Dear Plato Academy Students, Teachers and Families,

As we approach the end of another wonderful year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude and warm wishes to our incredible Plato Academy community. The holiday season is upon us, and it's a time to reflect on the achievements and moments that have made this year special.

First and foremost, I want to extend my deepest appreciation to our dedicated students. Your enthusiasm for learning, creativity, and kindness continue to inspire us all. Your hard work and achievements contribute to the vibrant and dynamic community that is Plato Academy.

A special thank you goes out to our talented and devoted educators. Your passion for teaching and commitment to nurturing the growth of our students is truly commendable. Your tireless efforts create a positive and enriching learning environment that sets Plato Academy apart.

To our supportive parents and guardians, thank you for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your children. Your collaboration and involvement in our school community are invaluable, and we are grateful for the partnership we share.

We have nineteen days full of activities left before we leave for winter break. A lot of important learning can occur during this time. Our teachers are preparing engaging lessons and we hope all students are in attendance these next 19 days before we break for a couple of weeks.

As we celebrate the holiday season, may the spirit of joy and togetherness fill your homes. Take this time to cherish the moments spent with loved ones, reflect on the year gone by, and look forward to the possibilities that the coming year holds.

No matter how you choose to celebrate, whether it's through festive traditions, quiet moments of reflection, or acts of kindness towards others, I hope this holiday season brings you warmth, happiness, and a renewed sense of hope.

Thank you for being an integral part of the Plato Academy family. May the upcoming year be filled with continued growth, success, and moments of joy for each and every one of you.

Here's to a fantastic New Year!

Senator Raptakis, a passionate advocate for the Greek language and a dedicated supporter of our schools' mission, graciously dedicated time to tour our facilities and engage with students, teachers and staff.

Plato Academy Seminole:

Plato Academy Seminole students demonstrated impressive proficiency and enthusiasm while dancing the well-known Greek dance "Fragosyriani," showcasing their mastery on the dance floor.

Plato Academy Clearwater:

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Plato Academy Palm Harbor:

In light of the celebration, students' artwork, tied to the event, under the guidance and encouragement of Ms. Emery unraveled a tapestry of their multiple talents with striking finesse. The impressively creative artwork was displayed in Christopoulos Hall for the day!

Great American Teach-In at Plato Clearwater:

November is Florida Family Engagement in Education Month, a time to celebrate the crucial role parents and families play in their children's education. When schools work together with families to support learning, children are more motivated to succeed, not just in school, but throughout life.

World Kindness Day was November 13th and we had a week of celebrating kindness! We were so impressed with the classroom bulletin boards that parents and teachers put together at Plato Academy Trinity! Thank you to all those that gave their time and resources to create beautiful reminders of kindness. Plato Academy Trinity's Kindness Squad voted on all the awesome bulletin boards and Mrs. M’s board took the win! Way to go!

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Character education is a program aimed at cultivating positive character qualities in students. The primary objective is to establish a school culture that is immersed in attributes like respect, responsibility, honesty, and self-motivation. This emphasis on character traits is intended to enhance student achievement and create a secure learning environment.

In the Commitment to Character program, a fixed curriculum is not used. Instead, a range of strategies is offered to be seamlessly integrated into the regular curriculum. This approach is marked by a deliberate and conscious emphasis on character education. The program employs various methods including a shared vocabulary (common language such as using the same character traits), seizing spontaneous teaching moments (teachable moments), engaging in community service activities (service learning), and setting examples through behavior (modeling). These strategies are applied across all subjects, ensuring that character education is woven into every facet of the curriculum.

Our Winter II Sports are right around the corner. Information has gone out about tryouts, sign-ups, and dates for next week. Please remember, if your child is not signed up for tryouts, they will not be permitted to attend.

As we move forward with our second round of sports, please note that coaches are still needed at each campus for our remaining available sports.

Click on the three links below for details on our sports programs, when tryouts and other important dates are, and what coaching needs your campus still has.

If you have any questions about the upcoming sports seasons, please feel free to email me at: athletics@platoacademy.net

On the evening of Friday, November 17th, the Safety Harbor Community Center came alive with the spirited energy of the Plato Academy Schools’ All-Star Volleyball Game featuring two exceptional teams led by passionate coaches.

Juan Vega, from Claywell Elemntary, and Trinity Moore from Plato Academy Tampa, pose for a photo in the recording booth. [ Photo by Brittany O Ruachainn/Tampa Beacon ].

Thank you Plato families for your unwavering support to Plato Academy's mission. Your involvement whether through volunteering, or enthusiastic participation in the color runs has been instrumental in making these events enjoyable but also raising funds for our schools!

At Plato Academy St. Petersburg, students are invited to imprint their legacy of creativity on their school building.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As part of our ongoing commitment to provide the best resources and curriculum for your child's educational environment, we are requiring an annual Technology Fee.

In today's digital age, technology plays an integral role in education, enabling your child to explore, create, and learn in innovative ways. To ensure that this learning experience remains uninterrupted, we are implementing a nominal fee of $25 per student to cover potential damages to the school-issued laptops. This fee will be used exclusively for repairing or replacing damaged hardware, guaranteeing that your child's education continues seamlessly.

This fee ensures seamless replacement of damaged laptops to our students when devices need repair from wear and tear (keys falling off or mousepad not working) or accidental damage (closing screen on pencils, dropping) to the device. Until now, parents were asked to cover the costs of these damages as they occurred.

Parents who do not submit their Technology Fee will be responsible for covering the potentially much higher costs of hardware repair replacement in the event of damage. We strongly recommend opting for this coverage to avoid any undue financial strain in case of accidental damage to the laptop.

To enroll in the program, please fill out the following payment form and submit the $25 (non refundable) for the current school year. Your proactive participation will contribute to a worry-free and productive learning experience for your child.

We appreciate your continued support in creating a nurturing educational environment for our students. Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out to your campus administration.

Thank you for entrusting Plato Academy Schools with your child's education.

Price: $25.00

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Plato Academy Schools are embracing the transformative educational tool known as myON. This innovative platform, myON, serves as a personalized digital library, offering students a student-centric experience by providing access to over 7,000 enhanced digital books within its core collection.

What makes myON particularly powerful is its dynamic ability to match book titles to each student's unique interests, grade level, and reading proficiency, ensuring that students have a world of engaging and appropriately challenging reading material at their fingertips.

Click the links below, find your school & leave a review on any of the platforms below then send your rating to your principal to receive a volunteer hour!

This is an anonymous form (unless you choose to leave your information) for anyone: staff, parents, guardians, or students to share any suggestions, concerns, ideas, or comments on how you think any aspect of our schools could be improved with the Plato Academy Home Office. This will always be available to you and will be reviewed regularly.

If you have a safety-related concern, you may also use the School Safety Survey.

Thank you for your support and dedication to helping Plato Academy get even better!

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Until about five years ago, he too lived among an anonymous crowd. But by a quirk of fate, or a fateful choice, or a fateful end because of by fate or fateful coincidence, he suddenly found himself in the disputed mythical world and he took up the duties of a steward in Aeolia and specifically in the palace of Zephyros who is the west wind and mediator between Hades and humans........"

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