Montera Middle School eBulletin
January 4, 2026
This week's school schedule: --B -a- AB
Upcoming Events:
Monday, January 5: No School (Professional Development Day)
Tuesday, January 6: First Day of Spring Semester
Tuesday, January 13: Coffee with the Principal (Room 303, 9:30-10:15am)
Monday, January 19: No School (Martin Luther King, Jr Day)
Did your student's schedule change? Check Aeries!
Some students with semester-long courses may have a schedule change or new electives this semester. Check out this Class Schedule FAQ document, which answers many common questions.
We’re thrilled to invite prospective families for the 2026-2027 school year to our upcoming info session and on-campus tour. There is a zoom info session on January 13, and our final campus tour of the season is January 23!
Consider signing up to help. Being a parent tour helper is one of the easiest and most needed volunteer positions. Current students lead the tours while you keep them on time and help answer questions from prospective parents.
Arrive on campus (outside the MUR) by 9:00am for each on-campus tour date to help with check-in and meet your student tour guide. The tour block is 9:30-11am for prospective families which includes a ~40 minute presentation & student panel in the MUR and ~50 minute walking tour.
Please join us in spreading the greatness of Montera. Go Toros!
Soccer Week of January 6-9
Tuesday, January 6 | 3:45–5:15 PM
Montera Varsity Soccer (Black) – Girls
Wednesday, January 7
2:00–3:15 PM
Montera Varsity Soccer (Black) – Girls
Montera Varsity Soccer (Yellow) – Girls
3:15–4:45 PM
Montera JV Soccer – Boys
Thursday, January 8 | 3:45–5:15 PM
Montera Varsity Soccer (Black) – Boys
Friday, January 9 | 3:45–5:15 PM
Montera Varsity Soccer (Yellow) – Girls
Montera JV Soccer – Girls
Montera Varsity Soccer (Yellow) – Boys
Montera JV Soccer – Boys
Parents, look out for a Band app invite this week and more details to come.
Important Reminder:
Boys rosters will be posted first thing Tuesday morning. Please check for updates before attending practice.
Coaching Help Still Needed
Montera Middle School is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated coaches to join our Toro Athletics family this winter! We’re building teams that play hard, learn teamwork, and represent Montera with pride.
Girls JV Basketball Assistant Coach: We’re looking for a positive leader who can help teach fundamentals, teamwork, and confidence to developing players.
Boys JV Soccer Coach(es): Looking for motivated coaches who can guide players through skill-building, conditioning, and competition.
Season: January – March 2025
Location: Montera Middle School, Oakland
Ideal Candidates Will:
Enjoy working with middle school athletes
Be reliable, organized, and positive role models
Communicate effectively with players, families, and staff
Be available for after-school practices and Saturday games
Contact: Martin Price, Athletic Director — [martin.price@ousd.org]
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.
1) Order Your 2025–26 Montera Yearbook
Although the yearbook pre-sale has ended, it’s never too late to order your copy! Yearbooks will be delivered to the school in mid-May. Scan the QR code or CLICK HERE to order from Treering. The cost is $34.85 plus tax.
2) First-Time Ordering?
If you haven’t ordered before or are new to Montera, you’ll be prompted to create a login and add your student(s) information. When selecting a teacher, please choose “N/A (Not Listed/Applicable)” from the dropdown menu.
3) We Want Your Photos!
If you have great shots from school events or campus moments, email them to MonteraYearbookClub@gmail.com and include student names and short captions.
4) 8th Grade Baby Photos Needed
We’re collecting baby photos for the 8th-grade section! Please send a baby photo of your 8th grader by January 31, 2026 to MonteraYearbookClub@gmail.com.
Photos should be in JPG format and at least 500kb to print clearly. Include your student’s name in the subject line or body of your email.
Community Reading Buddies Seeks Student Volunteers!
Hi Montera Middle School Students!
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities in the community this year? My name is Claire Wood, and I work with Community Reading Buddies (CRB), an Oakland-based nonprofit that trains high-school and middle-school students to become reading mentors for elementary kids in Oakland. We're looking for more student volunteers to help us during our next reading program that will begin on January 20, 2026 and run for 10 weeks through March 26, 2026.
Our program is simple: we pair one middle or high school student with one elementary student each after-school reading session (in person or virtual) on Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs. The older student helps their younger buddy with their reading using pre-planned lessons from our digital literacy platform, BookNook, as well as with some of our favorite books like "Fly Guy" and "Elephant and Piggie." Our volunteers learn communication, leadership, SEL, and early education skills while in the program through mentor meetings with CRB staff that focuses on skills they need for the program and beyond. Please scan the QR code in our flyer (or send a message to the email address below) to apply or learn more.
Happy New Year!
Claire
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