Greetings families!

It is very important to me that we the staff of Promise Prep, the Parents of Promise Prep and the scholars of Promise Prep stay in close communication and keep the best interest of each of our scholars in the forefront of our minds. It is imperative that we continue to communicate with each other to ensure that we are helping our scholars grow and learn. Parents please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns and we too will reach out to you if we have an concerns. Let's continue to work and grow together.

Bullying: Due to recent incidents that have been going on around the USA, I find it necessary to bring up bullying so that we are all clear on Promise Prep's stance regarding bullying. Promise Prep is a bully-free school. We will continue to do everything in our power to ensure that our scholars feel safe and loved at school, and on the bus.

All students should be free from worries about being bullied. Students who bully others must be taught other, appropriate ways of interacting with peers.

Parents please talk to your scholars about what bullying looks, feels, and sounds like. I want to be clear, any bullying situation that is confirmed will be dealt with and a consequence will be issued. Again it is our due diligence to ensure the safety of every scholar.

Bullying, intimidation, and harassment diminish a student’s ability to learn and a school’s ability to educate. Preventing students from engaging in these disruptive behaviors and providing all students equal access to a safe, non-hostile learning environment are important Promise Prep goals.

Bullying on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical appearance, socioeconomic status, academic status, pregnancy, parenting status, homelessness, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity or expression, unfavorable discharge from military service, order of protection status, association with a person or group with one or more of the aforementioned actual or perceived characteristics, or any other distinguishing characteristic is prohibited in each of the following situations:

1. During any school-sponsored education program or activity.

2. While in school, on school property, on school buses or other school vehicles, at designated school bus stops waiting for the school bus, or at school-sponsored or school-sanctioned events or activities.

3. Through the transmission of information from a school computer, a school computer network, or other similar electronic school equipment.

4. Through the transmission of information from a computer that is accessed at a non-school related location, activity, function, or program or from the use of technology or an electronic device that is not owned, leased, or used by the School District or school if the bullying causes a substantial disruption to the educational process or orderly operation of a school.

Please talk to your scholars about "See something Say Something" this means if they feel they are being bullied or they feel a friend or peer is potentially being bullied, to speak up and let a teacher or staff member know.

September 26- Hispanic Heritage Appreciation Night 5:00-6:30PM all are welcome to attend

October 1: Count Day Every Day counts. All scholars are expected to attend school, we will have a fun school-wide Celebration

October 1st Hearing and Vision Screening ( Vision 1st, 3rd and 5th) Hearing( 1st and 4th grade)

October 4: Good Samaritan Feet shoe Distribution

October 9: Parent In Touch Day ( No School for Scholars) more information to come.

October 14- October 18- Fall Break ( No school for scholars) Classes resume Monday October 21.

Congratulations to our top scholars who earned positive points in Building Dreams, they were celebrated on Friday with a free field trip to the Children's Museum sponsored by former Indianapolis Colts player, Mr. Marlin Jackson. Each month scholars will have an opportunity to earn a free fieldtrip and many other prizes. Thank you Mr. Jackson and all of the wonderful people at Be a Blessing and Fight for Life Foundation for considering our scholars! We appreciate you all!

Building Dreams is a comprehensive SEL program that Equips Administrators with the data they need to support their teachers and students. Building Dreams supports teachers with resources to improve classroom management and student behavior issues, and engages students with a fun, gamified program that rewards their responsible decision making and ultimately helps meet their needs.

Parents we strongly encourage you to sign-up for your parent account. Check your scholar's bookbag for a simple way to signup using your cellular device. Need a new sign-up sheet, feel free to call the front office and we will ensure your scholar goes home with a form that day!

It is imperative that scholars attend school on time every day. We understand there are situations where scholars may be sick or have to go to an appointment or family emergency. Please do your best to schedule all appointments outside of school hours. Promise Prep's doors open at 7:30 every morning. After 7:45 am scholars are considered tardy. In the event your scholar will be absent from school, please reach out to the front office manager, Ms. Velazquez, mailto:avelazquez@phalenacademies.org or via phone at 317-998-4643.

Here are a few effects of scholars missing school:

1. Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.
   

2. Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.

3. Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.

4. Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.

5. Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.

To combat chronic absenteeism, our school social worker, Mrs. Williams, will reach out to families with tips and suggestions to support getting scholars to school. After so many absences, Mrs. Williams will send letters, conduct visits, and may have to reach out to other channels (DSC, The Prosecutor's Office). Families we cannot stress to you just how important it is to ensure scholars are present everyday. Everyday of school counts!

When your child is sick, it’s important to know when they should stay home from school. If they have a contagious disease, keep them home. This will help them get better faster and keep their classmates and teachers healthy. Please be sure to notify the school.

Talk to your child’s doctor or health care provider if you are unsure if they should stay home from school. As a general rule, your child should not go to school if they have:

• A fever over 100.4° Fahrenheit (F) or 38° Celsius (C) – Your child can return to school after they’ve been fever-free for 24 hours without antipyretics. Antipyretics are medicines that treat or prevent fever

Signs they are weak and tired. This is common with the flu.

• Diarrhea – Having loose poop (stool) more often that isn’t caused by a change in diet.
• Throwing up (vomiting) – More than 2 times in a 24-hour period.
• Coughing that disrupts normal activity.
• Wheezing or get short of breath.
• Pain from earache, headache, sore throat, or recent injury.
• Yellow or green drainage from the eye(s).
• A new rash – Not all rashes mean your child must stay home from school. Check with their doctor or health care provider.

Contagious Disease

A contagious disease is one that can be spread by close contact with a person or object. Your child must stay home from school if they have a contagious disease. They may be contagious before showing any signs of illness.

• Some contagious diseases include:

  
  

  
  

  • COVID-19
  • Chickenpox
  • The flu
  • Pinkeye (conjunctivitis)

  
  

  
  

  • Strep throat
  • A cold
  • Measles
  • Whooping cough (pertussis)

  
  

  
  

• Good hand washing will help prevent the spread of germs. Teach your child to wash their hands often, especially after using the bathroom and before eating.
• Wash hands with soap and warm water . Wash for 20 seconds, or the time it takes to sing the ABCs or Happy Birthday.
• They may also use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. It must contain at least 60% alcohol. Rub on hands until dry.

It is imperative that all scholars dress for success everyday. We are now enforcing the Uniform Policy!

Uniform Shirts- All scholars are required to wear a Solid, Collar Red or Gray polo.

Polos may be long or short sleeved.

Scholars are not permitted to wear t-shirts unless it is a dress down day or the t-shirt is a PLA t-shirt.

As the seasons change and the temperature drops we encourage scholars to dress for the weather.

Scholars may wear solid color (red, grey, Black) long sleeve shirts under their uniforms.

Pants: Solid, Black, Navy or Khaki, or jeans

No rips or cuts.

Walking length shorts/skirts limited to no more than 2” above the knee

SCHOLARS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO WEAR JOGGERS.

SWEATER /SWEATSHIRTS (non-hooded)

All Grades: Solid, Red, Gray, White, Black

No logos or prints on front or back

Unless, wearing a PLA provided sweater/sweatshirts

SHOE/BOOTS

Any color acceptable

Must be: Closed heel or strap heel

Closed toes

NO CROS or Shoes with Wheels

As a reminder as of September 16, we will enforce our uniform policy. Repeated violations will receive a consequence.

We do not require scholars to wear logo uniform shirts, however, logoed uniforms can conveniently be purchased by visiting this site.

https://goschoolzone.com/product-category/promise-preparatory-academy/

Here at Promise Prep we are focused on doing THE RIGHT THING, EVEN WHEN WE DON'T FEEL LIKE IT. Here are some familiar expectations we use around the school that you can talk with your student about.

Remember we are "BETTER TOGETHER"

Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

Cafeteria:

• In the cafeteria we use quiet voices to talk to friends
• In the cafeteria we eat our own food and do not share
• In the cafeteria we are safe
• In the cafeteria we keep our hands, feet and other objects to ourselves
• In the cafeteria we use kind words
• In the cafeteria we clean up after ourselves

Hallways:

• In the hallway we walk in a line
• In the hallway we have our voices OFF because others are learning in their classrooms
• In the hallway we keep our hands, feet, and other objects to ourselves
• In the hallway we stay with our class

Recess:

• At recess we use kind words
• At recess we treat the equipment nice
• At recess we stay in our designated areas
• At recess we keep our feet, hands and other objects to ourselves
• At recess we are safe

Restrooms:

• In the restrooms we wait our turn
• In the restrooms we only put toilet paper in the toilets
• In the restrooms we wash our hands with soap
• In the restrooms we use quiet voices
• In the restrooms we do not make a mess
• In the restrooms we use kind words
• In the restrooms we keep our hands, feet and other objects to ourselves

We understand emergencies happen, however, it is the Promise Prep way that we ensure every scholar gets to their destination safely upon departure from our school. We will not accept transportation changes after 1:00 PM. In the event you need to change your scholar's transportation for the day, please call the front office no later than 1:00PM.

Buses: If you have moved and need to request a new stop please call or text 317-754-7348 this is the number to our transportation department. You may also follow up with the school and we will follow up with transportation. Please note it does take a few days for new transportation changes to be completed.