December Newsletter

• Monday, December 2 - Return from Thanksgiving Break
• Thursday, December 12 - Minimum Day, Students Dismissed at 1:20pm
• Thursday, December 19 & Friday, December 20 - Finals for Fall Semester 2
• Thursday, December 26 - Athletic Eligibility Determined
• December 23-January 7 - Winter Break
• Wednesday, January 8 - First Day of Spring Semester 1
• Monday, January 20 - MLK Day, No School
• Wednesday, January 22 - Back to School Night (Virtual)
• Wednesday, January 30 - Parent Shadow Day
• Wednesday, January 30 - Minimum Day, Students Dismissed at 1:20pm

Course Requests for next year's classes will begin in January 2025. We will have a Family First presentation in January to review the course requests process with families.

During the beginning of January, Ms. Soto, Ms. Castrejon, and Mr. Smith will also be in classrooms presenting on the various courses that will be available during the 2025-2026 school year as well as graduation requirements.

After learning about the different courses and requirements, our 10th graders will have an opportunity to submit a course request form indicating what classes they would like to take. Come end of January, the GLT will be back in classrooms but this time having individual meetings with students about their requests. Course requests will be solidified prior to the start of Spring Break.

More specific dates and details will be given in our next newsletter so make sure to check it out!

Come join other students and parents as we learn how to navigate perfectionism and balancing healthy expectations. With finals coming up, this is an important topic and we are offering students one community service hour for attending this presentation. This will be presented by Amy Chavez with San Diego Youth Services. This event will be held in ExL, the 1600 building, and is open to all parents and guardians. Registration not required. Students and siblings are welcome to attend with you. You can park in the staff lot located at 7323 University, above the big H. This is the entrance off of Unviersity & Yale. Snacks will be provided. For translation services, click here.

We are going to celebrate Duchess' 4th Birthday on Friday, December 6th during lunch in the grass area by the 1300 bldg. All students are welcome to join us to sign happy birthday and show Duchess some love.

Students can earn up to 6 hours of community service by bringing pet toys or supplies to donate to the San Diego Humane Society. 1 item = 2 hours of service. Please drop off items between Monday, Dec 2nd - Friday, Dec 6th to the Wellness Center, Admin Building, Library or Old Admin BLdg (next to IT service window).

The Winter Snow Jams Concert will perform on the Helix PAC Mainstage on December 11 & 12 from 7-9:30pm.

Helix's 12th Annual Supporters Breakfast will be held on Friday, December 13, from 8:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m. in the Helix Gym. All parents & community members are invited to join us for a special community event featuring a complimentary breakfast and exciting performances by the award-winning Helix performing arts department! We will celebrate Helix's top performance scores, AP pass rates and the highest graduating class in our history! We will hear from inspiring past and present students and share opportunities to assist us in our mission of preparing ALL STUDENTS to be college-ready and successful after graduating. This event has limited space, registration is required here.

A list of community service opportunities can be found at helixcharter.net/community. We keep it very updated and some interesting new opportunities have just been added!

Students can get community service hours for helping at this event. Contact info is on the flyer.

The Helix PTSA is selling Finals Care Packages again! For $15, students will get a Submarina sub sandwich, chips, a cookie and a drink.

You can place your order by clicking here - https://helixptsa.myptezcentral.com/.

You must order by Friday, December 13. Students can pick up their meal during lunch on Wednesday, December 18 in the gym. Please let your student(s) know you’ve ordered for them so they know to pick them up. The proceeds go to the Helix PTSA, which helps pay for student enrichment, scholarships and more.

To learn more about getting involved in the PTSA, email helixptsapresident@gmail.com.

HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service, and innovation.

At HOBY, we believe all students have the potential to lead. Our seminars bring students together across different backgrounds, cultures, and communities. We help students discover a newfound sense of awareness, confidence, connection, and purpose. Our seminars are proven to cultivate personal growth and inspire action. Students leave HOBY with the knowledge and passion needed to make a positive impact on the world around them. Being a part of the HOBY community unlocks a world of opportunities and connections beyond our seminars.

Are you interested in representing the Class of 2027 at the HOBY Youth Leadership Conference?

At HOBY, students build lasting friendships, connect with peers in their state, and make a positive impact by attending seminars that emphasize building leadership skills. Click this link to learn more.

This year the conference will be taking place at the University of San Diego, where students will be able to stay in the dorms. Dates are 6/20/25-6/22/25

The Class of 2027 GLT will be covering registration costs.

Deadline to apply is 12/1 at 11:59pm. The application can be found here.

Nominated student will be informed no later than 12/6

Let us know if you have any questions.

GLT 2027

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!

We have some Class of 2027 shirts and sweatshirts left in Medium and Large!

Please contact Gabby Carbajal or Lauren Knuth if you are interested.

carbajal@helixcharter.net

knuth@helixcharter.net

Shirts: $23

Sweatshirts: $40

Additional Academic Support Monday-Thursday

Ms. Castrejon has nominated Moises because "Moises is truly deserving of being Student of the Month due to his consistent hard work, positive attitude, and dedication to excellence. His curiosity and willingness to learn inspire others, and he exemplifies the values of responsibility, respect, and perseverance. Moises’s strong work ethic and friendly demeanor make him a role model for his classmates, and it's clear he puts in the effort to succeed while also lifting up those around him."