Montera Middle School eBulletin
August 29, 2022
Important Dates
(scroll down for more information)
Wednesday, August 31 - Back to School Night, 6:00-8:00 PM
Monday, September 5 - Labor Day NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, September 7 - Wine & Design Paint Party, 7:00-9:00 PM
Friday, September 9 - Beer with the Board, 3:00-6:00 PM
Saturday, September 10 - Garden Team Gathering, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday, September 11 - Sunrise Beauty & Mimosas, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Friday, September 16 - Professional Development Day NO SCHOOL
Saturday, September 17
- Ceramics party, 5:00-8:00 PM
- Oakland Roots Back to School Night, 7:00 PM
Thursday, September 22 - 8th Grade Family Mixer, 6:00-8:00 PM
Saturday, September 24 - Self Defense Class, 2:00 PMSaturday, October 15 - Amphora Nueva Tasting Party, 6:00 PM
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Back-to-School Night - Wednesday, August 31st, 6-8 PM
Schedule of Events (zoom links to follow this week)
- Title 1 Parent Meeting (see attachment below) 5:15-5:45
- Back to School Night Welcome - 6:00-6:10 -
- Period 1 - 6:12-6:22 PM
- Period 2 - 6:26-6:36 PM
- Period 3 - 6:40-6:50 PM
- Period 4 - 6:54-7:04 PM
- Period 5 - 7:08-7:18 PM
- Period 6 - 7:22-7:32 PM
- Period 7 - 7:36-7:46 PM
- Period 8 - 7:50-8:00 PM
Zoom Links will be made available via Parent Square
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Agency by Design
For more pictures of our teachers and administrators building together, check out social media at facebook and Instagram.
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Family Fun & Fundraising Events & Activities
Wine & Design Paint Party (Adults Only)
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Place: Wine & Design Studio
RSVP HERE
What’s better than toasting to a good time with friends? To us, not much. Wine & Design is a fun way to create memories and masterpieces. Make new friends in the Toro community, support Montera PTO and enjoy a glass of wine during this two-hour class. No creativity or experience required! We’ll provide the canvases and paintbrushes as a local artist guides you through the evening, stroke-by-stroke. (INDOOR EVENT) Adults only. Vaccinated guests only.
Beer with the Board
When: Friday, September 9, 3:00-6:00 PM
Where: Crogan's, 6101 La Salle Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
Join your PTO Co-Presidents outside at Crogan's for drinks and discussion. Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas to make this a great school year. Or just stop by to celebrate the end of the work week and a month down of the school year!
(This is not a fundraising event. Just fun.)
Sunrise Beauty & Mimosas (Adults Only)
Date: Sunday, September 11th
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Adults Only)
Place: Oakland backyard Hosted by Orsolya Nadasdi and Daphne Wilkerson
RSVP HERE
Champagne brunch with henna tattoos.
See the Oakland Roots and Raise Money for Montera!
Date: Saturday, September 17
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Laney College Stadium
Order Tickets HERE
Oakland’s own professional soccer team, the Oakland Roots, is excited to host Back to School Night at Laney College Stadium. The Roots will be taking on the New York Red Bulls II, on Saturday, September 17th at 7 pm. Celebrating local schools from the Bay Area, the evening will feature a pre-game parade with the students and a halftime ceremony honoring the teachers. Use this link to purchase specially priced tickets for Oakland Roots vs New York. Montera Middle School will receive 15% back for every ticket sold.
Go Toros! Go Roots!
Ceramics Party (Adults Only)
Date: Saturday, September 17th
Time: 5:00-8:00 PM (Adults Only)
Place: Oakland backyard Hosted by Jenna Forder and Loryn Hudson
RSVP HERE
Self Defense Class (Adults and Students Welcome)
When: Saturday, 9/24 at 2:00 PM
Where: Hollis Doyle Park
Sign up HERE
Amphora Nueva Tasting Party (Adults Only)
When: Saturday, October 15th at 6:00 PM
Hosted by Amphora Nueva, and the Addicott, Hudson, and Frank Families
Sign up HERE
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Toro Pride: Let's Make This a Fantastic Year TOGETHER
Seeking Social Media Junkies
We need a volunteer to post all the great things happening at Montera to our social media accounts! Have some fun online, stay in the know of all that is happening AND help the school = win, win, win.
Email president@monterapto.com if you are interested or need more info. Thanks!
Lunchtime Club Leads
If you would like to run a club, please fill out this from attached. Lunch Time Clubs Form. For location, put a ? as you will be assigned a room. You can find last year's clubs on this page.
Garden Team Gathering
When: Saturday, September 10th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RSVP HERE
If you have any questions, send them to gardens@monterapto.com.
Are you an aweseome person?
We are looking for an assistant Gear Coordinator to help out with Montera Spirit gear this year to bump up school spirit! If you are interested in helping raise the profile of Montera with fun swag and spirit items, send an email to gear@monterapto.com!
Any questions?
Email gear@monterapto.com
Suppport Montera teachers' Donors Choose projects
Choose from a number of projects currently posted by our teachers -- from sandpaper and baseballs to books, maps, computers, and more!
Check out and donate to the projects HERE
How do you want to help?
The Montera PTO helps support all of the great activities our students enjoy throughout the year. We would love to have you help! Please have any interested adults fill out this form to show your availability, skills, interests, and/or other resources. We have all sorts of ways for you to get involved. Please email president@monterapto.com with questions.
Thank you! Go Toros!
Volunteering on Campus
Registration and clearance are required to volunteer onsite at Oakland public schools. Go to https://www.oaklandedfund.org/programs/volunteer/parent-volunteers to complete the registration. You will receive an immediate email with clearance options and instructions from osv@oaklandedfund.org.
Email president@monterapto.com once you are cleared.
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Montera Sports
Girls Volleyball Coach
Fall Sports - Physicals and Practice Times
Update - We are able to offer a grace period for our athletes with physicals scheduled for late Aug/early September. Athletes may attend practices but physicals must be submitted by 9/10.
Preliminary Practice Dates:
Football
Tuesday 3:45-5:30pm
Friday 3:45-5:30pm
Cross Country
Monday 3:45-5:30pm
Tuesday 3:45-5:30pm
Thursday 3:45-5:30pm
Volleyball
Development
Tuesday 3:45-5:30pm
Thursday 3:45-5:30pm
Varsity
Wednesday 2:15-5pm
Friday 3:45-6:15pm
JV - TBD
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Montera After School Program
For all questions regarding registration to Envisioneers and/or enrichment classes, please email Maria Drake at maria.d@theenvisioneers.org. Please note ELT stands for Extended Learning Time (formerly known as ASP).
Find everything you need to know here
Need morning care? Envisioneers wants to know!
There is an opportunity for Envisioneers to provide morning care to the Montera community. Please fill out THIS FORM if you are interested.
The cost per month will depend on the number of scholars attending and the amount of time attended.
Afterschool Clubs
Jazz Band with Mr. Worrall
The Jazz Band is open to Montera instrumentalists (brass, woodwinds, drums, piano, bass, and guitar) that have a year of playing experience and are willing to dedicate extra time to perform in Jazz Band. Students will develop their ensemble playing, improvisation, and performance experience by participating in events throughout the year such as a Winter and Spring concert. Students should prepare a short piece of music of their choice in any style for a brief audition on Tuesday, August 30th. Students will sign up for a time slot posted on Mr. Worrall's door.
JAZZ BAND: Tues/Thurs 3:45-4:45 PM Room 101 $285 per student. Sibling is $200.00. Class dates: 8/30-12/15. Class minimum 10.
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8th Grade Corner
8th Grade Student/Family Mixer
Where: MUR
Bring a dish to share, meet other 8th grade families and hear about the exciting events being planned for our students' final year at Montera!
RSVP link coming soon!
Support 8th Grade Activies
Donate via Paypal HERE (or click on the icon to the left)
Or by check: Make your check payable to "Montera PTO" and deliver or mail to: Montera PTO, Montera Middle School, 5555 Ascot Drive, Oakland, CA 94611. PLEASE WRITE "8th Grade Activities" with your child's name on the check.
We understand that not all families can contribute the full amount — please give what you're able to. No student will be turned away due to lack of finances. For those of you that can contribute more, please do so in support of our entire 8th grade community. Your angel contribution will be greatly appreciated.
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Other Important Montera News and Information
Have Questions? We've got Answers!
We compiled the questions posed at the last PTO meeting along with answers here: Montera Q & A
Keep the questions coming! Email president@monterapto.org if you have a question or concern you'd like addressed, and we'll try to provide answers in each eBulletin.
P.E. Uniforms Update
PE uniforms that were ordered by August 4th should have been received now by your child in their PE class. We know that there are outstanding orders and some students have not received theirs. The PE teachers are aware and will not dock points off for not having it yet. Please read the below to answer your frequently asked questions.
Still need a uniform or want additional items?
PE Uniforms are still available! You can order uniforms and any additional items any time by visiting the Montera website Physical Education page here. Remember to click through to the PayPal site to pay for your items! Orders will be filled within a week of receiving the form and will be available in PE class.
Still waiting for your uniform that you already ordered and paid for before Aug 4th?
If you have not received your uniform, there was likely a glitch in the form or payment. Please send an email to gear@monterapto.com with the name of your student, what they ordered, and the name of the person who made the PayPal payment and I will get back to you ASAP. Once I receive this information I will fulfill your order and it will be available in the PE office for pick up by your child within a week of receipt of your information.
Still waiting for your uniform that you ordered after Aug 4th?
Orders made after the 4th will be available in PE class within a week of ordering.
Want to return or exchange items you received?
Please fill out this form. The PE gear coordinator will package the item(s) you want and make them available in the PE office within a week of receiving this information. For any items your student doesn't want/ need, there will be a box in the PE office marked RETURNS. Please have your student place unneeded items there and fill out the form on the clipboard next to the RETURN box.
Any questions?
Email gear@monterapto.com
Toro Tips
Your cheat sheet to drop off & pick up, communications, morning care and after-school programs, how to report absences, and more. Click on the toro or open the attachment below.
2022-2023 Bell Schedule
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!
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Montera Middle School
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Email: communications@monterapto.com
Website: https://www.ousd.org/montera
Location: 5555 Ascot Drive, Oakland, CA, USA
Phone: (510) 531-6070
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monterapto