George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy
An A-Rated School Honoring George and Veronica Phalen
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Welcome Back to Campus, Scholars!
In-person learning resumed on September 8th at GVPLA. We are so happy to welcome back our families! Click the headline for a look at our first week.
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Week One, Well Done! Click Here for Back-to-School News & Updates
Week one of in-person learning with our enhanced safety protocols was a huge success! See some first week pictures and get the latest updates in our September 11th family newsletter.
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Welcome Back Scholars! We Missed You! Click Here for News and Updates.
We are eagerly looking forward to welcoming back those of you who opted for in person learning on Tuesday! Doors open at 7:45am. Please keep your scholars in the vehicle until their temperature is taken by a staff member.
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In-Person Learning to Start Sept. 8! Click to get more family news and updates at GVP!
We are excited to announce that the PLA regional team has approved us to reopen for in person learning on September 8, 2020.
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Welcome to Our Virtual Open House! Click here to Join!
Meet our teachers, principal and more!
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GVP Family News Aug 21
Please join us for our VIRTUAL Open House on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 5pm to 7pm. Each grade level will hold three identical sessions.
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Get the Latest GVP Family News!
This week we have been finalizing our plan for virtual learning. Classes will be held each day virtually. For the first week, class will be conducted via Zoom sessions.
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A Welcome Message from Principal Starr!
Welcome Back Scholars & Family! I can hardly believe the summer has ended. However, I’m super excited about the brand new 2020-21 school year. Classes will resume virtually on Tuesday, August 11th.
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Grab Meal Bundles for Your Scholars, Mondays 10am-6pm
George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy and Side Street are distributing meal bundles for scholars every Monday 10am-6pm. Meal bundles include 5 breakfast and 5 lunch meals with milk. Grab some meals for your scholars starting August 10th!
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Update: GVP to Start School Virtually on August 11th!
Every decision we make as a campus is with you and our scholars in mind. We are still going to start school on August 11th. However, every PLA scholar will start the 2020-21 school year off virtually.
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Get the Latest News at GVP: July 27 Family Newsletter
Stay up to date with GVP news as we prepare for the new school year..
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School Starts August 11th! Review Our Reopening Procedures for the New School Year
School starts August 11th and we are taking every precaution to ensure our staff & scholars return safely! Click the headline about to review our reopening procedures and learn more about our at-home learning option.
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Welcome Back Families! School starts Aug. 11th.
A Parent Update from the PLA Regional Director
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Get the Latest and Greatest News from GVPLA!
Stay in the loop on all important GVP news and events in our most recent family newsletter!
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Ready to Get Back to School? We're Getting Ready for You Whether Virtual or In-Person!
We cannot wait for you to join us this school year! We are offering free iPads or laptops for each scholar as well as enhanced COVID safety protocols with the option for home learning for families returning to campus. For families who do not want to return to campus, we also offer the option to learn remotely! Click the headline above to learn more.
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Join Our Virtual Meet & Greet with Principal Starr July 16th & 17th!
We are happy to welcome Dr. Sue Starr as principal at George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy! You and your scholar can meet Dr. Starr and ask any questions about the upcoming school year at our virtual meet and greet! Join Dr. Starr for a Zoom session on Thursday, July 16 @ 6 pm or Friday, July 17 @ 11 am.
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Take the Return to School Family Survey
We hope all our families are safe and well! Please help us prepare to re-open our school and welcome you back this fall by clicking the headline above to take a brief family survey.
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The PLA Parent Guide to Kindergarten Readiness
We are pleased to announce that we have begun kindergarten enrollment for next school year! We are excited to serve our families in Indianapolis and the surrounding area. Join us as we help to fuel our scholars’ dreams with: data driven instruction, state-of-the art technology and exceptional teachers who truly care about their success!
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GVP Welcomes Dr. Starr!
We are thrilled to announce that next school year we will welcome Dr. Sue Starr as Principal (bio attached). Dr. Starr will pair with Assistant Principal Cassody to work with our students each day and lead George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy.
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Now Enrolling Grades K-8 for the 2020-2021 School Year!
Join us for the 2020-2021 school year. Free eLearning platform, 1:1 scholar technology, before and after school care, and more! Space is limited, reserve your scholar's seat today or call 833-PLAKIDS.
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Take the PLA Virtual Learning Survey!
Phalen Leadership Academies is excited to prepare to welcome our families for the next school year. In the fall, we hope to offer options for our families to return in-person or to continue virtual learning online. Click the headline above to take this brief survey.
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Free Summer Advantage for K-6: Sign Up Today!
Summer is almost here and Summer Advantage registration is open! For 5 weeks scholars will engage virtually with their peers and teachers in fun virtual clubs, learn math and reading, hear from special guest speakers, and go on virtual field trips! Scholars will also receive a n iPad or chromebook + a backpack full of supplies to support their continued summer learning. Space is limited. Sign up today!
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eLearning Help Desk is Now Available!
We are excited to announce that our eLearning Help Center is now available! We know that remote learning comes with some challenges and we are here to help! Parents and scholars can chat with a Help Desk person Monday - Friday, 8 am - 8 pm. Visit the PLA eLearning homepage at phalenacademies.org/elearning to get help today.
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Congratulations to Our Support Staff of the Year, Ms. Jones!
Shining a light on the people who work tirelessly to support our staff, families and scholars 🌟 Congratulations to our Support Staff of the Year, Ms. Jones! Thank you for all you do to support our school!
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Congratulations to Our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Cosgrove!
Teaching is the profession that creates all other professions. Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Cosgrove! Thank you for all you do to help our scholars soar!
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Scholars! Start Your Imaginations! It's time for the Phalen 500!
Scholars are invited to create their very own RACE CAR, using recycled materials from home.
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The Learning Continues!
Learning from home can be as easy as 1-2-3. Enter your virtual classroom today by following these steps!
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GVP Celebrates 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Recipients in Virtual Ceremony
Principal Troy Lane announces the 3rd Quarter Honor Roll recipients. Congratulations to all our Honor Roll scholars!
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Complete Your 2020 Census and Support Funding for Our School!
Filling out the 2020 Census can help your child's school receive more funding! Support our staff, scholars and school by completing your Census today. Click the headline above to begin.
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Take the PLA Home Internet Access Survey
Phalen Leadership Academies is launching eLearning to continue to support our scholars during school closures. To best support families, we would like to know your household's internet and computer access capabilities. Click the headline above to start the Home Internet Access survey.
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PLA Extends Food Bundle Pickup Time for Indy Scholars
We know many of our families rely heavily on breakfast and lunch service in our schools. Starting Monday, April 13, we will be extending our meal pickup service until 4 pm. Side Street Catering will continue to provide each PLA scholar with a 5-day breakfast and lunch food bundle every Monday starting at 10 am.
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GVP Scholar Celebrates National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. Poetry has been a creative way for our amazing scholar poets to share their thoughts and feelings in writing. In honor of National Poetry month here is a piece from our GVP scholar, Mayanna Reed. This month, we can encourage our scholars to write from home.
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Schools Adapting to COV-19: Phalen Academies to Launch E-Learning Platforms at Its 22 Schools Across the Country
Despite the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has posed, we are determined to continue to meet the unique needs of each scholar in each of our schools. Support our scholars as they strive to maintain learning gains.
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Show Your Core: Thank you, Mrs. Brunner!
We love our educators for the amazing work they do in living the PLA Core Values to help our scholars SOAR. Thank you, Mrs. Brunner, for your commitment to CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT!
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UPDATE: Indiana Governor Mandates All Schools Close Through May 1
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced that all Indiana schools will be closed until at least May 1, 2020. Additionally, all state-mandated tests have been canceled for the current academic year. The PLA team is doing everything possible to ensure that our scholars continue receiving meals and maintain their learning during the mandated school closures. Please continue to check your school’s website and social media for the latest updates.
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Indianapolis Public Schools Release Coronavirus Response Plan
Indianapolis Public Schools Release Coronavirus Response Plan and website to keep district up to date.
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PLA Monitoring Coronavirus
Phalen Leadership Academies working to monitor the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and will work to share updates as we learn more.
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GVP Celebrates National Reading Month with a Challenge for Scholars
GVP is hosting a Reading Challenge for our scholars to encourage daily reading! We'll be reading all month and throughout break for a chance to win book fair bucks! Join us!
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Enroll in At Your School (AYS) for the 2020-2021 School Year!
Enroll your scholar in AYS for the 2020-2021 school year! AYS is a fun and safe after-school environment for our scholars at GVP.
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Our Black History Month Celebration was Spectacular!
Thank you staff, scholars, and family for making our celebration of Heritage, Family, and Legacy an event to remember.
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7th Grade Scholars Took a Visit to the Theatre
7th grade scholars got all dressed up and went to see The Watsons Go to Birmingham on stage.
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Scholars Share Poetry with Pen Pals in Cameroon
Our scholars were inspired to write poems for the Black History Month Poetry Quilt project. They shared their poems with their Pen Pals in Cameroon. Our scholars enjoy sharing their experiences with friends across the globe! #OurScholarSOAR #OurTeachersRock
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PLA Night with the Indiana Pacers
Join us for PLA Night with the Indiana Pacers! Get discounted tickets to and enjoy special festivities on April 11th. You may even get the chance to shoot a free throw on the court after the game! Tickets must be purchased by March 12th.
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GVP Celebrates Black History with Music, Dance & Poetry
This month scholars will be immersed in the works of Langston Hughes, a black violinist, and a cutting edge hip-hop group as they continue exploring Heritage, Family and Legacy for Black History Month.
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Phalen Leadership Academies Announces National Hiring Recruitment Efforts
We're Hiring! View available positions and apply today! Here's your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children!
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Join us for Family Fridays!
All George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy families are invited to join us for GVPLA Family Fridays! Each Friday, on the dates below, we will have donuts and juice at 7:30 a.m. in the cafeteria for our scholars and families. Print and return this form!
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Heritage, Family, and Legacy: A Celebration of Black History
GVP scholars are preparing for an exciting month of celebrating Black History. This years’ theme is Heritage, Family, and Legacy as staff and scholars take the month to explore their current role in the community and how they will lead and impact the future.
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GVP Scholars Say Happy Birthday Dr. King!
On Jan. 15, Ms. Cosgrove's 1st grade class celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King's 91st birthday with a memorable day of activities to reflect on his life and achievements. They also honored Dr. King with a birthday song and cake!
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A Flurry of Fun! GVP Winter Spirit Week is Coming
There's SNOW place like GVPLA, and we are celebrating the arrival of Winter with a week of FUN activities for everyone on December 16-20!
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Oh! The Places they Will Go! GVP Now Enrolling Kindergarten
GVP is now enrolling kindergarten. Download our kindergarten readiness brochure and reserve your seat today! Scholars must be age 5 by September 1st.
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GVP Scholars Send Holiday Greetings to Central Africa!
Our scholars sharing their holiday and winter experiences with other scholars in Cameroon. <3
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Together, We Can Make a DIfference! Support Our Thanksgiving Food Drive!
Together, we can make a difference! Our school and scholars are collecting non-perishable food items to support the Barnes United Methodist Church You Feed Them Food Pantry in their Thanksgiving outreach. Please drop of your donation at GVP.
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Thank you! GVP Scholars Send Packages and Notes of Love to PLA Texas Scholars Impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda
Thank you to PLA scholars and families for contributing to and supporting our Socks for Scholars Drive. We collected 135 pairs of socks to send to our PLA family members in Texas!
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Socks for Scholars! PLA Indy Scholars and Staff Kick-Off Campaign to Help PLA Texas Families Impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda
PLA Indy Schools are collecting new socks of any size and any color to help support PLA Texas scholars impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda.
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GVP's Dance Team Shined at Riverside Parade
Thank you and great job to the GVP Dance Team who recently represented Phalen Leadership Academies in the Riverside Neighborhood Parade.
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GVP Sets Goal to Enroll All Scholars for Free College-Tuition
GVP has a goal of enrolling 100% of eligible scholars in the 21st Century Scholars Program by the end of the year.
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Our GVP Scholars In Action: Reading Buddies
This week, our 6th graders rose to the occasion by reading and coaching their kindergarten Reading Buddies.
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GVP Families: Thank You For A Successful Ice Cream Social!
We would like to send a very special thank you to all of our scholars and their families who helped to make our Ice Cream Social such a success!
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You're Invited! Parents-in-Touch Oct. 9th 1pm-3pm!
Come out and meet your teachers, visit your classrooms and prepare for an amazing new school year!
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Are You New To GVP? You Won't Want To Miss Our New Family Open House on July 22, 2019 from 6pm-7pm!
Prepare for an amazing new school year by attending our new family open house. You'll have a chance to visit your classroom and meet your teachers and administration.
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Are You A Scholar In Center Township? Get Uniform Assistance Today!
School clothing vouchers will be provided for eligible students attending Public, Private, and Charter Schools for grades 1-12 and live within the boundaries of Center Township.
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Here's The Scoop! Join Us For Our Back To School Ice Cream Night!
All GVP families are invited to attend our Back-to-School Ice Cream Night on July 30, 2019 from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Come out and get ready for an amazing new school year with a sweet treat!
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Welcome Back! It's Almost Time For A New School Year.
Friday, August 2, 2019 begins the start of a new school year! If you haven't already, visit our enrollment page to get enrolled!
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Pearls and Bow Ties! PLA Scholars and Families Enjoy Spring Formal
Thank you to our scholars and family for supporting George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy's spring formal. The theme of the dance was "Kentucky Derby" with bow ties for the gents and hats for the ladies.
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PLA to Offer Free Summer Program for Scholars: Register Today!
This free summer program supports GVP scholars in continuing to learn and explore over the summer. Space is limited. Register today!
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Don't Miss Our Meet & Greet on May 20th at 5pm!
Learn more about bussing transportation, school hours, and meet new school leaders.
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GVP Announces Bus Transportation for Next School Year!
Get enrolled today, and standby for more information!
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Thank you! George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy Finishes Race for the Cure!
The GVP Team raised over $1,400 for cancer research.
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Two PLA Scholars Win Big With the Marion County Bullying Prevention Contest
Out of 300 submissions across Marion County, two GVP scholars won 1st and 2nd Place in the 2019 Anti-Bullying Poster Contest
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George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy Honors Scholars at 3rd Quarter Awards Program
Scholars were celebrated with awards for honor roll and perfect attendance.
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Scholars for the Cure! Join our Jeans Day Fundraiser!
Scholars who donate $2 can wear jeans and a pink shirt for the day as Scholars for the Cure!
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GVP Scholars Diving Into Underwater Robotics
GVP Scholars are diving into their underwater robotics curriculum.
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Thank you! GVP Library Rakes in Large Book Donation
The donation will now be added to the GVP Library!
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Fight For Life Foundation Works to “Be A Blessing” to GVP Families
Over 700 PLA scholars got toys for the holidays, enjoyed a pizza party, games, and activities from Jack and Jill Magazine.
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GVP Scholars Explore Theater with "A Christmas Carol."
GVPLA Scholars got into the holiday spirit when they attended the world renowned-play "A Christmas Carol"
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PLA Proud: GVP Staff Member Named Woodrow Wilson Educational Leadership Fellow
Twenty-five of Indiana’s leading educators have been honored as Woodrow Wilson Foundation MBA Fellows in Education Leadership including GVP's own Jeremy Kaylor!
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Congratulations GVP! An A-Rated School! With Scholars Beating District and State
George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy is PLA’s flagship school and the only one having implemented the PLA model for 5 years. It is a top performer, with scholars outperforming both the district and state.
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PLA Launches Holiday Store: Get Your PLA Gear Today
Orders placed November 1st - November 26th will be delivered to your school by December 18th. Orders placed November 28th - December 30th will be delivered to your school by January 18th.
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GVP Scholars Travel by Studying the Arts Around the World
George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academies’ art students are exploring the world through their classrooms--creating diverse art and visuals.
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Thank You! Hundreds of Indy Families Come Out for the PLA Trunk-or Treat
Phalen Leadership Academies hosted its first annual Trunk-or-Treat welcoming hundreds of Indy families to its George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy location.
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Together We Can Make A Difference: Support the GVPLA Food and Toiletry Drive
Donations can be brought to school beginning Monday, October 22.
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GVP Opens Parent Portal
Parents of GVP scholars now have access to student information through the Parent Portal, an easy-to-use, secure communications tool that provides real-time access to announcements, assignments, attendance, grades, schedules and more.
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Join us for Trunk-or-Treat! October 30!
Phalen Leadership Academies is partnering with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) to host its first annual Trunk-or-Treat. The event is designed to provide a safe and fun space for PLA scholars and community members to celebrate the fall season. The event is free and open to the public.
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Transportation at GVP! Take 2 Minutes to Take Our Survey
At PLA, we are always looking for ways to better serve our scholars and our families. Many families have expressed a desire for PLA to offer transportation services. Please take our two-question survey below and let us know what you think.
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George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy Expanding to Grades K-8
Next year, George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy (GVP) will expand to offer 7th grade. The following year, 8th grade will be added.
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PLA for the Win! Organization Delivers on its Promise as GVP Scholars Outperform Local Schools
Per results released this week, 66% of Phalen scholars demonstrated proficiency in English and 62% demonstrated proficiency in math. In some cases, PLA scholars outperform their peers in academic proficiency by more than 50%.
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GVP Joins Indiana Pacers School Fundraising Program
Our School Night is November 5th Pacers vs Rockets. Deadline to purchase tickets is Oct. 11th!
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Download Our Mobile App!
Parent and community engagement enhanced with new PLA mobile app
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PLA Postcard Pals: 1st Grade Class Making Connections Across the Globe
GVP 1st graders are making connections around the world with their PLA Postcard Pal Project.
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Hands and Hearts Across the Sea: GVP Scholars Connect with Scholars Around the World
Designed to provide a cultural exchange of information and ideas, the pen pal project allows scholars to learn about each others' differences while realizing they have more in common with one another than they may think.
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Back to School Night and Ice Cream Social August 3rd
GVP will host Back to School Night and an Ice Cream Social this Friday at 5:30 pm
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"Our Next Move" Young Scholars Research Career Paths
"My Next Move" is an enrichment course where scholars are embarking on a career research project to not only and their passion, but also to and out how to make it a reality.
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GVPLA Scholar Now Published Author
A 3rd grade scholar at George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academies (GVPLA) has added a rare accolade to her name—author.
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STEM Learning Comes to Life for PLA Scholars
At the Phalen Leadership Academies, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is coming to life for our scholars.
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Students Study Life Cycles Through Butterflies
We have butterflies! After patiently waiting through the egg, caterpillar, pupa, and chrysalis stages, scholars have been rewarded by the emergence of four Painted Lady butterflies!
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"Together We Rise" GVPLA Poetry Book Published
Together We Rise, a booklet of original poems by GVPLA scholars, is now available for purchase. The booklet features the amazing creativity of 40 scholars is now available.
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GVPLA Building Leader Nominated for Excellence
GVPLA Building Leader, Ms. Knox, has been nominated to receive The African-American Excellence in Education Award. The award is sponsored by the Indy Chapter of the Indiana Black Expo and is designed to honor outstanding public-school professionals who are making a difference in the lives of their students and inspiring their colleagues.
