Holiday Gift Giving

12/23/2025 3:00 pm

Please Give to the Teachers & Staff!

It's the gift giving season, and we don't want to forget our amazing teachers and staff at Penn Alexander. Instead of receiving a dozen mugs, give them what they really want! All monetary gifts collected will be distributed amongst ALL teachers and staff, including classroom and specials teachers, main office and climate staff, custodians and lunchroom staff, and crossing guards.

Donate HERE

The deadline for giving has been extended to Tuesday, December 23. Thank you so much for your gift!

Volunteers are also needed to 'ring the bell' at select pick up and drop off times December 15-23.

Sign Up HERE

School Gear

11/15/2025 2:00 pm

School Gear for Sale!

Need Warm Weather PAS Clothes?

Prices Range from $20-$40

The HSA is currently selling PAS-branded (and uniform compliant) sweatpants, short sleeve T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, hoodie sweatshirts, and hats. All proceeds support the HSA.

Purchase Here

Staff Breakfasts

11/10/2025 7:30 am

Monthly Teacher & Staff Appreciation Breakfasts

Bring in or Bake Something Special!

Each Grade Hosts One Breakfast

We are excited to formally introduce our family-led Teacher & Staff Appreciation Breakfast Program! As part of this program, we will ask each grade at PAS to host ONE breakfast during the school year. On a designated date, families from the grade will be asked to bring home-baked sweet and savory goods, juice, and other contributions to provide a special breakfast for all our teachers and staff. 

Click More for dates and grade assignments. The next one will be on Friday, December 19, hosted by 5th Grade Families. Form only visible to 5th grade families.

Sign Up Here

Attendance Form

8/25/2025 8:30 am

NEW: How to Report an Absence

New Guidelines!

Fill out a Google Form for ALL Absences

In an effort to increase efficiency for the staff and to ease and improve communication between teachers, staff, and families, a new Google form has been created for parents to use for all absences. Please use this electronic form to submit an excuse for your child's absence from school within three days of the absence. A doctor's note must be provided for three consecutive days of absence. After 10 parent excuses, a doctor's note will be required.

See the Family Handbook HERE for more details about the attendance policy (page 8) and the school district policy HERE.

Absence Form

Ice Skating Party Co-Chair

1/22/2025 8:30 am

Interested in Helping with the Ice Skating Party?

Co-Chair Needed!

Approx. 10 Hours over 3 Months

The HSA is looking for a co-chairperson and volunteers to help lead the Ice Skating Party, to be held on March 7, 2026 from 2:40-4:40 PM. Responsibilities would include:

• Confirm details with the Penn Rink
• Manage volunteers in advance and at the party
• Serve as liaison between the board, rink, and volunteers
• Help with plans and communications
• Update existing project plan
• Procure supplies and help with set up

Sign Up Here

Working Groups

8/20/2024 1:00 am

Join a Working Group

Short-Term, Huge Impact! 

Time Commitment: approx. 2-10 hours per project

The HSA needs help with many projects that benefit our students! Working Groups (Committees) Include:

• 5K
• Beautification (NEW!)
• Book Fair
• Events
• Finance
• Fundraising
• Nominating
• Teacher Appreciation

If you are interested, please log in and fill out the Volunteer Interest Form:

Sign Up Here

Event Volunteers

8/1/2024 4:00 pm

Interested in Helping with an Upcoming Event?

Short-Term, Super Helpful!

1 - 4 Hour Shifts Usually Available

Have a few hours to spare to help make the next event a smooth success? We'd love your help!

See Options Here

Bookkeeper Needed

8/23/2023 11:31 am

Help the HSA Treasurer with Bookkeeping

Medium-level Commitment, Critical Work!

Time Commitment: 1-4 hours per week

The HSA is looking for an organized, trustworthy person to assist the Treasurer remotely in inputting donations and purchases into the correct categories in Membership Toolkit. On a weekly basis, bank and credit card transactions are entered, checks are printed, and deposits are entered. On a monthly basis, statements are reconciled to prepare a monthly report to the finance committee.

 Sign Up Here

Cashier Needed

8/23/2023 11:31 am

Help the HSA Treasurer Count Money

Medium-level Commitment, Helpful Work!

Time Commitment: approx. 1 hour per week

The HSA is looking for an organized, trustworthy person to help the Treasurer count money. The cashier picks up the cash and checks from the PAS office, counts them, and records the information in an online register. Once the cash and checks are counted and the records are updated, a deposit is prepared and taken to any TD Bank branch. The schedule for this job is flexible.

 Sign Up Here

Safety Concerns

7/1/2023 1:00 am

Be a Safer Neighbor

Everyone's Actions Matter; NO Double Parking!

In an effort to reduce accidents, to ensure emergency vehicle access, and to allow teachers and children safe entry and egress, please take a minute to click MORE to see how your actions can make a difference in keeping everyone safe.

Please make sure to NEVER double park or block bike lanes. Use Locust or Spruce Streets for short term parking.

Also, as a reminder, dogs are not allowed at PAS.