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Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy
"Bytes" From Your School Leader, Dr. Townsend
January 7, 2024
Greetings Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy Families,
Happy Sunday! Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024, we made it! We hope you have enjoyed your Winter Break and are rested and rejuvenated to start Semester 2 STRONG tomorrow morning at 8:35am.
We have missed you and are so excited to see everyone return tomorrow for the very best start to a New Year! Do you make New Year Resolutions? If so, we wish you the best and are here to help you and your scholar bring in 2024 with high levels of academic success at each scholar's level!
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We look forward to seeing your scholar(s) on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 8:35am for Week 23 at PLA Virtual!
See you in the morning!
With Gratitude,
Dr. Townsend, Principal
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At PLA Virtual, we firmly believe that our parents' voices play a pivotal role in shaping our school's growth and development. Your feedback and insights provide invaluable guidance as we work towards enhancing the educational experience for our scholars.
We kindly request a small favor from you! We would greatly appreciate it if you could take just 2 minutes of your time to share your thoughts and experiences about our school by leaving a Google Review. Your honest feedback will not only help us understand what we're doing well but also highlight areas where we can improve further.
Your review will directly impact other parents who are considering our school for their children's education. By sharing your firsthand experiences, you can provide them with valuable insights that will aid them in making informed decisions.
Thank you once again for being an integral part of our school family. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and insights through your Google Review.
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OUR VERY OWN PLA VIRTUAL ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM!
OUR PLA VIRTUAL AND NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Maxwell, Dr. Townsend, Ms. Hershey, Mrs. Semon
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Mrs. Moses is reviewing credits and contacting parents/guardians who need student conferences as we go into Spring semester. Please check your email and be on the lookout for communication from her.
Great job this semester! See you next year!
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2023-2024 School Events
Staff Professional Development (No School for Scholars)
Friday, December 22, 2023
Winter Break (School Closed for Scholars, Teachers and Staff)
December 25, 2023-January 5, 2024
Quarter 3/Semester 2 Begins
Monday, January 8, 2024
Semester 1 Report Cards Available Upon Request
Friday, January 12, 2024
All families can view Semester 1 final grades using the PowerSchool Parent Portal
Semester 1 report cards will not be mailed home, unless requested by the parent
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday (School Closed for Scholars, Teachers and Staff)
Monday, January 15, 2024
Grades 7-12 "Realize Your Dreams" Inspiration Session with Jasmine Elizabeth
Monday, January 22, 2024
3:50pm-4:30pn
K-12 Visual Art Show
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Staff Professional Development (No School for Scholars)
Friday, February 2, 2024
K-12 Virtual Science Fair
Thursday, February 29, 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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