Falcon Family Newsletter
OUR SCHOLARS ARE SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS!
THERE IS SO MUCH TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS YEAR AT GVPLA!!
WE ARE SUPER EXCITED ABOUT SHARING A WONDERFUL YEAR WITH YOU AND YOUR SCHOLARS!
Our teachers and staff are continuing to build strong relationships with our scholars daily.
Teachers will be moving forward with academics and our next progress report will go home with scholars on Monday, Dec 18th.
WARMEST WISHES!
OUR SCHOLARS AND STAFF HAVE BEEN WORKING EXTREMELY HARD AND EARNED A WELL DESERVED BREAK!
WE'RE WISHING EVERYONE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY!
WINTER BREAK -
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21ST - FRIDAY, JANUARY 5TH.
JANUARY 8TH IS A TEACHER WORK DAY!
SCHOLARS RETURN ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 9TH.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO OUR PHALEN FAMILY!
SEASONS GREETINGS AND JOY TO ALL!
8 DAYS OF HOLIDAY CHEER!
IT'S THAT WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!
A CHANCE TO SHOW SCHOOL SPIRIT AND SPREAD SOME HOLIDAY CHEER!
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OUR SCHOLARS IN THEIR HOLIDAY GEAR! 🎊
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
☃️ UPCOMING EVENTS:
DECEMBER 20: EARLY RELEASE/PD - 11:45
DECEMBER 21: WINTER BREAK BEGINS!!!! ❄️❄️❄️
JANUARY 9: SCHOLARS RETURN TO SCHOOL!
UPCOMING 1/2 DAY - 11:45 DISMISSAL!!!
JRP HOLIDAY GIVE AWAY!
PLA and Marlin Jackson's Fight for Life Foundation will be hosting "Be a Blessing Giveaway" drive on Monday, December 18th for ALL Indy PLA schools scholars and families
AND for the community on Tuesday, December 19th. Families will have the opportunity to select an allowed number of items from clothing, home goods, toys, bedding, and shoes. They will be given a sheet that allows them to go to each section but only take away a certain amount of items as a staff member will escort them around the MS Gym.
Please scan the QR Code that is on the flyer and fill out a registration form before entering the building.
****We will be hosting 2 sessions on Monday for PLA families who work different times***
8am-12pm
4pm-7pm.
***We will also be hosting 2 sessions on Tuesday for anyone in the community ***
8am-12pm
4pm-7pm
ALL DAYS AND TIMES FOR THE EVENT WILL BE TAKEN PLACE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM AT JRP HIGH SCHOOL.
SEE BELOW FOR ADDRESS:
4352 N Mitthoefer Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46235
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! - ENJOY YOUR BREAK!
PICK UP AND DROP OFF INFO
REMINDER:
Our doors open at 7:45am... Dismissal starts at 2:45pm and goes until 3:15pm.
The front office will be closed starting at 2:30pm so we can prepare for dismissal.
NEW FRONT OFFICE PROTOCOL:
Late arrivals and early release scholars from now on will need to be signed out using the binders in the front office. Please sign the appropriate sheet before you drop off and/or pick up.
If you are picking up we will call your scholars down and they will meet you in the Atrium. If you are dropping off late please sign them in and we will make sure your scholar gets to class.
Scholars that are tardy will not be permitted into the building after 10:45am, unless it is due to a doctor's appointment.
Parents that are picking up their scholars must be here before 2:30pm we will not dismiss scholars after 2:30 as we have already started our dismissal process for the day.
If you need to change how your scholar is getting home, please make sure you call the school before 2:30pm.
AFTER-SCHOOL CARE:
Our after-school program is run by the Riley Center this year. If you would like to sign up please see link below.
*Note that the building closes daily at 3:20 p.m. with staff and will not re-open until 7:45 a.m. the next morning.
Please be on time and work with us to have your scholars picked up daily by 3:20 p.m. Monday through Friday, unless it's a half day then dismissal will be at 11:50 a.m.
If you have any questions or concerns you may call the school at 317-333-6980
or email Ms. Preme at jpreme@phalenacademies.org
DECEMBER 2023 - BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS
The link below may be used to access the school's breakfast and lunch menu:
https://justadashcatering.nutrislice.com/menu/phalen-leadership-academy/lunch/2023-12-01
ILEARN GROWTH RATE - 2023
Keep up the great work scholars!!!
SPIRIT WEEK RECAP!!!
23-24 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
RILEY CENTER HOLIDAY CLOSINGS!
RILEY CENTER WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 25th AND 26th!
NORMAL HOURS RESUME ON DECEMBER 27th.
RILEY CENTER WILL ALSO BE CLOSED ON JANUARY 1st!
NORMAL HOURS RESUME ON JANUARY 2nd.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND SUPPLY LIST
All scholars should be dressed in accordance with the school's uniform policy.
ENROLLMENT!
We are currently accepting new enrollments. If you know of any scholars who are looking for a quality, high-performing school with top-notch staff, please direct them to contact the main office. Call 317-333-6980 to speak to our Enrollment Coordinator, Martha Lopez.
Our Devoted Teachers and Staff for the 23-24 School Yr!
Have Questions? Contact Us Today!
George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy is an A-rated, tuition free charter school serving grades K-8. Our scholars experience hands-on learning with high-quality teachers in small class sizes. We work to help our scholars master key academic skills, and demonstrate strong character, as exhibited by: honesty, service to others, a superior work ethic, and a strong vision for and belief in their futures.
Email: jpreme@phalenacademies.org
Website: gvp.phalenacademies.org
Location: 2323 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
Phone: 317.333.6980
An A-Rated School
Honoring George and Veronica Phalen
Welcome Home Falcons
George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy will deliver an exceptional education to all scholars. Our rigorous approach to education is based on the Phalen Leadership Academies Core Values of Children First, Respect, Determination, Continuous Improvement and Gratitude.