Originally delivered on 4/13/2025 7:00 pm

SUBJECT: PAS ePony Week of April 14

Penn Alexander School

Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander University of Pennsylvania Partnership School

PAS ePony April 14, 2025
Message from the Principal

Happy Spring break!  We hope everyone is able to get some much needed rest.  


Afterschool club registration for the Spring Club Cycle is now open.  Click HERE for the club offerings and registration.  A paper flier with a QR code for registration was sent home last week. If you need help completing the form, contact the office on Monday.  Registration closes on Monday, April 21, 3pm.


We have a few acoustic guitars that need restrung.  If you have experience with this, we'd love for you to help us out. Please email Ms. Zimmer at ezimmer@philasd.org.


Four out of 25 classes have  earned donut parties for having at least 50% of the class registered for thePAS 5K/1Mile Fun Run!  Lots of classes are also really close.  Also, to be guaranteed a race shirt, register by May 1.  We also needs lots and lots volunteers, click HERE to help cheer on runners, set up the event and more. 






Mr. Hartzog
Ms. Koplove
Ms. Willbach
Dr. Bennefield
Mrs. Sharp
5

Ms. Lapina
6
Ms. Dykes
10

Ms. Naughton
10
Ms. Brame
11
Ms. Wenigmann
11

Ms. Hibbs
14
Ms. Bennett
11
Ms. Freiberg
11

Mr. Foster
12
Mr. Hunn
13
Mrs. Ottinger
10


Ms. Park
7
Ms. Dickenson
7
Ms. Kurland
6

Ms. M
9
Ms. Kearney
13


Ms. Moon
9
Mr. Maguire
8


Mr. D
1
Mrs. Johnson
16



Week at a Glance
Monday, April 14
Spring Recess; School closed for students and staff
Tuesday, April 15
Spring Recess; School closed for students and staff
Wednesday, April 16
Spring Recess; School closed for students and staff
Thursday, April 17
Spring Recess; School closed for students and staff
Friday, April 18
Good Friday; School closed for students and staff; Administrative offices closed
Upcoming PAS Events
  • Monday, April 21, SAC Meeting, 3:45 PM, PAS library
  • Tuesday, April 22-May 2, PSSA testing for Grades 3-8
  • Tuesday, April 22, Earth Day. Read more about Earth Day in a blog post by Mrs. Kearney HERE.
  • Friday, April 25: Teacher & Staff Breakfast hosted by kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade families. Sign up to bring something HERE.
  • Wednesday April 30: Coffee with the Principal, 12:30 PM, Virtual only.
  • May 1: School Principals' Day. Send Dr. Overton a note of gratitude!
  • May 5-9: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Sign up to help or bring in baked goods HERE.
  • May 13-15, 7 PM: Spring MusicalFrozen JR. $10 tickets available HERE. Sign up to usher HERE and receive a free ticket!
  • Friday, May 16, 9 AM-1 PM: Musical Strike / Clean Up. Sign up to help HERE.
  • Friday, May 23, 8:30 AM: Final HSA Meeting of the year, paired with Coffee with the Principal
  • Sunday, June 8, 8:30 AM: PAS 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in support of STEAM education. Register to run HERE. Volunteer HERE. Sponsorship details HERE.
Reminders
Don't Forget!

The annual Philly School Experience Survey for families is now open.  Click HERE to complete the survey. We are asking families to complete the survey to better understand your school experience this year and how we can improve it. Class competitions are back for participation! Any class with 80% family survey completion will earn a free recess. Any class that gets 100% family response will earn free recess and water ice party. 


New PAS Gear is for Sale! Get your PAS branded (and uniform-compliant) sweatpants, hoodies, shirts, beanie hats, pencils, and more HERE.


If you are moving or not returning to PAS next year, please complete this form.

From the HSA...

Open Board Positions

The HSA has a total of 7 board positions, 4 of which are up for renewal. Open board positions include:

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Fundraising Chair
  • Event & People Coordinator, Upper School

Positions can be split between two people. Click HERE for more details about the roles and why you should consider stepping up and helping more at your child's school. Thank you!

Specialist Corner

Please visit each Specialty Program web page to learn more:

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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.  

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