

PLA@103 Friday Family News
The PLA@103 Phalen Falcons - United We SUCCEED
PLA@103 Friday Family News
June 3, 2025
PLA@103 Falcons - United We SUCCEED
Read on for information including adult education opportunities, important Summer Advantage info/dates, a program discontinuation, Summer Reading program opportunities, important upcoming dates (report cards and Kindergarten Orientation date added!), our wireless device policy, our uniform policy, important information from our school nurse, and immunization clinics around the city this summer.
See the bottom of our newsletter every week for from Skilled US for GED, ELL, and career information.
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of School!
Tomorrow, June 4 is a 1/2 day - EARLY DISMISSAL at 11:20am
Please plan to be on time if you are picking up a car rider. We dismiss at 11:20am TOMORROW, June 4.
Report Cards Will Be Sent Home TODAY - June 3, 2025
Please ask your scholar to show you their report card.
A Parent Survey from Phalen Leadership Academies - Please Complete
Parents, Please Take a Moment to Complete this Important Survey-
Please complete this important parent survey from Phalen Leadership Academies.
Click HERE for the survey.
Adult Education Opportunities
Skilled US Is For You
Are you out of work? Unhappy with your current job? Do you have an older son or daughter who needs a better job? We'd like to encourage you to sign up for adult education and training opportunities at Skilled US -- Apply Now | Skilled US
See the link above or scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for more information.
Summer Advantage 2025
Summer Advantage Begins Monday, June 9, 2025
Summer Advantage at PLA@103 will run June 9 to July 11 8:00-2:30 each day.
Summer Advantage:
8 am - 2:30 pm Daily
NO SCHOOL ON THURS, June 19th & FRIDAY, July 4th.
Attendance MUST BE a PRIORITY - Scholars are removed after the 3rd unexcused absence
Breakfast & Lunch Provided daily.
2-3 Months of Academic growth.
2 Hrs of Reading, 1 Hr of Math, 2 Hrs of Enrichment
Friday Morning - Guest Speakers Series
After Guest Speaker - Field Trip Fridays (Parents need to sign permission slip)
Summer EBT Program Discontinued
The SUN Bucks Program is Discontinued for 2025
Per the state, the Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) program will be discontinued in 2025. Meals may be available in the community. See the resources below (these will be updated to include Indiana locations the last week of May.)
- USDA Site Finder Map
- Hunger Hotline
- Families seeking food assistance for their children can contact the USDA National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America. The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) (for English) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (for Spanish).
Summer Reading Programs
Be sure to take advantage of these fun summer reading programs -
There are many summer reading programs available for your scholars this summer! Check out the list below. We've tried to link to each program, but your best bet is to contact each business to inquire about details regarding dates, requirements, and other specifics.
Books-A-Million Summer Reading Adventure
(several award programs available at Chuck E. Cheese)
IREAD Information for 3rd
Parents, Check Out These Resources
We've completed IREAD. If your scholar did not pass you can check out this resource so you can work with your child at home. Third graders who didn't pass the second time will attend Summer Advantage and will have a third attempt on the IREAD at that time.
IMPORTANT DATES
Mark Your Calendars
* June 3 - Report Cards will come home
* June 4 - 11:20am EARLY DISMISSAL - Please plan ahead and be on time! LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
* June 9-July 11 Summer Advantage
* July 31-August 1 - Kindergarten Orientation
School Nurse Corner
Welcome to Nurse Sara's Corner!
Please see important health information from Nurse Sara below (click the images to enlarge).
IMMUNIZATION CLINICS
WALK-INS ACCEPTED AT THESE TIMES
July 2 • 3-7 p.m. • Eskenazi Grande Clinic: 6002 E. 38th St.
July 12 • 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. • Pike High School: 5401 W. 71 St.
July 19 • 10-1 p.m. • George Washington High School: 2215 W. Washington St.
July 25 • 12:30-4 p.m. • Matchbook Learning: 1163 N. Belmont Ave.
July 31 • 2-5:30 p.m. • Shortridge High School: 3401 N. Meridian St.
August 6 • 3-7 p.m. • Eskenazi Grande Clinic: 6002 E. 38th St.
August 14 • 3-7 p.m. • Eskenazi West 38th St Clinic: 5515 W. 38th St.
August 16 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Eskenazi Grande Clinic: 6002 E. 38th St.
September 11 • 3-7 p.m. • Eskenazi West 38th St Clinic: 5515 W. 38th St.
For all children entering Kindergarten through 12th grade. Bring a copy of vaccine records and guardian’s photo ID. Insurance Card if available. NO INSURANCE? NO PROBLEM! Parent or Guardian must be present.
PLA@103 Mission & Vision
Mission: Our mission is to ensure that each of our scholars meet high academic and social standards, and thrive as leaders at home, in their communities, and in the world.
Vision: Our ultimate goal is that our scholars master key academic skills, and demonstrate strong character as exhibited by: honesty, service to others, a superior work ethic, and a strong vision for and belief in their futures.
School Year 2025-2026
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