Block Schedule: AB - b - A__
Monday September 16 - Monday September 23: Sports Basement Montera Discount
Wednesday September 18, 4pm - closing: Montera Sports Basement Special Event
Thursday September 19: End of Marking Period 1
Friday September 20: Professional Development Day (No School)
Monday September 23:
- Start of Marking Period 2
- Regal Cinemas Fundraiser Ends
Thursday September 26:
- Picture Day (during your student's PE period)
- 6:00pm: 8th Grade DC Trip Zoom Info Meeting
- 6:30pm: PTO Meeting
Friday September 27:
- Picture Day (during your student's PE period)
- Cazadero Jump Start (Fri 9/27 - Sun 9/29)
Monday October 14: Indigenous Peoples' Day - No School
Saturday October 26, 2:00 pm - 5:00pm: Fall Fest
Sports Basement - Montera Shopping Event
MONTERA MIDDLE SCHOOL GETS UP TO 20% OFF AT SPORTS BASEMENT*
You’re invited to a special shopping event!
Wednesday September 18: Sports Basement is hosting a special event for Montera on Wednesday the 18th from 4-closing. They'll have extra staff on hand to help kids with shoe sizing, selection, etc. and of course, you get 20% off!
Monday September 16 - Monday September 23: 20% Off for Montera. Use the code
The discount can be used multiple times in store and once online.
BASEMENTEERS COMBINE THEIR 10% DISCOUNT FOR AT TOTAL OF 20% OFF. LIMITED TIME ONLY. EXCLUSIONS APPLY. Can’t join us in-store? Shop online with code 2050008418169 Valid from 9/16/24 - 9/23/24. Coupon not valid on trips, rentals, services or bikes. See website for exclusions. Coupon combines with store specials and markdowns, but not other coupons! Valid in-store and online.
POS: Enter both codes: 699678 + 2050008418 *NON-BASEMENTEERS STILL SAVE 11% OFF.
Help with Fall Fest!
Fall Fest is Saturday October 26th. This wonderful family-friendly community event can't happen without a village of volunteers! Sign Up Now to volunteer.
Montera Oakland Goes Outdoors Parent/Guardian Volunteers
Montera Middle School is looking to expand outdoor education for our students by going on more field trips - both day trips and overnight trips. To have more trips, we need parent support before, during, and after the trip(s). If you able and willing to help in any way, we appreciate it.
Complete THIS GOOGLE FORM to let us know how you can help.
Summer 2025 & 2026 Trips for 6th & 7th Graders
8th Grade Spring Trip
**Calling all registered Washington DC families and 8th grade families interested in signing their student up. We still have space! Join us for a zoom call on Thursday, September 26th @ 6pm. Zoom call details forthcoming.
Dates: March 27 - April 1, 2025
Sign up and view itinerary here: https://www.efexploreamerica.com/tour-website/2724045VE
Questions?
Contact Mr. Cooper, Trip Leader: samuel.cooper@ousd.org
PE Uniforms
Get all the details about PE uniforms and place an order here. Contact your student's PE Teacher if you need to exchange your order for a different size. If you have questions or would like to request financial assistance for a uniform, email gear@monterapto.com
2024-25 Yearbook
Order your 2024-25 Montera yearbook before September 30 and save 10% off the regular price of $34.85. (Yearbooks will be delivered to the school in May.) Order from Treering HERE. Use your student's Advisory teacher's name if prompted.
ELT (Afterschool)
Envisioneers @ Montera Extended Learning Program
Program Hours: 3:30pm - 6:00pm | 1:49pm - 6:00pm (Min Days)
Learn More | Questions? Email mabel.m@theenvisioneers.org
- REGISTER: Please visit Montera's Sports Registration and Requirements Page. Click the link and follow all steps. VIEW THESE ARBITER TUTORIALS for help with registration, adding a family member to account and more.
- INTEREST FORM: This form provides information to Montera's Athletic Director, Martin Price, and Sports PTO to gather student-athlete interest and parent/guardian volunteer interest.
- DONATE: Support Montera Athletics with a suggested donation of any amount
Email questions to Montera's Athletic Director, Martin Price @ martin.price@ousd.org
or reach out to sports@monterapto.com | More About Montera Sports
Movie Magic for Montera!
Montera Middle School has a new fundraising partnership with Regal Cinemas! Now through September 23, 25% of each Regal Movie Ticket Bundle is being donated back to Montera Middle School - that means Montera earns $7.50 on every $30 ticket bundle! . Bundle Includes: 2 Movie Tickets redeemable at any Regal location nationwide. This offer is redeemable online or in-store at your nearest Regal location. Friends and family are welcome to join in, so please share this link with anyone interested: grouprai.se/regalcinemas5T7V15m.
Annual Giving - Invest in Your Children — Invest in Montera
Make your donation today! The Montera Parent-Teacher Organization funds school needs big and small not covered by the school budget — from essential things like books and classroom supplies to the extras that enrich students' lives, like field trips and music programs. We can't do it without you —your tax-deductible donation ensures that our kids keep on getting the things they need to thrive. Your donation helps sustain our success!
The 2024-25 PTO Budget is: $215,960. We are asking families to give what they can. Suggested donation is $450 per student. Donations range from $10-$2,000. Make a one-time or monthly donation online via PayPal.
HeadsUP Summer 2025 Program Information
EMPOWER • IMPACT • INSPIRE Heads Up provides first-generation college-bound students of color from Oakland public schools with challenging and enriching programming to cultivate socially responsible leaders. Heads Up Website
REGISTER NOW for HeadsUP Summer 2025
Join us for the annual OUSD College Night on Wednesday, September 25th from 5:00-7:00 pm at Oakland High School. Meet representatives from UC, CSU, Community Colleges & private/out-of-state colleges and local scholarship opportunities like the Oakland Promise. Click here to RSVP
When: September 25, 2024
Where: Oakland High School Gym
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Who: Students at ALL Grade Levels & all Schools welcome
What: College Fair with over 40 college & scholarship opportunities
Click here to RSVP
Ultimate Frisbee with the Spiders!
Join the Fun this Fall with Oakland's Professional Ultimate Frisbee Team, the Spiders!
Let your child have a blast while learning from the pros each week. Our fall programs are designed for 4-6 year olds, 8-11 year olds, and 11-14 year olds, with a focus on skill development through play. From throwing and catching to mastering fundamental strategies, we emphasize life skills, including the Spirit of the Game and social-emotional growth, to help every player thrive on and off the field. Don’t miss out—sign up now!
Montera's School of Rap at Oakland Grown
This fall, the Ed Fund is proud to present Oakland Grown: Student Art & Music Festival—a new family-friendly event to raise critical funds for our schools while celebrating The Town’s talented students. We're partnering with OUSD's Visual and Performing Arts Office (VAPA) to produce this joy-filled celebration featuring student performances and visual arts displays, art activities, and to be announced headliner.
Saturday October 19th | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Oakland Museum of California Gardens
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Website: https://www.ousd.org/montera
Location: 5555 Ascot Drive, Oakland, CA, USA
Phone: (510) 531-6070
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