Block Schedule: __b b a__ ALL DAYS are Minimum Days this week!
NOTE: THIS IS THE FINAL eBULLETIN FOR 2024-25! Thanks everyone for a great school year!
Monday May 26: Memorial Day Holiday (no school)
Tuesday May 27:
- Minimum Day
- 8th Grade Promotion (3:45pm Arrival, 4:00 Entry, 4:30pm Ceremony)
Wednesday, May 28:
- Field Day for 6th & 7th Grade
- Minimum Day
Thursday May 29:
- Last Day of School
- Minimum Day
Friday May 30: Summer Break! See you August 11!
8th Grade Promotion
Important Promotion Information
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
STUDENT ARRIVAL: 3:45pm | DOORS OPEN: 4:00pm | CEREMONY BEGINS 4:30pm
Skyline High School Theatre at 12250 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
TICKETS
Each student's family will receive FOUR (4) tickets unless they were notified otherwise! This is due to the limited capacity of Skyline’s auditorium. Students participating in the promotion ceremony do not need a ticket to the event. Everyone else does. If you will not need all four of your tickets, please email erica.saephan@ousd.org and let her know how many tickets you need. Then, she can redistribute tickets to families who need additional tickets.
TICKET PICK UP: Tickets will be available for pickup between 9:00 am - 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 27th in the Montera Main Office.
STUDENT DROP-OFF
Students are expected to arrive at Skyline at 3:45 pm. Signs and ushers will direct students to their pre-ceremony meeting area. Appropriate attire is required. School dress code restrictions apply.
PARKING
Parking is available at Skyline High School. Please let a parking attendant know if you are dropping off any members of your party with mobility issues.
ATTENDING FAMILY
YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER. We have fire codes and limited seating. Individuals without tickets will not be admitted. Please allow ushers to seat you. Seating will begin at 4:00 pm. The Promotion will begin promptly at 4:30 pm. (It runs about 1.5 hours.)
THEATRE RULES
Appropriate attire is required. No food or drink, balloons, confetti, or banners are allowed in the theatre. No alcohol, drugs, or smoking of any kind (including e-cigarettes) are allowed on the Skyline school grounds. Thank you for your cooperation!
Questions? Please contact our 8th grade coordinator at 8thgradeactivities@monterapto.com.
6th & 7th Grade Families: Volunteers needed to help at 8th grade promotion!
We could still use a few more families with current 7th graders (or 6th graders) to help with ushering, set-up and clean-up at Montera's 8th grade promotion ceremony next Tuesday, May 27nd at Skyline. If you can help please head over to Signup Genius and make our 8th grade coordinator's day:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4CACAD28A5FD0-56925204-2025#/ (sorry if we sent you a bad link previously - this is the correct one)
It's a tradition at Montera for 7th grade families to handle these tasks so the 8th grade families can enjoy the day - and next year when you get to relax during promotion, you'll see why this is such a great tradition! (And if you're a 6th grade family and really want to bank some karma, we're happy to have your help, too!)
Questions? Please contact our 8th grade coordinator at 8thgradeactivities@monterapto.com.
Field Day - 6th & 7th Grade
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#/
Congrats to Wearable Tech Challenge Winners!!!
Check out the Instagram post from the OUSD STEM Fair Wearable Tech Challenge to see footage of Montera students Kyler, Kaya, and Lucia winning the wearable tech challenge! Incredible work from these Toros!!!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ-JuSBBjv3/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
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)
Yearbook Pickup
Yearbooks were distributed at school last week to those who placed orders with school delivery.
If you're not sure where your order is being shipped, email MonteraYearbookClub@gmail.com for details. It's not too late to order - you can order a 2024-2025 yearbook now at https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1014897661773030 to be shipped to your address over the summer.
Montera Gardening & Food Partnership!
Montera is participating in the OUSD Environment-Food-Garden Champion Program. The OUSD Environment, Food, Garden Champion Program is a program component of the EFG Team at The Central Kitchen, Instructional Garden, and Education Center aka The Center. This role helps us foster healthy and joyful school environments where all students, families and staff can thrive. The EFG Champion is an integrated position for OUSD school site staff integrating the themes of environment, food, and gardens in their schools. EFG Champion(s) will work closely and collaborate with The Center Environment, Food, and Garden Team at The Center.
Montera is partnering with Arizmendi on Lakeshore to grow and share our harvested vegetables with the local coop. Arizemendi will then use the vegetables to make pizza and donate the pizzas to the school. All this and more in 2025-2026!
Spots Available for 6th Graders - Trip to Japan!
Dear 6th Grade families,
Enrollment is now open for Japan in Summer 2026! Enroll now and check out the trip details here:
www.eftours.com/2817369UFFor those who didn't make it the meeting, please check out the recording:
bit.ly/4mc8QJwPasscode: !n&76#k$
There are only 10 spots available, and you can lock in your spot with only $95. 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. Space is limited and spots are first-come, first-served!
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
JERSEY RETURN ASAP!! Montera Athletes: Please return your Montera jerseys/uniforms to Mr. Price Room P7 on Tuesday 27th! (and for sure before the last day of school). Montera reuses jerseys and uniforms each year. Thank you!
More Spring Sports Wrap Ups:
Fantastic efforts at playoffs this week!
- SOFTBALL: The softball team won the first ever OAL championship 15-4 against Claremont. They lost earlier in the year to Claremont.
- TRACK: Track won the overall OAL team championship.
- BASEBALL: Congratulations to Montera Baseball for winning the East Bay Middle School League (EBMSL) championship! On Friday, Montera beat previously undefeated Piedmont in a thrilling 6-5 championship game at Rickey Henderson Field.
THANK YOU MR. PRICE!! For an incredible first year as Montera's Athletic Director! Your dedication to building Montera's Athletic Program, support for all parents, coaches, and student athletes is fully recognized by our community! We appreciate you and all that you do for the Montera Community!
THANK YOU to all of our 2024/2025 COACHES!! Our student athletes and Montera Sports program benefits greatly from all of you!
LOOKING AHEAD to Next Year (2025/2026): If your student athlete intends to play Montera Sports please schedule and complete a physical AFTER July 1, 2025. For more information please visit the Montera Sports Registration and Requirements Page for physical forms.
Interested in Coaching or Supporting a Montera Team next school year? Please reach out to Mr. Price: martin.price@ousd.org
Great job, Toros! We’re proud of you!
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CHRS – Broadcasting & Media CAMP + Electronics CAMP + Scholarship Opportunities
California Historical Radio Society offers summer camps for both Broadcasting & Media and Electronics. Download the attached PDFs or check out their website to learn more! Apply now to receive a FEE WAIVED place to join an incredible week at the CHRS Broadcasting & Media Camp!
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