PLA@103 Friday Family News
The PLA@103 Phalen Falcons are SOARING TO SUCCESS!
PLA@103 Friday Family News
April 12, 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 SUMMER ADVANTAGE, Scholar of the Month RECIPIENTS, PLA University, FREE Laundry Services, FREE tutoring, available healthcare, car rider/walker dismissal, FREE internet access for eligible students, meal assistance, important dates, and more.
End-of-Year Feedback Survey
Parents, Please Complete this SHORT Survey
Please click HERE to take a very brief survey.
NEW Indiana SUN Bucks - Summer EBT
More information regarding the Summer EBT Indiana SUN Bucks will be shared at a later date. However, it is imperative that you ensure your address is updated in the school's system in order to receive the SUN Bucks cards.
It is expected that cards will begin arriving at home addresses in early June if your scholar qualifies and mailing address has been updated.
SUMMER ADVANTAGE
It's Not Too Late to Sign Up!
Enrollment papers have been sent home!
You may also visit the link below to enroll or call 866-924-7226 (Ext 9 for Spanish)
https://summeradvantage.org/enroll-today/
Summer Advantage USA is a non-profit organization that runs high-quality summer learning programs for children in grades K-8. The program focuses on academics and enrichment aiming to provide children access to summer learning that helps them succeed in school, stimulates their dreams for the future, and helps them develop as leaders in their communities.
If you have questions, you may call Mr. Orlando at 317-226-4103
Scholar of the Month Recipients for MARCH
March Scholars of the Month
Please help us congratulate the following Scholar of the Month Recipients for March
(see last week's newsletter for the list of nominated scholars)-
KINDERGARTEN-
Kervens Baptiste
FIRST GRADE-
Genesis Caceres
SECOND GRADE-
Legacy Henderson
THIRD GRADE-
Bayina Saint Fleur
FOURTH GRADE-
Ladel Larousse
FIFTH GRADE-
Aleiyah Williams-Mallard
SIXTH GRADE-
Adriana Oliva-Padilla
SOAR Class-
Jayden Harney
Staff Member of the Month-
Mrs. Spychalski - First Grade
ILEARN Begins April 15-May 10
Statewide Standardized Testing
ILEARN will be given April 15-May 10.
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 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
Summer Opportunities
Marian University Men's Basketball Youth Camp
Session 1 – July 15-18
Session 2 – July 22-25
More info can be found on our camps website: marianbasketballcamps.com
Skills Training Also Available
Contact Bailey Barrett if you are interested in the camp listed above or the Skills Training information below.
PLA University - A Free Resource
Click HERE for more information.
PLA's goal is to not only serve our scholars but also support our communities.
PLA University , free workforce development program, 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 and can serve as an excellent enrollment and retention feature!
PLA University Career Pathways include (*Program offerings vary by location):
- 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*
FREE Laundry Services
Laundry and More is offering free washing services every Tuesday.
Place: Laundry and More https://laundryandmore.org/
Time and Date: Every Tuesday FREE Washing services from 10-12 pm
Location: 4212 N. Post Rd.
Phone number: 317-823-9580
Uniform Policy Reminder
Please Make Note of Our Uniform Policy
Please see the information below regarding our uniform policy.
As a reminder, scholars are NOT allowed to wear sweatpants.
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.
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 automĂłvil, 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 dĂa. 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:
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
June 10- July 12, 2024- SUMMER ADVANTAGE