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Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy
"Bytes" From Your School Leader, Dr. Townsend
October 21, 2022
Greetings Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy Families,
Happy Wednesday! I hope that everyone is enjoying their Fall Break. We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Monday, October 24, 2022. We want to hear how you enjoyed your Fall Break in unique ways! We LOVED seeing everyone who was able to participate in Trunk or Treat at Riverside Park. It brought us great joy to see everyone come out out with family and friends, sharing yummy candy, snacks and school supplies while walking from car to car. It was definitely a fun-filled afternoon at Trunk or Treat on Tuesday. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for pictures and information on upcoming events at PLA Virtual!
Please remember that school resumes on Monday, October 24, 2022 as we continue a successful quarter 2.
We look forward to seeing our scholars return!
With Gratitude,
Dr. Townsend, Principal
PVTV Episode 5
For the Boo | Colts Halloween Party
Come celebrate the spookiest time of the year at the For the Boo! Colts Halloween Party! All Colts kids and their families are invited to Lucas Oil Stadium on Wednesday, October 19th for trick-or-treating, costume contests, cheerleader autographs, inflatables, Pumpkin decorating, and more!
Wednesday, October 19th | 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Lucas Oil Stadium
Open to all Colts kids and their families!
FREE downloaded ticket is required for entry
FREE parking in the South Lot of Lucas Oil
Check out these great offers for all of you to enjoy in our community!
Free National Parks Pass- https://everykidoutdoors.gov/educators.htm
This states it is for 4th grade parents, but anyone can sign up for this offer. This site also offers different educational activities for your scholar to enjoy.
Access Pass- https://www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/hours/access-pass
Qualified residents can receive this access pass for 17 attractions throughout the state. This allows you to get discount admissions of $2.00 per person.
We plan to do some field trips at some of these locations and this would be a great resource for you to participate in.
10/17/22 - 10/21/22
Monday- If you could hire someone to work for you, what would you have them do?
Tuesday- If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Wednesday- Do you like or dislike surprises? Why or why not?
Thursday- If you could choose a nickname for yourself, what would it be?
Friday-In the evening, would you rather play a game, visit a relative, watch a movie, or read?
Helping Our Scholars Stay Logged in Every Day, All Day
Do you need to speak with the school social worker?
Friendly reminder: Applications Open for Energy & Water Assistance on October 1, 2022!
We Want to Connect with You!
The student services team thanks you for your participation in parent teacher conferences. If you did not schedule a conference and would like one, please reach out to your scholar’s homeroom teacher.
Have a safe and enjoyable Fall Break this Wednesday-Friday. Enjoy these musical activities at home during your break!
Enjoy Fall Break!
Take this time to rest and recharge before powering through the remainder of quarter 2.
Things you can do during break are:
Read a good book
Take a walk through your neighborhood or park
Journal for 20 minutes a day
Play board games with your family
Watch your favorite tv show
It is all about you having fun and taking a mental brain break. Enjoy your time off!
How to Log-in for DAILY LIVE Classes
Chromebook Login
Username(Scholar email): __________@plavirtual.org
Password(Example): AWalker1180!
Blackboard Login (How to Login to Class)
(YES! This is different from last year. Please use this updated login format for 2022-2023)
https://elearning.phalenacademies.org/
Username (Scholar email): __________@plavirtual.org
Password: STN Number
Homeroom Teacher Contact Info by Grade Level
Kindergarten: Mrs. Beriault, tberiault@phalenacademies.org
1st Grade: Mrs. Lakin, dlakin@phalenacademies.org
2nd Grade: Mrs. Surface, ksurface@phalenacademies.org
3rd Grade: Mrs. Thomas, cthomas@phalenacademies.org
4th Grade: Mrs. Brady, mbrady@phalenacademies.org
5th Grade: Mr. White, rwhite@phalenacademies.org
6th Grade: Ms. Hawks, chawks@phalenacademies.org
7th Grade: Mrs. Groulik, mgroulik@phalenacademies.org
8th Grade: Mrs. Putt, eputt@phalenacademies.org
9th Grade: Mrs. Dunbar, cdunbar@phalenacademies.org
10th Grade: Mr. DeHaven, cdehaven@phalenacademies.org
11th Grade: Ms. Embry, sembry@phalenacademies.org
12th Grade: Ms. Stewart, alstewart@phalenacademies.org
Tech Support @PLA Virtual
2022-2023 School Events
End of Quarter 1
Friday, October 7, 2022
Fall Break--No School
Wednesday, October 19-Friday, October 21, 2022
PSAT Testing Day (10th and 11th Grade Scholars ONLY)
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Additional information will be shared by our State Testing Coordinator, Ms. Sepaniak
Thanksgiving Break--No School
Monday, November 21-Friday, November 25, 2022
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PLA University Announces Its 2021 Training Start Dates, Expanding Free Job Training in Health and Information Technology
Indianapolis, IN - Phalen Leadership Academies is honored to announce the official launch of the upcoming 2021 cohort of PLA University, a tuition-free job training program for the adult family members of current PLA scholars.
Last year’s cohort launched with Health & Life Sciences training. The new cohort, beginning August 23rd, expands training to include Information Technology (IT). PLA families can now apply for training to become: IT support professionals, Forklift Operators, Certified Nursing Assistants, Veterinary Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Medical Billers and Coders, or Medical Assistants.
“We are excited to expand the offerings of PLA University to bring more training options and training partners for PLA families,” said PLA University Executive Director, James Swift. “We have been bolstered by the support of local businesses and institutions such as the Launch Hope Foundation, the Hardon Educational Institute and Penn Foster College. These partners are helping us to lay a strong foundation as we work to help our families secure jobs with competitive salaries and long range potential.”
Created in the wake of the murder of George Floyd to foster self-sufficiency and economic parity, PLA University is among the first career training institutions of its kind as it seeks to improve the outcomes of both PLA scholars and families. The program works to teach families life skills, provides certification training and job placement. The program is located at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy on Indianapolis's Far Eastside.
The next PLA University cohort begins August 23rd. For more information or to apply to join this PLA Universitycohort, please visit PLAUniversity.org and apply or contact info@plauniversity.org.
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The latest news and information from schools in the Phalen Leadership Academies Network are now available on smartphones and mobile devices with a new mobile app launching today. PLA is working to expand its communications outreach with a mobile app that is now available in the online iTunes® and Google Play® app stores for free.
The mobile app will offer a constantly updated feed of school and network news and events with photos and links to PLA school websites. The app can also be customized by the user by selecting the schools they are most interested in for news and updates. Users can also choose to receive push notifications to get breaking news, updates about school closures, calendar changes, or even sports updates.
Have Questions? Contact Us Today!
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhalenLeadershipAcademies
Twitter: @AcademiesPhalen
Congratulations to our "Story Time with Dr. Townsend" Book Drawing Winners
- Aubree K. (Attended ALL 5 weeks!)
- Simon S.
- Makenna S.
- Audrey D.
- Anderson M.--gifting his prize to Christopher who also participated in our LIVE!