Science Fair

12/11/2024 9:00 am

Call for Science Fair Judges

Wednesday, December 11, 9:00-10:30 AM

Support our junior scientists at Penn Alexander!

Share your love of science by being a science fair judge at the annual PAS Science Fair for Grades 4-5. No experience necessary. Listen to students present their projects and chat about the scientific method.

We recommend judges be fully vaccinated.

Sign Up HERE

Harvest Food Drive

12/4/2024 8:30 am

Contribute to the Harvest Food Drive!

Deadline: Friday, November 22 (extended deadline!)

Penn Alexander School will be hosting its 23rd Annual Harvest Food Drive to support the University City Hospitality Coalition. Drop off food, toiletries, and cleaning supplies at school or make a donation to UCHC.

Giving Tuesday

12/3/2024 8:30 am

Please Give Today

The giving season has arrived, and so has the HSA's biggest fundraising appeal of the year!

We are launching 2024-25 Giving Tuesday fundraising with a goal of $75,000 for the general fund. Great news: we already raised almost $10,000 earlier this fall from generous PAS families! Once we reach our $75,000 goal, we will stop asking.

We strive for 100% family participation, with gifts in the past ranging from $1 to $10,000, and once again will be having a Grade Participation Competition. The grade with the highest family participation for making contributions of any amount will receive extra recess!

A Note to Penn Employees:

PAS is a local charity for the Penn Giving Campaign - Penn's Way. Through this campaign, Penn will MATCH any donation to PAS until their November 22nd deadline. If you plan to donate to PAS this year, please take advantage of this opportunity for matching through the Penn campaign. Penn will match 100% on every dollar donated!! Our school is listed as 11-3707471 Home & School Association of Penn Alexander School.

Donate Here

Picture Day

11/7/2024 9:00 am

Picture Day Is Coming!

Thursday, November 7

Volunteers Needed: 8:30-11:00 AM & 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Help students line up, comb hair, and straighten collars, and provide general assistance to ensure Picture Day goes smoothly. Volunteers will receive a FREE basic package from Lifetouch Pictures. (See Dr. Kreidle first before ordering.) Picture Retake Day is December 12. Return your package on the 12th if you would like a retake.

Wear School Uniform!

Sign Up HERE

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTQKCS8N. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping! Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day.

School Gear

10/24/2024 2:00 pm

School Gear for Sale!

Does Your Child Need Cold-Weather Gear?

The HSA is selling sweatpants (NEW!), short sleeve T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, hoodie sweatshirts, hats, and school-year calendars.

Purchase Here

Clearances

9/12/2024 8:30 am

Get Your Clearances

Necessary for Chaperoning Field Trips and Helping in School

Time Commitment: approx. 1 - 2 hours; lasts for 5 years!

You may have noticed field trip permission slips have started coming home with your child(ren)! Field trip details and payment links can be found HERE. The School District of Philadelphia still requires parents to sign a paper permission slip.

Most volunteer positions, including chaperoning field trips, require that individuals complete this School District of Philadelphia Volunteer Checklist before helping at school.

This process can take time, particularly if you have not lived in Pennsylvania for 10 years, so please act now!

Once all paperwork is completed, submit this form:

Volunteer Clearance Form

Working Groups

8/20/2024 1:00 am

Join a Working Group

Short-Term, Huge Impact!

Time Commitment: approx. 2 - 10 hours per project

The HSA needs help with many projects that benefit our students! Working Groups (Committees) Include:

5K
Beautification (NEW!)
Book Fair
Events
Finance
Fundraising
Nominating
Teacher Appreciation

If you are interested, please log in and contact HSA Vice President Cynthia Sung or fill out the Volunteer Interest Form:

Sign Up Here

Event Volunteers

8/1/2024 4:00 pm

Interested in Helping with an Upcoming Event?

Short-Term, Super Helpful!

1 - 4 Hour Shifts Usually Available

Have a few hours to spare to help make the next event a smooth success? We'd love your help!

See Options Here

Box Tops

7/25/2023 4:01 pm

Box Tops for Education

Easy, Quick Money for PAS

Only Takes a Minute!

You can make a difference to our school. Download the Box Tops app, search for Penn Alexander, and start earning.

Use the Box Tops app to scan your store receipts for participating products. PAS will automatically earn cash with every Box Tops product you buy. No clipping needed! Learn more HERE.

Safety Concerns

7/1/2023 1:00 am

Be a Safer Neighbor

Everyone's Actions Matter; NO Double Parking!

In an effort to reduce accidents, to ensure emergency vehicle access, and to allow teachers and children safe entry and egress, please take a minute to click MORE to see how your actions can make a difference in keeping everyone safe.

Please make sure to NEVER double park or block bike lanes. Use Locust or Spruce Streets for short term parking.

Also, as a reminder, dogs are not allowed at PAS.