Peralta in Bloom Quilt Raffle


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This year's quilt is spectacular! It will be won by the lucky purchaser of the Quilt Raffle Ticket which will be drawn as the Grand Prize at Peralta in Bloom/Spring Fest on 18 May! Parents, help your kids sell those raffle tickets!

Welcome New Families!

All incoming families are encouraged to come to an informal get-together at Peralta on Saturday, August 25 from 3-5pm. In addition to incoming Kindergartners, we welcome upper grade students joining the Peralta family! Here’s a chance to see the school, meet future classmates and get your questions answered. The event will be held at . . . → Read More: Welcome New Families!

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

Whoop whoop! Peralta wins National Blue Ribbon School Award

Our wonderful school has been recognized for its brilliance by the US Dept. of Education! We have been awarded a National Blue Ribbon School Award. Kudos to Rosette and the amazing teachers and staff. Also to the entire school community for doing such a wonderful job of creating and maintaing a successful, thriving school . . . → Read More: Whoop whoop! Peralta wins National Blue Ribbon School Award

An Outpouring of Generosity

A post from Christopher Waters, a former Peralta parent who organized the memorial fund campaign for Adam Williams’ family:

With your generosity, our campaign in support of Adam’s family has crossed the $10,000 mark. With 203 (and counting) contributors (including some students who raided their piggy banks) giving what they could — as little . . . → Read More: An Outpouring of Generosity

Welcome Back!

Over spring break, Peralta’s phone lines were upgraded.

Please note that there is a new number for the main office: 654-7365.

Helping the Lost Become Found

There is a new lost and found rack that will hopefully control the clutter and chaos that has threatened to take over the hallway outside the library. Please take frequent looks through the clothing and help the items find their homes. And in the interest of having the children be responsible for their own . . . → Read More: Helping the Lost Become Found

Open House for Prospective Families, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday

All families interested in Peralta for the 2010-11 school year are invited to an open house hosted by the Peralta Parent Teacher Group on Thursday, Dec. 3.

This is an informational evening for prospective families of incoming kindergartners or transfer students to hear details on Peralta’s programs. Parents, several teachers, and Principal Rosette Costello . . . → Read More: Open House for Prospective Families, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday

Kindergarten Tours Now Underway

The 2010-11 OUSD options process has begun, and Peralta is offering twice-weekly tours for prospective families. These tours are being given by current Peralta parents, and include the chance to peek into classrooms, hear about our programs, and get your questions answered.

Prospective parents are also encouraged to attend our Kindergarten Open House, on . . . → Read More: Kindergarten Tours Now Underway

Give What You Can. Perhaps a Can?

HEY Folks! There is still time to share. The Community Food Bank donation barrels will be picked up sometime this week, however exactly when is not known. Don’t wait until the last minute. Please consider dropping in a can of beans or a box of pasta – or other non-perishable items. When all give . . . → Read More: Give What You Can. Perhaps a Can?

Peralta School Tours and Open House Info

Peralta tours have begun. Tours offer prospective families a unique opportunity to learn more about the school, get questions answered by current parents, and to visit classrooms. OUSD’s registration period for the 2010-2001 school year will run from December 7 though January 15.

Peralta Tours will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. . . . → Read More: Peralta School Tours and Open House Info