Originally delivered on 1/7/2024 7:00 pm

SUBJECT: PAS ePony for the Week of January 8, 2024

Penn Alexander School

Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander University of Pennsylvania Partnership School

PAS ePony January 8, 2024
Message from the Principal

Dear PAS Families:


As a reminder please be careful at drop off and pick up on 43rd Street.  We had another bike/car accident at drop-off last week. Fortunately, there were no serious physical injuries.  

Winter Club Cycle registration closes on Wednesday at 3pm.  Click HERE to view the offerings and to complete the registration form.  As a reminder, neither PIC or UCAL is able to pick up from clubs.

Coming up on January 17 at 5:30pm, Caroline Hill of 228 Accelerator will lead a parent/caregiver workshop sponsored by the Equity Circle. Caroline has been an invaluable coach to me for several years as well as supported our staff to address equity concerns.  Sign up forthcoming.

Pancake Breakfast is back!  Save the date - February 3 - for all you can eat breakfast cooked by the teachers and served by the middle school students.  Proceeds support the 8th grade trip to DC in May. 

Calling all those who like to build Ikea furniture! We need 4 parents to assemble recess equipment and storage bins.  If you can help, contact Ann at kreidlea@upenn.edu or 215-284-8601.


Week at a Glance

Monday, January 8

Tuesday, January 9

  • E Day
  • CANCELLED - 4/5GR Willy Wonka, Jr. Meet & Greet. Students should accept their Wonka Google Classroom invitation for updates about rehearsals 

Wednesday, January 10

  • A Day
  • 3pm Club Registration Closes

Thursday, January 11

  • B Day

Friday, January 12

  • C Day
Upcoming PAS Events

Wednesday, January 17, 5:30PM: Equity Circle / HSA Meeting featuring speaker Caroline Hill, Lunchroom. 

Thursday, January 18, 3:30 PM: 5K Planning Meeting, PAS Atrium

Thursday, February 1, 12:09pm Dismissal (Report Card Conferences)

Friday, February 2, 12:09pm Dismissal (Report Card Conferences)

Saturday, February 3, 8-10:30am: Pancake Breakfast is returning!

Thursday, February 8: Equity Circle Affinity Dinner


Reminders & Resources
Don't Forget!

Pick up after 2:45pm is not permitted to ensure the safety of all students at a time when students are moving about the building to their various pick up locations. 

Specialist Corner

Please visit the links below to learn more about what our students are learning in art, SEL class, Technology Program, Physical Education, and in the Music Program:

Resources
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Community at Large

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.  Click on the links for more information.

National Museum of Math (MoMath) in-person and online math enrichment (free & fee-based options)

Application open: English for Job Search Class

Few spots left in Trapezium Math Club - 25% off if sign up by January 9 

Walnut West Library Children and Teen Programs

Registration Now Open for Dungeons and Dragons after school program for children 11-15 at Redcap's Corner.  

FREE Philly Materials Science Day @ Drexel on Feb. 3


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