Practice for the Black History Month Drill Team starts the week of January 12th. Ms. Wallace will send out a message to the families that have turned in permission slips about practice dates and times. If you have any questions, feel free to text her at 317-721-6027.

As winter approaches, PLA @ 48 would like to remind parents of our process for delaying or closing school, along with our E-learning policies and procedure.

In the event of a school closing or delay, PLA @ 48 will communicate with families through the following ways:

• Local TV stations: Channel 4 (CBS), Channel 6 (ABC), Channel 8 (CW), Channel 13 (NBC) and Channel 59 (FOX)

• Posted on our website in Announcements and the school calendar

• On the main Phalen Leadership Academy @ 48 school social media accounts: Facebook, X and Instagram

• Via text, phone and email message*

Two-Hour Delays

For two-hour delays or cancellations, our goal is to notify parents and families by 6:00 am. If there is a decision to delay, we will continue to monitor the condition of our surrounding roads. Two-hour delay means PLA @ 48 would start school at 9:20am.

School Cancellations

In the event of a cancellation, PLA @ 48 ’s campus will be closed during school hours, and we will conduct school as an e-learning day.

Please know that the safety of our scholars and staff is our top priority when deciding to delay or cancel school. Contact the main office at 317-226-4248 with any questions or concerns.

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

01/06 Ms Wallace (Kindergarten Teacher)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF OUR SCHOLARS CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK!

David Samuels

Amir Gowdy

Caroline Castellanos

Neveah Green

Dashawn Mcrae

Marbella Valladares

Breyden Valladares

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If you are interested in PLA attire for your family or your scholar scan the QR code and order your swag today!!

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!

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 are tardy as of 8:00am, scholars that are tardy will not be permitted into the building after 9:30am, unless it is due to a doctor appointment, and you have to call the front office before 8:30am to let the school know.

Parents that are picking up their scholars must be here before 1:45pm we will not dismiss scholars after 1:45 as we have already started our dismissal process for the day.

Car riders start dismissing at 2:00 out of THE PLAYGROUND PARKING LOT!

If you need to change how your scholar is getting home, please make sure you call the school before 12:00pm, 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!!

OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM IS RAN THIS YEAR BY THE RILEY CENTER. SIGN UP AT THE LINK BELOW

https://www.trycc.org/

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

Tab Tutoring starts back up on Thursday September 7th for grades 1st-6th!! Sign-up sheets will be sent home on Monday, seats fill up fast so sign up while seats are still available!

Be on the lookout for signups for the Butler College Mentoring Program to come home this week. Scholars must be in grades 1st-6th to sign up!! Also feel free to sign up at the link attached. http://www.collegementors.org/enroll

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 BRAND 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

• No School Monday January 20th; Martin Luther King Jr Day
• Half Day Wednesday February 5th; Scholars dismiss at 11am
• No school February 17th; Presidents Day
• Black History Program Friday February 21st at noon *more information to come*

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