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"Bytes" From Your School Leader, Dr. Townsend
April 12, 2024
Greetings Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy Families,
Happy Friday! Were you able to get the full experience of the Solar Eclipse? We surely hope so. I am still in awe. Have you ever heard this saying? "Rain, Rain, Go Away, Come Again Another Day!" We have truly experienced rain AGAIN this week in Indiana with daily, constant rain showers, and flood warnings and watches in most counties. On the bright side, our crops and gardens are well nourished to produce our food and beautiful flowers and lawns And...the meteorologists have forecast a sunny weekend for us to enjoy!
Next week, April 15-19 the Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy Cruise Ship begins to sail, as we begin testing across the state of Indiana. We will begin ILEARN in Northwest Indiana and NWEA for ALL scholars in Graded K-11. You should have received several reminders from our State Testing Coordinator, Ms. Carol Sepaniak, outlining your state testing dates, times and locations. We look forward to seeing our scholars face to face and seeing them shine as they do their very best with testing. We even have a FUN prize opportunity for all scholars, just for doing their very best! More details are within this newsletter.
Please be sure to check your email and ensure you have completed the intent to return form for your scholar(s) to ensure we have a seat next school year for everyone currently enrolled.
We are also gearing up for SUMMER ADVANTAGE, our summer learning program that keeps your scholar engaged in academics while having fun! Registration is now open for all scholars in grades 2-7.
SENIORS, CLASS of 2024! Today is the FINAL Day to register to attend our annual Senior Banquet. please click below (keep scrolling in the newsletter) to ensure you are registered.
Have you registered to join us on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 for the Indians Baseball game? If not, it is NOT too late! Registration will close this Sunday! Please reach out to Ms. Surface to register. Please email her at Ksurface@phalenacademies.org
We look forward to seeing your scholar(s) on Monday, April 15, 2024 (TAX DAY) at 8:35 a.m. in class for Week 37 at PLA Virtual!
With Gratitude,
Dr. Townsend, Principal
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There are 31 school days left in the year! Do you know your student’s academic standing?
Be sure to check their live classes and Courseware classes. EVERY CREDIT COUNTS!
Are you interested in summer school for your student? Students can take up to two classes this summer. Please ask Mrs. Moses for more information.
Graduation will be on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2 PM at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy. It will be a wonderful time to witness our seniors achieve this great milestone!
If you have a student who is not graduating this year, it’s a great time to go over their progress towards graduation. Ask Mrs. Moses for a copy of their credit tracker to ensure they are on track!
The Final Stretch
Looking at full and partial days, most scholars have missed 15% of school during the 2023-2024 school year. This number is startling and begs the question…
How Did We Get Here?
Let’s look at the numbers:
Scholars in Indiana are required to have 180 instructional days. Missing 27 of those days (even if for just a couple of class periods) is 15% of the school year.
As schools fight to get to the bottom of the issue and assist with a resolution, it is imperative that the attitude towards attendance is adjusted for both parents and scholars.
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2023-2024 School Events
NWEA--Grades K-11/ILEARN in NW Indiana
Week of April 15, 2024
Senior Graduation Luncheon
Friday, April 19, 2024
Glendale Library
Large Community Meeting Room
11:00am-1:00pm
ILEARN--Grades 3-8
Week of April 22, 2024-May 3, 2024
Indians Game for K-6 Scholars and Families
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
11:00am
Class of 2024 Graduation
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Invitation ONLY
Scholar Last Day of School
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Staff Last Day of School
Friday, May 24, 2024
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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
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