Montera Middle School eBulletin
December 13, 2021
Important Dates
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Monday, February 7 - Minted Valentine's Day fundraiser
Wednesday, February 9 - Round Table Pizza Basketball fundraiser
Sunday, February 13 - Ride 4A Reason Easy Riders ride
Thursday, February 17 - Zachary's Pizza Ride 4 a Reason fundraiser
Monday, February 21 - Presidents' Day, NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, March 16 - 7:00 PM Warriors Night
Thursday, March 17 - Montera Career Day
Sat. & Sun, April 23-24 - Ride 4A Reason
Sun., May 1 - Tues., May 10 - Online Auction
Saturday, May 7- Montera Community Benefit
Upcoming Events & Activities
Need valentines? Shop TODAY
Apologies for the short notice, but:
Valentine’s Day is the season of love and acts of kindness, which makes it the perfect opportunity to fundraise! From classroom valentines to custom photo gifts, your friends and family can share the love all while supporting Montera Middle School.
Starting today, you'll receive FREE expedited shipping on ALL Valentine's Day orders placed using code FUNDRAISEMONTERA through Monday 2/7*.
Eat pizza & support basketball!
When: Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Where: Round Table Pizza, Oakland-Mountain Blvd.
Time: 11:00am -9:00pm
Dine-In, Carry-Out, Delivery & Curbside Pickup
Excludes all coupons &/or discounts & 3rd party delivery sites
Winter Coat drive postponed. Keep donating!
The Winter Drive has been postponed. Pass-out day has changed to 2/19. Contact Coach Smith at 707-974-4881 with any questions. Thank you.
Please Support the EveryBody Circus Program
Since 2019, The EveryBody Circus program has helped our Montera students with physical and/or learning disabilities and Autistic students build self-confidence through skill development, increase spatial awareness, build on motor skills, learn and practice self-regulation and calming strategies, and build social skills including public speaking and duo and group collaboration.
This program has been provided from the beginning at no-cost to Montera, funded entirely by PCT’s own efforts with support from different foundations including Arts for Oakland Kids. Unfortunately, one of our grants was not renewed this year and, thanks to your donations, we are able to continue the program until mid-March.
Please donate today: www.prescottcircus.org/support. During check out, include “Montera EveryBody Circus” in the subject line. You may also send a check made to “Prescott Circus Theatre” and send to 800 Pine St. #10, Oakland, CA 94607.
Thank you for your support,
Ms. Q.
Lunchtime Duty Volunteers Needed!
You can now sign up for Lunchtime Duty via this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA4A729A1F5C52-lunchtime .
Family Fun & Fundraising!
Ride 4A Reason Easy Riders Group Ride
When: Sunday, February 13, 2022
Where: Public Shore parking lot behind Chevy's Restaurant in Emeryville.
Time: 9am arrival.
Support: Bring a water bottle and snack. There will be a leader in the front and a sweet in the back.
Questions: Email Jen Ryden at j4ryden@gmail.com.
*All riders ride at their own risk and are expected to follow all traffic rules; helmets required.
Eat pizza & support Ride 4 a Reason!
When: Thursday, February 17th
Where: Zachary’s, Grand Ave
Time: 11:00am-8:30pm
Dine-In or Carry-Out
Excludes all coupons &/or discounts & 3rd party delivery sites
Download this flyer to present upon payment in order for R4R to be credited.
We Are Family: A Montera Community Benefit
Montera Auction Team is excited to announce
We Are Family: A Montera Community Benefit
in-person on May 7th at Rocky's Brooklyn Basin.
Montera's Online Auction will run from May 1-10th at https://paybee.io/@montera@7
Email Vicki Moulton with questions or donations at auction@monterapto.com
Warriors Night!
When: Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 PM
Where: Chase Center
Gather your family and friends and join Montera Middle school at Chase Center as a Golden State Warriors take all the Boston Celtics!
20 students (ages 12-18) Will be invited to cheer on the players as they run onto the court. After purchasing your ticket(s), please email Andrea Johnson at ajohnson_personaltrainer@yahoo.com with the name(s) of each students looking to participate in this experience. Space is limited and available on first come, first served basis
DEADLINE FOR ORDERS: March 4, 2022
* Rates can increase based on factors affecting supply and demand.
Click or visit the link below to secure your tickets!!!
PROMO CODE: MONTERA
Ride 4A Reason - Volunteers Needed!
Montera is hosting the rest stop in Fairfield, from 10am-1:30pm and we need 4-8 volunteers! Be part of a team that sets up a rest stop and energizes riders with snacks and water to get them to the finish in Sacramento. Volunteers may check in and out directly at their rest stop location. No further commitment is required after the shift is over! Proof of vaccination is required for all volunteers. Email r4r@monterapto.com to sign up today!
For more event information, please visit https://www.ousd.org/Page/18062.
Sports & After-School Activities
Girls on the Mic - New Class Afterschool!
Montera ASP is pleased to announce Girls On The Mic class beginning Thursday afternoon, 2/17. It is free or donation-based. There is no need to enroll in the afterschool program.
We are excited to add this program to our offering! Priority will be given to students in the afterschool program. If your student is not enrolled in afterschool, they can still enroll in the program and we ask that you consider making a contribution of $50 or more to the afterschool program. You can enroll in the program and make a donation at the bottom of the registration form here.
Contact Bridget Davies with questions at afterschool@monterapto.com
Class Description
Less than 5% of the people creating the sound & media in our lives are women – we are out to change that! In Girls on the Mic, you’ll learn to produce music, record podcasts, DJ, make sound for film, create synthesizers, and set-up live sound events. And, we’ll explore careers in engineering and producing. You don't have to be a performer to join us. Get to know all the behind the scenes of audio production and come ready to make some noise at Girls on the Mic! (The program is for girls and inclusive of trans and non-binary folks.
How WAM's Girls on the Mic is Changing the Face of Sound
Audio Fundamentals at Girls on the Mic!
MixTape that GOTM students from spring created
Sign Up for Spring Sports!
Boys Volleyball, Girls Softball, Boys Baseball, and Track & Field.
The Spring Season Starts March 26. Tryouts will be held the first week of March. If you have questions, email sports@monterapto.com
Sign up here
Coach needed for Volleyball There is a stipend for this position.
Please email Lanchi Pedersen at sports@monterapto.com
Sign Up for Winter 2022 Montera Afterschool Fee-Based Classes
Girls on the Mic, Art, Jazz Band, Wood Shop, Yoga, and Theater. Sign up here.
If you have questions, email Bridget Davies at afterschool@monterapto.com
Leaders in Training / Junior Counselors: Youth Development Program
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays, March 2-May 7
Camp ANV's Youth Development Certification Program is designed to prepare middle and high school students for jobs at camp and future careers working with kids. This certificate will be a great way to display your youth development experience to future employers/colleges!
We have a robust campership program, and we will NEVER turn a child away for lack of funds. Please fill out a campership application and/or contact jiawen@anvfarm.org if you have any concerns about the cost for your family.
In addition, ALL participants who complete the 10-week program will receive a stipend at the end. AND, all high school participants will be eligible for paid jobs as Junior Counselors with us this summer!**
GiE Summer Camp 2022 Camper Application Opening Soon!
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 Cal researchers and students, campers gain exposure to engineering, design thinking, and real-world problem solving through hands-on activities and team projects. Remind your middle schooler to apply—Application opens January 31, 2022.
*Scholarships Available! GiE awards full and partial scholarships based on financial need and actively recruits students from low socio-economic backgrounds and underrepresented minority groups.
For more information, click here
Other Announcements
Montera Career Day
When: Thursday, March 17th.
Please reach out to Ms. Pyon esther.pyon@ousd.org or Ms. Coney larrisha.coney@ousd.org if you can participate. They will confirm virtual or in-person closer to the date.
Volunteering on Campus
Email president@monterapto.com once you are cleared.
Email volunteers@monterapto.com with any questions.
Supplies Request
First Aid
- Latex free band-aids (NOT with antibiotic medication in it) in assorted sizes. EVERY teacher needs at least one box and the front office and nurse's office also need a supply.
- Tweezers for splinters (not the plastic ones)
- Ice packs for PE and front office
- Vomit bucket for front office and pick up waiting area
Feminine supplies
- Cleansing wipes
- Assorted pads
- Tampons
- Assorted sizes back-up underwear (S/M/L/full-figured)
Add whatever you can think of... Thank you!
Other Important Montera News and Information
Academic Resources and Tips
Find useful tips and resources here to help your students to stay on top of school work, seek help when they need it, and foster the best learning environment at home.
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COVID
Free At-Home Covid Tests
Here is the link to get free COVID tests mailed to your home. Residential households in the U.S. can now order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com.
Use this link to order: https://special.usps.com/testkits
Here’s what you need to know about your order:
- Limit of one order per residential address
- One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
- Orders will ship free starting in late January
COVID Testing Information
A friendly reminder to stay on top of Covid testing as the holidays and yet another potential surge descends upon us.
COVID TESTING: Covid testing is available at multiple OUSD sites throughout Oakland. Find locations and times here.
TESTING PRE-REGISTRATION: Before attending an OUSD Covid testing site for the first time, you must register here. This is a one time only registration and can be done at any time. Families are encouraged to pre-register so they are ready to go should they need to get tested.
If your student is feeling ill
Returning to school:
- Get medically cleared (doctor's note or negative PCR test, AND symptoms have improved and student is fever-free for 24 hours - OR -
- 10 days have passed since onset of symptoms and student is no longer feeling ill
If your student tests positive for Covid-19
- Plan on staying home at least 10 days
- Notify the school of the results
- Work with the Contact Tracing Team
COVID Information from the District
- OUSD is required to report every single positive case to the ACPHD.
- A response team conducts contact tracing for each positive case and notifies families of students with prolonged close contact.
- If you are not notified, then your student was not determined to have prolonged close contact with the person who tested positive, so there is not a need to get tested unless your student develops symptoms.
- Vaccinated students do not need to quarantine as long as they are asymptomatic.
- Unvaccinated students who are asymptomatic can do a modified quarantine, continuing to attend school but testing twice a week for two weeks following exposure and not participating in any extracurricular activities.
- Exposed unvaccinated students may choose to stay home for 10 days with an excused absence. If so, they should contact their teachers for assignments during that time.
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