Dear Peralta Trail Families,

It’s hard to believe we are already nearing the halfway point of the second quarter! Time truly flies when so much meaningful learning is happening across our campus. Our classrooms are filled with engaged students, creative projects, and the positive energy that comes from watching our students grow both academically and socially. I am so proud of the effort, curiosity, and teamwork that I see every day from our students and staff.

As we move into this exciting part of the school year, there are many wonderful events to look forward to! This Friday from 5:00–7:00 PM, we’ll be celebrating together at our PTO Fall Festival and STEAM Night—a fun evening for families filled with hands-on learning, games, food, and community connection. Then, on Monday, November 10th at 9:00 AM, we invite you to join us for our Veterans Day Assembly as we honor and thank those who have served our country.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are building a community where every student feels valued, inspired, and ready to learn. Let’s keep up the great work as we move toward the second half of the quarter—Peralta Trail is truly a place where learning shines!

With gratitude and excitement,

Mrs. Smith

November 3-4 - Science Mimic Assessment (5th Grade)

November 5 - EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY @1:35PM

November 7 - PTES PTO Fall Festival and STEAM Night 5-7pm

November 10 - PTES Veterans Day Assembly @9am

November 13 - World Kindness Day

November 18 - PTO/Site Council Meeting @ 4pm (Library)

November 26-28 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)

Bring on the classic science, and let’s make homemade butter with kids! This must be one of the simplest science projects, with no waste, because it’s completely edible! It can be so gratifying for young kids to be able to see and taste the final product of their hard work.

Supplies:

STEP 1. Fill your glass jar about halfway with cream, you need room to shake the cream!

STEP 2. Make sure the lid of the jar is tight and shake.

Making butter requires a bit of arm strength, so you might be trading off with your kids unless you have a house full or classroom full of them!

STEP 3. Check your homemade butter every 5 minutes to see the changes.

After the first 5 minutes, there is no real visible change. At the 10-minute check-in mark, you should have whipped cream. There’s no reason you can’t sneak a taste at this point just so you can see what’s happening! Continue shaking the jar a couple more minutes until you reach the 15 minute mark...Smooth, creamy, delicious homemade butter all from shaking cream in a jar! How cool is that for kids? Enjoy it on your favorite bread!

CREDIT: littlebinsforlittlehands.com

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: