Montera Middle School eBulletin
December 7, 2025
This week's school schedule: AB -a- AB
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, December 9: Visual Arts Showcase (5:00-6:30pm, Building 300 and Room 401)
Wednesday, December 10: Band Winter Showcase (6:00 pm in the MUR)
Wednesday, December 10: Montera Yearbook Cover Design Contest Deadline (Info Here)
Thursday, December 11: Strings and Choir Winter Showcase (6:00 pm in the MUR)
Monday, December 15: Deadline to Contribute to the Montera Relief Fund Holiday Drive
Tuesday, December 16: Coffee with Doc (9:30-10:15 Room 303)
Wednesday, December 17: Deadline to Contribute to Teacher/Staff Holiday Party
Thursday, December 18: PTO Meeting (6:30-7:30 via Zoom)
Friday, December 19: Minimum Day
Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2 - No School (Winter Break)
Monday, January 5: No School (Professional Development Day)
Help Montera Families in Need with Holiday Groceries
Help bring holiday cheer to families in our Montera community who struggle with food insecurity. The winter break is a joyful time but brings extra hardship for families who rely on the free nutritious breakfast and lunch their children receive at school. Through our school Community Manager Ms. Harambe, the Montera Relief Fund Holiday Drive provides groceries to families who are in extreme need.
We are most in need of monetary donations to purchase gift cards by December 15 to help families purchase additional groceries. Our goal is to raise $4,000 for the Emergency Relief Fund, which enables us to help families during the holidays and in emergencies throughout the year.
You can also sign up to purchase items that will go into holiday gift bags for our families before December 15.
Many of our teachers and staff contribute their own time and efforts to bring cheer to Toro families who need it most. Let's join together and meet our goal of helping multiple Montera families in need this holiday season.
Thank you for helping us take care of our Toro community this holiday season!
Montera Teacher and Staff Appreciation Gifts and Holiday Party
Let’s come together and spread a little holiday cheer for the Montera teachers and staff who support our kids every day!
We invite our community to contribute funds so we can distribute gift cards evenly to all ~90 members of our amazing teachers and staff.
We are also seeking donations of bottles of wine and cookies, which we will present at a staff holiday party on December 17.
Please sign up to contribute funds and/or donate goodies to the party!
Socks and Mittens Drive
Montera students are creating a “Sock and Mitten Giving Tree."
Please bring in new pairs of socks, gloves, or mittens to hang from our Giving Tree in P-9.
Socks and gloves will be donated to the women and children of Oakland Elizabeth House.
Sports Basement: Shop for Montera!
Shop at Sports Basement's special holiday event from Thursday, December 4, 2025, to Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Basementeers will get 20% off (and non-members will get 11% off), with 10% of all sales going to Montera if you select Montera as your beneficiary. (Some restrictions apply.) Mention Montera at check-out.
Thank you for your continued support, and happy holidays!
We’re thrilled to invite families for the 2026-2027 school year to our upcoming on-campus tours. We need more volunteers for our Fri Dec 12 campus tour! 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!
Boys Soccer Tryouts
Boys Soccer Tryouts will take place this week:
Monday, December 8th from 3:45 - 5:15pm
Wednesday, December 10th from 2:00 - 3:45pm
Please make sure students wear cleats and shin guards and bring water.
We look forward to seeing everyone out on the field!
AD Price
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.
5) Yearbook Cover Design Contest
All Montera students are invited to enter the cover design contest for a chance to have their artwork featured on this year’s yearbook. The winner will receive a free yearbook. Students can use any media—collage, colored pencil, watercolor, or digital art—as long as it’s scannable and horizontal (no 3D art).
Deadline to Submit Artwork: December 10, 2025 (View Rules & Guidelines Here)
OAKLAND LITTLE LEAGUE SIGN-UPS NOW OPEN
Register now for Spring Baseball, ages 5-16.
Whether your child is a seasoned ballplayer or interested in trying baseball for the first time, Oakland Little League is a fantastic community-oriented program to introduce youth to a team sport in a safe, supportive environment.
Registration is now open for the Spring 2026 season at nollsoll.com. Players 2nd grade and younger are placed on teams with kids from the same school, so they'll almost certainly be with some friends.
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