Pancake Breakfast

1/24/2026 8:30 am

Enjoy Pancake Breakfast!
Saturday, January 24
Seatings at 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, and 10:00 AM

Location: PAS Lunchroom (enter from Blacktop)

Join us for a homemade, all-you-can-eat family breakfast. Come and marvel at the talented teachers in tall hats, scampering student servers, and our executive chef, Dr. Overton! Volunteer shifts are available before, during, and after the event. All volunteers receive 2 free tickets! You can also help by donating much-needed supplies by Friday, January 16.

Volunteer HERE Supply Donation Form

Early bird ticket pricing: $10 for adults and high school students; $5 for children age 3 through middle school. Deadline: Thursday, January 22. Day of event walk ins are welcome for a flat fee of $12 per person.

Purchase HERE

Equity Circle Family Workshop

1/15/2026 6:00 pm

Family Workshop featuring Caroline Hill

Thursday, January 15, 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Cafeteria, enter from the Blacktop

RSVP HERE

All are welcome to attend an Equity Circle Family Workshop. The focus will be on technology and AI. This workshop is made possible through HSA funding, thanks to parent donations. Dinner and childcare will be provided.

SEL Parent Series

1/14/2026 5:30 pm

Social Emotional Learning Parent Series

Wednesday, January 14 at 5:30 PM

Location: PAS Cafeteria

Topic: Intro to SEL / Hopes & Dreams

This discussion series, coordinated by Mr. Manny Harris, Ms. Matti Freiberg, and Ms. Beth Clauss, was developed to support schools and community partners that wish to engage parents and caregivers in conversations about the social and emotional growth of their families.

Space is limited to 30 participants. Dinner and childcare will be provided, paid for by HSA funds.

Sign Up HERE

Sadie Alexander Birthday

1/2/2026 8:30 am

Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Birthday Celebration

Friday, January 9

Bake a batch of cupcakes for the students' celebration of Sadie Alexander's birthday! Drop them off in the main office on the morning of January 9 or give to your child's teacher at drop off.

To learn more about our namesake, check out these links:

"Who's That Lady?" video created by PAS students in 2008

Short Bio on PAS website

Longer Bio from University of Pennsylvania Archives

Sign Up HERE

School Advisory Council

12/15/2025 3:45 pm

School Advisory Council Meeting and Coffee with the Principal

Monday, February 9 at 7:30 PM

Location: Virtual Only

School Advisory Council (SAC) meets once a month and is a forum for discussion and collaboration with the PAS administration on school-based decision making with a focus on student achievement, school improvement, effective teaching, and parent and community engagement, communication, and support. Meetings are typically held on the third Monday of the month and are open to everyone in the school community. To learn more about Penn Alexander’s SAC and review a list of SAC members, please visit the SAC website. This February meeting will focus on technology in school.

Coffee with the Principal

12/11/2025 7:00 pm

Coffee with the Principal

and SAC Meeting

Monday, February 9 at 7:30 PM: Virtual Only

About once a month Principal Overton hosts a meeting in the cafeteria. In these sessions, Dr. Overton shares valuable information and answers any questions parents may have. This February meeting will focus on technology in school.

Join Zoom Meeting HERE

Spring Musical

5/13/2025 7:00 pm

Shrek The Musical JR.

Tuesday-Thursday, May 12-14, 7:00 PM

Doors Open 6:30 PM

Location: PAS Gym (enter through Blacktop)

The Penn Alexander School stage will transform into a faraway kingdom this May as we bring the hilarious and heartwarming world of Shrek The Musical JR. to life. Penn Alexander is committed to keeping the art of musical theatre alive by producing quality shows. Only a portion of our costs to produce the show is supported by ticket sales. There are a few ways you can support our production:

T-SHIRT SALES ($20) & SHOUT-OUTS ($5): Purchase February 1-March 27.
AMAZON WISHLIST: Purchase a costume or prop on our Amazon Wishlist. Coming Soon
GIFT CARDS: Donate a gift card to help cover the cost of supplies at Home Depot, Michaels, or Amazon.
SPONSORSHIPS ($100-$1500): Purchase a personalized congratulatory Playbill ad February 1-March 27.
VOLUNTEER: Volunteer Build Day is Saturday, April 11, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Sign up HERE. Coming Soon. We also need your help in soliciting businesses for potential sponsorships. Do you own, work for, or frequent a business that might be interested in advertising to the PAS community? And / or can you send a few emails to potential business sponsors? If so let us know HERE.

Middle School Lock In

2/21/2025 6:00 pm

Middle School Lock In

Friday, February 27, 5:30-7:30 PM

Location: Gym, enter from Blacktop

Middle Schoolers will be "locked in" at school for a fun night of silent dancing with a DJ and other fun activities. They will enjoy pizza, candy, snacks, and soda with their classmates!

Tickets are $15; only PAS students in grades 6-8 are invited, and students must attend school on the day of the event. Advance sales only. Payment and permission slip due by Monday, February 23. Students are NOT permitted to walk home alone.

Parent volunteers are needed to help with set up, clean up, and to donate supplies such as snacks, treats, and beverages.

BUY TICKETS HERE

VOLUNTEER HERE Coming Soon

Affinity Dinner

6/8/2024 5:30 pm

PAS Affinity Dinner for Black Families and Educators

Thursday, January 22: 5:30-7:00 PM

Location: Lunchroom, enter from Blacktop

Come join us for dinner and community with special guest Dr. Tawanna Jones. Dinner and childcare will be provided. This workshop is made possible through HSA funding, thanks to parent donations. The Equity Circle supports this event by providing volunteers to help with childcare and set-up/clean-up. If you would like to volunteer at this event, please contact Dr. Kreidle. Deadline to RSVP: January 20.

RSVP HERE