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.

Sign Up HERE

Shop & eWallet

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Equity 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.

RSVP HERE

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HSA 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

RSVP HERE

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.

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Coffee 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

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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

 
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 open to everyone. To learn more about Penn Alexander’s SAC and review a list of SAC members, please visit our SAC website.
 

 

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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!

Sign Up HERE

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.

Purchase HERE 

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