PLA Virtual News
Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy
"Bytes" From Your School Leader, Dr. Townsend
February 2, 2024
Greetings Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy Families,
Happy Friday! Happy Groundhog Day! Happy Black History Month! What a wonderful Week 26 at PLA Virtual! We hope scholars have enjoyed their non-school day today (hopefully including some fun academic activities/events) as our team actively participated in school-wide professional development.
A special thank you to ALL scholars and families who participated in our Art Show this week. We have EXTREMELY talented scholars at PLA Virtual who shine in the classroom with academics, in their communities by being great young citizens and in/out of school with showcasing their great character and sharing their gifts and talents with us.
Have you registered for our IRead Kick--0ff Event? If not, it is not too late, and we need to see you there. All families of scholars taking Iread this year have received an invite with their Kick-off location. . Scholars will get to see teacher and peers and enjoy a yummy pizza lunch, play games and get some extra tools to boost them forward in preparation for IRead in March.
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We look forward to seeing your scholar(s) on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 8:35am for Week 27 at PLA Virtual!
With Gratitude,
Dr. Townsend, Principal
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Are you interested in career opportunities for your high school student? Check out the Youth Expo College and Career fair next week!
Happy Black History Month! This month we will recognize the achievements of Black Americans throughout US history. Each day in your homeroom, a different hero will be honored.
Please have your student work on Courseware on staff professional development days, holidays (like President’s Day), and spring break. If you have a senior, their goal is to complete ALL Courseware classes by 3/29/2024.
Online Resources: There are numerous online resources available that can help connect individuals and families in need with potential donors or organizations offering assistance. Some popular websites include 211.org, Feeding America's Food Bank Locator, and Needhelppayingbills.com.
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2023-2024 School Events
Staff Professional Development (No School for Scholars)
Friday, February 2, 2024
IRead Kick-Off (Various Locations--see flier above)
Monday, February 5, 2024
K-12 Virtual Science Fair
Thursday, February 29, 2024
SAT (Mandatory Graduation Requirement for ALL High School Juniors)
March 4-8, 2024
IREAD-3 (Mandatory for ALL 2nd and 3rd Grade AND ALL Scholars in grades 3-5 who did not pass last school year)
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Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy (PLA Virtual) is a tuition-free online learning academy for Indiana families in grades K-12. We are backed by an accredited university to help empower our scholars and families to accelerate academic success with high-quality curriculum taught in their own environment. We use technology to provide interactive and rigorous online classes that allow our scholars to learn and thrive. Our scholars excel not just in academics, but also socially and emotionally with a blend of online coursework and options to engage in sports and enrichment at a local PLA campus.
Email: ttownsend@phalenacademies.org
Website: PLAVirtual.org
Location: Indiana, USA
Phone: 317.939.3787
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