Montera Middle School eBulletin
March 1, 2026
This week's school schedule: AB -b- AB
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, March 8: Montera's Online Silent Auction Closes at 9:00pm PST
Tuesday, March 10: Coffee with Doc (9:30-10:15 Room 303)
Thursday, March 12: Last Day for Advanced Ticket Sales for Montera's Benefit (Buy Tickets Here)
Saturday, March 14: Montera's Benefit at Zanzi (Tickets at the Door $65)
Thursday, March 19: PTO Meeting (6:30pm via Zoom)
Wednesday, March 25: Career Day
Tuesday, March 31: AAMA Fashion Show
Friday, April 3 - Friday, April 10: Spring Break (No School)
You are invited to present at Montera Middle School's Annual Career Day! Career Day will be on Wednesday, March 25th. If you have time and are able to join us, we would love to have you here. Please complete the form to let us know what times you are available and what you will need from us: Montera Career Day 2026 - Participant Sign-Up Form
If you know anyone else who would be interested in participating, please forward this message. Our goal is to have a speaker in every class, every period and the only way we can reach this goal is with everyone's support. In addition, we are also having a mini career fair for anyone interested in tabling during lunchtime. Thank you and hope to hear from you soon!
Erica Saephan
School Counselor
erica.saephan@ousd.org
Montera Rowing Initiative
March 17 & March 19
Montera Middle School has partnered with Eat. Learn. Play. and Oakland Strokes to launch a rowing initiative for any Montera middle school students who are interested in participating!
This exciting opportunity will:
Introduce students to the sport of rowing directly on our campus
Provide access to a non-traditional and growing sport
Build strength, endurance, and teamwork
Offer the opportunity to compete against other Oakland middle schools
During lunch on March 17 & 19, interested students will participate in on-campus rowing sessions and friendly competitions. Students may have the opportunity to represent Montera in inter-school rowing competitions. No prior experience is necessary — just interest, effort, and a willingness to compete with integrity.
Win with class. Lose with class. Compete with heart.
Spring Sports Season
Season begins the last week of March.
This spring, Montera plans to offer:
Baseball
Ultimate Frisbee
Wrestling
Girls Softball
Boys Volleyball
Track
Boys & Girls Futsal
Lacrosse
Golf
Boys Baseball Tryouts
Tryouts for Boys Baseball will begin on Wednesday, March 4.
Girls Softball Tryouts
Girls Softball tryouts will be Friday, March 6 at 3:45pm.
Tryout and sign-up information for all other sports will be shared soon.
Spring Coaches Still Needed
We currently need coaches for:
Boys Volleyball
Boys & Girls Futsal
Lacrosse
We are fully staffed for:
Girls Softball
Boys Baseball
Track
Wrestling
Ultimate Frisbee
If you are interested in volunteering as a coach and supporting our student-athletes, please contact:
AD Martin Price / martin.price@ousd.org
Your involvement directly impacts our students — building confidence, teamwork, and school pride.
Go Toros!
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. Photos should be in JPG format and at least 500kb to print clearly.
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.
AMIGOS: Summer Service and Immersion Program in Costa Rica
Hello from Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS), a nonprofit founded in 1965 that offers summer immersion and leadership development programs for youth in Latin America. In past summers we’ve had a number of students from Montera participate in our summer programs, so I’m reaching out to share this opportunity to help spread the word with any Montera Middle School families who may be interested.
Our Costa Rica: Montañas y Mar program offers a unique opportunity for students ages 13-14 to experience life in a new country, practice Spanish, and get involved with impactful service projects. This program is designed to give younger students a supportive first experience with international travel, community engagement, and cultural learning.
On this project, students will:
Live in group lodging with volunteers from across the U.S. to explore two regions in Costa Rica
Work with two partner organizations focused on conservation and wildlife protection and earn 24 service hours through hands on activities and workshops
Practice their Spanish with local youth, community members, and our partner organizations
Be introduced to travel and service abroad while getting out of their element!
We host virtual information sessions on Sundays and Tuesdays for families and educators to learn more, as well as offer 1:1 program counseling calls! If you would like to talk more, you can grab a time on my calendar using this link or send me an email at any time. I am happy to connect with you.
Emma Reagan
Senior Bay Area Outreach Manager
’15 AMIGOS Alum- Ecuador
Click here to schedule a call with me!
Amigos de las Américas
ereagan@amigosinternational.org
(713) 986-2965
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