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Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy
"Bytes" From Your School Leader, Dr. Townsend
March 22, 2024
Greetings Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy Families,
Happy Friday! Happy Women History Month! What a wonderful Week 33 at PLA Virtual!
Do you know what begins today at 3:45pm?
SPRING BREAK!!!
I was in an elementary classroom this week, and one of our scholars shared they were kinds sad for Spring Break, as they would miss their teacher and going to class. I was ALL smiles, as it gave us evidence that our hard work and commitment to making PLA Virtual a school where EVERYONE (Teachers, Staff, Scholars, Families, Community) feels welcome and cared for is working! I have many reasons to love PLA Virtual, and you are one of them!
Although we are on Spring Break, we highly recommend and encourage all scholars to read a good book, get outdoors and enjoy nature, call or stop by to check on your elders or family members, and if you have a high school scholar working in Courseware, this is a great opportunity to work ahead or get caught up to ensure an on-time high school graduation.
We will miss you. We wish you a happy, healthy and safe Spring Break.
We look forward to seeing your scholar(s) on TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024 at 8:35am in class for Week 35 at PLA Virtual!
With Gratitude,
Dr. Townsend, Principal
Happy Spring Break 2024!
This week, we recognize the work of Malala Yousafzai
“I don't want to be thought of as the ‘girl who was shot by the Taliban’ but the ‘girl who fought for education.’ This is the cause to which I want to devote my life.”
As a teacher’s daughter, Malala Yousafzai spent a lot of time in classrooms. After the Taliban seized control of her town in Pakistan and banned girls from going to school, she became an outspoken proponent of girls’ education—a passion that nearly cost her her life.
In 2012, when Mrs. Yousafzai was 15, a Taliban gunman shot her in the head. She survived and, after recovering from her injuries, returned to school.
Mrs. Yousafzai’s dedication to education made her an international icon. In 2013, she founded the Malala Fund (a charity that empowers girls around the world to seek education) and became the youngest person to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
Scholar Led PVTV (Phalen Virtual Television)
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PLA Virtual will be present at our sister school JRP for an enrollment fair next week. Please join us and bring your family and friends that may be interested in PLA Virtual. More information will be mailed home!
Introducing to Some and Presenting to Others...
Our Office Administrator and Registrar, Ms. Lori Perry
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Spring Break Strategy
FOCUS ON COURSEWARE
ALL Courseware classes are required for graduation, and it is crucial to use the week of spring break to complete as much as possible, if needed.
Reminder:
ALL seniors who complete the FAFSA will receive a dropped test grade in Courseware.
21st Century Scholars Free Representative
Be sure to review the FAFSA Model Notice, as well.
It’s the Last Quarter the School Year??
Why is attendance still important?
The end of the school year is also “testing season. It is vital to your child’s achievement that your child be present during these last few weeks.
Students with the highest attendance throughout their time in school gain the best testing scores
Attendance at school at the end of the school year is crucial to prepare young people for the upcoming school year.
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2023-2024 School Events
Women's History Month Celebration
DAILY in Homeroom
March 1-31, 2024
Spring Break--School Closed
March 25-April 1, 2024
School Resumes on Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Conner Prairie Field Trip
Friday, April 5, 2024
NWEA--Grades K-11/ILEARN in NW Indiana
Week of April 15, 2024
ILEARN--Grades 3-8
Week of April 22, 2024-May 3, 2024
Indians Game for K-6 Scholars and Families
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
11:00am
Class of 2024 Graduation
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Invitation ONLY
Scholar Last Day of School
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Staff Last Day of School
Friday, May 24, 2024
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Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy (PLA Virtual) is a tuition-free online learning academy for Indiana families in grades K-12. We are backed by an accredited university to help empower our scholars and families to accelerate academic success with high-quality curriculum taught in their own environment. We use technology to provide interactive and rigorous online classes that allow our scholars to learn and thrive. Our scholars excel not just in academics, but also socially and emotionally with a blend of online coursework and options to engage in sports and enrichment at a local PLA campus.
Email: ttownsend@phalenacademies.org
Website: PLAVirtual.org
Location: Indiana, USA
Phone: 317.939.3787
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