Block Schedule: AB - b - Ab
Monday February 24: Spirit Week: RBG/Culture Day
Tuesday February 25:
- Spirit Week: Throwback Day
- 49ers Girls Flag Football Camp
Wednesday February 26:
- Spirit Week - Blackout
- Baseball Tryouts: 3:15- 4:45pm
Thursday February 27:
- Spirit Week: Historical Figure Day
- 49ers Girls Flag Football Camp
Friday February 28:
- Spirit Week: HBCUs / College Day
- Baseball Tryouts: 3:45 - 5:15.
Wednesday March 5, 6:30pm: OUSD Orchestra Festival @ Roosevelt MS.
Saturday March 8, 7:00pm: Montera Social Club Pub Crawl
Wednesday March 12: Wellness Day (see volunteer info below)
Friday March 14, 2:15 - 3:30: Montera Fashion Show Presented by Montera's AAMA
BHM Spirit Week (Feb 24 - Feb 28, 2025)
- Mon Feb 24 - RBG/African Diaspora Day - Wear red/black/green OR wear your cultural apparel to honor the African Diaspora.
- Tues Feb 25 - Throwback Day (60s-00s) - Wear apparel honoring one of the fashion eras (60s/70s/80s/90s/00s).
- Weds Feb 26 - Black Out Day - Wear a black hoodie to honor the victims of police/gun violence.
- Thurs Feb 27 - HBCUs/College/UC Gear Day - Wear HBCU/College/UC Gear to honor higher education.
- Fri Feb 28 - Historical Figure Day - Wear apparel honoring a Black historical figure (historian, scientist, mathematician, inventor, writer, athlete, visual artist).
PTO MEETING RECORDING
Last week's PTO Meeting was full of important info. If you missed it, check out the recording and slides below.
- Zoom recording: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/UDcUKxUrybn4FKMMEGoimpzliUi_kl5T1yD8T_I-zwkvzr3qkpvGpwnCVGtCVFZd.w2XUFeqeZAiIBFfz Passcode: a1b#&YpF
Montera Social Club Pub Crawl Saturday, 3/8 @ 7PM
Drink For a Cause! Montera Social Club Pub Crawl Saturday, March 8 @ 7PM
Starting at Ben & Nick’s on College Ave and then heading to a few more spots until we’ve had all the fun we can handle. Come for all or any part! Proceeds support the Woodshop, Art, & Music Programs at Montera. Have fun, connect with other Montera parents, support the school = WIN / WIN / WIN!
The Montera Social Club is a longstanding group of parents who believe in building community as a sustainable support structure for Montera. All are welcome!
Montera Spring Wellness Day 2025: March 12th VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We'll be hosting our second annual Spring Wellness Day on Wednesday, March 12th. This event is for sixth through eighth grade students, and will include activities promoting physical and mental health, wellness, financial literacy, and academic/career development.
For our Spring Wellness Day, we would like to invite community partners to host and lead workshops for the Montera community. View presentation template and FAQs HERE.
Workshops will be centered around different topics -- Mental Health, Financial Literacy, Physical Health, and Academic/ Career Development. We are calling on our community partners, student groups on campus, or staff who have ideas and desire to hold spaces about any of these topics with students. If you have interest in holding a space, please complete this form.
If you do not have your own booth/activity, but you are available to help out during lunch (11:25 - 12:10), please let us know that as well. We have different activities that you can help lead including: blender bike, gratitude cards, wellness wheel, lawn games, coloring, etc.
Send us your yearbook photos!
Your 2024-2025 Yearbook staff is looking for more photos to use in the book, especially photos of music events (choir and orchestra, where are you?), clubs, and candids of Toros hanging out at school and working in class. Please send/share your photos to monterayearbookclub@gmail.com by March 15 (the sooner the better).Photos MUST be in JPG format and minimum 500kb to be considered for inclusion. Thank you!
PRESENTING: May-Di-Gras! Monter Benefit Party at Zanzi!
WHEN: Saturday, May 3 2025, 4pm - 8pm
WHERE: Zanzi Nightclub, 19 Grand Ave, Oakland
Adults Only
Dinner - Drinks - Auction - Dancing
Tickets go on sale March 1
AUCTION DONATION FORM | VOLUNTEER | LEARN MORE
Give to the Annual Fund
Our Giving Tuesday page has links if you want to donate directly to Sports, Music or 8th Grade Activities:
https://montera.ousd.org/get-involved/fundraising/givingtuesday
8th Grade Activities for 2024-25
PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING RECORDING & SLIDES:
- DATE: Friday, April 18th
- DEPART: 10:30am (from Montera)
- RETURN: 7:30pm (pick up from Montera)d
- COST: $35 per student requested
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: chaperone
- DATE: Saturday, May 17
- TIME: 5:30 - 9:00PM
- LOCATION: MUR
- Gala style event with dinner | Formal Attire
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: plan food, decorations, chaperone
- DATE: Friday, May 23
- TIME: 9:15AM - 3PM (Shuttle Buses from Montera and back)
- LOCATION: Roberts Park (next to Redwood Regional Park)
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: plan menu, grill, donate snacks & drinks, potentially drive
- DATE: Tuesday May 27
- TIME: Students arrive at 3:30 | Ceremony Begins 4:00pm
- LOCATION: Skyline Auditorium
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: design programs, provide flower arrangements, 7th grade families help day of event.
All activities require VOLUNTEERS: Sign up here.
Questions: 8thgradeactivities@monterapto.com | MORE INFO
8th Grade Washington DC Trip
It's not too late to SIGN UP
Families with students traveling to DC should be sure to review the meeting slides, apply for their Till Debit card, and be sure to sign up on on the Band App (for communicaation before and during the trip).
MEETING SLIDES | TILL DEBIT CARD | BAND APP
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Trip Dates: March 27 - April 1, 2025
Links: Itinerary | Donate | Scholarship Application
Questions?: Contact Mr. Cooper, Trip Leader: samuel.cooper@ousd.org
REGISTER | INTEREST FORM | DONATE | LEARN MORE
BOYS BASEBALL TRYOUTS:
- Wednesday February 26: 3:15- 4:45pm
- Friday February 28: 3:45 - 5:15
Stay tuned for Girls Softball Tryout Announcement!
Seeking Girls Softball Coach!
Please contact Martin Price, AD at Martin.price@ousd.org if interested to apply!
QUESTIONS: martin.price@ousd.org or sports@monterapto.com
OAL Middle School Softball Pitch, Catch, & Hit Spring Clinic
**Join Us for the Ultimate Softball Experience!**
Are you ready to step up your softball game? Look no further than the OAL Middle School Softball Pitch, Catch, & Hit Spring Clinic! Designed for softball players of all skill levels, this clinic is your ticket to mastering the fundamentals of softball in a fun and supportive environment.
**Mark Your Calendars:**
Join us from Sunday, February 23rd, starting at 3:00 pm sharp and running until 5:00 pm. Don't forget to arrive early for registration and check-in, as well as some pre-clinic warm-ups starting at 2:30 pm.
**What to Expect:**
Led by experienced coaches, our clinic covers everything from pitching and catching to hitting techniques. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or a seasoned player aiming to refine your skills, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way.
**Why Wait? Register Now!**
Secure your spot today for this unparalleled opportunity to elevate your softball game. Simply click below to register and reserve your place at the OAL Middle School Softball Pitch, Catch, & Hit Spring Clinic.
Don't miss out on this chance to hone your talents, make new friends, and have a blast on the field. We'll see you there!
Tech Conference for Middle School Female and Non-Binary Identifying Students
The UC Berkeley chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is hosting a one-day tech conference for middle school female and non-binary identifying students on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 from 9am-2:30pm. It will be located on UC Berkeley campus. We are inviting your middle school students to attend!
Tech Day is a free, day-long conference for 6th-8th grade students to gain more exposure to computer science and technology. There will be hands-on workshops in both hardware and software, engaging STEM and career panels, and opportunities for students to bond with each other and get to know current UC Berkeley STEM students.
Applications are open and will close at 11:59 PM PST on March 29th! The link to apply is: http://tinyurl.com/Sp25TechDayApplication. To stay updated and be notified of important deadlines and upcoming workshop information, please subscribe to Tech Day’s emailing list here: http://tinyurl.com/Sp25TechDayNewsletter.
Please email swe.techday@gmail.com if you have any questions. Additionally, if you want to learn more and stay updated about other UC Berkeley SWE Outreach events and programs, parents, students, and teachers are welcome to sign up to join our mailing list here: http://tinyurl.com/swe-outreach-mailinglist!
UC Berkeley Girls in Engineering Summer Camp
Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2025 for Campers & High School Counselors-in-Training
Girls in Engineering is a hands-on summer camp for middle school students interested in learning more about engineering, STEM/STE(A)M, and design thinking. Taught by UC Berkeley researchers, staff, and students, campers gain exposure to engineering, design thinking, and real-world problem solving through hands-on activities and team projects.
What: Girls in Engineering Summer Camp
Who: Students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade and living in the Bay Area who are interested in learning more about engineering. All gender identities welcome to apply!
When: Session 1: July 7 - 11, 2025 | Session 2: July 14 - 18, 2025
Want to volunteer? Are you a high school student (10th grade or above) looking for volunteer opportunities this summer? If so, you can apply to be a volunteer for our Girls in Engineering camps. The volunteer application is OPEN and accepting applications. Join our dynamic and talented team!
More Info: visit us at girlsinengineering.berkeley.edu
Applications Due: March 28, 2025 (or once 75 applications have been submitted). Apply today!
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