We have so many great things in store of our scholars this year! Please be sure to check your scholars take home folders for homework/home learning activities, flyers, and parent reminders. We want to ensure we are keeping you all up to date on all things Promise Prep.

Hispanic Heritage Appreciation Night was a huge success! Thank you to all of the families who came out and supported this event! We thoroughly enjoyed all of the student presentations, fellowship, and the opportunity to learn about the rich cultures of our students and families!

Thank you to the families that donated their time and food. We also want to thank Mrs. Lina Arenas for helping decorate as well as organizing and teaching a dance to our scholars.

On Friday, October 4, 2024, due to the generous donation from the partnership with Samaritan's Feet and Duramark Technologies, our scholars went home with a big smile.

Community volunteers served each student by washing their feet as a humble act of service, fitting them with new athletic shoes and socks, and giving them a ‘Hope Tote’ drawstring bag with an encouraging message.

Thank you to the many volunteers who took time out of their day to love on our scholars and put a smile on their faces. On behalf of our CEO, Mr. Earl Martin Phalen, and the entire Promise Prep Family, we would like to say thank you again for putting a big smile on all of our scholars’ faces. The scholars raved about the experience all day and were super appreciative of their new shoes and socks!

For more information about Samaritan’s Feet International, visit www.SamaritansFeet.org.

October 7- October 11- Spirit Week ( see flyer for more details)

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.

October 23 Be a Blessing Fieldtrip- 20 of our top performing scholars in Building Dreams will be awarded an opportunity to go on a special Field Trip to see Inside Out 2

October 25- School-Wide Fieldtrip Russell Farms Pumpkin Patch $9 per scholar ( check your scholars backpack for more details)

October 30- Picture Day- Scholars must wear their school uniforms!

The Coats For Kids program provides coats, hats, gloves, and scarves to children in Central Indiana every year. The Salvation Army teams up with Classic Cleaners and WTHR-Channel 13 to allow thousands of families to get ready for the winter season.

Children can come on this very special day to pick out a free winter coat. Registration is open now, sign up here! (link attached)

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Please read the attachment for more information regarding how our community partner City Connects Supports or school and scholars. For more information reach out to our school Social Worker, Ms. Katania Williams.

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!

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

• 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.

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

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

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. Please also not we cannot send scholars home with a friend on the bus without prior approval via the bus company.