Welcome to the Peralta Parent Teacher Group Community!

Our wonderful elementary school is so much more than just its buildings, beautiful gardens, and vibrant murals—it is a true community of families and educators united by a shared love for our children's health, happiness, and education. Formally incorporated in 1971, the Peralta Parent Teacher Group (PPTG) carries forward a proud, 125-year legacy of active parental involvement. Our school thrives because of the energy, care, and dedication of parents just like you.

How We Work Together

We meet every month to follow a planned agenda, share updates, vote on important matters, and get things done.

  • Every Voice Matters: Because every Peralta parent is automatically a member of the PPTG, your voice and perspective are always welcome here.

  • Collaborative Decisions: Everyone is invited to speak at meetings and participate in key decisions, including voting on our annual budget and choosing our leadership team.

  • Our Shared Goal: Together, we work hand-in-hand to raise vital funds, sponsor enriching programs and shape a bright future for all of our students.

How to get innvolved with the PPTG:

You can support the Peralta Parent Teacher Group (PPTG) in three main ways:

1. Attend Monthly Community Meetings

  • What: Share your input on school activities, programs, and fundraisers.

  • When: Community meetings will be held the last Monday of the month (or Tuesday if there is no school on a Monday)

  • Tip: Add these dates or sync the Konstella calendar to your personal calendar 

2. Volunteer for Classroom and School Activities

  • What: Sign-up to pitch in with school-wide events, chaperone a field trip or help out with a special activity in the classroom.

  • How to start: Contact your classroom's Room Parents or Crystal Morey (Volunteer Coordinator) through the  Konstella directory.

  • Requirement: All on-site volunteers must complete the OUSD Volunteer Clearance Process.

  • Tip: Keep an eye on for event signups for specific volunteer requests on Konstella.

3. Join the PPTG Leadership Council and Committees

  • What: Take on a leadership role to shape the school’s fundraising, programming and long-term planning.

  • How to start: Attend an upcoming Community Meeting and/or email pptgchair@peraltaschool.org for information & open postions.

The PPTG Leadership Council and Committees

The PPTG is led Peralta parents and guardians who volunteer as PPTG Officers (i.e. Co-Chairs/President, Co-Treasurers, Co-Secretaries) and PPTG Directors (i.e. volunteers that lead fundraising, the Garden Committee, the Equity Committee, and other initiatives). Together, these volunteers comprise the PPTG Leadership Council, or “LC”. LC positions (ideally) involve a 2-year term to ensure smooth transitions between incumbent and new volunteers and to balance healthy turnover. To learn more about All of the PPTG leadership roles are listed in Konstella on the Committees page here: Directory > Browse Committees > PPTG Leadership. If there's an open position that you're interested in, you can nominate yourself and sign up!

The LC meets monthly during the school year to discuss issues and topics coming before the wider PPTG, to track fundraising initiatives, to draft the annual budget, and to organize monthly PPTG Community meetings. Volunteers in these roles may also inform long-range school visioning and planning in conversation with Principal Sudduth and other school leadership. LC meetings are usually hosted by volunteers at home, done by video conference, or held at local restaurants/establishments. Minutes are recorded and archived by the PPTG Secretary.  

In addition, the PPTG organizes two key school-wide committees. 

  1. The Garden Committee. This group organizes a monthly "Garden Day" during which the Peralta community is invited to meet on campus for morning coffee and breakfast treats and help tend the school’s garden. In addition, the Garden Committee is a space where families, teachers, and staff can exchange ideas and plan activities for how to build greater awareness of sustainability, environmental stewardship, and healthy living for our students. To join the Garden Committee, attend a "Garden Day" listed on the calendar.  

  2. The Equity Committee. This group offers support to the school community to foster a sense of inclusion and belonging, as well as to support the pursuit of equity goals and targets set in collaboration with the school's leadership. If you would like to get involved with the PPTG Equity Committee or have any questions or concerns, please contact Co-Chair Liz Morris : equity@peraltaschool.org. Specifically, the committee:

  • Advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion priorities that help provide an equitable experience for underrepresented and/or marginalized children and families in the Peralta community;

  • Meets regularly with Peralta’s leadership team including but not limited to Principal, Community School Manager, Teachers and others to formulate equity goals, set targets, and to move the ball forward on equity-related initiatives;

  • Supports educational opportunities to raise awareness and enable change in systems that disadvantage students of color and other members of marginalized families;   

  • Organizes inclusive school programs & and hosts events (i.e. the Diversity Dinner) where Peralta students & families can learn about different cultures and diverse ethnic/racial/class/religious/family structures/backgrounds, abilities and identities;

  • Applies an equity lens across all PPTG programming, communications and events (e.g. Welcome Back Affinity Groups, Diversity Dinner, educational materials, special events, trainings/workshops) and informs decisions on equity-related budget allocations;

  • Facilitates connections based on shared identities, interests, and experiences by helping to organize affinity group-forums on Konstella and family meet-ups;

  • Offers a point of connection for those seeking to share perspectives on improving a sense of inclusion and belonging within the Peralta community; and,  

  • Directs parents to the appropriate channels (e.g. classroom-level, school-level, district level) for expressing concerns and making complaints. 

PPTG Mission Statement

The Peralta Parent Teacher Group (PPTG) is the supporting arm of Peralta Elementary School in Oakland, California. The PPTG is dedicated to supporting and enriching the education of our children through fundraising, community building and coordinating parent volunteers. The Peralta Community is committed to the development of the whole child. We value a safe, welcoming environment for students to develop high self-esteem, a love for learning and compassion and respect for others. Our goal is for every child to reach his or her potential as a knowledgeable, caring, responsible citizen who makes contributions to our world and embraces options for their own growth.

Questions? 

Email: pptgchair@peraltaschool.org