PLA Virtual News
Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy
"Bytes" From Your School Leader, Dr. Townsend
August 12, 2022
Greetings Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy Families,
Happy Friday and First Week of Teaching and Learning at PLA Virtual! I was overjoyed in classrooms this week seeing our scholars actively engaged with their teachers and peers, on camera, using the mic, getting to know one another, setting expectations, learning all the access and communication tools, learning new things and making healthy connections with classmates and teachers. We will grow and glow like never before as we partner together for your scholar's success.
Welcome to all new families joining us this week. Our school culture is uplifting and invigorating and we will make you feel right at home. We will get you up to speed and have you working virtually like a pro in no time.
Have you registered and attended Parent Orientation? If not, please click the links below to register. We look forward to seeing you there and ensuring you have the tools for you need to succeed at PLA Virtual.
Please see below for important information to ensure your scholar has everything they need for a successful school start, including a link to inform us of any support or resources you may need that you have not yet received.
With Gratitude,
Dr. Townsend, Principal
Register for Monday 6pm Parent Orientation
Register for Wednesday 12pm EST Parent Orientation
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
Scholar Schedule Support
Kindergarten-5th Grade Schedules:
Mrs. Semon, asemon@phalenacademies.org
6th-8th Grade Schedules:
Ms. Hershey, khershey@phalenacademies.org
High School Schedules
Ms. Stewart, alstewart@phalenacademies.org
Tech Support @PLA Virtual
2022-2023 School Events
Staff Development Day (No school for Scholars)
Friday, August 26, 2022
No school for Scholars
All Teachers and Staff will be Available
Back to School Night (School-wide)
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
6:00pm EST
PSAT Opt-In Forms DUE to Counselor (10th and 11th Grade Scholars ONLY)
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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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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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Twitter: @AcademiesPhalen