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"Bytes" From Your School Leader, Dr. Townsend

September 27, 2024


Greetings Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy Families,


Happy Friday! Believe it or not, this is our last full week of September. How was your week? We are sending thoughts and prayers to loved ones and friends who are in the path of Helene. The weather in Indy today has us under a High Wind Advisory with rain, so please be careful if you need to go out for anything.


A huge, "thank you" to everyone who completed the parent survey for our charter renewal. We appreciate you for sharing and when the data is shared with us, we will definitely read, review, process, reflect and take action. We strive to be our best in all areas and we cannot do that without feedback, so thank you again.


It is that time of year to share annual information with you, as we are a Title I School. The letter is below for your review. Should you have any questions, please connect with me directly.


Registration is still open for the 2024-2025 Academic School Year. Please share your success at PLA Virtual with friends, family, neighbors and organizations, as we may be a great school choice for them as well. Our registration link is below. We appreciate all the referrals that have been shared with us by YOU. They are proud to give your name as the person who referred them, and we also sing your praises in return as we appreciate all of our families.


We look forward to seeing your scholar(s) on Monday, September 30, 2024 for week 6 of our school year! Our Grades 6-12 scholars begin their school day at 8:00am and our Grades K-5 scholars begin at 8:30am.


Have a wonderful weekend!



With Gratitude,


Dr. Townsend, Principal

School Sponsored Admission to the FIRST 50 registered PLA Virtual Scholars ONLY!

If you would like to bring additional guests, contact Mrs. Baker for cost info!

Please do not RSVP until you are 100% sure you are able to attend, so that we have enough space for learning coaches who would like to bring their scholar on this special day. Space is limited and we will have a waiting list. If you are on the waiting list, you are still able to attend at your expense.

Scholar Led PVTV (Phalen Virtual Television)

Click Below to View Each Weekly Episode

PVTV JR is HERE!!!

It's Time to LEVEL UP when Mr. White is in the Classroom!

Presenting to Some and Introducing to Others, The One and Only

FOUNDING Elementary Math Teacher Extraordinaire, THE Mr. Ryan White

Academic Reminders:

  1. How is your student progressing in Courseware??? Please view Courseware REGULARLY to ensure your student is progressing well through the content. Each class is worth a credit REQUIRED for graduation.

  2. PSAT Testing Dates are October 1st-31st for grades 10 and 11. Students will complete the test in ONE DAY during this time frame. More information is forthcoming, so please be on the lookout.

  3. Parent-Teacher conferences are fast approaching on Tuesday, October 8th. Be on the lookout for the sign up link.


College and Career Preparation

Come to our FAFSA Convocation on Tuesday, October 15th (NEW DATE) during 11th grade advisory. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend. This will be recorded and included in the weekly newsletter the same week. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply THIS YEAR.


As we know, even if not planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college, ACCREDITED trade schools can also be paid for with FAFSA funds. Trade schools that accept federal funds include:

  • Cosmetology programs

  • Aviation programs

  • HVAC programs

  • Lincoln Tech (offers manufacturing AND NURSING)

  • Ivy Tech (offers 70+ trade school programs/certifications)


IU Indianapolis Ignite Days

If you cannot attend our IU Indy tour on Friday, that’s ok! IU Indianapolis is offering half day tours for 9th-12 grade students on three occasions. View the links below to register for an IU Ignite Day.


IU Ignite Day


Scholarship Opportunity with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.


Become a Lily Scholar!

Qualifying Students:

High school seniors interested in a career in pharmaceutical manufacturing


Apply to be a Lily Scholar



College Tours for Fall Semester!


  1. On Wednesday, October 16th at 10 AM, we will be touring Ivy Tech in Indianapolis.

Sign up below


Email Mrs. Moses with any questions you may have: jmoses@phalenacademies.org

College Tours for Fall Semester!

On Wednesday, October 16th at 10 AM, Ivy Tech Indianapolis Campus Tour

Community Events (Not Sponsored by PLA Virtual)

The Indianapolis Black Alumni Council is hosting their 45th annual HBCU College Fair on Monday, October 3rd, 6 PM-9 PM. (This event is NOT affiliated with Phalen Academies. Please refer to their website for more details.)


Location: Crispus Attucks High School

1140 Doctor MLK Jr Street

Indianapolis, IN 46202

A NOTE ON MENTAL HEALTH:

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood and aging. . Please communicate with your students on how they are thinking and feeling. Please seek help if you feel your student is struggling with mental health.

GUESS WHO?

Hint: She is an intelligent fashionista and travels far to attend school events!

Tech Support @PLA Virtual

helpdesk@phalenacademies.org

Complete Form Below and we will start troubleshooting your needs!

School Calendar for the 24-25 School Year!

Click Here to Download our 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy School Hours for Scholars : 8:00am-3:45pm

2024-2025 School Events

AMC 17 Movie Afternoon

Friday, September 27, 2024

More Details to Come

Open to all Scholars in Grades K-5


PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

9:00am-5:00pm

Registration Links will be shared

We look forward to connecting with families and scholars


Fall Break--School Closed

October 9-11, 2024


Teacher Professional Development

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

No School for Scholars, Staff Only


Ivy Tech Campus Tour and Lunch

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

10:00-12:30pm

Open to ALL Scholars in Grades 9-12


Waterman's Farm and Pumpkin Patch

Thursday, October 17, 2024

More Details to Come


Open to all Scholars in Grades K-5


Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 25, 2024

More Details to Come

Open to all Scholars in Grades K-12


Indiana State Museum

Friday, November 22, 2024

More Details to Come

Open to all Scholars in Grades K-5


Thanksgiving Break-School CLOSED

November 27-29, 2024


Winter Break--School CLOSED

December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025

Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy is Active on Social Media!

Have Questions? Contact Us Today!

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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhalenLeadershipAcademies
Twitter: @AcademiesPhalen

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