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 this event [...]

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. Click [...]

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 (new or [...]

All incoming families are invited to join us for a picnic on Saturday, August 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Peralta.
The picnic is a chance for children to meet future classmates, tour the school, and ask questions. Peralta Secretary Hellen Richardson will also be there to provide information and answer questions. Snacks and drinks [...]

Summer Schedule
Summer School: June 29-July 23, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Extended care for summer school: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 6 p.m.
P.E.A.C.E. Summer Session: July 26-August 20, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For information on P.E.A.C.E., contact Sherice Tyler at (510) 502-4138 or styler AT aspiranet DOT org.
Peralta main office: (510) 879-1450.

Don’t miss the chance to see Peralta’s talented students strut their stuff!
The talent show is from 6-7 p.m. on Friday, June 11. Students will sing, dance, play their instruments, and much more. Join us in the Multi-purpose Room!

For information on PEACE, Peralta’s new sliding-scale after-school program, visit the after-school page.

Tests have been taken, reports turned in, and summer is almost here.
It’s time for Spirit Week!
Here’s the low down:
June 7 – Hat Day
June 8 – Dress Alike Day
June 9 – Pajama Day
June 10 – Stuffed Animal Day
June 11 – Mix-n-Match Day
June 15 – Distinguished Schools Ice Cream Party
Hellen, June, Asha and Jessie will be running [...]

Meet other incoming Kindergarten kids and their families at informal playdates throughout the summer.
Come to Colby Park ( on 61st Street between Colby and Canning) at 9:30am on any/all of the following dates:
Saturday, May 29
Sunday, June 13
Saturday, June 26
Sunday, July 11
Saturday, July 24
Sunday, August 8
Saturday, August 21
Stay tuned for information on the incoming families picnic!
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The Annual 2-for-1/BOGO Scholastic Book Fair is here!!
The Book Fair has begun and will end the afternoon of Wed. June 2nd. Flyers have been sent home. Check it out. The Book Fair is open daily during lunch recess and from 2:45-3:15pm after school. Stock up on summer reading! Proceeds benefit Peralta programs.