Book Fair
11/15/2024 8:30 am
Shop the Book Fair!
November 11-20
Atrium
Open to the Public
November 13: 3:00-5:00 PM
November 15: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Shop for your child(ren), purchase a classroom book, and/or sign up to work a shift at the Scholastic Book Fair! Approximately 25% of online sales and 50% of in person sales will be donated back to Penn Alexander. Volunteers needed November 8-20. All volunteers can pick a book for FREE (up to $5 value)!
Teachers will each have an eWallet for their classroom. Families can add funds to help stock their classroom libraries with new books! (Click More below.)
Dogman #13 Big Jim Begins will be released December 3 and will be available to pre-order online.
Read MoreEquity Circle Potluck
11/13/2024 5:30 pm
Community Potluck
Wednesday, November 13, 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Cafeteria, enter from the Blacktop
Join other caregivers, parents, and staff members from our school community as we share a meal and share our stories, focusing on building and sustaining community across differences.
When you RSVP, please give an idea of what you'll be bringing, but pre-registration and bringing a dish are not required.
This event is free, and all are welcome! Childcare provided by Ms. Barnes.
Read MoreHSA Speaker Series
11/7/2024 6:00 pm
HSA Meeting and Parent Panel Discussion "Bringing the Calm: Supporting your Child with Big Worries and Stress" featuring Beth Clauss, Tawanna Jones, and Kathryn Snyder
Thursday, November 7, 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Cafeteria, enter from the blacktop
Schedule: 6:00-6:15 PM: arrival and dinner
6:15-6:30 PM: dinner and HSA meeting
6:30-7:30 PM: panel discussion
All are welcome to attend a panel discussion about coping with anxiety sponsored by the HSA. Topics will include:
- General information about big worries and stress in academic and social settings
- How big worries and stress might present in children
- When to reach out for support and resources for parents
- Coping skills to encourage your child to use to manage anxiety
- Techniques you can use to help calm your child (and yourself!)
Dinner and childcare will be provided.
Read MoreCoffee with the Principal
10/24/2024 8:30 am
Coffee with the Principal
Thursday, October 31 at 8:30 AM
In-person (Cafeteria) and Virtual
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.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/9751540779
Meeting ID: 975 154 0779
School Advisory Council
10/21/2024 3:45 pm
School Advisory Council Meeting
Monday, November 18 at 3:45 PM
Location: PAS Library; use Locust St. entrance after 3:45 PM
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Winter Concert
12/10/2023 6:00 pm
Come to the Winter Concert
Wednesday, December 11: 6:00 PM
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Location: Gym, enter from the Blacktop
Penn Alexander's much loved annual winter concert will feature string, wind, and vocal students performing a range of repertoire.
Volunteers are needed to help hand out programs, hold doors, sell and take tickets, usher, etc. All volunteers receive 2 free tickets!
Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children / students, but tickets are required for all. The deadline for advance purchase is Friday, December 6, and then tickets will be $10 at the door, if available.
All students must be accompanied by an adult.
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