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"Bytes" From Your School Leader, Dr. Townsend

October 4, 2024


Greetings Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy Families,


Happy Friday! Happy Fall! Happy October! It has been another great week at Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy. Did you get t watch our Pet Parade? If not, you are in for a treat. I will warn you to turn the volume down if you also have a pet, as they may go wild when they hear the other pets!


We completed our charter renewal classroom visits, meetings and presentations on Thursday, October 3, 2024. It was great to see our scholars and teachers shine as they always do. A huge, "thank you" to everyone who completed the parent survey for our charter renewal. We appreciate you for sharing your feedback and trusting us with your scholar(s).


Next week is also a busy week and WE get to connect with YOU!!! YAY! Have you signed up for Parent Teacher Conferences? If not, today is the deadline to ensure you get a spot that works best for you.


Monday, October 7, 2024 is a full school day with teachers for all scholars. Tuesday, October 8, 2024 are Parent Teacher Conferences. We are excited to connect with you, and please remember that your scholar is also invited to their conference. Wednesday, October 8th -Friday, October 10th is FALL BREAK!


Registration is still open for the 2024-2025 Academic School Year. Please share your success at PLA Virtual with friends, family, neighbors and organizations, as we may be a great school choice for them as well. Our registration link is below. We appreciate all the referrals that have been shared with us by YOU. They are proud to give your name as the person who referred them, and we also sing your praises in return as we appreciate all of our families.


We look forward to seeing your scholar(s) on Monday, October 7, 2024 for week 9 of our school year! Our Grades 6-12 scholars begin their school day at 8:00am and our Grades K-5 scholars begin at 8:30am.


Have a wonderful weekend!



With Gratitude,


Dr. Townsend, Principal

PLA Virtual October 1, 2024 Across Indiana PET PARADE

School Sponsored Admission to the FIRST 50 registered PLA Virtual Scholars ONLY!

If you would like to bring additional guests, contact Mrs. Baker for cost info!

Please do not RSVP until you are 100% sure you are able to attend, so that we have enough space for learning coaches who would like to bring their scholar on this special day. Space is limited and we will have a waiting list. If you are on the waiting list, you are still able to attend at your expense.

Scholar Led PVTV (Phalen Virtual Television)

Click Below to View Each Weekly Episode

PVTV JR is HERE!!!

Presenting to Some and Introducing to Others, The One and Only

6th Grade and 2nd Grade (S1 Only) Math Teacher, Our Very Own, Mrs. Debbie Lakin

College Tours for Fall Semester!


  1. On Wednesday, October 16th at 10 AM, we will be touring Ivy Tech in Indianapolis.

(Sign up below)


Email Mrs. Moses with any questions you may have: jmoses@phalenacademies.org




Academic Reminders:

  1. How is your student progressing in Courseware??? Please view Courseware REGULARLY to ensure your student is progressing well through the content. Each class is worth a credit REQUIRED for graduation.

  2. Parent-Teacher conferences are fast approaching on Tuesday, October 8th. Grade level specific sign up links have been emailed. Please check your email for the link pertaining to your student’s grade level.




College and Career Preparation

Come to our FAFSA Convocation on Tuesday, October 15th (NEW DATE) at 12 noon EST. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend. This will be recorded and included in the weekly newsletter the same week. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply THIS YEAR.


As we know, even if not planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college, ACCREDITED trade schools can also be paid for with FAFSA funds. Trade schools that accept federal funds include:

  • Cosmetology programs

  • Aviation programs

  • HVAC programs

  • Lincoln Tech (offers manufacturing AND NURSING)

  • Ivy Tech (offers 70+ trade school programs/certifications)


IU Indianapolis Ignite Days

If you cannot attend our IU Indy tour on Friday, that’s ok! IU Indianapolis is offering half day tours for 9th-12 grade students on three occasions. View the links below to register for an IU Ignite Day.


See Below for More information


Scholarship Opportunity with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.


See Below for More Information


Become a Lily Scholar!


See Below for More Information



Qualifying Students:

High school seniors interested in a career in pharmaceutical manufacturing



See Below for More Information

College Tours for Fall Semester!

On Wednesday, October 16th at 10 AM, Ivy Tech Indianapolis Campus Tour

Community Events (Not Sponsored by PLA Virtual)

A NOTE ON MENTAL HEALTH:

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood and aging. . Please communicate with your students on how they are thinking and feeling. Please seek help if you feel your student is struggling with mental health.

GUESS WHO?

Hint: She is a FOUNDING scholar, hard working and her brother graduated with us!

Tech Support @PLA Virtual

helpdesk@phalenacademies.org

Complete Form Below and we will start troubleshooting your needs!

School Calendar for the 24-25 School Year!

Click Here to Download our 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy School Hours for Scholars : 8:00am-3:45pm

2024-2025 School Events

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

9:00am-5:00pm

Registration Links will be shared

We look forward to connecting with families and scholars


Fall Break--School Closed

October 9-11, 2024


Ivy Tech Campus Tour and Lunch

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

10:00-12:30pm

Open to ALL Scholars in Grades 9-12


Waterman's Farm and Pumpkin Patch

Thursday, October 17, 2024

More Details to Come

Open to all Scholars in Grades K-5


Movie Night with Ms. Anderson (see flyer in Social Worker Section above)

Friday, October 18, 2024

4:00-6:00 pm

Movie: Inside Out 2

Open to all Grade Levels


Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 25, 2024

More Details to Come

Open to all Scholars in Grades K-12


Indiana State Museum

Friday, November 22, 2024

More Details to Come

Open to all Scholars in Grades K-5


Thanksgiving Break-School CLOSED

November 27-29, 2024


Winter Break--School CLOSED

December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025

Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy is Active on Social Media!

Have Questions? Contact Us Today!

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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhalenLeadershipAcademies
Twitter: @AcademiesPhalen

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