Falcon Family Newsletter
Sharing the Love, 2024-style
❤️ All you need is love! ❤️
What A Treat - To Have Scholars Who Are So Sweet!
We are so delighted to be entering this third quarter with your scholars! Our teachers and staff are continuing to build strong relationships with our scholars daily. Constantly making sure all scholars have a safe learning environment where they feel loved, heard, and respected.
Next Day Off: February 19th, 2024 - President's Day!
🥰 GENTLE REMINDERS! 🥰
As the weather gets cold and snowy there is oftentimes a chance that school will be delayed or canceled. We will post any weather-related information on our Facebook page, www.theindychannel.com, and www.fox59.com.
Please make certain to check before sending your scholar out into the cold. If we are closed or delayed, scholars will not have access into the building.
NOTE***
AS TEMPERATURES CONTINUE TO DROP THIS IS A QUICK REMINDER THAT SHORTS CANNOT BE WORN DURING THE COOLER MONTHS STARTING FROM NOVEMBER 1st - APRIL 1st.
THANK YOU!
Blessings In A Backpack! 🎒
A tremendous 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 to Blessings in a Backpack who blessed GVPLA with 60 totes full of non-perishable food to give away to our scholars on Fridays!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
💞UPCOMING EVENTS:💞
FEBRUARY 19th: PRESIDENT'S DAY - NO SCHOOL!!!! 🚫
FEBRUARY 28th: PIT DAY! - NO SCHOLARS!
NO SCHOOL PRESIDENT'S DAY! - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19th!
PIT Day!! (NO SCHOOL) - February 28, 2024
FRIDAY FOOD SALES!
Starting 2/16 every Friday at GVPLA we will have food, drinks, and popcorn for sale!
💌 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
FEBRUARY 2024 - 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/2024-02-01
MINI VALENTINE'S DAY RECAP! 🤩
TESTING SEASON IS AMONG US!
ILEARN GROWTH RATE - 2023
The graph below shows our change in proficiency caused by tremendous academic growth at PLA during the 22-23 school year where we outperformed the ILEARN growth state average for ELA and Math.
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK SCHOLARS!!!
2024 ILEARN TESTING WINDOWS WILL START MONDAY, MARCH 4th-14th
AND MONDAY, APRIL 15th - FRIDAY, MAY 10th
STEM Club!
Middle School - Amazon Donations
Our Middle School scholars are starting a novel study! If you would like to donate to a fantastic cause, below is a wishlist of books on Amazon! As always, thank you for your continued support!
KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE - MARCH 16th
Black History Matters at PLA!
LET'S CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
"As you prepare to celebrate and teach about Black History Month, remind yourself and your students that this is American history—and that this history has a place in the classroom year-round."
- Teaching Tolerance, 2019
Picture Books to Celebrate Black History!
Quotes By Black Leaders In History!
❣️ 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR ❣️
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
All scholars should be dressed in accordance with the school's uniform policy.
ENROLLMENT!
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
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.