Hey Falcons!

Thursday November 16th our boys take on school Robert Lee 106 at PLA 48!! Come out and show your support!! Game starts at 6:00pm!! There will be a concession stand available.

This Friday November 17th we will be hosting a glow party for all scholars through the school day!! There will be extra glow sticks and concessions for sale.

Scholars are encouraged to come to school in neon colors for the glow party!!

SCHOOL PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE TO VIEW AND ORDER ONLINE!! IF YOU NEED YOUR STUDENT ID NUMBER REACH OUT TO MS WALLACE VIA EMAIL AND SHE WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU!

As we get into the colder weather we want to remind parents to please make sure scholars come with coats and hats. Classes will go outdoors for recess as long as the "Real Feel" is higher than 32 degrees.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL STAFF CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS IN SEPTEMBER!!

• MS. DENTON 11/15
• MRS. CHILDRESS 11/15

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR SCHOLARS CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK!!

• Damarrion Booker
• Kamaria Jiggetts
• Omarion Carr

Parents and visitors that come to the building will not be allowed into the office unless it is necessary. If you are picking up your scholar from school early or dropping off your scholar late Ms. Wallace will talk with you through the speaker box and then will buzz you in to wait in the Atrium. There will be a binder where you can sign the appropriate sheet. If you are picking up we will call your scholar down and they will meet you in the Atrium, if you are dropping them off then you may sign them in and then leave and we will make sure your scholar gets to the right location. We are trying to keep all scholars and families safe. We appreciate your cooperation.

Scholars that are tardy will not be permitted into the building after 10:45am, unless it is due to a doctor appointment, and you have to call the front office before 9:30am to let the school know.

Parents that are picking up their scholars must be here before 3:15pm we will not dismiss scholars after 3:15 as we have already started our dismissal process for the day.

Car riders start dismissing at 3:30 out of door #7

If you need to change how your scholar is getting home, please make sure you call the school before 2:30pm, we cannot make any changes after that time.

As always if you have any questions or concerns you may call the school at 317-226-4248,

email Ms. Wallace at cawallace@phalenacademies.org or text our school line at 317-721-6027!!

PreK: Full-size backpack, Plastic pencil case, Crayons/ Washable Markers, Dry Erase Markers, One Folder, Headphones (not earbuds), Small Blanket for Rest Time (no pillows or stuffed animals), 2 Full Changes of Clothes* (to be kept at school in case of spills/ accidents), Tissues, Baggies (quart or gallon sized), Hand-safe sanitizing wipes and/ or Sanitizing Cleaning Wipes

GRADES K-1ST: 1 PENCIL BOX/POUCH, 1 BOOKBAG, 2 BOXES OF KLEENEX, 4 GLUE STICKS, 2 PACKS OF DRY ERASE MARKERS, 2 BOXES OF CRAYOLA 24 CRAYONS (24 COUNT), 3 PACKS OF #2 PENCILS, 3 2-POCKET FOLDERS W/ PRONGS (RED, YELLOW, BLUE), 2 SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS (YELLOW & BLUE),1 BOX OF GALLON SIZE OR QUART SIZE ZIPLOC BAGS, EXTRA PAIR OF CLOTHES

**OPTIONAL** HAND SANITIZER, PLAY-DOH, CLOROX WIPES

GRADES 2-6: 1 PENCIL BOX/POUCH, BOOKBAG, 2 BOX OF KLEENEX, 2 COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS, 2 SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS, 1 MAGIC ERASER, 4 GLUE STICKS, 2 PACKS OF DRY ERASE MARKERS, 1 BOX OF CRAYONS, 3 PACKS OF #2 PENCILS, 1 PACK OF COLORED PENCILS, 4 2-POCKET FOLDERS, SCISSORS

SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE FOR THE SCHOOL NEEDS AND ARE TO BE LEFT AT THE SCHOOL, PLEASE ONLY LABEL YOUR SCHOLAR’S BOOKBAG AND PENCIL POUCH/CASE WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME!

OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM IS RAN THIS YEAR BY THE RILEY CENTER. SIGN UP AT THE LINK BELOW. EFFECTIVE 09/25/23 WE WILL OFFER BEFORE SCHOOL CARE

https://www.trycc.org/

TAB TUTORING IS BACK!! TAB WILL BE OFFERING TUTORING TO OUR SCHOLARS EVERY THURSDAY UNTIL 5:15, THOSE FAMILIES INTERESTED CAN CALL MS. WALLACE AT 317-226-4248 AND SHE WILL SEND A SIGN UP SHEET HOME WITH YOUR SCHOLAR!!

BUTLER COLLEGE MENTOR GROUP IS BACK FOR GRADES 1ST-6TH, THEY WILL MEET EVERY TUESDAY. PARENTS WILL HAVE TO PICK UP THEIR SCHOLARS, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE LINK BELOW

https://collegementors.org/enroll/

Below is a link to the First View app. This can be used to track your scholar's bus location. Please contact the transportation department for additional questions at 317-226-4000.

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

PreK: PreK students do NOT wear uniforms, but please no sandals, open toed shoes, or Crocs

GRADES K-5 WILL BE IN RED OR GRAY POLOS ONLY WITH KHAKI, NAVY BLUE, & BLACK BOTTOMS

GRADE 6 WILL BE IN BLACK OR WHITE POLOS ONLY WITH KHAKI, NAVY BLUE, & BLACK BOTTOMS

SCHOLARS MAY ALSO CHOOSE TO WEAR JEANS THIS SCHOOL YEAR, IF SCHOLARS ARE IN DENIM THE JEANS MUST BE FREE OF ALL HOLES, RIPS, TEARS, PATCHES, AND DESIGNS.

SHOES ARE TO BE 100% CLOSED HEEL AND TOES… SANDALS, CROCS, YEEZYS, AND FLIP FLOPS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT ANYTIME!!

JACKETS AND HOODIES ARE NOT ALLOWED DURING SCHOOL HOURS

SWEATERS AND LONG SLEEVE UNDERSHIRTS MUST BE SCHOOL COLORS (RED, BLACK, WHITE, GRAY).

ALL SCHOLARS MAY WEAR PHALEN BRADNED 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

• BOYS BASKETBALL GAME @6PM @PLA 48
  
• GLOW PARTY NOVEMBER 17TH
• HALF DAY ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 21ST, SCHOLARS WILL DISMISS AT 12:30
• NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 22ND-NOVEMBER 24TH (HAPPY THANKSGIVING)

We will be sending report cards this school year via EMAIL ONLY, please make sure your email address is updated with Ms. Wallace in the front office!

PLA@48 is rated one of the top elementary schools in Indianapolis, serving grades K-6. We love serving our families 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: cawallace@phalenacademies.org
Website: https://www.phalenacademies.org/pla48
Location: 3445 Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-226-4248
Facebook: https://facebook.com/PLAat48