Block Schedule: AB - b - AB
Thursday October 3: June 2025 Tour of Italy Traveler Meeting
Monday October 14: Indigenous Peoples' Day - No School
Saturday October 19, 12pm - 4pm: School of Rap @ Oakland Grown
Saturday October 26, 2:00 pm - 5:00pm: Fall Fest
Thursday October 31: Costume Contest
Friday November 1: Make Up Photos
If you weren't able to make this month's PTO meeting, or you want access to links in the slides - below are links to the Zoom recording and slide presentation.
Fall Fest - Get Involved!
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.
How Can You Help?
- SUPPORT FIELD TRIPS: Montera is looking to expand outdoor education for our students by going on more field trips. We need parent support before, during, and after the trip(s). Complete this form to let us know how you can help.
- SUPPORT FALL FEST: Join the Planning Kickoff Meeting | Sign Up to Volunteer.
- VOLUNTEER: Please complete this form and let us know how you'd like to help.
Lunchtime Clubs!
Check out all these clubs!
Adventure Club, Anime Club, Asian Pacific Islander Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Cooking Club, Creative MindsClub, Crochet, Dungeons and Dragons, Fiber Arts Club, Knitting Club, Library Book Club, Lord of the Rings Fan Club, Minecraft Club, Movie Club, Neurodiversity Club, QSA, Rock and Roll Club, School of Rap, Tech-AV Club, Travel Club, UEFA Champions League, Yearbook Club, and MORE!
8th Grade Activities for 2024-25:
- 8th Grade Family Friendsgiving Potluck: Thursday, Nov 14 5-7pm
- Six Flags Trip: TBD (March or April)
- 8th Grade Dinner Dance: Sat, May 17 2025
- Picnic in the Park: Fri, May 23 2025
- 8th Grade Promotion: May 28, 2025, 3pm* (subject to change)
All activities require VOLUNTEERS! How can you help with an 8th grade fundraiser or
activity? Sign up here. We especially need activity leads!
Questions: 8thgradeactivities@monterapto.com
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8th Grade Spring Trip to DC:
Trip Dates: March 27 - April 1, 2025 Sign up and view itinerary here
Questions?: Contact Mr. Cooper, Trip Leader: samuel.cooper@ousd.org
Summer 2025 & 2026 Trips for 6th & 7th Graders
There will be a brief meeting for travelers on the June 2025 Grand Tour of Italy trip on October 3, 2024. We will discuss passports, 2 different EF Scholarships, fundraising, and start to get to know each other.
Please use this link to register for the meeting. You must register to get the link to use for the meeting.
- Seeking Parent Volunteer Coach for Girls Volleyball Clinic on Fridays afterschool at Montera Gym.
- Seeking Cheer Coach
- Please contact Martin Price, Montera AD for further details martin.price@ousd.org
REGISTER | INTEREST FORM | DONATE
Email questions to Montera's Athletic Director, Martin Price @ martin.price@ousd.org
or reach out to sports@monterapto.com | More About Montera Sports
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.
PE Uniforms
Get all the details about PE uniforms and place an order here. Questions email gear@monterapto.com
2024-25 Yearbook
Order your 2024-25 Montera yearbook 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
STEMpathize Fall/Winter Workshops
Looking to enrich your student's academic journey? STEMpathize, led by high school students across North America, offers free virtual workshops for Grades 3-8 from September to December 2024. Our elementary students will explore Physics, while middle schoolers dive into High School Science. Each workshop builds on the previous week’s lessons, but students can join at any time.
Learn More & Register (Free): STEMpathize Registration
Explore Our Blog: Check out weekly articles on fascinating STEM topics at STEMpathize’s blog, written for students of all ages!
UC Berkeley Community Kids' Clinic is offering free eye exams with glasses as needed to students aged 1-15 who are on Medi-cal, Alameda Alliance, or not insured. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information.
Families do need to call in advance to make appointments. The dates and times are limited.
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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