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PLA@George H. Fisher School 93
Greetings PLA Families,
This week we celebrated the 100th day of school! Scholars in kindergarten and 1st grade had "100th day" projects and some dressed up as if they were 100 years old. Scholars in 2nd - 6th grade got to spin the wheel for their hard work on their assessments. Finally, our door decorating contest for Black History Month took place on Monday. Check out our winning doors and all contest entries below.
Our next family event is next week on Tuesday, February 13th from 4pm-6pm. Come join us for PLA93's Sweetheart Dance! More details below.
REMINDER: For the safety of our scholars and staff, please DO NOT turn around in the middle of the street in front of the school during morning arrival. You may exit the drop-off line by exiting through the school driveway or on Shadeland Ave. Additionally, scholars ARE NOT to be dropped off in the school's driveway, crosswalk, or in the bus zone. Having cars and students in this area jeopardizes staff and student safety. All car riders should be unloading in the school driveway (car rider line).
We have already started planning for the 2024-2025 school year. We'd like to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete the intent to return form below.
Reminder: Teachers will be reaching out to families that need to attend our Spring Parents in Touch Conferences which will take place on Wednesday, February 28th. Scholars will be completing work at home on this date.
Our community spotlight this week is Driven 2 Success. More details can be found below.
If you have questions regarding your child's bus transportation, please call IPS at 317-226-4000.
Sincerely,
Mr. Hendricks
Principal-PLA@93
"100 Year Old" Scholars
Black History Month Door Decorating Contest
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Michelle Obama
Katherine Johnson
Michael Jordan, Steph Curry, Kobe Bryant
PLA93's Sweetheart Dance
Join us on Tuesday, February 13th from 4:00-6:00 pm in the school gym. There will be music, refreshments, and snacks. A photo booth will also be available. We hope to see you there. This is a free event. A parent is required to be present at school for your child to attend.
Candy Grams For Sale
Scholars can purchase lollipops for their friends or teachers beginning on Monday. Cost is one lollipop for $.50 or three for $1.00.
PLA@93 Intent to Return
Thank you for being a part of our school family this past year! The time has come to let us know if you are planning on joining us next year as well. If you have a new scholar that will be joining us this year; or, if you know of someone who may be interested in joining us, please indicate interest on the form below. Thank you for choosing our school! We hope you've had a great school year! The form typically takes less than five minutes to complete.
Driven 2 Success
Driven 2 Success: an on-Demand, door-to-door micro transit for the far eastside & eastside. Driven 2 Success is a microtransit solution to provide much-needed transportation to essential services for Far Eastside & Eastside residents. Driven 2 Success has provided over 7,000 rides to underserved residents since April 1, 2022 to essential locations. D2S provides transportation Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5pm. Families can visit https://www.driven2success.info/ to register!
Severe Weather Procedures
Please be aware that as winter approaches we are at risk for severe weather. In the case that school must be delayed or canceled, you can expect the following:
1.) All of the major Indianapolis news stations will be notified to broadcast the cancelation or delay.
2.) You will receive an email and phone call from the school notifying you of the cancelation or delay.
3.) Scholars will be provided with work prior to or after the event to complete for an e-learning day.
If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.
Donors Choose
Want to support your scholar's school? Check out PLA93's Donors Choose page. Scroll all the way down to see projects for our teachers that you can help support!
https://secure.donorschoose.org/school/george-h-fisher-elementary-school-93/20219
Box Tops for Education
PLA@93 is enrolled in the Box Tops for Education program to raise money for our school! Box tops has done away with the traditional box tops clips, but now they have an app where you can scan your receipt and earn points instantly. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love! This is a very easy way to earn money for the school. All you have to do is shop, scan, and earn points!
1. Download the Box Tops for Education App
2. Create an account
3. Click "Find a school" then search: Phalen Leadership Academies School 93
4. Shop and Scan your receipt in the app!
Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=WAQM0IK5
Here's how it works:
- Buy Box Tops products and scan your receipt with the Box Tops app within 14 days of purchase.
- After scanning your receipt, make sure Phalen Leadership Academies School 93 is your selected school in the app.
- Tap on Give Credit to select your child's classroom. You can scroll down to add a note with your child's name or additional information on who should get credit.
- The number of Box Tops earned with your receipt will be credited to the classroom you selected.
- To see where your child's classroom stands on our leaderboard, open the Box Tops app, tap on the school card on the Home screen and check out Fall Leaderboard on the school dashboard.
Want to give credit for a digital or email receipt? Go into the Box Tops app, tap on the My Earnings button at the top of the screen and tap on the transaction you'd like to credit. Scroll past the list of products and tap on Give Credit at the bottom of the screen. Then, select your child's classroom.
Let's have some fun and help Phalen Leadership Academies School 93 give our students what they need to succeed!
Know someone who's not participating in Box Tops yet? Encourage them to sign up using my referral code KCJB63IK and our school will earn Bonus Box Tops when they scan their first receipt.
PLA@93 School Supply Lists
School Uniforms
PLA UNIVERSITY
FREE Career Training
Parents, family members, and neighbors of our scholars can apply to PLA University for training in high-demand careers like Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomist, Advanced Manufacturing, OTR Driving (CDL-A), and more! New classes form quarterly. For more information contact Kristi Williamson via email (kwilliamson@phalenacademies.org) or call 317-660-5114, apply online at plauniversity.org, or use the following link: PLA University Application
FREE ENGLISH CLASSES
PLA has partnered with Indy Reads for ESL programming. If you are interested, you may use the following link for more information. https://indyreads.org/programs/ell/
Adult Literacy
IndyReads offers adult literacy, HSE diploma, and ELL classes. For more information about Indy Reads, call 317-384-1496 or fill out this online form.
School Lunch Menu Link
The following link may be used to access the school's lunch menu:
https://justadashcatering.nutrislice.com/menu/phalen-leadership-academy
Upcoming Dates:
Monday, February 19th- President's Day (No School)
Wednesday, February 28th-Spring Conferences (E-Learning Day)
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or concerns.
PLA@93 2023-2024 Calendar
Have Questions? Contact Us Today!
PLA@93 is an A-rated, tuition-free public school serving grades K-6. We love serving our families on Indy's Far Eastside and are excited to support your scholar in mastering key academic skills, demonstrating strong character, and preparing for the future. Each day, our incredible teachers work to help our students learn, grow, thrive and fulfill their tremendous innate potential.
Email: pla93@phalenacademies.org
Website: 93.PhalenAcademies.org
Location: 7151 E 35th St, Indianapolis, IN 46226, USA
Phone: 317.226.4293
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JRPElementary93/
Twitter: @93_jrp