Originally delivered on 1/5/2025 4:44 pm

SUBJECT: EARLY EDITION: PAS ePony Week of Jan. 6 & NO SCHOOL TOMORROW

Penn Alexander School

Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander University of Pennsylvania Partnership School

PAS ePony Jan. 6, 2025
Message from the Principal

In case you aren't receiving the district parent portal messages, all schools are closed tomorrow due to the predicted snow forecast.   Click HERE to be directed to the district's website for the Superintendent's letter. 


The school district has announced the 25-26 PAS Kindergarten Registration process. Click here for instructions and application deadlines.  If you need assistance with the process, please contact the PAS office at 215-400-7760.  We will also send home a copy of the instructions in the next paper pony.


We have new upgrade to our gym!  Click here to see what was installed on Friday.  Shout out to HSA for funding this.  We haven't had a functioning one for many many years.


On January 10 and throughout January we will be celebrating our namesake, Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander's birthday, which was on January 2 while we were on break.  Dr. Alexander was born in 1898 and passed away at age 91 in 1989.  We will learn about Dr. Alexander's numerous accomplishments and how they apply to our PAS community.  


We are still need of more cupcakes for the Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Birthday Celebration. Sign up HERE to bake cupcakes.


Our Winter Coat drive for Nationalities Service Center will continue until January 20.  They are anticipating 100 immigrants and are in need of winter gear - new or gently used.  Click HERE for more information on how to donate. Drop off bins are located outside the main office.


Looking ahead to next week, Dr. Thomas Power, Director of the Center for Management of ADHD at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will be here on January 16 as this month's HSA Speaker Series.  He will be talking about ADHD in children:  practical strategies for home and school, along with explaining ADHD and diagnosis.  Sign up HERE to attend. 


If you missed December's Coffee with the Principal, click HERE to view the presentation.


Also in December, the WHYY club released Session Episode 1 of 2024 of PAS News.


Looking forward to wishing everyone Happy New Year on Tuesday.  Stay safe, and please reach out if you need assistance.

Week at a Glance
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Upcoming PAS Events
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Don't Forget!

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

From the HSA...

Thank you for all your donations to teachers, staff, and the HSA in November and December! We appreciate your generosity. Happy New Year!

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.  

Fairmount Soccer Association WINTER 2025 In-House Registration

Musicopia - Looking to play your instrument outside of school?

English for Job Search Northeast Philly - apply before 1/10

Youth Soccer Clinic with University of Villanova Athletes on 1/11 in Horsham. Use code VILLANOVA10 - $10 off. 

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