Dear Bobcat Families,

We hope this message finds you well and that your school year is off to a fantastic start! It’s hard to believe we are already half-way through the first quarter. We’re so proud of the hard work and growth we’re seeing in our students every day.

A quick reminder to please send your child to school each day with a labeled water bottle. Staying hydrated is so important for learning, and having their own bottle helps minimize disruptions and keeps everyone healthy and focused.

On Tuesday, first quarter progress reports will be available for viewing through ParentVUE. We encourage you to take some time to review your child’s progress and celebrate their accomplishments. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s progress, please don’t hesitate to reach out to their teacher—we are here to support you and your child every step of the way.

Thank you for being such a vital part of our school community!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Smith

August 8-September 2 - PTO Cookie Dough Fundraiser

August 25 - Fall School Picture Day

August 26 - AJUSD Governing Board Meeting 6pm at District Office

August 27 - "Goodies with Grown-Ups" 7:30-8:30am in the cafeteria

August 27 - Bobcat Pride Assembly @9:00am

Welcome back, Bobcats! There is a lot going on this week in Bobcat country, and we’re here to give you all the latest information!

 

We’re finishing up the third weekend challenge for our Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough & More fundraiser, and we are SO impressed with our Bobcat families! If you haven’t registered your child(ren) yet, please do so TODAY to be sure they can collect their sponsor prizes, as well as raffle tickets for a chance to win one of PTO’s separate prizes. Our prizes include various dessert boxes, lunch delivered to school for you and a friend, a free item from the upcoming Scholastic book fair, an Amazon tablet, and more…trust us, you do NOT want to miss out on this opportunity! While the weekend challenges provide extra incentive to our kiddos, they can still earn raffle tickets throughout the week:

 

 

Even if you’re not interested in purchasing items or donating, sharing your student’s link and/or paper order form with friends, family, and even co-workers can increase sales/donation significantly. You never know who is willing to help until you ask! Our organization remains dedicated to raising funds for important classroom materials, supplies, and activities, as well as field trips and services that are not funded by the school district. We have currently raised $9,584.00, which is 64% to our goal – every little bit helps enhance the Bobcat experience for our kiddos, so please help where you can!

 

We don’t have an exact delivery date for our first spirit shirt order, but they should arrive shortly after Labor Day! We will send out an update via email to anyone who has a pending order through our online store as soon as we have definitive information. Our order included a few extras of each item to have on hand during some of our upcoming events, but you can also continue to submit orders on our site throughout the year! Most items are $15.00, and we are now offering tank tops, long sleeve shirts, performance tees, and hoodies (on top of the usual t-shirts). The kiddos love to show their school pride every Friday, so show your Bobcat spirit and get yours now!

 

Our first “Goodies with Grown-Ups” breakfast event is scheduled for THIS WEEK!! We hope to see all of you on Wednesday 8/27 from 7:30-8:30 am in the PTES cafeteria – don’t forget to RSVP today! We love seeing all the support for our Bobcat kiddos and encourage parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, older cousins, and/or your closest family friends to attend. It is so important to understand that the definition of family isn’t the same for everyone, so invite those who are nearest and dearest to you! 

PTO QR CODE

Don't forget that missing just 18 days in a school year—that’s just two days a month—means a student is considered chronically absent according to the state of Arizona? Chronic absenteeism has a significant impact not only on a child’s academic success, but also on our school’s ability to earn a strong state letter grade, which includes a component specifically tied to reducing student absences.

At Peralta Trail Elementary, we believe every day counts. Students who are in school consistently are more likely to stay on track, build stronger relationships, and reach their academic goals. We know that sometimes absences are unavoidable—especially for medical reasons—and we completely understand. When that happens, please be sure to turn in a doctor's note to the office so we can document the absence appropriately.

We are asking for your continued partnership to help all our Bobcats succeed. Here’s how you can help:

When we work together, we can make a real difference—not just in attendance numbers, but in the lives of our students. Let’s show up strong, Bobcats!

🍋 Family STEM Activity: Lemon Power!

Get ready for a zesty experiment the whole family can enjoy! In this fun STEM activity, you’ll learn how to make a lemon battery and explore how electricity works using everyday materials.

🧪 You’ll Need:

⚡ Steps:

🔍 What’s Happening?

The lemon juice acts like a battery fluid (electrolyte), causing a chemical reaction between the copper and zinc. That reaction creates a small flow of electricity!

💡 Try This Challenge!

Have fun experimenting and Happy National Lemon Juice Day! 🍋

Safety is a priority and we want to make sure that the procedures are followed for a smooth arrival and dismissal. Any transportation changes MUST go through the main office (480-677-7540) no later than 1:00 pm.

Please remember the following:

Please use the QR Code to add money to your child's lunch account or to apply for free and reduced lunch; we encourage everyone to apply! Did you know that Peralta Trail Elementary receives Title I funding for important programs? Our allocation of Title I funding depends on the percentage of students who qualify for Free & Reduced lunch; this is why we encourage you to apply each year. Be sure to apply if you have not done so already for the 2025-26 school year. Thank you!

Last year, AJUSD adopted a cell phone policy for our campuses. Thank you for your support and reminding your child of our Cell Phone Policy. Last year we only had a few issues and students were more focused during the school day. If a student has a cell phone, once on campus they are to turn it off and secure it in their backpack as it is not permitted to be out during school hours. Please see the new policy below: