Thank you for coming out for Back to School Night last week.  If you missed the evening, please click it HERE for our opening presentation or reach out to your child's teacher for specific homeroom information. 

PSSA Reports for Grades 3-8 are coming home tomorrow with your 3G-8GR student. 

The School Selection Process for the 2024-25 School Year is open from September 15-October 27.  If you wish to attend a school next year other than Penn Alexander, read this letter for more information: AMFS_ 23-24 School Selection Opens Tomorrow.

Please help us recognize and celebrate the contributions of our Latine/Hispanic community by learning more about Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month and sharing your story.

HSA has kicked off the 23-24 Annual Family Giving.  Click here to make a donation and to learn more about the critical funding parents provide for programs at PAS. 

Pretzels are back! Only once a month this year. Eliminate having to remember to send in cash on the day of by ordering online for the year. 

To help ensure safety at drop off and pick up, PPA will be enforcing parking regulations such as no parking at corners and no parking in school zones.  

Each classroom teacher has 1 - 2 room parents who send periodic messages from the Room Parent Coordinator to the parent / guardian class list, assist the teacher with projects as needed, and plan occasional class playdates and meetups. Room Parents are still needed in rooms 231, 230, 109, 110, 218, and 301. More Details and Sign Up HERE.

Monday, September 18

• E Day

Tuesday, September 19

• A Day
• 7:30am All City Elementary/Middle School Choir Auditions. Registration required.
• 6:00pm Girls Volleyball Scrimmage v. Waldron Mercy (JV6pm, V7pm)

Wednesday, September 20

• B Day
• 6:00pm Parent Meeting Mash Up HSA, EC, & SAC

Thursday, September 21

• C Day
• Peace Day
• 3:09pm Girls Volleyball Practice

Friday, September 22

• D Day

Parent Meeting - Sept. 20, 6pm: Learn about the Home & School Association (HSA), School Advisory Council (SAC), and Equity Circle, plus how to get clearances for school trips.

Pretzel Day - Sept. 28: pre-pay for the entire year ($20) HERE.

Coffee With the Principal - Sept. 28, 8:45am

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 your family.  

9/18 & 9/27Vision Zero-47-48th Sts. Meeting to reduce fatalities & injuries

10/7A Book A Day Event

FallFree Preschool Saturday Enrichment Programming

9/23Free Philadelphia Orchestra Concert Tickets 

Penn Alexander School

School District of Philadelphia

Phone: (215) 400-7760

4209 Spruce St.

Philadelphia PA 19104