, November 14 from 6-7pm
You are invited to attend our first ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee) meeting of the school year with Ms. Burrough, our English Language Coordinator. Your involvement is vital in shaping a successful educational journey for all students. We value diversity and inclusivity and want to work together to support our English Learners and create a nurturing academic environment. This event will be held in the Helix library from 6-7pm. Dinner will be provided! Please RSVP here. Students are welcome to attend with parents/guardians. To ensure that all parents can participate, translation services will be available in various languages. For translation services, click here bit.ly/46c6iT2
Yearbook Cost Increase
Yearbooks are currently for sale for $75 at the Dawg House and through the student store. The cost will increase to $85 in January and yearbooks SELL OUT, so buy one now if you're interested!
Join the Helix PTSA!
We encourage all families to join the Helix PTSA, click here to join. There is no commitment involved, it is just an annual, one-time donation of $13. The funds raised through PTSA memberships go directly back to the school and students, for scholarships, teacher supplies and needs, special programs and anything the students may need! If you want to make more of a commitment, consider joining the PTSA board! This means attending one meeting per month (if you're available) and being on an email distribution that shares information about upcoming volunteer opportunities. The meetings are typically held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm at the school or via Zoom. And if you just want to be informed about upcoming events and school news, follow us on social media at Facebook and Instagram.
