Falcon Family Newsletter
OUR SCHOLARS ARE SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS!
THERE IS SO MUCH TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS YEAR AT GVPLA!!
KICKING OFF AN EXTRAORDINARY SCHOOL YR!
Welcome back Falcon Family!
Our first full week of school was fantastic! The teachers and staff are continuing to build strong relationships and help scholars get settled into these new routines. We sent home important papers with scholars today. Please make sure you are checking backpacks and folders daily!
We are highly looking forward to spending this year helping our scholars grow, transform, and learn academically, and emotionally here at PLA.
Teachers and Administration have been working hard to engage with scholars, and their families.
It is so great to see how we all come together as a family to make sure their needs are taken care of. Our mission allows us to serve a diverse group of students with many different needs by making sure they always come first and make sure they are treated with love and respect. The atmosphere here is truly loving and home-like and reminds me once again how incredible it is to be apart of something so remarkable.
Thank you all for allowing us to service and care for your scholars this year.
This wouldn't be possible without you! I am looking forward to the year ahead.
We have lots of work to do but with determination we can achieve all things together!
NOTE***
MOST OF OUR COMMUNICATION FOR SCHOOL CLOSINGS, DELAYS, HALF DAYS AND EVENTS WILL BE SENT THROUGH EMAIL. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN EMAIL ON FILE PLEASE CALL THE SCHOOL DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS (M-F 7:30-3:30) AND GET YOUR EMAIL UPDATED ASAP TO ENSURE YOU ARE NOT MISSING OUT ON ANYTHING.
THANK YOU!
LABOR DAY! - 9/2
Labor Day is just around the corner! On September 2nd, there will be no school for staff and scholars as we honor America’s workers. We hope our families and scholars enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. Classes will resume as usual on Tuesday, September 3rd.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Quick reminders for the beginning of the year!!!!
Arrival begins at 7:45 AM and Dismissal will start PROMPTLY at 2:45 PM until 3:15 at THE LATEST!
FRONT OFFICE PROTOCOL:
Scholars will be marked tardy after 8:15 AM. All late arrival scholars will need to be signed in using the white binder in the front office. Please make sure you sign your scholar in or they may be counted as absent for the day.
Scholars that are tardy will not be permitted into the building after 10:45 AM, unless it is due to a doctor's appointment.
If you are picking up early, please give us a call before 2:20 PM. We will not do early release after 2:20 PM unless its a dire emergency.
Before/AfterCare will now be through Building To Success Care.
If you still need to apply, scan the QR code on the flyer below and it will take you directly to our application. If you have any questions or need a provider form contact the front office.
(317-333-6980) OR email Ms. Preme at jpreme@phalenacademies.org
UNIVERSAL DRESS CODE POLICY
Our uniform policy at PLA has changed and scholars are no longer required to wear uniforms. With that being said, If you have already purchased uniforms then they are more than welcome to wear them but it is no longer a requirement.
A brief description of what is acceptable to wear is below... If you need any further explanation, click the link below the description to read the full dress code policy.
Students must wear:
Top (shirts with sleeves that cover the midriff, blouse, sweater, sweatshirt, hoodies, etc.);
Bottom (pants, shorts, skirt, dress, etc. must be free of tears or holes and should be fingertip length)
Footwear (closed toe shoes only) NO CROCS!
Students can wear:
Head coverings for religious purposes
The exceptions are bonnets, durags, hats inside the building, wave caps, and similar items.
BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK!
Every Friday while supplies last scholars will be sent home with snacks! Yippee! Who doesn't love free snacks? These generous food donations from Blessings In A Backpack allows us to continue to serve our scholars even on the weekends!
NEVER FEAR! THE SCHOOL EVENTS ARE HERE! 🦸
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
SEPT 2 - NO SCHOOL! (LABOR DAY)
SEP 4 - 1/2 DAY! (11:50 DISMISSAL)
SEPT 12 - PASTRIES WITH PARENTS (7:00-7:45 AM)
SEPT 19 - PICTURE DAY! 📸
NURSE'S NOOK!
AUGUST 2024 - BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS
FUELING OUR SCHOLARS ONE BITE AT A TIME!
The link below may be used to access the school's breakfast and lunch menu:
https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/N99G3J?buildingId=1fc16b6d-6e32-ef11-bec0-8fda39fed46e
WHEN IS LUNCH? 🤔
Kinder - 3rd (10:30 - 11:00 AM)
4th - 6th (11:50 - 12:20 PM)
7th & 8th - (12:30 - 1:00 PM)
24-25 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
ENROLLMENT!
We are currently accepting new enrollments. If you know of any scholars who are looking for a quality, high-performing school with top-notch staff, please direct them to contact the main office. Call 317-333-6980 to speak to our Enrollment Coordinator, Martha Lopez.
Have Questions? Contact Us Today!
George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy is an A-rated, tuition free charter school serving grades K-8. Our scholars experience hands-on learning with high-quality teachers in small class sizes. We work to help 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.
Email: jpreme@phalenacademies.org
Website: gvp.phalenacademies.org
Location: 2323 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
Phone: 317.333.6980
An A-Rated School
Honoring George and Veronica Phalen
Welcome Home Falcons
George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy will deliver an exceptional education to all scholars. Our rigorous approach to education is based on the Phalen Leadership Academies Core Values of Children First, Respect, Determination, Continuous Improvement and Gratitude.