Promise Prep Weekly
April 8, 2024
Dates to Remember
April 8- Learn from home day- Solar Eclipse
April 9- Open House- More Information below
April 15-May10th- ILEARN Standardized testing for grades 3-4
May 27- School Closed- Memorial Day
June 5- Last Day of School- Early Dismissal 1PM
Open House April 9th- 5:00-7:00PM
If you have a child that will be 5 years of age, before October 1, 2024, please make sure you get them enrolled as soon as possible, so we can save your child a spot. Once the Kindergaten class for next year gets full, a waiting list will be created.
If you have friends or neighbors that are looking for a new school, please invite them to the Open House, so we can show them what we do. We will give them a tour and answer any questions they might have. The best way to fill our school is by word of mouth, so invite your friends, family, and neighbors to stop by on Tuesday evening.
Feeling Sick
With the ever changing weather, we are sending more and more scholars home, due to ilness. As you can imagine, being a small school, illness has the ability to spread fast. That is why we ask that you follow the guidlines put forth by our handbook.
If your child is sent home with a fever, they cannot return to school until they are fever free without medication for 24 hours. Often times, that means your child will not be able to return the following day. Same goes if your child has vomitted. They cannot return until they have gone 24 hours without getting sick.
We have had scholars sent home with fevers, vomitting, pink eye, and hand foot and mouth disease. All of these are highly contagious, and the way children play together, they can spread quickly. Please do not send your children to school if they are experiencing any symptoms of highly contagious ailment, until they are 24 hours symptom free.
Boys and Girls Club Calendar
April 8th- Boys and Girls Club is closed for the Solar Eclipse
The last day for the Boys and Girls Club after school program will be Friday May 10th. From May 13- June 5, please make other arrangements for afterschool pickup.
Solar Eclipse Safety
A solar eclipse is when the moon is directly in the path of the sun. It will make the middle of the day look like nighttime. Because the moon will not cover the entire sun, there will be a halo, or ring around the moon. To look at this ring could cause damage to the eyes, and could be temporary or permanent, and the results could not be known until days or weeks later.
Because of this safety concern, schools all around Indiana will be closing. For PLA@PromisePrep, we will be closing school and instituting a learn from home day. Your scholars will receive a packet that will need to be completed. When the packet is completed and returned, the scholar will then be marked present.
Since this is a once in a lifetime experience, many people will be treating this as a celebration. Like any celebration, it is always best if it is safe. Below are some safety suggestions for observing the Solar Eclipse:
1. NEVER look directly into the sun, but especially during an eclipse.
2. The only way to safely observe a solar eclipse is through protective eye wear.
3. Only purchase safety glasses that are ISO 12312-2 standard.
4. Wear the safety glasses at all times leading up the eclipse and until the moon has completely moved through the sun.
We hope you can enjoy this once in a lifetime event safely.
State Testing
Testing Season
NWEA- January and May
ILEARN- Late April, Early May- 3rd and 4th grade only
These tests are not like a classroom tests. They are standardized tests and will cover the knowledge that the scholars have learned over the year.
What can scholars do to prepare for these tests? There is nothing really to study, but they can get a good night sleep, have a protein packed breakfast, show up to school, every day, and on time. Look for specific dates and times, as we get closer to the testing dates.
PLA University
PLA's goal is to not only serve our scholars but also support our communities.
PLA University is a free workforce development program. It provides an excellent opportunity for adults 18 and up to increase their salaries, start new careers and build brighter futures for their families. This program is FREE to any family member of PLA network scholars.
Career Path options offered by PLA Univeristy are as follows:
- Agriculture (9 Careers*) (Agricultural Mechanic, Veterinarian Technician, Veterinarian Assistant, etc.)
- Advanced Manufacturing (7 Careers*) (Material Handling, Quality Assurance and Control, RV or Diesel Technician, etc.)
- Building & Construction (12 Careers*) (Heavy Equipment Operator, Electrical Technician, HVAC Technician, Welding Specialist, etc.)
- Business & IT Services (15 Careers*) (Help Desk Technician, Software Developer, Cyber Security Analyst, etc.)
- Healthcare and Life Sciences (19 Careers*) (Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant, etc.)
- Transportation & Logistics (8 Careers)* (Commercial Drivers Licenses CDL-A and CDL-B, Freight Broker/Manager, etc.)
- Entrepreneurship (Infinite*) (Start your own business)
- Other Career Pathway*
Our doors are open to all family members of any PLA Network School.
Click below to learn more and apply.
A Thought from Principal Mayer
Welcome back everyone!! It is amazing how our school comes to life when our scholars are in session. We missed you all!! Hopefully, the time off allowed our scholars to get caught up on much needed rest. We look forward to the last quarter being the best quarter of the year.
We have a lot of things coming up in the near future. First, the Solar Eclipse will happen Monday. Please make sure you follow the safety guidlines if you choose to let your children participate in this once in a lifetime experience. Second, we are just two short weeks away from the state mandated ILEARN testing. All third and fourth graders will be participating in this test. Third, we are in the 4th quarter of the school year. Finally, while the weather seems to keep changing, Spring is offically here.
As you can see, there are a lot of things that can disrupt a child's daily routine. Sometimes disruptions are not able to be avoided. This is the time of year where we need to focus on our children the most. Please make sure you stay in your routines as best as possible. Even though it is staying light, longer, make sure your children get to bed at their normal bedtime. Please make sure they are getting enough nutrition and sleep, each night, for those are the easiest things we can do for our children so they can perform at their best.
We welcome everyone back to school, and again, we are glad you are here.
Alec Mayer, Principal
PLA@PromisePrep
Follow us on Social Media
Follow PLA@PromisePrep on Social Media at any or all of the following:
Instagram- PromisePrepIndy
Twitter- PLAPromisePrep
Facebook- www.facebook.com/PromisePrepIndy
We will use Social Media to show off all the wonderful things we do here at PLA@PromisePrep. We will also use it to keep families informed of upcoming events, school delays and closings, etc. Whenever you see us on Social Media, please give us a like and share with your family and friends.
Check out our Instagram and Twitter feeds for pictures from the Ice Cream Social and the First Day of School!!
Click the Link below to the PLA@PromisePrep website.
School Uniforms
This year, in an effort to be more like our other PLA schools, PLA@PromisePrep will be changing our uniforms. The following is the uniform requirements:
Shirts- Red or Gray collared Polo shirts(long sleeve or short sleeve)
- PLA Crew neck Sweatshirts
Bottoms- Solid color pants or shorts(no shorts after 11/1 and before 4/1)
- Khaki, Navy, or Black in color
- Jeans, solid in the same colors as pants
- No holes, designs, patches, etc.
Uniform no nos- No hoodie sweatshirts, no leggings, no yoga pants, no sweat pants, no basketball shorts
Scholars will no longer be allowed to wear the Promise Prep shirts from last year.
Uniform good news- We have contracted with a uniform company called SchoolZone. They have all the unform requirements and logoed uniform shirts for purchase. They are located at 5425 N. Keystone Ave, suite 200. Any uniform purchased from School Zone, they will donate 10% of all sales back to PLA@PromisePrep. Click on the link below to reach their website.
Cost of Uniform Shirts:
Youth Sizes 4-20 $13.99.
Adult S-XL $15.99
2x & up $17.99
NEW ADDITIONS:
Sweatshirts- $21.99
Pants- $15.99-$26.99 depending on size
If you are in need of uniform assistace, contact your local trustrees office for a unifrom voucher.