Community Yard Sale – April 28, 2012

Lower Rockridge Parents Group’s 11th ANNUAL COMMUNITY YARD SALE, a benefit for Peralta Elementary & Claremont Middle Schools, will be held Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 9am-1pm on the Peralta Playground.

Please consider volunteering for this wonderful COMMUNITY event! Here’s a short list how:

Be a “pricer” who comes to one or more drop . . . → Read More: Community Yard Sale – April 28, 2012

Peralta In Bloom is Saturday May 12, 2012

Peralta Elementary’s 10th annual SpringFest, known as Peralta in Bloom, is just over a month away! Save the date Saturday, May 12 for a fun-filled day for the whole family, featuring live music, a fresh barbecue, baked goods and cakes, a smoothie station, and fresh vegetable rolls from 12-4 pm!

We’ve planned arts . . . → Read More: Peralta In Bloom is Saturday May 12, 2012

2012 online auction now until Feb. 27!

In addition to the Live Auction on March 3rd, there’s an online auction and it’s going on NOW through February 27 (closes at 9PM). Over 300 items (that you’ll find only online, not at the live auction) available—from Disneyland and Legoland passes, gift certificates to hip restaurants such as Luka’s Taproom and Sea Salt, to massage . . . → Read More: 2012 online auction now until Feb. 27!

March 3 Auction News

Auction tickets are on sale now! . . . → Read More: March 3 Auction News

Get ready for a party!

The annual Peralta auction is coming March 3. Read all about it! The auction is a fun adults-only party and a means to generate funds for school programs that support our kids. Each Peralta family has something unique to donate – hosting a small or large party, handmade jewelry, a gift certificate for a . . . → Read More: Get ready for a party!

The Annual Peralta Community Celebration & Potluck Party—the Diversity Dinner is coming!

Save the date: Saturday, Nov. 5th, from 4 to 8; in the multipurpose room.

Don’t miss this FREE joyful celebration of everyone who is part of the Peralta family!

Incredible food from all over the world. Bring your dish to share. Live performances. DJ DelicaTess’n will be spinning dance tunes. Email her your song . . . → Read More: The Annual Peralta Community Celebration & Potluck Party—the Diversity Dinner is coming!

The Peralta Walkathon is coming!

Sunday, Oct. 16th from 12:30-4:00 PM

Rain or shine, Peralta students will be walking laps around the school, most of them walking 4, 6, 8 or more miles (!) to raise money to support their art, music, sports, language and other school programs. The Walkathon is our only student-powered fundraiser, where students get the . . . → Read More: The Peralta Walkathon is coming!

Ready to Learn Fun Fair comes to Peralta

Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog at the 6th Annual Ready to Learn Fun Fair! The event is free for the entire family, and each child will receive a free backpack and 2 free books. Come see Buki the Clown, get your face painted and be entertained by musicians, art and games. The fair . . . → Read More: Ready to Learn Fun Fair comes to Peralta

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

Film Festival Success

The three Peralta student films that screened at the Albany Film Festival on Saturday were very well received, and “The Land Beneath Our Feet” was nominated as a finalist for Best Children’s Film!

This was especially exciting because the judges were famous bay area filmmakers: director, editor, and cinematographer Mike Shane, and legendary Bay . . . → Read More: Film Festival Success