We are trying out a new vendor - Literati - for the Bookfair at the end of the month.  We will send home information in Monday's paper pony.  Please click HERE to read about Literati and how to set up electronic payment for your child to purchase books at the fair and to donate to our schoolwide fund so that all students may have access. 

We have expanded our classroom and library collections of books that center neurodiversity.  Our librarian Ms. Ross delivered the books to classrooms this week. Shout out HSA Giving Tuesday campaign for making this possible.

We welcome families to share their story for Ramadan. Please click HERE to complete an interest form and a staff member will reach out to you.   

I wanted to give a special shout that the very popular Math Festival is returning this year.  Last year we had over 200 families with their families attend the fun evening of playing math games together.  This year the event is on March 20.  Dinner is provided.  Click HERE to sign up. 

Also as reminder there is no coding club on Wednesday afterschool.  Penn student instructors are on spring break.  Please make plans to pick your child if need be at dismissal. 

Letter Day Schedule | Full PAS School Calendar

• Monday, March 17, 3:45 PM: SAC Meeting. All 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. Sign up to help HERE.
• Friday, March 21: Teacher & Staff Breakfast hosted by 3rd & 4th grade families. Sign up to bring something HERE.
• Saturday, March 22, 2:40-4:40 PM: Ice Skating Party at the Penn Rink. Tickets are $10 for skaters and $5 for non-skating chaperones. Purchase HERE. Volunteer HERE and receive 2 FREE tickets! Supply donations also requested.
• March 24-28: Literati Book Fair. Shop online HERE. Volunteer HERE and receive a $10 gift card!
• 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.
• Wednesday, April 2, 6-7:30 PM: HSA Meeting & Speaker Series Panel Event about Neurodiversity. RSVP HERE. Dinner and childcare will be provided.
• Thursday, April 3: Paraprofessionals Day. Share notes of gratitude!
• Saturday, April 5, 9 AM-1 PM: Musical Build Day. Sign up to help HERE.
• May 13-15, 7 PM: Spring Musical, Frozen JR. Tickets available April 1. Sponsorship details HERE.
• 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 in support of STEAM education. Register to run HERE. Volunteer HERE. Sponsorship details HERE.

Frozen Jr. Choir Rehearsal Schedule

Monday, March 10: Choir A & B 7:20 am

Wednesday, March 12: Choir A & B 7:20 am

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

If you are moving or not returning to PAS next year, please complete this form.

Communication Manager Needed

This role assists the President and PAS Partnership Manager in creating, editing, and releasing the weekly HSA e-newsletter. Time commitment is approx. 1-2 hours / week. Fill out the Volunteer Interest Form if interested in learning more.

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.

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.  

NOW OPEN Spring league for middle school kids to learn and play ultimate frisbee

Attention Singers! Looking for more singing opportunities? The Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles (PYCE)  March 15 and let Mrs. Zimmer know as soon as possible at ezimmer@philasd.org.  As well, any singers still interested in auditioning for the Philadelphia Boys & Girls Choir, please see Mrs. Zimmer.

Everybody Moves Afterschool Classes Registration Now Open

SDP PI Day - Power of Math Screening

SDP Parent University Kick Off Tours

Application for the Parent & Guardian Advisory Council 

Philadelphia Boys Choir Audition Flier and Sign-Up

SEPTA Bus Letters G, L, and R will now be called 63, 51, and 81.  Septa's website has more details. 

SEPTA Trolley Track Construction  42nd St between Spruce and Woodland March 17-May31 

Up Next! Youth Jam Sessions at World Cafe Live on Second Saturdays from 12-3.  Free for all ages.  Learn more and RSVP at Worldcafelive.com

PhilWP's Kids Zine Shop Young Writers Summer Camp at UPenn 

2025 Canine Handler Academy for 7th-9th Graders

2025 Summer Camps and Programs at Penn

Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Students and Families

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

Neurodiversity Support Circle for Families

Penn Alexander School

School District of Philadelphia

Phone: (215) 400-7760

4209 Spruce St.

Philadelphia PA 19104