Everyone is invited to WEAR GREEN tomorrow to celebrate our Eagle's football team as this year's NFC Champion! Eagles are headed to Super Bowl LIX (59)!

Winter Clubs with the exception of Radical Readers and Coding start this week! Radical Readers starts February 3 and Coding will start on February 5.  There are no clubs on our half days.  This week we have half days on Thursday and Friday for report card conferences. 

In honor and recognition of Lunar New Year on Wednesday, join us to celebrate by wearing red or culturally appropriate attire on Tuesday. 

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. 

We are kicking off our  5K planning meeting on Tuesday at 3:30pm; all are welcome!

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.

Call for Talent!  Save the Date for the Talent Show on February 18.  Click HERE to sign up to audition.  Deadline to sign up to tryout is January 31. 

Shout out to our 7th and 8th grade families for sponsoring staff breakfast on Friday.  Sign up HERE to bring in something.

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

Have a great week!

Letter Day Schedule | Full PAS School Calendar

• January 21 - February 7:Kindergarten Registration.
• Wednesday, February 5: Talent Show auditions. Sign up HERE by this Friday.
• Monday, February 10, 3:45 PM: SAC Meeting. All are welcome!
• Friday, February 14: Deadline to purchase Middle School Lock In and early bird priced Talent Show tickets.
• Tuesday, February 18, 6:30 PM: Talent Show.
• Wednesday, February 19, 5:30 PM: Coffee with the Principal.
• Friday, February 21, 6-7:30 PM: HSA Meeting & viewing of newest edition of Screenagers film geared towards parents of elementary school students. RSVP HERE.
• Friday, February 21, 6-8 PM: Middle School Lock In. Tickets are $15 or pay-what-you-can and can be purchased HERE. NO tickets will be sold at the door!

Frozen Jr. Choir Schedule:

Monday, January 27 from 7:20-8:20 am- Choir A only

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.

Help Needed with the 5K

Do you have a few hours to spare to help with the 13th annual PAS 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run? The race will be held on Sunday, June 8 at 8:30 AM. The first planning meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 28 at 3:30 PM in the Atrium. All are welcome! We need help with:

• Running clubs: The more parents who can help mean the more children who can participate in these popular clubs. Clearances needed.
• Soliciting sponsorships and prizes: We need help soliciting local businesses for sponsorships and need many prizes such as gift certificates, baskets, and free passes/tickets for the various age categories. Can you send out a few emails to local businesses and/or recommend businesses HERE?
• Procuring food, supplies, beverages, etc: There are a lot of details to manage and supplies needed!
• Marketing the race: Help create flyers, post on social media, and contact running clubs and stores to have our race listed, etc.

If you are interested in helping out but can't make the meeting, please contact Ann Kreidle.

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.  

Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Students and Families

 Free resource for families living with substance use disorder adolescents and teens

Early bird registration for Al-Bustan Summer Camp 2025 is OPEN!

Philly parents and students are joining a global movement to reimagine the school commute

Need in Deed Forum on Supporting Philly students, especially students from immigrant families, LGBTQIA+ students, and students of color - 2/19, 7pm

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