Kindergarten Open House and Tours

Oakland Unified’s 2012-2013 enrollment period runs from December 5, 2011 to January 20, 2012. If you are interested in enrolling your child at Peralta, please attend one of our tours and our Kindergarten Open House, Wednesday, November 30, 2011 from 6:30-8:00PM (new date!). Come meet our principal and Kindergarten teachers, and learn more about . . . → Read More: Kindergarten Open House and Tours

OUSD Calendar Update

The Oakland Unified School District has amended the previously published 2011-2012 district calendar as follows:

* Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 has been designated as a New Year’s Day Holiday, so following the winter break, classes will resume on  Jan. 3, 2012.

* An extra day has been added to the end of the school year, so . . . → Read More: OUSD Calendar Update

Show Your Spirit All Week

Monday: Dress-alike Day

Tuesday: Dress-alike (for those who missed it Monday) and Do Good Deeds Day (more than usual!)

Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday—stripes, plaid, florals, wear anything!

Thursday: Hat Day

Friday: Pajama/Stuffed Animal Day

Don’t forget the Instrumental Music Assembly at 9 a.m. Friday, and the Peralta Talent Show at 6 p.m.!

June 16th is . . . → Read More: Show Your Spirit All Week

A Week of Wednesdays

Don’t forget that this week is a “minimum” one! School lets out at 1:25 p.m. every day, to give teachers time to plan for conferences. The P.E.A.C.E. after-school program is open every day.

And heads up: Cesar Chavez’s birthday falls on Thursday, March 24. School will be closed on Thursday, but open on Friday.

It’s Conference Time

Report card conferences are happening this month. Most teachers have posted sign-up sheets outside their doors. Please remember to sign up for a conference!

Countdown to 2011!

Minimum week Dec. 13-17: School dismissed at 1:25 p.m.

Brewing Community: Coffee and bagels at drop-off on Thursday, Dec. 16

PEACE Holiday Potluck: Friday, Dec. 17, 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Winter Break: Dec. 20 though Dec. 31

School resumes on Monday, Jan. 3

Happy New Year!

School Closed on Thursday, Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day

The P.E.A.C.E. extended care program will be closed for the day.

Back-to-School Night: Thursday, Sept. 16th, 6:30 to 7:45

All parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend Back-to-School Night, where you will meet your children’s teacher/s and hear about expectations for the year. Teachers use this night to give families the information they need to support their children, so please plan to have at least one adult from your family attend.

Childcare for . . . → Read More: Back-to-School Night: Thursday, Sept. 16th, 6:30 to 7:45

First Week Schedule: Welcome Back!

As usual, the first week of school will be a busy one. Please note there will be minimum days all week, with school dismissed at 1:25 p.m. The P.E.A.C.E.  program will be open during the first week, offering care from 7:30 a.m. before school through 6 p.m. after school beginning on the first day. . . . → Read More: First Week Schedule: Welcome Back!

Get Ready for School, Get Our School Ready!

Many hands are still needed to get campus in shape for opening day.

We need help with: Friday, August 27, 9am-5pm: Teachers will be at Peralta, prepping their rooms. Among the tasks (but not limited to these): Sonia needs help putting the library together; kids can help! Linda Hughes is looking for tennis balls . . . → Read More: Get Ready for School, Get Our School Ready!