Holiday Gift Giving
12/19/2025 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.
The deadline for giving is Friday, December 19. Thank you so much for your gift!
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Giving Tuesday
12/12/2025 8:30 am
Please Give Today
The giving season has arrived, and so has the HSA's biggest fundraising appeal of the year!
We have launched 2025-26 Giving Tuesday fundraising with a goal of $75,000 for the general fund. We strive for 100% family participation, with gifts in the past ranging from $1 to $10,000, and once again will be having a Grade Participation Competition. The grade with the highest participation for making contributions of any amount will receive extra recess!
Already donated through Penn's Way, a DAF, or foundation? Please let the HSA know HERE so we can count your gift towards our goal. Thank you!
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Science Fair
12/10/2025 9:00 am
Call for Science Fair Judges
Wednesday, December 10, 9:00-10:30 AM
Support our Junior Scientists at Penn Alexander!
Share your love of science by being a science fair judge at the annual PAS Science Fair for Grades 4-5. No experience necessary. Listen to students present their projects and chat about the scientific method.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreIce 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
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:
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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!
Read MoreBookkeeper 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.
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