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June 11, 2010
PASEP Talent Show
Peralta School
6-7pm
June 14-17, 2010
Minimum Day Schedule
Dismissal 1:25pm
June 17, 2010
5th Grade Promotion
Peralta Garden
9am
June 17, 2010
Last Day of School for Students
August 30, 2010
First Day of School for Students
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Peralta School NewsTwo More Days - June 10-11
June 10 - Stuffed Animal Day
June 11 - Mix-n-Match Day (aka - wear whatever you want - two different colored shoes, stripes and plaid, whatever crazy combination you can find in your closet - day!)
Thank yous to Hellen, June, and Asha for running games in the multipurpose room during the early part of Spirit Week.
Tuesday, June 15 | 12:45-1:25pm
On Tuesday, June 15, there will be a school-wide ice cream party in honor of Peralta being named a Distinguished School.
The ice cream party will be outside and help is needed. If you can get to school a bit early that day for pick-up (remember it is a minimum day) or you can do a late lunch hour at the school scooping ice cream and dispersing jimmies - that would be great.
Peralta’s Before & After- School Program 2010-2011 | Applications due June 10, 2010
Applications are due for 2010-2011 childcare/enrichment by Thursday, June 10
A friendly reminder that applications for 2010-2011 before and after-school care/enrichment were sent home with your children last Friday and need to be returned no later than Thursday, June 10, 2010.
Please return applications to the P.E.A.C.E box (may still be labeled PASEP) located in Peralta’s office. If you have any suggestions for next year’s program, such as enrichment classes you would like to have offered, homework time, playtime, etc., it is most welcome and may be submitted in the PEACE box, as well.
P.E.A.C.E will be the sole childcare/enrichment provider for the year 2010-2011, and they are excited to present Peralta families with the best program funding allows. This being said, more participants equals more cool enrichment classes! The program will be offered on a sliding-scale, according to income. As we all know, due to budget cuts they are hoping that suggested fees will help supplement the program's enrichment cost and thus be able to offer more enrichment opportunities to the children!
**If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sherice Tyler (510.502.4138).
Peralta Parent Teacher Group NewsKag will be selling t-shirts for the LAST time this school year on Friday, June 11 from 8-9am.
Please join the Peralta Diversity-Unity Committee for an end of year celebration and mini meeting on Thursday, June 10 | 6 - 8pm at the home of the Stamper-Kurns.
The agenda is simple:
- CELEBRATE WHAT WAS: review the many activities of our committee in '09-'10 and appreciate all the helping hands that made our impact broad.
- PLAN WHAT CAN BE: explore our hopes for the D-U committee for
'10-'11 school year and sign up for the parts that most interest us.
Now is the time - keep selling those raffle tickets! Peralta students have worked with Artist-in-Residence Ellen Oppenheimer to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind masterpiece this year: a bold, vibrant, warm and wonderful 65” x 80” cotton quilt.
Every student received a packet of tickets to sell to neighbors, friends and coworkers. This annual fundraiser brings in over $4000, and someone… it could be you, will be the lucky winner of handmade quilt.
The drawing will be June 17, at the Peralta 5th Grade Graduation.
Peralta kids are involved in making the quilt from start to finish: designing the pattern, dying the cloth, and even assembling and sewing. Peralta quilts can be found in many prestigious places such as the U.S. Embassy in Moscow as well as Kaiser Permanente offices, Children's Hospital Oakland, and other public venues. They were recently exhibited at the San Francisco Airport. Could your residence be the next prestigious locale?
You can click for the flyer here. Remember all proceeds go to fund the wonderful art programs at Peralta.
Please return all ticket stubs in an envelope with your name on it to Sonia in the library or Christie B. on the playground. Sonia can also provide more tickets if you find that you just can't stop selling.
One of the things loved MOST about our beloved school is the extensive gardens. They do require some TLC, however, and a few devoted "stewards" to help guide the process.
The Garden Committee is looking for a few new members for the upcoming school year. Help organize garden work days, integrate garden coordinator with school curriculum and staff, look into grants or take on special garden and "greening" projects!
Saturday, June 12 | 10:30am
Bonnie Lockhart, K-3 music teacher, invites Peralta families to join her at the library. This program will be geared to children 2-6 years old, but EVERYONE is welcome.
Check out Bonnie's site for musical programs throughout the summer.
The information for this Satruday:
Sing in the library with BONNIE LOCKHART
A free Sing-Along Concert for Kids & Families
Saturday, June 12 | 10:30am
Berkeley Public Library
Claremont Branch
2940 Benvenue Berkeley, CA
Click to find lyrics, current calendar, and CDs.
Find music, ideas & friends at the Children's Music Network.
The third annual Temescal Street Cinema is rapidly approaching!
There is a great lineup this year! The films curator Arne Johnson is responsible for selecting the fantastic films that will be showing. Music will range from Brazilian Jazz fusion to old-timey blues and an a cappella choir. Temescal's own Royal NoneSuch Gallery has curated a series of short films to warm up the audience each week. They've selected a great mix of lovely, haunting and humorous shorts for us to enjoy.
The FREE Street Cinema is once again generously sponsored by the Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District! Find the details below.
TEMESCAL STREET CINEMA
FREE outdoor films by Bay Area artists
THURSDAYS - June 17 -July 22
49th Street @ Telegraph (side of the Bank of the West Building)
Free popcorn and live music
Music begins at 8pm.
Films no earlier than 8:30pm
Limited Seating. Come early or bring a chair.
Thursday all the Oakland Mayor candidates in forum
The 100 Black Men, Oakland Seen and a host of of community partners invite you to participate in the Mayoral candidates forum.
Where: The First Unitarian Church, 685 14th St, Oakland
When: Thursday June 10 | 6-9pm.
This forum is open to all candidates who have expressed interest in running for Mayor of Oakland. The event is open to the public. Please note that this is a community forum hosted by non-profit organizations as a public service. Over 100 people have RSVP'd for this event thus far. Click for the website announcement .
Format Intro:
Each candidate will be asked to give a 2-minute intro.
Questions: will focus on budget, education, crime/safety, and economic development. The audience will have an opportunity to submit questions in writing for consideration. Hosting organizations will also prepare questions. Concluding statement: 2 minutes (The moderator will ask each candidate to tell what makes them the best choice for Mayor in 2010)
*** In addition: OaklandSeen.com will publish the candidates blog of 500 words or less with photos and links in answering this question: Of the many priorities for Oakland, what is your top goal for the city – and how will you work to make necessary changes?
Please come for Oakland.
For Those Odd Days off from School – Send the Kids to Circus for a Day –
Open Gym and Supervised Circus Play Friday, June 18, | 8:30am - 3:30pm.
Kinetic Arts Center will have qualified circus coaches on hand all day and will organize a day of Open Gym and Supervised Circus Play Fun.
Kinetic Arts Center
785 7th St (Brush) Oakland
$25 pre-register/ $35 at the door
Bring a lunch, snacks and water bottle.
Wear loose, layered clothing (no belts, buckles, zippers)
Space is Limited. Call (510) 444-4800 or email to reserve a space.
If you have been thinking about adopting a wonderful dog, puppy, kitten or cat, NOW is the perfect time!
There are many, many adorable animals (including LOTS of small dogs) available for adoption, you can see photos and videos of some of them here. Saturday and Sunday, June 12 & 13, Maddie's Fund is sponsoring an adoptathon at the shelter. All adoptions are FREE and for each adoption, Maddie's Fund will donate $500 to the shelter!
Oakland Animal Services is the city shelter, and is a division of the Oakland Police Dept. They are located at 1101 29th Avenue.
The hours for the Adoptathon are 10am to 7pm on Saturday, June 12, and 10am to 5pm on Sunday, June 13.
Check out the shelter website.
Will your son be under 10 on July 31, 2010? Does he want to play soccer with other Peralta students? The Wooping Pirates are looking for soccer enthusiasts to join the team. Current players will be a mix of 3rd - 5th graders next Fall. Rockridge Soccer is taking registrations NOW. If you would like to request the Wooping Pirates, place the team name and Coach Sepee Zabala when registering.
Oakland Budget Cuts - Community Input Meeting
One at Peralta - Thursday, June 17 | 7-9pm
Even after drastic cuts, layoffs and furloughs, OUSD still faces a $31.5 million deficit for FY 2010-2011.
How this will be solved will shape arts & culture, recreation, senior and youth services and public safety for years to come.
Hear the options from City Councilmembers and the City Administrator.
Give your input at one of three Community Budget Forums:
Wednesday, June 9 | 7-9pm – Central Oakland
Glenview Elementary School
4215 La Cresta Avenue
Monday, June 14 | 7-9pm – East Oakland
Eastmont Substation
2651 73rd Avenue
Thursday, June 17 | 7-9pm – North Oakland
Peralta Elementary School
460 63rd Street
OPL Summer Reading Program
Oakland Library Summer Reading Program begins Saturday, June 12.
Kids up to age 13 are welcome to sign up, read and collect prizes as they complete hours. Kids can participate by reading or listening to another reader.
In addition to readers, volunteers 11 years old or older are needed to help with the program. If you are interested, give a library a call, or just stop by a branch for more information.
Rockridge Branch, 510-597-5017.
For a complete list of events and locations, visit the library website.
To Read 10 Books This Summer & Get 1 Free
If you’re 12 or under, you’re in!
• Read 10 books—any ones you like*
• List the books on this form
• Bring your completed form to a Borders, Borders Express, or Waldenbooks store and choose your FREE BOOK**
*No purchase necessary.
**Form must be completed and brought in by 8/26/10 to redeem coupon.
Offer valid in-store only. Valid only on selected titles. Click for info.
Creative Writing and Art Summer Camp 2010
Paper & Palette - Exploring Your Writer and Artist Self
Looking for a unique summer experience for your child? Consider a Creative Writing and Art Camp for Kids!
Do you love to write? Do you love to make art? Join "Take My Word For It" this summer for an adventure with paintbrush and pencil!
Camp will be held at the spacious and beautifulClassroom Matters in Berkeley, 2436 Sacramento Street (at Dwight).
The East Bay camp is an all-girl camp. Campers should be going into, 3rd 4th, 5th or 6th grade in Fall 2010.
All camp days are from 9am - 4pm.
Session A (2 weeks) June 21- July 2
Session B (1 week) July 5 - July 9
Session C (2 weeks) July 12 - July 23
Please click for more info.
The Kids Challenge program is based on the California Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, which recommends a fundamental list of experiences from which every child would benefit, before entering high school. This program is self-paced and challenges youth to complete 5 of the 10 activities listed in the Bill or Rights.
Some activities require parent participation and/or additional fees. Register to receive the guidebooklet and a special prize to help you get started (1 per child, while supplies last). A commemorative patch will be sent after completing the challenge (1 per child, while supplies last). Registration is required. Since 2007 hundreds of kids have been signing up for this program & 2010 will surpass 2,000 registrants. This FREE program is a spin-off of Trails Challenge, encouraging youth to get outdoors.
Meet other incoming Kindergarten kids and their families!
Come to Colby Park (61st Street between Colby and Canning), 9:30am on any/all of the following dates.
Sunday, June 13
Saturday, June 26
Sunday, July 11
Saturday, July 24
Sunday, August 8
Saturday, August 21
Hidden Treasures News Did You Sign-up Yet? If Not, Why Not?
No-clip Option for Labels for Education -
Register Your Club Card and Peralta Gets 200 pts.
The Labels for Education program (sponsored by Campbell Family products - Campbells Soup, Swanson, Prego Sauces, Pepperidge Farm Crackers, Goldfish, Frozen Pastry, Cookies) has developed a way to add points electronically to Peralta.
And when you register your card, you automatically earn 100 bonus points for Peralta. DO IT!
Create an elabels account, register your shopper's card, and purchase Labels for Education eligible brands products and Peralta will earn FREE merchandise. (An order is currently being placed for some art supplies for Ellen)
Every time you purchase items and use your club card points will automatically be added to Peralta's account. Then if you turn in the label - Peralta gets points for that also. Win-Win.
Another great thing is that anyone can sign up to support our school - people can even designate multiple schools.
So your relatives and friends that live far away, can get points for Peralta without having to mail a thing.
Participating stores are nationwide:
Kroger, Ralph's, Dillons, Smith's, King Soopers, Fry's, QFC, City Market, Hilander, Owen's, Jay C, Pay Less, Baker's, Gerbes, Fred Meyer, Fry's Marketplace, Smith's Marketplace, Kroger Marketplace, Dillons Marketplace, Shoprite, Safeway, Carrs, Dominicks, Genuardis, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb and Vons.
Sign-up today and send it on.
Boxtops for Education - One Dime at a Time
Starting this summer, you'll be seeing the pink Box Tops for Education coupon on Welch's® Jams and Jellies. So when you’re enjoying the great taste of Welch’s Jams and Jellies, you’ll get the extra good feeling of knowing you’re supporting Peralta, too.
And participating Box Tops for Education products are offering Bonus Box Tops on select packaging at your local Safeway store in August and September (while supplies last). Earn Bonus Box tops on your favorite brands, including Cheerios, Hamburger Helper, Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Nature Valley Granola Bars, Green Giant Frozen Vegetables, Betty Crocker Baking Mixes and Pillsbury Refrigerated cookies.
Make sure you also pick up specially marked boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios and Lucky Charms while you're at the store! These packages have 2 Bonus Box Tops and an offer for you to earn up to 10,000 more Box Tops! These specially marked packages are available only at Safeway beginning August 11, 2010 (while supplies last).
Click for a complete list of participating bonus Box Tops for Education products.
Thank you for collecting for our school.Don't forget to check out the boxtops website to learn about all the products and opportunities to earn for Peralta - One Dime at a Time. Through the Reading Room, Marketplace & trying for a chance to win some of the Bonus Sweepstakes. (Recently, 10 separate parents from one school won the same contest!!!)
And look for boxtops NOW on these additional items:
Betty Crocker® Cake Mix
Progresso® Soup Cans and
additional Avery® Office Products.
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