Block Schedule: __B -a- AB ( __ = No School, a = Minimum A Day)
Monday September 2: Labor Day (No School)
Tuesday September 3, 3:30-5:30pm: Volleyball Tryouts
Thursday September 5
- 3:45pm - 5:30pm: Co-Ed Cross Country Tryouts
- 4:30 - 5:15pm: Title 1 Meeting (MUR)
- 5:00 - 5:30: Info Fair & Merch Sales (Courtyard Next to MUR)
- 5:00 - 5:30: Football Parent Meeting
- 5:30pm - 7:30pm: Back to School Night
Thursday September 19: End of Marking Period 1
Friday September 20: Professional Development Day (No School)
Monday September 23: Start of Marking Period 2
Thursday September 26:
- Picture Day (during your student's PE period)
- 6:30pm: PTO Meeting
Friday September 27:
- Picture Day (during your student's PE period)
- Cazadero Jump Start (Fri 9/27 - Sun 9/29)
Back to School Night - This Thursday, September 5
Montera is excited to welcome all families to Back to School Night!
Details:
- Parents/guardians only
- Print or take a screenshot of your student's schedule from Aeries (https://parent.ousd.org/) ahead of time (cell service at Montera is spotty)
- Parking areas:
- Back parking lot off of Scout Road
- Blacktop area next to the gym and field, accessed from the back parking lot
- You can download a Montera Campus map here: https://montera.ousd.org/about-us/campus-map
Schedule:
4:30pm - 5:15pm: Title 1 Meeting (MUR)
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Live Scan fingerprinting available in courtyard next to MUR for OUSD volunteer registration
5pm - 5:30pm: PTO Info Fair & Toro gear sales in courtyard next to MUR
5:30pm - 7:30pm: Classroom presentations (will follow your student’s schedule, go to your student's Period 1 class at 5:30pm)
Live Scan Fingerprinting - at Back to School Night
We will have a Live Scan fingerprinting service at Montera's Back to School Night on Thursday, 9/5 from 4:30 - 5:30pm in the MUR Courtyard. This is a required step to register as an OUSD volunteer to chaperone field trips, coach or assistant coach a sports team, provide 1-1 tutoring, etc.
You should start the OUSD Volunteer Registration Process before getting fingerprints: https://www.oaklandedfund.org/programs/volunteer/parent-volunteers/
Cost: $44 per person (pay onsite). Financial assistance is available, send a request to: treasurer@monterapto.com.
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.
6th & 7th Grade Summer 2025 Trip to Italy
Dear 6th graders and 7th grade Montera families,
We’re going to explore Italy on an educational tour in Summer 2025, and your 6th or 7th grade Montera student is invited! We are hosting a virtual meeting on Thursday, Sept 12 from 6-7 PM for families to learn more. Please register for the meeting using the highlighted link below (for security reasons, it’s the only way to get the meeting location!).
Why this opportunity now? We have witnessed first-hand the transformative impact these travel experiences have on students, and we deeply believe in these opportunities for our students to grow in independence and confidence, develop teamwork and collaboration skills, a better understanding of the world and their place in it, and to set themselves apart in their futures, andwe are excited to see this growth in your student.
We would like to give families as much time as possible to spread out the cost and fundraise (the trip price we’ll discuss at the meeting also includes a limited-time $200 discount). Please visit this link to register for the meeting (for security reasons, you must register for the meeting in order to receive the meeting link). We’ll cover all the details, including the itinerary, activities, academic and scholarship opportunities, and the cost of our trip. The meeting will also mark the official opening of enrollment! There are limited spots on this tour, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Please note that this opportunity is for this year's 6th graders and 7th graders only.
8th Grade Spring Trip
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
Safety First! Does your Montera student walk to campus from the Montclair Village in the morning or back to the village in the afternoon? Remind them NOT to walk on Scout Road. It's extremely dangerous for students and drivers during during these busy traffic times (and generally any time of day). Instead they can walk on the Mountain Blvd / Ascot road sidewalk and walking path.
Check out Toro Tips for more tips, info, and answers to your questions.
PTO General Meeting - Recording & Slides
PE Uniforms
Get all the details about PE uniforms and place an order here. Your child’s PE uniform will be distributed during PE class. 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 NOW and Save!
Order your 2024-25 Montera yearbook before September 30 and save 10% off the regular price of $34.85 AND cross a task off your back-to-school to-do list! (Yearbooks will be delivered to the school in May.) Order from Treering HERE. Use your student's Advisory teacher's name if prompted.
Yearbook Coordinator Needed for the 2025-26 school year. Get in touch with the current coordinator now at MonteraYearbookClub@gmail.com to shadow this year and learn all the tricks before you take over!
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.
- 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
Upcoming OAL Sports Events
OAL Middle School Sports Fair: September 7th
OAL Middle School Sports Fair @ Laney College. Free Physicals For Middle School Students will be offered.
OAL Fall Sports Media Day: Saturday, September 14th
Please mark your calendars and connect with your student-athlete's coach for more information. Click here for OAL Fall Sports Media Day Info.
OAL Championship Conditioning Event: August 31st, September 7th and 14th
**ATTENTION ALL MIDDLE SCHOOLERS**
Click the link for more information and to **REGISTER NOW**
Are you ready to dominate your sport and reach new heights in your athletic journey? Our OAL Championship Conditioning Program is designed to take your performance to the next level. With personalized training plans, expert coaching, and a focus on strength, speed, agility, and endurance, this program is your ticket to athletic excellence. Don't just compete—champion your performance with our Championship Conditioning Program. Join us today and start your journey to becoming the best athlete you can be!
For Questions regarding OAL Events please contact Martin Price, Montera's Athletic Director @ martin.price@ousd.org and / or speak to your student-athlete's coach.
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.
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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Location: 5555 Ascot Drive, Oakland, CA, USA
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