All School District of Philadelphia schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  

If you haven't scheduled your report card conference and you would like to, please contact your child's teacher by either calling the office  at 215-400-7760 to leave a message or email them.  Email addresses are listed on the school's website.

We welcome families to share their story for Lunar New Year and Black History Month.  Please click HERE to complete an interest form and a staff member will reach out to you. 

Call for Talent!  Save the Date for the Talent Show on February 25.  Click HERE to sign up to audition.  Deadline to tryout is January 31. 

On Thursday, club enrollment status will be emailed to parents who completed club registration forms.  Contact Mrs. Talbert at tsettles@philasd.org if you have questions.

Our next Coffee with the Principal, in person and online will be on Friday at 8:30am in the lunchroom

Pancake Breakfast is back on Saturday!  This much loved event is happening on Saturday, January 25.  Come enjoy all you can eat pancakes, farm fresh sausages, bacon and endless coffee. Buy tickets HERE, sign up to volunteer to work a shift (and get 2 FREE tickets) HERE, and sign up to bring in supplies such as paper products, syrup, or beverages HERE.

If you missed Dr. Power's ADHD presentation last week, click HERE for the slidedeck. Click HERE to listen to the recording. 

Have a great week!

Letter Day Schedule | Full PAS School Calendar

• January 21 - February 7:Kindergarten Registration.
• Saturday, January 25, Pancake Breakfast is back!  Come enjoy all you can eat pancakes, farm fresh sausages, bacon and endless coffee. Buy tickets HERE, sign up to volunteer to work a shift (and get 2 FREE tickets) HERE, and sign up to bring in supplies such as paper products, syrup, or beverages HERE.
  
• Friday, January 31: Teacher & staff breakfast sponsored by 7th and 8th grade families. Sign up HERE to bring in something.
• Friday, January 31, Deadline to sign up for the Talent Show. Info / Sign up HERE.
• Wednesday, February 5: Talent Show auditions. Sign up required.
• Monday, February 10, 3:45 PM: SAC Meeting. All are welcome!
• Tuesday, February 18, 6:30 PM: Talent Show.

Please see your student's google classroom for Frozen Jr. rehearsal schedules.  Frozen Jr. Choir Schedule:

There is no rehearsal scheduled for choir this week.  See you next week.

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

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.  

Nominating Committee

The HSA is seeking people to serve on the Nominating Committee to help tap their networks for a diverse group of future board members and guide the elections process. The main duties of the nominating committee are:

• meet once or twice to learn the process and brainstorm names
• confirm and advertise the open positions
• reach out one-on-one to potential recruits

For full details on committee responsibilities, refer to Article 7 of the HSA Bylaws. 

If interested, please log in and contact HSA board member Cynthia Sung.

Ice Skating Party Chair Needed

The HSA is also looking for a chairperson and volunteers to help lead the Ice Skating Party, to be held sometime in March. Responsibilities would include:

• Confirm dates and details with the Penn Rink
• Manage volunteers in advance and at the party
• Serve as liaison between the board, rink, and volunteers
• Help with plans and communications
• Update existing project plan

If interested, please log in and contact HSA board member Chrissie Hill-Kayser. Without a chairperson, we will probably not hold this event this year.

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.  

From Penn Cares: In an effort to bridge health care gaps in Philadelphia and in partnership with WURD Radio, Penn Medicine proudly announces the Black Doctors Directory: https://phillyblackdoctors.com/#

Neurodiversity Support Circle for Families

Penn Alexander School

School District of Philadelphia

Phone: (215) 400-7760

4209 Spruce St.

Philadelphia PA 19104