PLA@103 Friday Family News
The PLA@103 Phalen Falcons are SOARING TO SUCCESS!
PLA@103 Friday Family News
March 1, 2024
PLA@103 Falcons are Soaring to Success!
PLA@103 news below! Be sure to read and make note of the important information and dates. See more information below regarding Scholar of the Month NOMINATIONS, FREE tutoring, available healthcare, car rider/walker dismissal, FREE internet access for eligible students, meal assistance, important dates, and more.
A Note About Morning Drop-Off
If you bring your child to school after 8:15 am, you must walk your child into the office and sign them in.
IREAD Begins NEXT WEEK!
Statewide Standardized Testing
Please see below for the dates of our statewide IREAD and ILEARN testing. On-time attendance is very important during these assessments so that your scholar can be present to do their personal best on the test. Scholars who are tardy and/or absent will have to make up the test. You can help your scholar do their best on IREAD and ILEARN by:
* ensuring they get a good night's sleep
* providing breakfast at home or having them at school in time to eat breakfast in our cafeteria
* ensuring your scholar arrives at school between 7:20am-7:45am
Scholar of the Month NOMINATIONS
FEBRUARY Nominations
The following scholars were nominated for Scholar of the Month for February. We will announce the winners next week.
KINDERGARTEN-
-Ms. Stock nominated Felipe Adrien and had this to say about the scholar, "I am delighted to nominate Felipe Adrien for the Student of the Month recognition. Felipe has consistently demonstrated exceptional qualities that make him stand out as a positive and enthusiastic learner in our school community.
Felipe Adrien embodies the qualities we seek to instill in our students – curiosity, kindness, and a commitment to learning. I wholeheartedly recommend him for the Student of the Month recognition, as his positive influence on the classroom environment is truly commendable."
FIRST GRADE-
-Ms. Teroba nominated Escarleth Contreras and said this about the scholar, "Escarleth is a great example in the classroom."
-Ms. Halsmer nominated Fendia Leburn in Mrs. Spy's class and said this about the scholar, "She had a new student in her classroom and she was super helpful throughout her first day."
-Ms. McKinney nominated Yehiry Ponce-Guevara in Ms. Wilson's class and had this to say about the scholar, "She has gone from not speaking English to diligently reading with grit."
-Ms. Dalton nominated DeAndre Franklin and had this to say about the scholar, "He never stops trying his hardest to do his best."
SECOND GRADE-
-Ms. Perez nominated Iker Garcia Cruz in Ms. Harris's class and had this to say about the scholar, "He has improved so much that he got his first 100 in spelling."
-Ms. Harris nominated Kahlan Searcy and had this to say about the scholar, "Kahlan has been trying very hard in class. She has been working at home on the weekends with a tutor and has been participating so much more in class. She has been increasingly helpful to me and her classmates. She kindly and respectfully helps her peers follow instructions and helps them stay on task daily. She has been progressing and working so hard to do better. I'm very proud of all the hard work and effort she has put in and how she now truly understands the importance of education. She deserves scholar of the month because she has taken her education into her own hands and is an integral part of our wonderful classroom community."
-Ms. Drew nominated Legacy Henderson and had this to say about the scholar, "Legacy always goes above and beyond inside the classroom. She always turns in her homework and progress reports. Legacy is also a kind scholar who is friendly towards everyone."
THIRD GRADE-
-Mr. Baluja nominated Ezekiel Turner in Ms. Walker's classroom and had this to say about the scholar, "The student is very respectful, takes initiative to help others and asked questions when he needs clarification."
FOURTH GRADE-
-Ms. Hesser nominated Lucia Gomez Ulloa and had this to say about the scholar, "Lucia is always on task and ready to be a great leader for any scholar near her. She always comes to school calm and collected and ready to complete her day. Lucia takes it upon herself to help anyone who is in need."
-Ms. Friedly nominated Alicia Jean-Noel and had this to say about the scholar, "Alicia is constantly working hard. She helps others with assignments and always asks questions if she doesn't understand. Alicia is kind to everyone, and always completes her work. She has grown tremendously since her start here at PLA."
-Ms. Egan nominated Evancia Theodile and had this to say about the scholar, "Evancia works so hard in all aspects of school. She came to 103 not being able to speak any English and is now able to have conversations with me and her classmates. She is a good friend and a wonderful student."
-Ms. Hornaday nominated Luz Guadalupe Naranjo Cuatlacuatl and had this to say about the scholar, "Luz is always on task in class and during specials. She does her hardest work to the best of her ability. When I am teaching she is always paying attention and making sure she is asking for help when it is needed."
-Ms. Hopkins nominated Evelyn Diaz Sanchez in Ms.Friedly's classroom and had this to say about the scholar, "Evelyn is is a great example of being a person of integrity. She always does the right thing, even if no one is watching. She is always offering to help her teacher and peers. She models good student behavior in the classroom and the hallway."
-Ms. Beal nominated Givoni Stevens-Harney in Ms. Hesser's room and had this to say about the scholar, "Givoni has been doing great in group and really tries to do his best. He has been a good role model to younger students and helps out his peers."
FIFTH GRADE-
-Ms. Tschudy nominated Hector Molina in Ms. Stevenson's classroom and had this to say about the scholar, "Hector worked extremely hard on the WIDA exam. He took his time to thoroughly answer the questions, even though it meant he spent almost 2 hours completing the writing section alone."
-Ms. Stevenson nominated Joan Munoz and had this to say about the scholar, "Joan is a kind friend to all. He also comes to school ready and wanting to learn."
SIXTH GRADE-
-Ms. Dominguez nominated Urd-Line Fortune and had this to say about the scholar, "Urd-Line works hard everyday to improve herself and those that are around her. She doesn't let the chaos her classmates sometimes cause effect her or her work. She strives to make the classroom a better place. She is a leader in the classroom and I can always count on her to do the right thing even if no one else is."
-Ms. Romeril nominated Coltyn Kepner in Ms. Dominguez's classroom and had this to say about the scholar, "He works hard, wants to do well, asks questions, willing to help others."
-Ms. Turner nominated Coltyn Kepner in Ms. Dominguez's classroom and had this to say about the scholar, "He works hard to learn his assignments, asks questions, is willing to help others, and is very polite to everyone."
Free Tutoring Opportunity
Educational Tutorial Services is providing free tutorial services in conjunction with
IndianaLearns.org for youth in grades 3rd through 8th. We provide a statewide, virtual program in
Math and Reading, with unlimited hours through June 30th 2023. Youth must be on free or
reduced lunches, reside in Indiana, attend an accredited Indiana school and performed below
proficiency in Math or Language Arts on the ILEARN test during the 2023 school year.
Please email Lisa at info@edtutorial.services for assistance in signing up for the program.
If you are in need of a device for virtual tutoring, free tablets are available.
Healthcare Opportunity
Car Rider and Walker Dismissal
Attention Parents & Guardians
If your child is a car rider, please get in the car rider line, stay in your car, and give your car rider number to the staff member on the corner.
If your child is a walker, they will be dismissed with walkers.
If your child is a car rider, but you opt to walk to school to walk them home, please call the office before 1:30pm (317-226-4103) to change the way your scholar is expected to go home that day. Otherwise, they will not be called until walkers are dismissed.
Si su hijo viaja en automóvil, hágase en la fila de pasajeros en automóvil, quédese en su automóvil y proporcione su número de pasajero en automóvil al miembro del personal en la esquina.
Si su hijo camina, saldrá con andadores.
Si su hijo viaja en automóvil, pero usted opta por caminar a la escuela para acompañarlo a casa, llame a la oficina antes de la 1:30 p. m. (317-226-4103) para cambiar la forma en que se espera que su estudiante regrese a casa ese día. De lo contrario, no serán llamados hasta que los caminantes hayan sido despedidos.
Si pitit ou a se yon pasaje machin, tanpri antre nan liy pasaje machin nan, rete nan machin ou, epi bay manm pèsonèl la nimewo pasaje machin ou nan kwen an.
Si pitit ou a se yon mache, yo pral ranvwaye yo ak mache.
Si pitit ou a se yon machin, men ou chwazi pou ale lekòl pou mache ale lakay ou, tanpri rele biwo a anvan 1:30 pm (317-226-4103) pou chanje fason etidyan ou espere ale lakay ou jou sa a. Sinon, yo p ap rele yo jiskaske yo ranvwaye moun k ap mache.
Do NOT Drop Off Scholars Before 7:20 a.m.
Pick Up Begins at 2:00 - No Later than 2:35pm
Free Internet Access for Eligible K-12 Students
Access to the internet is access to opportunity. We are committed to using our network as a force for good to help connect 10 million students.
Click HERE to apply for your child. It only takes 5 minutes to apply and you’ll have it for 5 years. Plus, there are no annual fees or re-certifications.
MEAL ASSISTANCE
Indy Parks Meal Programs
Since 2013, almost 3 million meals have been served to nearby communities.
After-School Meal Program
- Open to ALL youth 18 and under, they must be present and eat the meal on-site.
- Available Monday - Friday.
- Locations (listed below) are all around Marion County.
- Free, no registration necessary.
- Find more information and locations HERE.
Drive and Dish
See the flyer below for more information regarding this program.
IMPORTANT DATES- MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Upcoming dates, please mark your calendar:
March 4-15, 2024 - IREAD for Gr. 2-3
March 22, 2024 - 11:20am Early Dismissal
March 25-29, 2024 - SPRING BREAK, No School
April 3, 2024 - 11:20am Early Dismissal PD Day
April 8, 2024 - AT HOME Learning
April 15-May 10, 2024 - ILEARN for Gr. 3-6
May 17, 2024 - Holiday World
May 27, 2024 - Memorial Day, No School
May 30, 2024 - Talent Show (one performance during the day, one performance in the evening)
May 31, 2024 - Field Day
June 3, 2024 - 6th grade promotion
June 4, 2024 - Kindergarten promotion
June 5, 2024- LAST DAY of School, 11:20am Early Dismissal