Originally delivered on 2/23/2025 7:01 pm

SUBJECT: PAS ePony Week of February 24

Penn Alexander School

Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander University of Pennsylvania Partnership School

PAS ePony Feb. 24, 2025
Message from the Principal

If you missed last week's CWTP, click HERE to view the slidedeck.


Spirit Week is Here! Click HERE for the schedule of dress down days.


Interim reports are coming home tomorrow.  They are also available in the parent and student portal.  This is your  opportunity to review academic progress midpoint in the marking period.


Our poster contest for International Mother Language Day has been extended to tomorrow. This milestone highlights a quarter-century of dedicated efforts to preserve linguistic diversity and promote the use of mother tongues. To learn more about the day and to participate in this year's International Language Day Poster Contest, click HERE


Our next Equity Circle evening will be this Wednesday,  5:30-7pm.  The focus is on Building community during times of change and uncertainty and will include a "Know Your Rights" presentation. Click HERE to RSVP.  Childcare will be provided.


I want to encourage families to participate in the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Priorities Survey which closes on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:59 pm. This comprehensive survey focuses on three essential priority areas: Budget Management, Facilities Planning, and our Parent & Family University.    With over 190,000 students in the district, they typically only receive 6,000 to 8,000 survey responses. We need broader participation to truly understand the experiences of our families, schools, and community. Please fill out the fiscal survey: https://www.research.net/r/TKXH5Q9 


If you missed Screenagers on Friday night, please follow these instructions to view it at the link below:  Penn Alexander is listed as the host of the event.  Families will be asked to set up an Event/Combo account to register.  Once you register, you will receive an email from Fireworks BY Event/Combo with instructions on how to access the movie. 

 https://www.eventcombo.com/e/screenagers-elementary-school-age-edition-presented-by-penn--74635


We welcome families to share their story for Black HIstory Month as well as Ramadan, which starts next Friday. Please click HERE to complete an interest form and a staff member will reach out to you.   


We are starting to plan for next year, if you are moving or not returning to PAS next year, please complete this form.

Week at a Glance
Monday, February 24
Spirit Week - See Pony for Dress Down Themes
3:15p Basketball Game vs. Marion Anderson @ PAS
Tuesday, February 25
Spirit Week - See Pony for Dress Down Themes
5GR Trip
Wednesday, February 26
Spirit Week - See Pony for Dress Down Themes
5:30p EC Potluck: Building Community in Times of Change & Uncertainty
Thursday, February 27
Spirit Week - See Pony for Dress Down Themes
Pretzel Day
3:15p Basketball Game (GIRLS ONLY) vs. SLAMS @ PAS
Friday, February 28
Spirit Week - See Pony for Dress Down Themes
Ramadan
9:00a Free library BHM storytelling 3-8GR
Saturday, March 1
Ramadan
Sunday, March 2
Ramadan
Monday, March 3
Ramadan
Tuesday, March 4
Ramadan
Wednesday, March 5
Ramadan
Thursday, March 6
Ramadan
Friday, March 7
Ramadan
Saturday, March 8
Ramadan
Sunday, March 9
Ramadan
Monday, March 10
Ramadan
Tuesday, March 11
Ramadan
Wednesday, March 12
Ramadan
Thursday, March 13
Ramadan
Friday, March 14
Ramadan
Saturday, March 15
Ramadan
Sunday, March 16
Ramadan
Monday, March 17
Ramadan
Tuesday, March 18
Ramadan
Wednesday, March 19
Ramadan
Thursday, March 20
Ramadan
Friday, March 21
Ramadan
Saturday, March 22
Ramadan
Sunday, March 23
Ramadan
Monday, March 24
Ramadan
Tuesday, March 25
Ramadan
Wednesday, March 26
Ramadan
Thursday, March 27
Ramadan
Friday, March 28
Ramadan
Saturday, March 29
Ramadan
Sunday, March 30
Ramadan
Upcoming PAS Events
  • February: Black History Month
  • Monday, March 17, 3:45 PM: SAC MeetingAll are welcome!
  • Wednesday, March 19, 9 PM: Family Tech Talk webinar hosted by PTO Today, presented by an internet safety expert from Trend Micro's Internet Safety for Kids and Families Program.
  • Thursday, March 20, 5-7 PM: Math Festival. RSVP HERE.
  • Friday, March 21: Teacher & Staff Breakfast hosted by 3rd & 4th grade families. Sign up to bring something HERE.
  • March 24-28: Literati Book Fair
  • Friday, March 28, 8:30 AM: Coffee with the Principal, in person and virtual.
  • Sunday, March 30: deadline to purchase Frozen JR. T-shirts ($20) and program shout-outs ($5) for cast & crew. Purchase HERE.
  • Monday, March 31: deadline for early bird 5K pricing. Register to run HERE.
  • Saturday, April 5, 9 AM-1 PM: Musical Build Day. Sign up to help HERE.
  • May 13-15, 7 PM: Spring MusicalFrozen JR. Tickets available April 1.
  • Friday, May 16, 9 AM-1 PM: Musical Strike / Clean Up. Sign up to help HERE.
  • Sunday, June 8, 8:30 AM: PAS 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. Register to run HERE. Volunteer HERE.
Reminders & Resources
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...

Help Needed with Sponsorships

We have two big events coming up that need sponsorships from businesses: the 5K and the spring musical. 

The 5K has sponsorships ranging from $250 - $3,500. Sponsors get their logo on the race t-shirt and potentially other perks such as providing their swag for the race bags and having a table presence at the race to promote their business. We also need prizes donated for the race -- gift certificates, free passes, tickets, products, etc.

The musical has program sponsorships ranging from $100 - $1500. Sponsors can create an ad for the program. The bigger the sponsorship, the bigger and more prominent the ad.

We also need help contacting businesses and asking if they are interested in becoming a sponsor. If you can recommend or solicit any businesses, please let us know by submitting the Sponsorship Form.

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