Originally delivered on 4/27/2025 7:00 pm

SUBJECT: PAS ePony Week of April 28

Penn Alexander School

Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander University of Pennsylvania Partnership School

PAS ePony April 28, 2025
Message from the Principal

On Friday, one of our 7th grade science classes discovered a dangerous spider on our campus.  Please read this Black Widow Spider Notice so that you and your family can be safe while using our grounds.


Clubs starts this week.  Please contact Mrs. Talbert if you have questions.   


Career Day for Lower School and Middle School is returning on June 3.  Please join us to share your career passion! Trumark Financial Reality Fair will also take place in the am for our middle schoolers.  Through hands on stations, students will learn about budgeting and finances related to various careers. Volunteers will be need to run stations.  Sign up forthcoming. 


Starting on Tuesday,grades 3-8 will continue PSSA testing.  This week is math as well as science for 5th and 8th grade.  Please get a good night's rest and have breakfast at home or school.  


On Wednesday April 30 at 12:30pm, we are hosting virtual Coffee with the Principal, 12:30 PM, Virtual only.  Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/9751540779.


THURSDAY, May 1 is the last day to be guaranteed a race shirt with registration for the PAS 5K/1Mile Fun Run.  If running isn't your passion, we need lots of volunteers to help.  Click HERE to help cheer on runners, set up the event and more.   


More classes are earning donut parties for having at least 50% of the class signed up to run.  Let's get to 25 classes!  


The race is a really fun morning and a great way to end the year together as a school community and start the summer off on a healthy note!






Mr. Hartzog
Ms. Koplove
Ms. Willbach
Dr. Bennefield
Mrs. Sharp
6

Ms. Lapina
8
Ms. Dykes
12

Ms. Naughton
10
Ms. Brame
14
Ms. Wenigmann
13

Ms. Hibbs
17
Ms. Bennett
15
Ms. Freiberg
14

Mr. Foster
16
Mr. Hunn
14
Mrs. Ottinger
11


Ms. Park
8
Ms. Dickenson
10
Ms. Kurland
7

Ms. M
12
Ms. Kearney
14


Ms. Moon
9
Mr. Maguire
12


Mr. D
1
Mrs. Johnson
16


Week at a Glance
Sunday, April 27
3:00p PAS Grounds Beautification/Clean UP
Monday, April 28
Spring Clubs Begin
Tuesday, April 29
PSSA Math Grades 3-8
3:15p Boys Volleyball v Southwark & Sharswood @ PAS
Wednesday, April 30
PSSA Math Grades 3-8
12:30p Coffee With The Principal (Virtual)
Thursday, May 1
PSSA Science Grades 5 & 8
Friday, May 2
PSSA Science Grades 5 & 8
Track Meet
K Author Celebration
Upcoming PAS Events
  • May 5-9: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Sign up to help or bring in baked goods HERE.
  • May 13-15, 7:00 PM: Spring MusicalFrozen JR. $10 tickets available HERE through May 9.
  • Friday, May 16, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM: Musical Strike / Clean Up. Sign up to help HERE.
  • Wednesday, May 21, 6:00 PM: Art Show. Sign up to help hang art HERE.
  • Friday, May 23, 8:30 AM: Final HSA Meeting of the year, paired with Coffee with the Principal.
  • Tuesday, June 3: Career Day. Come to PAS and share about your job!
  • 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!

Musical Rehearsal Reminder: 

  • April 28, 7:20-8:20 am Choirs A & B
  • April 30, 7:20-8:20 am Choirs A & B


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. 


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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