Originally delivered on 9/15/2024 7:00 pm

SUBJECT: PAS ePony Week of Sept. 16

Penn Alexander School

Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander University of Pennsylvania Partnership School

PAS ePony Sep 16, 2024
Message from the Principal

Congratulations to Ms. Falcon and students: Zoe, Noah, Lucia, Bethany, Zinnia, Georgiana, Ellie, Laura and PAS grad Rori whose artwork was selected for the  A+ City Hall art exhibition in honor of national arts in education week. The exhibition is open until September 27th and City Hall.  Here are some photos from the event.

Our first School Advisory Council meeting will be held tomorrow afterschool in the library.  Parents and teachers are invited to attend.  Click here to learn more about the SAC and ways to participate in improving our school community.

We look forward to seeing families at Back to School Night on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Click here for the schedule and to sign up for Tuesday's childcare.

All City Elementary and Middle School Choir Festival auditions will be held on Thursday. Click here for more information and to sign up.  

On Friday, we kick off Latine/Heritage Month. We are excited to celebrate and honor the history, culture and influence of current and past generations from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. If you or someone you know would like to share your culture with our community, we are grateful for the experience to learn with you.  Click here to share with us.

Week at a Glance
Sunday, September 15
First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month
Monday, September 16
3:45p School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting
Tuesday, September 17
5:30p Back to School Night K-5GR
Wednesday, September 18
5:30p Back to School Night 6-8GR
Thursday, September 19
7:30a 2024 All-City Elementary/Middle School Choir Festival Auditions
Upcoming PAS Events
  • Thursday, September 26: First Pretzel Day! Pre-pay for the whole year HERE.
  • Friday, September 27 at 8:30 AM online and in the lunchroom: Coffee with the Principal paired with an HSA meeting. All are welcome!
Reminders & Resources
Don't Forget!

We have had a few students come to the office afterschool confused about their pick up arrangements.  Please remember to email teachers and providers with any changes in plans as well as let your child know.  For any day of changes after 12pm, please call the office.  Teachers might not have time to check their messages before dismissal. 


School Selection for 25-26 opened on Friday for 8th graders to apply for a selective high school as well as for families that wish to apply for a new school for next year.  The process will close on October 23. Students wishing to remain at PAS next year are automatically re-enrolled at the end of year assuming no changes in residency within the catchment area.

From the HSA...
  • The HSA created a 2024-25 school year calendar featuring map artwork from PAS students. Purchase HERE. (You can pre-pay for pretzels and dress-down days on the same payment form.)
Specialist Corner

Please visit each Specialty Program web page to learn more:

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Community at Large

The programs listed below have either shared fliers with the school or are within a few blocks of Penn Alexander. These programs are not affiliated with Penn Alexander; as such, families should evaluate each program to ensure it is the right fit for their family.  

Caring People Alliance - Brian Dawkins Single Parent Families Program

PAS Alumna Laila Johnson's Virtual Tutoring and  Public Speaking Program

      Elementary School: https://forms.gle/V35n16jpzCMakyPe6

      Middle School: https://forms.gle/sVPyxmXdEWZXzFRm9

Free YMCA memberships for 7th graders

FREE Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest on 9/21

Dungeons and Dragons Afterschool Club for Grades 4-8

Clark Park Youth Soccer This Fall

EveryBody Movement & Wellness - Afterschool Programming

 


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