Block Schedule: AB - b - AB
Tuesday May 13:
- 5:30pm - 7:30pm: Montera Heritage Potluck (PLEASE RSVP)
- 5:30pm - 7:30pm: Montera Expo / Family Night
- 11:00am - 9:00pm: Round Table Fundraiser
Thursday May 15, 6:30 - 7:30pm: PTO Meeting on ZOOM
Friday, May 16, 5:30-7:30PM: Spring Sports Banquet
Saturday May 17, 5:30 - 8:30pm: 8th Grade Dinner Dance VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Tuesday May 20: 6th Grade Walking Field Trip to Joaquin Miller Park
Wednesday May 21:
- 9:15 - 10:00am: Coffee Chat with Dr. Williams
- 2:00 - 3:30pm: Staff Appreciation Lunch
Thursday May 22, 6:00 - 7:30pm: PTO Appreciation Celebration in Montera MUR
Friday May 23, 9:15 - 3:00pm: 8th Grade Picnic VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Tuesday May 27: 8th Grade Promotion (4:00pm Arrival, 4:30pm Ceremony)
Wednesday, May 28: Field Day for 6th & 7th Grade
Thursday May 29: Last Day of School / Minimum Day
OPEN HOUSE: Montera Expo Night & Heritage Potluck
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025
5:30PM - 7:30PM
OPEN HOUSE Montera Expo Night
PRESENTED BY LAWRENCE HALL OF SCIENCE
Celebrating Our Scholars! Join us for an exciting evening filled with:
- Interactive Science Activities
- Art Walk & Wood Shop Gallery
- Classroom Exhibits and more!
Don't miss out on this opportunity! Come explore the campus and witness the creativity and innovation of our talented students!
PTO Meeting - Thursday May 15
Please join us via ZOOM Zoom this Thursday May 15, 6:30 - 7:30pm for our last official PTO Meeting of the 2024-25 school year!
Join the Montera PTO Board Next Year!
The best way to get to know Montera and the great community here is to join the PTO Board! We have open positions in 2025-26, some require just an hour or two a week, and it's not too soon to jump in! Nominate yourself or someone else here (https://forms.gle/nrMWn2QE9BmU96sLA)
Coffee Chat with Dr. Williams
Please join us for the final Coffee Chat with Dr. Williams for this school year! If you are able, please sign up to provide food / beverages for the event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4CACAD28A5FD0-56798927-6thgrade
Hooray for 6th & 7th Grade Field Day!
Montera's Annual Year-End event is coming up on Wednesday, May 28th. 6th & 7th Graders will be treated to music, games, food and fun including soccer, basketball, bag relay, balloon toss, bouncy obstacle course and MORE!
6th & 7th Grade Parents: we need your help to make this amazing day happen! Please sign up for one of the many ways to volunteer at the event or to bring needed supplies:
- 6th grade field day (9am - 11am): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4CACAD28A5FD0-56799106-field#/
- 7th grade field day (11:30m - 1:50pm): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4CACAD28A5FD0-56801032-7thgrade#/
Please Donate to the Teacher & Staff Appreciation Fund
Our Montera teachers and staff put their hearts into teaching and supporting our kids. Let's show our appreciation by giving an end-of-year gift card to each of the 90 staff members at Montera.
If you're able to contribute, please donate to the staff appreciation fund before Friday, May 16. A gift of any amount helps us towards our goal of raising $4,500. Let's show our teachers and staff how much we value them!
Staff Appreciation Lunch May 21
Our wonderful PTO Hospitality Leads, Ceanna and Nikki, are putting on an end-of-year lunch celebration on Wednesday, May 21 and need volunteers and wine donations -- please SIGN UP if you can help!
8th Grade Dinner Dance: ✨A Night in Hollywood✨
Saturday, May 17 5:30 - 8:30pm, Montera MUR
- The 8th grade students voted on the Hollywood theme and we will make it a night to remember with a delicious full dinner and dessert, a photobooth, DJ Ligons spinning tunes, a red carpet and more!
- Tickets: $10, Available for sale at lunch now through Wednesday, May 14. Signed permission slip required to purchase a ticket.
- Permission Slips: Available for pickup in the attendance window of the Main Office and available here as a PDF to download, print, and sign.
- Dress Code: Formal or semi-formal attire encouraged.
- We Need Parent Volunteers! We need chaperones, help decorating the MUR earlier in the day and help with food. Please sign up here to volunteer and help make this dance unforgettable for our kids!
- Note: Students must meet behavioral expectations to attend the dance. Ms. Rasheed will contact you if your student is not meeting behavioral expectations.
Spots Available for 6th Graders - Trip to Japan!
Dear 6th Grade families,
A big thank you to everyone who attended our meeting about the upcoming trip to
Japan in Summer 2026! Enrollment is now open!
For those who didn't make it to last night's meeting because of the snafu with the Zoom link, don't despair! The meeting was recorded so you can get the information you need.
bit.ly/4mc8QJwPasscode: !n&76#k$
There are only 10 spots available, and you can lock in your spot with only $95. Plus, enroll by May 16 and you’ll receive a $200 discount. As a reminder, EF also offers risk- free enrollment, which gives you the flexibility to cancel within 7 days for a full refund, just in case your plans change.
Enroll now and check out the trip details here:
www.eftours.com/2817369UF
Space is limited and spots are first-come, first-served!
To learn more about EF Educational Tours, our trusted travel partner, you can
check out their website. It covers everything from payment plans to what’s included to their approach to safety. Once you enroll, you'll also get access to your personal fundraising page and can apply for EF’s Global Citizen Scholarship.
Have additional questions? Email me directly: rebecca.recco@ousd.org, check out EF’s website, or contact EF’s
Traveler Support Team:
Live chat: https://www.eftours.com/contact-us
Call: 800-665-5364
Dr. Emrick & Ms. Recco
REGISTER | INTEREST FORM | DONATE | LEARN MORE
QUESTIONS: martin.price@ousd.org or sports@monterapto.com
Spring Sports Banquet:
Montera Spring Sports Banquet: Friday, May 16th 5:30-7:30PM in the MUR.
Please use the link below to volunteer and RSVP!
Montera Middle School: Spring Sports Banquet 5:30-7:30PM Friday, May 16 2025
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
Camp Galileo - Discount & Montera Fundraiser!
USE CODE: MONTERAMS50 for $50 off your purchase + $50 donation to Montera for every family registration!
What’s Camp Galileo All About?
~Convenient Location: Glenview Elementary, 4215 La Cresta Ave, Oakland, CA 94602
~ Simple Scheduling: Weekly sessions with 8-9am morning and 3-6pm afternoon extended care options
~Engaging Curriculum: K-8th STEAM projects, hands-on collaboration & outdoor play every day
~Summer Fun: Water days, fun machines, rubber, chicken cheers, skits, songs & more!
~Spectacular Staff: Our experienced staffers facilitate friendships & make camp magic
~Innovation for All: Camp scholarship information & applications available on our website
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