Peralta Parent Teacher Group Budget
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The budget for each year is developed in the Spring and presented for approval at the first PPTG meeting of the school year.
Questions? treasurer@peraltaschool.org
Expenses – How the budget will be spent
School Support
Mentors/Classroom Aides: In-class support, each kindergarten class has a dedicated aide, the first grade classes share an aide, and there is an aide who works with the 2/3 classrooms and the 4/5 classrooms.
STIP Substitute: a dedicated substitute teacher who is on campus and able to do math and ELA intervention work when not covering a classroom. This is a significant expense that is sometimes covered by the PPTG and sometimes covered by OUSD.
Student Support: small group tutoring
Wellness & Health Ed: 5th grade puberty education, student support, snacks.
Computer Supplies: Online subscriptions not currently covered by OUSD.
Principal's Fund: Ms. Sudduth’s discretionary fund.
Family Support Grants: Direct emergency support to families. For access, please reach out to Peralta’s Community Schools Manager.
Earthquake/Disaster Preparedness: Replenish expired emergency supplies and purchase any new items needed.
Welcoming Dinner: Support the Dinner, other community building activities.
Art: Professional development around arts integration.
Teacher Grants: Direct support to teachers.
Enrichment
Sports: Coach’s weekly Phys. Ed. class – baseball, wall ball, yoga, freeze tag. While physical education is required under CA education code and an important part of development in elementary school, funding for a dedicated instructor is not provided by OUSD. Without funding from the PPTG for this position, your child’s classroom teacher would be responsible for this instruction.
Music: TK-2nd graders sing with local musician Mz. Rhonda and 3rd-5th graders with Ms. Jill.
Garden Expenses: Garden plants, supplies, garden workday costs, Farmer Maggie’s garden classes.
Field Trips: Field trips are a memorable part of the elementary school experience and are completely covered by the PPTG. Past trips have included: Asian Art Museum, the Exploratorium, California Academy of Science, Senior Center, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Coyote Hills, Golden Gate Bridge, Lindsay Wildlife Center, Chabot Space & Science Center.
Student & Teacher Recognition: 5th grade Graduation, Student of the Month awards, staff holiday lunches, and other recognition events.
PPTG Discretionary: Small pilot programs or urgencies, as they arise.
Fundraising – How the budget will be collected
Activities
Auction: This evening collects community donations and brings together parents for an evening of socializing (drinks!) and dancing in our only child-free event.
Book Fair: A student favorite, this is small in dollars, mighty in literacy (and scented erasers)!
Peralta in Bloom: We really need all hands on deck to pull off this giant community-building fundraiser (carnival games! cakes!) in the spring.
Funraisers!: Small, parent hosted events that raise money for Peralta. Examples: backyard movie nights, themed dinner parties, craft workshops, hikes, picnics. Events to build community and help support the school.
Walkathon: Our premier student powered fundraiser, our second largest source of income.
Sales and Small Projects: Friday Coffee & Cups, and Peralta t-shirts all support our mission.
Maker’s Market: An event for the Peralta Community and beyond. Find holiday gifts made by local artisans and Peralta community members.
Donations
Peralta Fund: 70% of all PPTG revenue! Parent donations directly fund enrichment programs and staff for the year. We ask families to consider giving one more month of their pre-K childcare expense, or one month of summer camp. Donations can be spread out over the year, through online automatic monthly deductions.
Corporate Matching: Please, if you can double the impact of your donation through your employer, this is a valuable source of funds! We can help you set this up.
Merchant Donations: A variety of community merchants support Peralta and the PPTG. Shop there and give Peralta cash at the same time. See http://www.peraltaschool.org/contribute/ for more details.
Grants
As our demographics have changed and we’ve lost Title 1 status, our school site is eligible for fewer of these opportunities. Any parents who do have the time, energy and skills to research and apply for grants could make a dramatic impact.
Updated: 8/18/25