Originally delivered on 11/3/2024 7:00 pm

SUBJECT: PAS ePony Week of Nov. 4

Penn Alexander School

Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander University of Pennsylvania Partnership School

PAS ePony Nov. 4, 2024
Message from the Principal

If you missed last week's Coffee With The Principal, click HERE for the slidedeck. 


On Friday, we announced this year's PAS Musical - Disney's Frozen, Jr.   Students in grades 4-8 are eligible to participate. Look for the flier in Monday's pony or Click HERE.


Look for report card conference sign ups from your teacher tomorrow.  Report Card Conferences will be held on Friday, November 15. This is a full day off for students.


School is closed on Tuesday for Election Day.  PAS will host 4 polling locations (Ward 27, Divisions, 1, 14 & 23 & Ward 46 Division 23 in the lunchroom.  If you aren't sure of your polling location, click HERE


Don't forget your smile on Thursday.  It's Picture Day!  All students will be photographed. 8th Grade students will be photographed in their closing exercises gown.  


There will be no afterschool clubs on Thursday so that we may prepare for the annual 8th grade dinner and show. 


On Thursday evening, please join us for the  HSA Meeting & Speaker Series "Bringing the Calm: Supporting your Child with Big Emotions and Stress" Panel Discussion. RSVP HERE.


The School District of Philadelphia is currently developing the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Academic Calendars, which will be voted on by the Board of Education in January 2025. The primary goal is to create calendars that support student learning and meet the needs of our students, families and staff.  The district is holding two virtual feedback sessions.  Sessions will be approximately 75 minutes long and capped at 100 participants. Spanish interpretation will be provided during both sessions. To register, please click the link below for the meeting you would like to attend. 


Wishing everyone a wonderful week. 

Week at a Glance
Monday, November 4
KGR Trip
Tuesday, November 5
Election Day; Schools closed for students and staff
Thursday, November 7
Picture Day
8GR Annual Dinner & Show Trip
No Afterschool Clubs
6:30p HSA Meeting and Parent Panel Discussion "All About Anxiety" featuring Beth Clauss, Tawanna Jones, and Kathryn Snyder
Upcoming PAS Events
Reminders & Resources
Don't Forget!

New PAS Gear is for Sale! Get your PAS branded (and uniform-compliant) sweatpants, hoodies, shirts, and beanie hats HERE.

From the HSA...

November is here! During this season of giving, we are happy to announce our Giving Tuesday (December 3) appeal in support of Penn Alexander School.

The financial contributions parents, guardians, and community members make to the HSA are critical to making Penn Alexander the school that we all know and love. These funds support teaching materials, classroom and afterschool programming, professional development, teacher and staff appreciation, campus and building improvements, and field trips. In addition, the HSA has pledged $50,000 each year to support the school’s full time arts program – one of our most important commitments that supports every student, every week, in every grade.

Please help us meet our $75,000 goal between now and December 3!! Donate HERE, and thank you!

Don't forget to first check your employer for matching gift possibilities including the Penn Giving Campaign - Penn's Way. Through this campaign, Penn will MATCH any donation to PAS until the November 22nd deadline. If you plan to donate to PAS this year, please take advantage of this opportunity for matching through the Penn campaign. Please notify Finance@HSAPennAlexander.org if you have made your matching contribution.

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.  

Community Resources Shared by SDP HSA

Free SDP Health Resources

Halloween Party on November 1

Free Election Day Theatre Workshop Ages 7-14 @ Penn

Task Force Listening Sessions

Free SDP Family Math Festival November 9

"Our Whole Lives" Healthy Sexuality Course for Grades 7–9October 2024–April 2025

PAYSA Basketball is Back!

Free Kid & Baby Clothing SwapSaturday, November 9, 10 AM-12 PM

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