School 48 Phalen Family News
PLA@48 Louis B. Russell Jr. School 11/7/2021
Our Vision: To empower all scholars to become life long-learners who are fearless leaders in pursuit of academic excellence and compassion for the community
Calendar Updates
November 2 - Election Day - E Learning Day
November 10 - Half day of school early release at 12:00 (noon)
November 11 - 6:00 Boys basketball game at PLA @48
November 13 - 2:00 p.m. Free Comedy Show at the Phalen Cultural Center (reservations required)
November 23 - Half day of school early release at 12:00 (noon)
November 24-26 - Thanksgiving Break
Need some laughter in your life?
Lunch and Learn about PLA University
Dress Code
All scholars are expected to follow the required dress code. Hoodies may be worn to and from school but are not to be worn in the classroom. Scholars may wear solid color sweaters or sweatshirts with no hood and no logos larger than one inch. K-3 wear red tops, 4-5 wear gray tops, and 6th grade wear black or white tops. Pants, skirts & can be black, khaki, or navy blue.
2021-22 School Year Calendar / Calendario del Año Escolar 2021-22
College Mentors for Kids
Activities will take place each Tuesday from 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Butler University's campus. Students will be bussed from PLA @48 to Butler each Tuesday, directly after school. A parent or guardian must be at PLA @48 by 6:15 p.m. each Tuesday to pick up their child. Scholars will not be bussed directly home - scholars will be brought back to PLA @48 at 6:15 p.m.
If you are interested in signing your scholar up for this program, please contact Cassandra Wallace in the PLA @48 office at 317-226-4248 to get a registration packet. We currently have 30 spots available for scholars in grades 2-6.
The Riley Center After School Program
Are you looking for something for your child to do after school? Or do you need a place for your child to stay after school until you get off work? If you would like your scholar to attend The Riley Center's after school program at PLA@48 please contact the school. Hours are from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Your child must be registered to attend.
For more information on registering your scholar for this after school program, contact The Riley Youth Community Center 317-297-7078 or call PLA @48 at 317-226-4248.
PLA University - Have you or someone you know checked out PLA University? If not, now is the time!
Un programa gratuito de capacitación laboral para adultos mayores de 18-56 años. Nuestra meta es ayudar a nuestros estudiosos graduados y a su miembro adulto de la familia a aprender habilidades más altas de ganar en campos en demanda que ofrecen salarios competitivos más beneficios, y la oportunidad para el avance futuro de la carrera. Información de contacto aquí:
Track your child's bus in real time / Rastree el autobús de su hijo en tiempo real
School Hours / horario escolar
Los estudiosos pueden entrar en el edificio a las 8:50 a.m. para el desayuno. La campana tarde suena a las 9:20 a.m. Por favor asegúrese de que su académico llegue a tiempo para la escuela. Si su hijo viaja en autobús, debe estar en la parada 10 minutos antes de la hora de parada programada. Los jinetes y caminantes entran y se desestiman en la parte delantera del edificio en la Puerta #6. Los conductores de coches entran y se desestiman desde el lado norte del edificio en la Puerta #7. Se requieren mascarillas.
Dress Code-Uniform for 2021-22 / Código de vestimenta para 2021-22
All scholars will be required to be in uniform for the 2021-22 school year at PLA@48
o Kdg-3rd grade scholars wear red polo style shirts and navy blue, black, or khaki bottoms
o 4th & 5th grade scholars wear gray polo style shirts and navy blue, black, or khaki bottoms
o 6th grade scholars wear black or white polo style shirts and navy blue, black, or khaki bottoms
Todos los estudiosos tendrán que estar en uniforme para el año escolar 2021-22 en PLA-48
o Los estudiosos de grado Kdg-3rd llevan camisas de polo rojo y fondo azul marino, negro, caqui
o Los estudiosos de grado 4th y 5th llevan camisas de polo gris y azul marino, negro, o parte de
abajo de caqui
o los estudiosos de grado 6th usan camisas de estilo polo blanco o negro y parte de abajo azul
marino, negro o caqui
2021-22 School Supply List
- Pencil pouch/box
- Bookbag
- 1 box of Kleenex
- 2 Glue sticks
- 2 packs of dry erase markers
- 1 box of crayons
- 3 packs of #2 pencils
- Bookbag
2nd - 6th Grade:
- 2 Glue sticks
- 2 Composition notebooks
- 3 packs of #2 pencils
- 2 packs of dry erase markers
- 1 magic eraser
- 1 box of crayons
- 4 two pocket folders
- Pencil pouch/box
- Bookbag
- 1 box of Kleenex
PLA@48 Falcon Pledge
We pledge today to do our best,
in reading, math, and all the rest!
We promise to obey the rules,
in our class, and throughout our school.
We respect ourselves and others too,
and take pride in all we do!
Go Falcons!
Important information in the Parent Portal / Información importante en el Portal para Padres
The PLA@48 Parent Portal contains lots of useful information. If you have not yet visited, please click the link below.
El portal para padres PLA-48 contiene mucha información útil. Si aún no lo ha visitado, haga clic en el siguiente enlace.
Update Your Information Here - Actualice su información aquí
We need you to help us keep your information up to date and accurate so we will be able to share information with you regarding our return to school plans as well as other events. Please provide your email address and phone number by filling out the form in this link.
Phalen Academy -48 Familias,
Nos necesitamos que nos ayude a mantener su información actualizada y precisa para que podamos compartir información con usted con respecto a nuestros planes de regreso a la escuela, así como otros eventos. Proporcione su dirección de correo electrónico y número de teléfono rellenando el formulario en este link
Have Questions? Interested in enrolling your child? Contact Us Today!
Louis B. Russell, Jr. School 48 is a tuition-free public school serving grades K-6. Our scholars attain exceptional growth and achievement through equitable and consistent high-quality instruction in collaboration with our community and families.
Our goal is to work together to ensure that every scholar receives a positive and unique learning experience. We do all that we can to support our families in their scholars' learning and growth. We empower our scholars to become life-long learners who are equipped to be innovative citizens in our global society.
Website: https://www.phalenacademies.org/pla48
Location: 3445 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205, USA
Phone: 317.226.4248
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/PLAat48/about/
Twitter: @LouisRussell48