Phalen Flyer
PLA@George H. Fisher School 93
Greetings PLA Families,
It sounds as if our scholars really enjoyed the eclipse on Monday! I loved hearing from our scholars about their experience. As a reminder, all e-learning work for that date is due on Monday, April 15th. Our 3rd-6th grade scholars have been busy preparing for ILEARN which begins next week.
The window for ILEARN opens on Monday, April 15th. Scholars in grades 3-6 will begin taking their assessments on that date. There are multiple parts to this test and it will take a number of days for it to be completed. Please help us in preparing your child for this assessment. Scholars will need a good night's sleep and breakfast in the morning. If your child does not eat breakfast at home, encourage them to eat breakfast at school. The testing window will close on Friday, May 10th.
Sun Bucks is a new program to help families feed school aged children while school is out for the summer. I have included a general outline of the program below. The deadline to enroll for this program is May 1st. It is essential that we have your current address on file with the school in order to be eligible for enrollment. If you need assistance with enrollment, or would like to check your address on file, please call the school at 317-226-4293.
Twice a year, IPS provides a survey to our families and scholars that gives our school and administrators feedback on how we are doing. If you have not done sone already, please take a moment to complete the Panorama Survey below. Today is the last day to complete this survey.
It's time to enroll for Summer Advantage! The opportunity to receive transportation has closed, but it's not too late if you would like your child to attend.
Our community spotlight this week is Community Day at CAFE. More details can be found below.
I have included our calendar for the 2024-2025 school year at the bottom of the flyer for your reference. School will begin on Monday, August 12 for scholars.
If you have questions regarding your child's bus transportation, please call IPS at 317-226-4000.
Sincerely,
Mr. Hendricks
Principal-PLA@93
Pastries with Parents
Our next family event will take place on Tuesday, April 23rd from 7:00-7:45am in the cafeteria. Come in to school with your scholar and enjoy Pastries with Parents. Donuts and juice will be served. This is a free event but your participation is required in order for your child to attend. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Panorama Survey
We would like to hear from you! The link below is for PLA93's Panorama Survey. This survey gives you the opportunity to tell us how we are doing. Please take a moment to complete the survey. Your feedback is valuable to us! The window to take this survey closes today!
Summer Advantage 2024
Enrollment for Summer Advantage is open! Are you looking for an excellent summer enrichment program to help scholars maintain their academic skills? PLA@93 is hosting Summer Advantage at our building. This opportunity is open to all of our scholars currently in kindergarten through 5th grade. Current 6th grade scholars can enroll in the summer Advantage program at JRPLA. Programming will take place from June 10th-July 12th. The best part is that this opportunity is completely FREE! Use the link below to register or receive additional information. Reserve your place today!
Helpful Summer Advantage Links
English Application-https://secure.infosnap.com/family/Login?ReturnUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fsecure.infosnap.com%2Ffamily%2Fdirectaction&AutoLogOut=False
Spanish Application-https://secure.infosnap.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=39667&culture=es
Email Help Desk- info@summeradvantage.org
Help Desk- 866-924-7726
Website- https://www.summeradvantage.org
You may enroll online at school from 8:00-1:00. Computers will be available. The deadline to receive transportation was April 8th. Applications for scholars received after April 8 will not receive transportation.
Indiana Sun Bucks
Community Day at CAFE
This week's community resource is Community Day at CAFE. Community Day is free and fun for all ages. At Community Day, families can expect to find family-friendly activities, free lunch for guests, children's crafts and games, book giveaways, face painting, and a chance to win a $50 gift card! The event is set to take place on Saturday April 27th from 11am-2pm at 8902 East 38th St.
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, April, 15th - Friday, May 10 (ILEARN Window)
Monday, May 27th- No School (Memorial Day)
Wednesday, June 5th- Early Release (11:20)
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or concerns.
PLA@93 2023-2024 Calendar
PLA@93 2024-2025 Calendar (next school year)
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