PLA 48 Weekly Update

12/11/2022

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Holiday Spirit Week

Families as we prepare for winter break next week, we want scholars to enjoy the last week of school!!



  • On Wednesday 12/14/2022 Scholars may wear their favorite holiday shirt, they must still be in uniform bottoms
  • On Thursday 12/15/2022 Scholars may wear an Ugly Christmas Sweater, they must still be in uniform bottoms
  • On Friday 12/16/2022 Scholars can wear their favorite holiday pajamas. Friday is a half day we will dismiss at 1:00pm!!



Please remember any scholars that are not participating must still be in their respective uniform colors, and absolutely NO CROCS, SANDALS, OR HOUSESHOES.

Recess is a Go!!

Recess is a Go!!

Parents the weather is getting colder, please keep in mind if the temperature is 32 degrees (real feel) and above teachers are able to take scholars outside. The admin team do look at the weather day by day and will make a decision on whether scholars will go outside. Please make sure you send your scholars in with hats and gloves as we do not know what the day holds. As always the leadership team at PLA 48 will make the best decision for our scholars so that we can make sure everyone is safe and not getting sick.


If you have any questions please call the front office.

Recess is a Go!!
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PTO CALL OUT!!

PLA 48 is looking for good candidates for our PTO/PTA after winter break!! If you are interested in being apart of our PTO/PTA team please reach out to Ms. Wallace via email cawallace@phalenacademies.org or call the front office 317-226-4248 or via text 317-721-6027
Stay Home

Stay Home

If your scholar is feeling sick PLEASE KEEP THEM HOME!! Call the front office at 317-226-4248, TEXT Ms. Wallace 317-721-6027 or email Ms. Wallace at cawallace@phalenacademies.org. We can not excuse the absence if you do not call and speak with the Front Office Manager. We will excuse the FIRST DAY ONLY FOR THAT WEEK, anything past the first day will need a doctor's note.


As always if you have any questions Ms. Wallace is available via TEXT MESSAGING 24/7 at 317-721-6027

Stay Home
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Dental Safari!

Dental Safari is coming back to PLA 48 on Tuesday January 17th!! Be sure to check your scholars bookbags if you would like your child to participate. or you may fill out the form online at http://www.dentalsafariforms.com


If you have any questions email Ms. Devyn Burns at Dburn@phalenacademies.org

YMCA Christmas Giveaway!!

YMCA Christmas Giveaway!!

There is a walk-in Christmas program happening 12/17 for families. The details are below:

- Avondale Meadows YMCA 12/17 from 1-2 pm

- 3908 Meadows dr. Indianapolis, IN 46205

-Phone # 317-549-9622

- parents need to bring a valid state ID and birth certificates for any children receiving gifts

YMCA Christmas Giveaway!!

PICTURES ARE IN!!

School Pictures are in!!! School pictures went home on Friday 12/02/2022 if your scholar was here on picture day. Information on picture day retake will come after winter break.
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No Food Deliveries

We have had a sudden increase in food deliveries for scholars for lunch. Food Deliveries via Door Dash, GrubHub, UberEats, or from parents are no longer allowed at PLA 48 for scholars. If you would like to come up and eat lunch with your scholar that is fine, however you will need to call the front office in advance and clear it with our Front Office Manager Ms. Wallace.


We can make accommdations for special occasions such as birthdays or to reward good behavior, however again it will need to be cleard by the front office staff in advance.


If you have any questions please call the front office and speak with Ms. Wallace 317-226-4248

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Visitor Log-In

Visitor Log-In

Starting on Monday December 5th, 2022 all guest entering PLA 48 will need their ID to come into the building, if they plan to go past the front office during school hours. As always PLA 48 are looking for ways to better protect our families in our building and with our new Ident•A•Kid system it helps us to do that. The visitor sticker that is provided to you will need to be placed on you at all times while in our building.


If you have any questions Ms Wallace will be happy to assist you.

Visitor Log-In

Christmas Around The World @48

PLA 48 2ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD WILL BE ON THURSDAY 12/15/2022 FROM 5:00-6:00 PM!! COME OUT AND SEE HOW OTHERS AROUND THE WORLD CELEBRATE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!!
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WINTER BREAK IS COMING!!

Parents and Guardians we are on our last 4.5 school days until Winter Break. The days in Blue & Yellow on the Calendar below are the days we are out of school. Friday December 16th is a half day, scholars will dismiss at 1pm. There is no school from Monday December 19th until Tuesday January 3rd 2023!! Scholars return to school on Wednesday January 4th!!


Friday January 13th is the end of the Grading Period!!

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Winter Attire

Winter Attire

Parents as we get into the colder months please be advised that scholars are not permitted to wear hoodies and jackets during the school day. They are welcomed to wear solid sweaters that is Red, Black, White, or Gray. If you have any questions please call the school and speak with Ms. Wallace.
Winter Attire
TEXT NOW!!

TEXT NOW!!

Parents please text "Y" or "Yes" to 67587 in order to get our school updates via Text Message!!
TEXT NOW!!
Tab Tutoring!

Tab Tutoring!

Tab Tutoring is back in full affect!! If you have a scholar in grades 1st-6th that you would like to be involved in tutoring please let the front office know and we will get the forms to your scholars to bring home!! Tutoring is on Thursdays until 5:15pm, scholars will have to be picked up from Tabernacle Church across the street from the school.
Tab Tutoring!
Butler College Mentor is on Winter Break!!

Butler College Mentor is on Winter Break!!

Butler College Mentor is on Winter Break, they will start back up after Winter Break either late January or early February. More information will come as it is available.
Butler College Mentor is on Winter Break!!
First View App, Track Your Scholar's Bus!!

First View App, Track Your Scholar's Bus!!

Below is a link to the First View app. This can be used to track your scholar's bus location. Please contact the transportation department for additional questions at 317-226-4000.

https://myips.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FirstView-Parent-App-updated-screenshot-March-2020.pdf

First View App, Track Your Scholar's Bus!!

School Uniforms

PreK: PreK students do NOT wear uniforms, but please no sandals, open toed shoes, or Crocs

GRADES K-3 WILL BE IN RED POLOS ONLY WITH KHAKI & BLACK BOTTOMS

GRADES 4-5 WILL BE IN GRAY POLOS ONLY WITH KHAKI & BLACK BOTTOMS

GRADE 6 WILL BE IN BLACK OR WHITE POLOS ONLY WITH KHAKI & BLACK BOTTOMS


SHOES ARE TO BE CLOSED HEEL AND TOES… SANDALS, CROCS & FLIP FLOPS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT ANYTIME!!


JACKETS AND HOODIES ARE NOT ALLOWED DURING SCHOOL HOURS

SWEATERS AND LONG SLEEVE UNDERSHIRTS MUST BE SCHOOL COLORS (RED, BLACK, WHITE, GRAY).


ALL SCHOLARS MAY WEAR PHALEN BRANDED ATTIRE REGARDLESS OF COORDINATING GRADE LEVEL COLOR.


PLEASE BE AWARE THAT OUR DEANS AND TEACHERS WILL BE REACHING OUT TO FAMILIES FOR SCHOLARS THAT ARE OUT OF COMPLIANCE

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FREE Career Training


Parents, family members, and neighbors of our scholars can apply to PLA University for training in high-demand careers like Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomist, Entrepreneur, and more! New classes form quarterly. For more information contact Alex Morales via email (amorales@phalenacademies.org) or call 317-643-2330, apply online at plauniversity.org, or use the following link: PLA University Application

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Reminders

Parents/Guardians that have scholars that ride the bus to school please keep in mind that transportation ask that your scholars be on the bus stop 10 minutes before AND after your stop time. Please be sure to download the First View app so that you can track your scholars bus


Parents and visitors that come to the building will not be allowed into the office unless it is necessary. If you are picking up your scholar from school early or dropping off your scholar late Ms. Wallace will talk with you through the speaker box and then will buzz you in to wait in the Atrium. There will be a binder where you can sign the appropriate sheet. If you are picking up we will call your scholar down and they will meet you in the Atrium, if you are dropping them off then you may sign them in and then leave and we will make sure your scholar gets to the right location. We are trying to keep all scholars and families safe. We appreciate your cooperation.


School start at 8:50, scholars that are tardy will not be permitted into the building after 10:45am, unless it is due to a doctor appointment and you have to call the front office before 9:30am to let the school know. Parents also remember that you are required to come in and sign your late scholar in for the day in order for them to be marked tardy.


If you need to change how your scholar is getting home please make sure you call the school before 2:30pm, we can not make any changes after that time.


Parents that are picking up their scholars must be here before 3:15pm we will not dismiss schoalrs after 3:15 as we have already started our dismissal process for the day.


Car riders start dismissing at 3:30 out door #7


As always if you have any questions or concerns you may call the school at 317-226-4248,

email Ms. Wallace at cawallace@phalenacademies.org or text our school line at 317-721-6027!!

Important Dates to Remember

Important Dates to Remember


  • Christmas Around the World will be on Thursday December 15th from 5:00-6:00pm
  • Half Day on Friday December 16th, scholars will dismiss at 1:00pm
  • Winter Break December 17th, 2022 - January 3rd, 2023
  • January 9th-January 31st Trash Bag Fundraiser (More information to come)
  • January 4th-February 14th Pacers Fundraiser (More information to come)
  • Wednesday January 11th is a half day, scholars will dismiss at 1:00pm
  • Friday January 13th is the last day of the grading Period
  • Tuesday January 17th 2023 Dental Safari
  • Tuesday January 31st Hearing & Vision Screening
Important Dates to Remember

We need your email address!!

We will be sending report cards this school year via EMAIL ONLY, please make sure your email address is updated with Ms. Wallace in the front office!

PLA @ 48 2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR

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Phalen Leadership Academy 48

Phalen Leadership Academy 48

Phalen Leadership Academy 48
PLA@48 is rated one of the top elementary schools in Indianapolis, serving grades K-6. We love serving our families and are excited to support your scholar in mastering key academic skills, demonstrating strong character, and preparing for the future. Each day, our incredible teachers work to help our students learn, grow, thrive and fulfill their tremendous innate potential.
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