Dear PAS Families:

Thank you for an amazing teacher and staff appreciation week!  Check out my instagram feed for pictures from the week.  

While we have plenty of school remaining, we want to give families a heads up about school supplies for next year.  Please plan now so that your child(ren) can start the 24-25 school year off with a smooth start.  All the 24-25 school supply program details for each grade can be found here, including deadlines for participation. 

We have lots of events and fun planned as we wrap up the 23-24 school so be sure to check out our reminder section below if you have signed up yet.  

Monday, May 13

• C Day
• 3:45 PM: last SAC meeting of the year, PAS library.

Tuesday, May 14

• D Day
• 9:30am Prospective K family Open House (repeat of previous sessions)
• 3:15pm Boys volleyball @ SLAMS

Wednesday, May 15

• E Day
• 3:15pm Track Meet

Thursday, May 16

• A Day
• 3:15pm boys volleyball  @ Grover Washington

Friday, May 17

• B Day

• May 21 - 23, 7 PM: Spring Musical. Volunteer HERE to usher or for clean up day on May 24, and buy tickets HERE.
• May 31: Save the Date - Rainbow Library Event
• June 2: PAS 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. If you aren't running, please sign up to be a course guide HERE and receive a FREE snack bag! We need families to be on the course to cheer on runners and make sure they are making the correct turns. 
• June 4: Middle Grades Financial Reality Fair and Career Day. Volunteer HERE or sign up to share your career with our students HERE. Details about the lower school career day are forthcoming. 

The 23-24 School Experience survey is open.  Your feedback will help us plan for next year.  Click HERE to complete the 5 minute survey.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month is observed in the United States during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. We invite families to share their stories with us. Please click HERE to sign up and someone from PAS will reach out to you to coordinate.

The 23-24 Yearbook is now on sale. Limited quantities available. Click HERE to order your book. 

New Driver and Biker Drop-Off & Pick Up Plan

In our continued effort to improve the drop off and pick up experience for our drivers and the safety of our students, we are launching a new plan for drivers and bikers.  Spruce and Locust Streets are 20 minute stopping zones and provide an entire block of space for drivers that would like to walk with their child.  Please click HERE to learn more.  We will be handing out fliers and sending them home in the pony.

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.

Penn Summer Band Camp

Digital Literacy Videos for Newcomer families 

New WP Afterschool Program - Playology Open House May 15

Teaching for Justice - How to integrate the principles of AAPI studies into your professional work - May 17-18

Penn Alexander School

School District of Philadelphia

Phone: (215) 400-7760

4209 Spruce St.

Philadelphia PA 19104