Math Festival

3/20/2025 5:00 pm

Learn Something New at the Math Festival!

Thursday, March 20: 5:00-7:00 PM

5:00-5:30 PM: Optional FREE dinner in the lunchroom (to-go boxes provided for fasting families)

5:30-7:00 PM: Visit fun math stations in the gym

Spend an evening doing puzzles and games, and learn some math too! Learn through play together with your children and see first-hand how to support them in their math studies. Volunteers are needed to help bake pies, with set up and clean up, and to help run the games. Come home with some fun freebies.

RSVP HERE

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

Equity Circle Potluck

2/26/2025 5:30 pm

Community Potluck

Wednesday, February 26, 5:30-7:00 PM

Location: Cafeteria, enter from the Blacktop

Topic: Building Community in Times of Change and Uncertainty

When you RSVP, please give an idea of what you'll be bringing, but pre-registration and bringing a dish are not required.

This event is free, and all are welcome! Childcare will be provided.

RSVP HERE

HSA Meeting

2/21/2025 6:00 pm

HSA Parent Meeting

Friday, February 21, 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Cafeteria

Attend a parent meeting and viewing of Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition, the latest film to be released from the Screenagers team. This new film updates the original movie with the latest research, expert insights, and advice. It is specifically tailored for the students, parents, and educators of elementary schools to help them better navigate this digital age.

Dinner and childcare provided. Children will have the opportunity to view the shorter, classroom version of the film during the childcare session.

Also happening on February 21 is the Middle School Lock In.

RSVP HERE

Click Read More to view resources on screens. Save the Date for a Family Tech Talk webinar hosted by PTO Today on Wednesday, March 19 at 9 PM. Zoom link HERE.

PAS 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

2/8/2025 8:30 am

13th Annual PAS 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk

Sunday, June 8

5K: 8:30 AM

1 Mile Fun Run: 9:30 AM

Support STEAM education at Penn Alexander School by running, volunteering your time, or becoming a sponsor for the culminating event of the year.

BUY TICKETS: Purchase HERE

NEW THIS YEAR: FLASH SALE! Friday, February 14 through Friday, February 21: Adults: $30; Students: $20

VOLUNTEER:

Sign up HERE to help lead a running club April 21-June 6.

SPONSORSHIP:

Recommend businesses for sponsorship HERE.

Help contact local businesses; more information HERE.

Coffee with the Principal

1/24/2025 8:30 am

Coffee with the Principal

Friday, March 28 at 8:30 AM

In Person (Cafeteria) and Virtual

About once a month Principal Overton hosts a meeting in the cafeteria. In these sessions, Dr. Overton shares valuable information and answers any questions parents may have.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/9751540779

Meeting ID: 975 154 0779

Literati Book Fair

11/21/2024 8:30 am

Shop the Literati Book Fair!

March 24-28

Atrium

Open to the Public

March 26: 3:00-5:00 PM

March 27&28: 12:00-5:00 PM

Penn Alexander is trying a new vendor this spring for our book fair to increase our book title options. Shop for your child(ren), purchase a classroom gift card, and/or sign up to work a shift at the Literati Book Fair. The more successful the book fair is, the more PAS earns in the form of book profit, Follett Titlewave® credit, cash, or a mix of all three.

VOLUNTEER: Sign up HERE Coming Soon

Volunteers are needed for set up on Friday, March 21, clean up on Tuesday, April 1, and for working shifts March 24-28. All volunteers will be given a FREE $10 gift card!

SHOP: Online Store HERE Coming Soon

You can shop online (February 24-March 28) or visit in-person (March 26-28). You can purchase gift cards for your kids online, if you wish to avoid sending them with cash. You can purchase classroom books by purchasing a gift card for a teacher.

School Advisory Council

10/21/2024 3:45 pm

School Advisory Council Meeting

Monday, March 17 at 3:45 PM

Location: PAS Library; use Locust St. entrance after 3:45 PM

School Advisory Council (SAC) meets once a month and is a forum for discussion and collaboration with the PAS administration on school-based decision making with a focus on student achievement, school improvement, effective teaching, and parent and community engagement, communication, and support. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month from 3:45-4:45pm and are open to everyone in the school community. To learn more about Penn Alexander’s SAC and review a list of SAC members, please visit the SAC website.

Spring Musical

5/21/2024 7:00 pm

Frozen JR.

Tuesday-Thursday, May 13-15, 7 PM

Location: PAS Gym (enter through Blacktop)

Get ready to experience the magic of Frozen Jr. at Penn Alexander School! Join us as our talented students bring this beloved Disney story to life on stage. Featuring unforgettable songs like “Let It Go” and a heartwarming tale of love and sisterhood, this production is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

SUPPORT THE SHOW: Purchase T-shirts and Shout-Outs HERE

Purchase a T-shirt for you or your child for $20 or a personalized congratulatory message "shout-out" for the cast, crew, or choir to be featured in the Playbill for $5. Deadline: March 30
Purchase a costume or prop on our Amazon Wishlist, TBD. Donate a gift card to help cover the cost of supplies at Home Depot, Michaels, or Amazon. Please drop off all donations with Ms. Larese in Room 202 or send via email.

VOLUNTEER: Sign Up HERE

Help is needed for Build Day on Saturday, April 5 and set strike/clean up on Friday, May 16. If you'd like to sew costumes or build set pieces ahead of time, please contact Tia Larese.

PLAYBILL SPONSORSHIPS: Purchase HERE; Recommend Businesses HERE

Sponsor our show and buy ad space in our playbill. You can promote your business and/or show the cast, choir, and crew how proud you are by purchasing a personalized congratulatory ad for our playbill.

BUY TICKETS: Available April 1

Family Tech Talk

2/14/2024 5:00 pm

Learn the Risks your Kids Face Online in an AI Driven World

Wednesday, March 19: 9 PM

Webinar: Zoom Link HERE

Available in English and Spanish

Join other parents and caregivers for this free educational webinar hosted by PTO Today, presented by an internet safety expert from Trend Micro's Internet Safety for Kids and Families Program. Sign in for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!