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Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy
"Bytes" From Your School Leader
October 24, 2021
Greetings Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy Families,
Happy Sunday! Welcome back! We are back in session tomorrow morning, Monday, October 25, 2021 with homeroom beginning at 8:10am for grades 6-12 and 8:30am for Grades K-5. Thank you for an amazing first quarter. We are confident that Quarter 2 will be stronger, more laser focused and even greater for our scholars, families and school. We hope you were able to take some time to rest, reflect and catch-up where needed. Learning is all around us. I hope you were able to discover something amazing during Fall Break. We hope our elementary scholars were able to enjoy their new books!
First Friday is soon approaching, so please make sure your calendars are marked to connect with me at 9:00am on Friday, November 5, 2021 for Coffee and Conversation. It is important for us to connect, especially as we embark on a new quarter. Principal Coffee and Conversation is open to all parents and learning coaches. I want to connect with you and hear your feedback on our glows and grows so we can best support our scholars and families.
With Gratitude,
Dr. Townsend
Scholar Technology Device Pick-up Information
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy
4352 North Mitthoeffer Road
Indianapolis, IN 46235
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
11:00am-2:00pm and 4:00-6:00pm
Thursday, October 28, 2021
11:00am-2:00pm and 4:00-6:00pm
You must be fully enrolled with a status of "REGISTRATION VERIFIED" in SchoolMint, otherwise, you will not be issued a device. If you are not sure of your status, please log-in to your SchoolMInt account and check the status of your application. If you need to submit additional information, it must be completed before you are able to pick up a device.
Please note that you will pick up the Chromebook and sign the agreement on the designated day based on your scholars last name at the time that works best for you on the designated day.
Face Masks are REQUIRED for pick-up and social distancing will be enforced in alignment with the Marion County Health Department and CDC guidelines.
We are asking that all families please adhere to the guidelines for last names and times as parking is limited and we are sharing space with our sister school who is gracious enough to allow us to use their building to distribute Chromebooks and have the opportunity to meet you face-to-face.
ALL questions regarding technology will be answered on-site, as the IT team will be present and best equipped to support you.
Mark Your Calendars
Additional Scholar Device Pick-Up Days
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
11:00am-2:00pm or 4:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday, October 28, 2021
11:00am-2:00pm or 4:00pm-6:00pm
Principal Coffee and Conversation
Friday, November 5, 2021
9:00am
Teacher Professional Development Day (Alternate LIVE Schedule)
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Please check your Grade Level Newsletter for a Detailed Schedule with Times
Teacher Professional Development Day (Alternate LIVE Schedule)
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Please check your Grade Level Newsletter for a Detailed Schedule with Times
Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL for Scholars or Teachers)
November 24-25, 2021 (Wednesday-Friday)
Classes will resume at 8:10am on Monday, November 29, 2021
Scholar attendance is critical for academic success and we must partner together to ensure it is completed daily.
You should have received an email from Dr. Townsend with your Infinite Campus Student Portal Log-in Information, a video tutorial, a written guide to logging daily attendance and our school attendance policy. If you have not received the email or are experiencing difficulties logging in, please contact us and we will support you.
Learning Coaches/Parents, please remember that you must log in to count your scholar as present by 9:00am EST daily. In addition, teachers will take attendance during all live sessions, and scholars are expected to remain in class the entire time to ensure they receive the full lesson.
If you need to report an absence, please call our school at 317-939-3787 and press “2.” All excused absence documentation should be e-mailed directly to our Office Administrator Mrs. Jones, email: tijones@phalenacademies.org.
Please review the PLA Virtual attendance policy for more specific details.
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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