Falcon Family Newsletter
OUR SCHOLARS ARE SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS!
THERE IS SO MUCH TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS YEAR AT GVPLA!!
We are super excited about sharing a wonderful year with you and your scholars!
We are excited to start our second semester of the school year! Our teachers and staff are continuing to build strong relationships with our scholars daily. Report cards will be coming home soon!!!
We are off Monday, January 15th in honor of MLK day!
NOTE***
AS TEMPERATURES CONTINUE TO DROP THIS IS A QUICK REMINDER THAT SHORTS CANNOT BE WORN DURING THE COOLER MONTHS STARTING FROM NOVEMBER 1st - APRIL 1st.
THANK YOU!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
❄️☃️ UPCOMING EVENTS:
JANUARY 15: MLK DAY! - NO SCHOOL
JANUARY 12: END OF GRADING PERIOD 💯
JANUARY 16: CANDY GRAMS FUNDRAISER STARTS! 🍭🍬
JANUARY 24: 1/2 DAY - 11:45 DISMISSAL
MLK DAY!
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 15th, our doors will be closed as we take time to reflect on the enduring legacy of a leader dedicated to the principles of unity and harmony for all. At PLA, we are grateful to honor a remarkable individual on this special day.
CANDY GRAMS!
GVPLA IS PROUD TO SPREAD THE LOVE AND SHOW HOW MUCH WE CARE WITH OUR VALENTINES CANDY GRAM!
All GVPLA Scholars will be able to bring in money for candy grams starting Tuesday, January 16th.
UPCOMING 1/2 DAY!
PICK UP AND DROP OFF INFO
REMINDER:
Our doors open at 7:45am... Dismissal starts at 2:45pm and goes until 3:15pm.
The front office will be closed starting at 2:30pm so we can prepare for dismissal.
NEW FRONT OFFICE PROTOCOL:
Late arrivals and early release scholars from now on will need to be signed out using the binders in the front office. Please sign the appropriate sheet before you drop off and/or pick up.
If you are picking up we will call your scholars down and they will meet you in the Atrium. If you are dropping off late please sign them in and we will make sure your scholar gets to class.
Scholars that are tardy will not be permitted into the building after 10:45am, unless it is due to a doctor's appointment.
Parents that are picking up their scholars must be here before 2:30pm we will not dismiss scholars after 2:30 as we have already started our dismissal process for the day.
If you need to change how your scholar is getting home, please make sure you call the school before 2:30pm.
AFTER-SCHOOL CARE:
Our after-school program is run by the Riley Center this year. If you would like to sign up please see link below.
*Note that the building closes daily at 3:20 p.m. with staff and will not re-open until 7:45 a.m. the next morning.
Please be on time and work with us to have your scholars picked up daily by 3:20 p.m. Monday through Friday, unless it's a half day then dismissal will be at 11:50 a.m.
If you have any questions or concerns you may call the school at 317-333-6980
or email Ms. Preme at jpreme@phalenacademies.org
JANUARY 2024 - BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS
The link below may be used to access the school's breakfast and lunch menu:
https://justadashcatering.nutrislice.com/menu/phalen-leadership-academy/lunch/2024-01-01
ILEARN GROWTH RATE - 2023
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK SCHOLARS!!!
2024 ILEARN TESTING WINDOWS WILL BE FROM MONDAY, APRIL 15th - FRIDAY, MARCH 10th
23-24 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND SUPPLY LIST
All scholars should be dressed in accordance with the school's uniform policy.
ENROLLMENT!
We are currently accepting new enrollments. If you know of any scholars who are looking for a quality, high-performing school with top-notch staff, please direct them to contact the main office. Call 317-333-6980 to speak to our Enrollment Coordinator, Martha Lopez.
OUR DEVOTED TEACHERS AND STAFF FOR THE 23-24 SCHOOL YR!
Have Questions? Contact Us Today!
George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy is an A-rated, tuition free charter school serving grades K-8. Our scholars experience hands-on learning with high-quality teachers in small class sizes. We work to help our scholars master key academic skills, and demonstrate strong character, as exhibited by: honesty, service to others, a superior work ethic, and a strong vision for and belief in their futures.
Email: jpreme@phalenacademies.org
Website: gvp.phalenacademies.org
Location: 2323 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
Phone: 317.333.6980
An A-Rated School
Honoring George and Veronica Phalen
Welcome Home Falcons
George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy will deliver an exceptional education to all scholars. Our rigorous approach to education is based on the Phalen Leadership Academies Core Values of Children First, Respect, Determination, Continuous Improvement and Gratitude.