Character Day

10/31/2025 9:00 am

Character Day

Friday, October 31

Kids and adults: Come to school on October 31 dressed as your favorite book character! No full face masks, weapons, cultural appropriation, or inappropriate language.

Also, Penn Alexander School will be hosting its 24th Annual Harvest Food Drive to support the University City Hospitality Coalition. Drop off food and toiletries at school by November 14 or make a donation to UCHC. Learn more HERE.

School Advisory Council

10/27/2025 6:00 pm

School Advisory Council Meeting

Monday, October 27 at 6:00 PM

Location: Cafeteria, enter through Blacktop

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.

The first SAC meeting of the year will be paired with Coffee with the Principal. Pizza and childcare provided, paid for by HSA funds.

Dominoes & La Cultura

10/23/2025 6:00 pm

Domino Tournament for Kids in Grades 5-8

Thursday, October 23: 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: PAS Atrium (enter through main entrance)

Join University of Pennsylvania Student Groups CAUSA (the Cuban American Undergraduate Student Association) and Grupo Quisqueyano (the Haitian/Dominican Student Association) to celebrate the game played in many Latine and Caribbean countries: dominoes! You will learn about Cuban, Dominican, and Haitian culture before learning about and practicing your domino skills with friends in our 3rd annual dominoes tournament.

Prizes and food provided! Sign up by October 22 (please check with your children first. PAS 5th-8th grade students only!)

RSVP HERE

Equity Circle Family Workshop

10/23/2025 6:00 pm

Family Workshop featuring Caroline Hill

Thursday, October 23, 6:00-7:30 PM

All are welcome to attend an Equity Circle Family Workshop. The topic of this workshop will be informed by discussions during the Community Potluck on October 8.

This workshop is made possible through HSA funding, thanks to parent donations. Dinner and childcare will be provided.

RSVP HERE

Coffee with the Principal

9/26/2025 8:45 am

Coffee with the Principal / SAC Meeting

Monday, October 27 at 6:00 PM: In Person 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. Her second session of the year will be paired with a SAC Meeting.

Pizza and childcare provided!

Join Zoom Meeting HERE

Pretzel Day

9/25/2025 2:30 pm

Pretzel Days Scheduled!

Pretzel Day is a beloved PAS tradition for the children. This year we will have one per month, on occasional Thursdays, for a total of 10 Pretzel Days. The first one is September 25.

Pre-pay deadline: Sunday, October 26.

After the deadline, students can buy pretzels the day of with $2 cash.

On the same payment form, you can pre-pay for dress-down days which support various charitable causes chosen by members of Student Council.

Purchase HERE

Picture Day

11/12/2024 9:00 am

Picture Day Is Coming!

Wednesday, November 12

Volunteers Needed: 8:30-11:00 AM & 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Help students line up, comb hair, and straighten collars, and provide general assistance to ensure Picture Day goes smoothly. Volunteers will receive a FREE basic package from Lifetouch Pictures. (See Dr. Kreidle first before ordering.) Picture Retake Day is December 11.

Wear School Uniform!

Sign Up HERE Coming Soon

Pre-order today on mylifetouch.com. Create an account or log in with your Picture Day ID: EVTJ3ZJ2V. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping! Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Please note orders after Picture Day must be placed online only.