Montera Middle School eBulletin
March 29, 2026
This week's school schedule: AB -b- A--
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, March 31: AAMA Fashion Show
Tuesday, March 31: Last day to submit yearbook photos
Friday, April 3 - Friday, April 10: Spring Break (No School)
Tuesday, April 14: Coffee with Doc (9:30-10:15am Room 303)
Wednesday, April 15: iReady Spring Reading Assessment
Wednesday, April 15: Roundtable Fundraiser on Mountain Blvd (11am - 10pm)
Thursday, April 16: PTO Meeting (6:30-7:30 Zoom)
Tuesday, April 21: Last day to order a yearbook with free shipping!
Wednesday, April 22: Spring Wellness Day (Sign up to help!)
Wednesday, April 22: Spring Band Concert (6:00-7:00pm MUR)
Thursday, April 23: Spring Choir & Orchestra Concert (6:00-7:00pm MUR)
Montera Talent Show Auditions
Are you a musician? Dancer? Have other talents to share? Montera's Talent Show is coming up later this spring!
Auditions will be held in April after spring break, so start practicing! More details coming soon. Please see Mr. D for any questions meanwhile (thomas.demerath@ousd.org).
Spring Wellness Day: You're Invited to Host an Activity
For our Spring Wellness Day on April 22nd, we would like to invite community partners and parents to host and lead workshops and/or lunch activities for the Montera community. Workshops are about 45 minutes each. In past years, parents have hosted workshops for yoga, mindfulness, movement, design thinking activities and more.
Workshops can be centered around different topics -- Mental Health, Financial Literacy, Physical Health, and Academic/ Career Development and students get to choose their activities.
If you are not interested in hosting your own activity but would like to volunteer during lunch, we would love to have you come and help supervise the following lunch activities: blender bike, lawn games, wellness wheel, gratitude cards, gratitude wall, and coloring.
Sign-up to host a workshop or lunch activity here: Spring Wellness Day, April 22nd - Sign-up to Host
Spring iReady testing is coming up on April 15th! You should have received your student's winter iReady scores with their report cards in January to track your student's reading growth. If your student is struggling with reading, please consider enrolling them in REACH for free of cost literacy tutoring.
Please encourage your students to read for 30 mins per day at home. If your student doesn't have a routine of reading at home yet, start small with 5-10 mins per day and build from there. Reading at home is essential to cultivating a love for reading and supporting your student's growth as a reader.
For more information about iReady, please watch OUSD's iReady Family meeting recording. If you have any questions about your student's iReady scores or the REACH program, please contact Montera's literacy coach at shaina.patel@ousd.org
Spring Sports
Reminder for spring athletes: Athletic Registration & Physicals Required
All students who have not already done so this year must be registered with the After School Program and have a current physical on file in order to participate in sports. Please complete both steps as soon as possible to ensure your student is eligible for tryouts, practices, and games.
For registration details and required forms, please visit:
https://montera.ousd.org/students/athletics-sports/registration-and-requirements
Students will not be allowed to participate without completing these requirements.
Montera's Yearbook Deadline is Approaching - Personalize & Order Now!
Our Montera Yearbook Club students put in countless hours to create this special keepsake, thank you for supporting their work by purchasing a yearbook.
Interested in getting involved next year?
The Yearbook Club is looking for a parent lead coordinator for the 2026–27 school year. The parent lead coordinator plays a key part in supporting the Yearbook Club, offering guidance and serving as a liaison between students, teachers, and parents throughout the yearbook creation process.
Reach out to: MonteraYearbookClub@gmail.com
YEARBOOK IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
March 31, 2026
Last day to submit photos
Email to: MonteraYearbookClub@gmail.com
Please include student names and short captions
April 21, 2026
Deadline to order for free delivery to school (arriving mid-May)
CLICK HERE to order from Treering. The cost is $34.85 plus tax.
After April 21, 2026
Orders will be shipped directly to your home
Shipping fees will apply
FIRST-TIME ORDERING?
Create a login and add your student(s) information
When selecting a teacher, choose: “N/A (Not Listed/Applicable)”
School passcode: 1014897661773030
California funds schools through Average Daily Attendance (ADA). This means that every day or period a student is absent or tardy, our school loses funding. Unexcused absences cost our school thousands of dollars each school year. Every minute counts!
Reminders:
AVOID picking up students during lunch - loud speaker announcements during lunch disrupt classes in session.
AVOID picking up students 20-30 minutes before the dismissal bell. This allows students to finish their school day without disruption.
Dismissal is at 1:50 pm on Wednesdays and 3:30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Remember, school starts at 9:15! Please help your student arrive on time each day and reinforce the importance of showing up to 3rd & 7th period after lunch!
Any absence not verified by phone or email is marked “Unverified” and is considered unexcused.
If you know that your student is going to be absent, please call the main office at 510-879-3211 x1.
If your family is experiencing challenges with daily attendance, we are here to support you. Contact your grade-level principal or Ms. Ida at the number above for assistance.
Support Ride 4A Reason in one of 3 ways! Volunteer, Donate or Ride!
Have you heard about Ride 4A Reason? It's a fully supported bike ride from Oakland Tech High School to Sacramento that's equal parts adventure, community, and impact!
You can participate in this fundraiser that brings more than $10k to our school in 3 ways:
- You can RIDE
- You can VOLUNTEER on the Big Day
- You can DONATE to your classes fundraising team
It happens SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH
Interested in RIDING? Choose your challenge:
- 45 miles
- 68 miles
- 110 miles
What you'll get:
- Saturday training ride invitations - organized rides to help you prepare!
- 5 rest stops on the big day = snacks & hydration & upbeat vibes to keep you rolling
- Sag wagons for support along the way
- On-site mechanics to troubleshoot any issues you might have
- Lunch-on-the-lawn in Sacramento
- Complimentary bus shuttle home (or stay and join the after party at the pub and take the train to Jack London Square with your bike!)
- An uplifting, life-affirming day with fellow riders who care about our schools
Not a rider? You can VOLUNTEER.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE We need 8 volunteers from MONTERA. You can sign up for any open need, but our primary responsibility is 3-6pm on April 27th at Life Academy. We need 4 people to help receive, organize and put into storage all of R4R's gear.
DONATE! Even small amounts add up, and our school benefits!
https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/CA/Oakland/R4RWalkRunRide
Questions? Contact Luther Kopf, email: luther_kopf@hotmail.com
Let's make a difference. See you on April 25th!
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