Family Resources

Calendars, forms and other important documents for parents and families.

RESOURCES 

FOR PARENTS & FAMILIES

At PLA@93, we believe that families are our partners in every child’s success. This page is designed to keep parents informed, connected, and empowered with everything you need—from school calendars and forms to community support and learning tools.

Whether you’re looking for academic resources, enrollment information, or family events, you will find helpful links and updates right here to make your scholar’s journey smoother and more engaging. Together, we’re building a strong, supportive school community where every child can soar.

2025-2026 School Calendar
Email Questions

Useful Links

Important Documents
School Policies

Add policies

Other Resources

Safer Ohio School: Tip Line

*By calling or texting the statewide tip line at 844-723-3764 you can anonymously report anything that is suspicious or endangering you, your friends, or your school

Ohio School Safety Center Website

https://ohioschoolsafetycenter.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/ossc/pre-k-12-schools

Special Education

District Homeless Liaison

Phone: (937) 264-8588

Email: jmccurdy@miniyaacademies.org

Kids Care Elementary

Transporation 

School Bus Transportation

School transportation by bus is available to qualifying students in the Columbus area. View how to receive free school bus transportation.

Parents Transporting Students

Your child should arrive at school between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. Students must enter through Door 12. Students arriving after 8:00 am must be escorted by an adult through Door 9 and signed in at the main office.

Please be on time to pick up students at 3:15.

Safety

Please remember to drive slowly. Be patient and alert when dropping off or picking up students from school. Be courteous and adhere to the one-way traffic signage during drop-off and pick-up times.

KCE transportation.

Uniforms at KCE

Dress for Success

To help scholars maintain high standards and stay focused on learning, we require all scholars to follow a dress code that includes wearing a school collared shirt each day. This creates a sense of unity and school pride while ensuring a positive learning environment for everyone.

Volunteering

At Kids Care Elementary

We believe that parent involvement is key to creating a supportive and enriching learning environment for our scholars. We are truly grateful for the time and care our volunteers give throughout the year.
Whether you’d like to help regularly in the classroom or join us occasionally for special events like field trips, every bit of your time makes a difference. You’re welcome to volunteer for any amount of time that fits your schedule; it doesn’t have to be the full timeframe listed in each opportunity. If you have specific preferences or limitations, just let us know so we can find the perfect way for you to be involved. 
We look forward to partnering with you to make this school year a wonderful experience for all!
KCE scholars in the classroom.

Breakfast Aide

(M-F; 7:30 am-8:30 am)

Volunteers during breakfast will help supervise students while they eat. They will circulate throughout each table and assist students with opening their milk, peeling their fruit, opening their food wrappers, and throwing out their trash. Breakfast Aide Volunteers may also help clean up after the students finish their breakfast.

Lunch & Recess Aide

(M-F; 11 am-12:30 pm)

Volunteers during lunch will help supervise students while they eat. They will circulate throughout each table and assist students with opening their milk, peeling their fruit, opening their food wrappers, and throwing out their trash. Lunch Aide Volunteers may also help clean up after students finish their lunch, help supervise recess to ensure students play safely, and escort students to and from the restroom.

Classroom Aide

(M-F; 8:15 am-3:15 pm)

Volunteers in the classroom will help supervise students as they work independently. They will assist students with their classwork. Volunteers may also facilitate a work group. This could involve reading to students, reading with students, or helping students practice a skill. Volunteers may also assist the teacher in preparing materials for classroom activities or in preparing the classroom for activities.

McKinney-Vento Act

The McKinney-Vento Act protects scholars from discrimination based on their lack of a permanent residence. Homeless Scholars are eligible to receive a variety of services including: transportation services, free meals under the school nutrition programs, limited English proficiency class, gifted and talented programs, and special education services based on a scholar’s eligibility. Homeless Scholars will not be denied enrollment based on lack of proof of residency. Please consult the McKinney-Vento Act Liaison if you need assistance. The PLA Network does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability or national origin in any employment and/or educational opportunity. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity for which the PLA Network Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. The PLA Network values diversity. Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is committed to making its websites accessible for all, including individuals with disabilities, and strives to ensure accessibility currently and as new technologies emerge. PLA welcomes questions and input on its sites' accessibility at each development phase. Please contact our Call Center at 888.655.0777 or submit feedback to Communications@PhalenAcademies.org if you encounter an issue accessing any portion of the network's websites.

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