October 2023

October marks the celebration of a special group of leaders in our community – our school principals. These dedicated individuals play a pivotal role in shaping our students’ futures and the trajectory of our education system.

This month-long celebration is an opportunity to recognize and thank our principals for their unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and remarkable impact on student success.

Let’s come together to celebrate the extraordinary individuals at the helm of our schools and the difference they make every day transforming our communities.

Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23 through 31st and it's the nation's largest and longest-running drug-use prevention campaign. Plato participates with school appropriate activities. Click on the link below to access useful resources for your family.

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Open Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year starts in a week!

Open Enrollment for Kindergarten will begin on November 1, 2023 until December 1, 2023. The lottery date is December 15, 2023.

Learn more about our admissions process: https://platoacademy.net/admissions/

For additional questions, please email school@platoacademy.net

Our schools' logo is racking up some serious frequent flyer (and cruise and land) miles as it explores the stunning sights of Greece under the guidance of Brian Fey from our Plato St. Petersburg family.

From the ancient sites of Acropolis and Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro), the beautiful Mediterranean landscapes of ancient Olympia to the crystal-clear beaches and spectacular volcanic cliffs of Santorini island, this logo has seen it all. Thank you Brian for sharing these adventures with us.

Get ready for an unforgettable journey from June 3 to June 17, 2024, as Plato Academy takes you on an adventure to Greece. Parents and students in Grades 6, 7, & 8 from all campuses are invited to embark on this incredible experience, exploring the rich history and beauty of Greece.

Walk in the Footsteps of Legends

Imagine standing on the Acropolis rock, gazing upon the Parthenon, and retracing the path of Alexander the Great at the ancient Olympic Games. Explore renowned archaeological sites and museums, bringing your studies to life like never before.

Dive into the Birthplace of Western Civilization

Delve into the heart of Western civilization as you visit captivating museums and savor delectable Greek cuisine. Take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea, creating lasting memories.

Travel in Comfort and Style

Rest peacefully in handpicked, luxurious hotels designed for your comfort and relaxation. Enjoy the expertise of professional tour guides who speak English, making your journey informative and enjoyable.

Accompanied by Plato Academy Teachers

Questions? Reach out to Mr. Michael Alexandrou at Alexandroum@platoacademy.net

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Tucker Henry has been selected to be a "shadow keeper" at SPHS IB, so if any Plato kid is thinking of shadowing there, I think they can ask for Tuck. Just when I think the kid can't make me any prouder (or drive me any crazier), he amazes me again. And a lot of that has to do with the solid and wonderful foundation you all helped him build at Plato. He wouldn't be the kid he is today without y'all.

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.

Calling All Plato Families & Friends,

We're thrilled to invite you to this year's Great American Teach-In happening on Wednesday, November 15th! This is an amazing opportunity for you to share your talents, career experiences, or even just fun hobbies with our wonderful students. Your unique knowledge and skills can inspire our young minds and broaden their horizons.

It's all about community here, and what better way to make a lasting impact than to share a little bit of yourself with our classrooms. The day is meant to be educational but also fun, so don't stress about making it formal. Think of it as a laid-back chance to show the kids something they might not know about the world.

Pinellas and Pasco County campuses: November 15, 2023

Plato Academy Tampa: November 15, 2023

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

The Trunk or Treat event, hosted across multiple Plato Academy campuses, brought together families and communities for a delightful morning of Halloween fun. Each participating campus creatively decorated car trunks, offering a variety of treats to children of all ages. From spooky Jack-o'-lanterns to brave superheroes and enchanting princesses, everyone attended in costume, creating an exciting and unified atmosphere. This event provided a wonderful opportunity for friends and neighbors to connect, and we are sure that all who joined in the fun at Plato Academy's Trunk or Treat across the campuses had a fantastic time!

We've been receiving valuable feedback from numerous community members regarding their difficulty in attending the November 4, 2023 “Greek Night” event, given its scheduling conflicts with other Greek community events such as local festivals. Many have proposed that we consider moving the event back to its historical springtime slot.

In response to this feedback, we are pleased to announce that the event will be rescheduled to take place on March 2, 2024.

In light of this change in event date, we are also taking into account the input we've received regarding ticket pricing.

Rest assured, anyone who has already purchased a ticket will receive a full refund through REVTrak. Our aim is to process these refunds as swiftly as possible. Mr. Alexandrou will be collaborating with REVTrak and will keep everyone informed about the expected refund timelines.

For any further inquiries or follow-up questions related to this event, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Alexandrou via email.

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!

"...Hermes is the namesake of Hermes the Trismegistus, as the ancient Greeks called the Egyptian god Thoth, who was the inspirer of the arts and sciences, but also a writer.

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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