Our next SAC Meeting is tomorrow, Monday at 3:45pm. All are welcome!

On Wednesday, March 19, 9 PM, HSA has arranged for access to 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.

The very popular Math Festival  is returning this week on Thursday, March 20 from 5-7pm.  K-5 families can enjoy an evening of playing math games together. By making learning math fun and fostering a love for the subject through hands-on activities and collaboration, students can boost their confidence and mathematical skills. Optional Dinner at 5pm is provided.  Click HERE to sign up.  We could use some help at the event, please sign up to help HERE.

The annual Ice Skating Party is returning this year on Saturday, March 22, 2:40-4:40 PM at the Penn Rink. Tickets are $10 for skaters and $5 for non-skating chaperones. Purchase HERE by Thursday; NO tickets will be available at the door! Volunteer HERE and receive 2 FREE tickets. Drop off your supply donations by Wednesday please.

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.   

Parents have organized for Paraprofessional Day on April 3.  Click HERE to see how you can help celebrate our PAS 1:1's!  

Letter Day Schedule | Full PAS School Calendar

• March 24-28: Literati Book Fair. Shop online HERE. Volunteer HERE and receive a FREE $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 HERE or drop off at the office.
• 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.

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. Who redid your kitchen? Who is your apartment manager? What after school program does your kid love? Who is your child's music teacher? Where do you go for appointments? Where do you work? These are all examples of the types of businesses we could contact - or better yet, could you send a couple emails to them?

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

Kat Academy Summer Camp

ProFESS is a free, 8-week summer program that seeks to empower high school students (8th-12th) to become future environmental scientists.  Application due March 30. Need rec letter.

NOW OPEN - Flag Football, Baseball and Soccer Rec Dept Programs

PHMC Hiring Event - March 21

Everybody Moves Afterschool Classes Registration Now Open

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