Summer Resources

6/14/2024 3:00 pm

Summer Resources

To keep your child's skills sharp and on track, check out the summer assignments that are explained below.

MATH

Additionally, we recommend that 8th grade students utilize Khan Academy to brush up on their mathematics skills. Khan Academy is a free resource available to all students.

READING

Grade Specific Summer Reading Assignments for all students:
Incoming Kindergarten Summer Reading Letter
Incoming 1st Grade Summer Reading Letter
Incoming 2nd Grade Summer Reading Letter
Incoming 3rd Grade Summer Reading Letter
Incoming 4th Grade Summer Reading Letter
Incoming 5th Grade Summer Reading Letter
Incoming 6th Grade Summer Reading Letter
Incoming 7th Grade Summer Reading Letter
Incoming 8th Grade Summer Reading Letter

School District of Philadelphia Summer Reading Suggestions

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

We are pleased to be able to offer families the same three hassle-free options we provided last year for ensuring your child has their school supplies when they return in the fall.

How the program works: 2nd-8th Grade Teachers have prepared supply lists for each grade that will be included in their summer reading packet they will receive at the end of the year. Be sure to look at the list for your child’s grade next year. Check out the School Supply landing page for all the options on purchasing supplies, including the option to have supplies delivered directly to your child’s classroom through companies like EduKit and Teacherlists.com! Please note the deadlines for each option.

Kindergarten Supply List

1st Grade Supply List

2nd Grade Supply List

3rd Grade Supply List

4th Grade Supply List

5th Grade Supply List

Middle School Supply List

Note to parents of rising Kindergartners and 1st graders: Your child(ren)'s school supplies for these grades will be purchased by the teachers. You can pay the fee online ($50 for K; $75 for 1st) or drop off cash or check payable to 'HSA of Penn Alexander' at the school office.

Pay Here for K and 1st Grade Supplies

Need help or having financial difficulty? Visit the School Supply landing page and / or contact PAS Partnership Manager Ann Kreidle via email or at 215-400-7760.

PAS GARDEN

Sign up HERE to adopt the PAS Garden for a week. Duties involve watering and picking whatever is ripe. Contact Ms. Kearney with any questions.

SUMMER CAMPS

Check out our extracurricular page for more information on summer camps and afterschool programs, including some FREE and low-cost options!

UNIFORM GUIDELINES

Click here for Uniform Guidelines. Also, visit our Uniform Swap Tuesday, August 20 and get used uniform pieces for $1!

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Summer Academic Programs

Back to School Information Page

Ring the Bell Bus Tour events featuring:

Free backpacks and school supplies
(while supplies last)
Back-to-school tips & information
Free immunizations & school physicals
Snacks and frozen treats
Educational activities
New to the District? Register your child on-site
Sign up for a Parent Portal account
Fun games, raffles and prizes