We are exactly one month from returning to school and welcoming our scholars back from summer break!

I wanted to provide you all with some important information and dates as we progress through the next month.

School opens for the first day with scholars on Thursday, August 18th. Doors will open at 7:20 for scholars. Dismissal is at 2:20. If you are one of our families returning to our school, no action is necessary as you are already registered. If you are a new family, and have already registered, no additional action is necessary prior to the first day either. However, we may still need copies of important documents from you to complete your registration. If you are unsure if these documents are needed, please reach out to us at pla93@phalenacademies.org and I will put you in contact with our office manager to confirm. If you know of someone in our boundary that needs to register, please encourage them to do so as soon as possible. We are trying to avoid long lines, delays, and multiple registrations on the first day. If you have any questions, please use the email listed above to reach out to us so that we can assist you.

Our school is in the process of renovating the HVAC system. If you have driven by the school and seen all of the construction equipment on the grounds, this is what they are doing. Each classroom will be updated with a new cooling/heating system to help keep scholars comfortable during the school day.

Mark you calendars for our Back-to-School Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, August 16 from 5:00-7:00. All family members are welcome! This is a great time to receive your classroom assignment and meet your scholar's teacher. Be on the lookout for additional information coming soon.

Additionally, our school's Open House will be taking place on Tuesday, September 6 from 5:00-7:00. This is a great time to tour the building and receive information from your scholar's teacher.

Information about school supplies, uniforms, and our school's calendar have been listed below for your convenience.

Finally, there is information about Scouts and PLA University in this flyer. Scouts is open to all of our scholars from KDG-5th grade. PLA University is our adult career training program. It is open to ALL family members of our PLA scholars. If you or someone you know is interested in a new career or furthering their education, please reach out to us.

Information about transportation and the "First View" app has been provided in a PDF document below. You can use this app to track your scholar's bus during their morning and afternoon ride.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions!

Sincerely,

Mr. Hendricks

Principal-PLA@93

Make friends, learn about the outdoors, go to camp, and develop lifelong skills with the Cub Scouts afterschool program! Your child can learn about fire safety, emergency planning, respect, leadership, and more. Anyone can become a Scout, we assist our youth with scholarships for registration, uniforms, and camp fees for those with financial need. Our Cubmasters are trained program leaders, acting as positive role models and leading fun weekly lessons for K-5th graders of all genders.

To apply, simply fill out this form https://form.jotform.com/raeodel/youth-application

Or print and fill out and take pictures of the attached application. We will also be sending applications home to your children that can be returned to the front office. For questions please contact Fran Smith at frasmit@crossroadsbsa.org or (317) 813-7130.

https://myips.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FirstView-Parent-App-updated-screenshot-March-2020.pdf

KDG-3rd Grade-Red Collared Shirts w/ black or khaki pants

4th-5th Grade-Gray Collared Shirts w/ black or khaki pants

6th Grade-Black or White Collared Shirts w/ black or khaki pants

All scholars may wear Phalen branded attire regardless of coordinating grade level color.

Please be aware that our deans and teachers will be reaching out to families for scholars that are out of compliance.

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, Entrepreneur, and more! New classes form quarterly. For more information contact Alex Morales via email (amorales@phalenacademies.org) or call 317-643-2330, apply online at plauniversity.org, or use the following link: PLA University Application

FREE PLA ENGLISH CLASSES PERFORMING WELL ABOVE INDUSTRY AVERAGE

PLA’s English language classes have been a standout success, with students consistently performing 10-15 points above average! Our personal, collaborative approach allows students to progress quickly to conversational English. Classes are open for new registrants, and we invite you to join us. Classes are held 9:00am – 12:00pm Mondays and Wednesdays.

Classes are held at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy, 4352 N Mitthoeffer Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46235

Register with us online at https://share.hsforms.com/1s7AM-aNTS3S1OACrgRNX-Q3ulkk to reserve your seat in the class

Back to School Ice Cream Social- Tuesday, August 16-5:00-7:00

First Day of School- Thursday, August 18

PLA@93 Open House-Tuesday, September 6-5:00-7:00

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or concerns.