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8th Grade Activities

Please note that each event is subject to change based on health and safety protocols in place.

8th Grade Student Events 2023-2024

  • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
    Date: Thursday, March 28
    Time: 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    Transportation: Buses leave from and back to Montera (back parking lot)
    All 8th graders are invited, as long as they meet behavior expectations
    Please ensure you have submitted the permission slip
    Chaperones: Teachers and parents
    Food Plan: $$ or sack lunch
    A payment of $25 per student is requested, which partially covers the cost of the trip
     
  • 8th Grade Dinner Dance
    Date: Saturday, May 11
    Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location: Montera MUR
    Attire: Formal attire encouraged
    Requirements: Permission slip required
    Chaperones: Chaperones will be needed
    Tickets: $10
     
  • Picnic in the Park
    Date: Friday, May 17
    Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Transportation: Buses leave from and back to Montera
    Location: Roberts Regional Park in Oakland
    Participants: All 8th graders invited, as long as they meet behavior expectations
    Requirements: Permission slip required
    Chaperones: Teachers and parents are chaperoning
    Refreshments: Lunch provided, donations for drinks and snacks requested
     
  • 8th Grade Promotion
    Date: Wednesday, May 22
    Time: 3:00 PM
    Location: Rawley Theater, Skyline High School
    (Students need to arrive at 2:00 PM)

 

For more information:

Zoom Recording ( Passcode: 7p=HeF1A )
 
 

Questions?

Email 8th Grade Activities Coordinator

8th Grade Promotion Photos & Video

2023 - 8th Grade Promotion

Photos and the video of the promotion taken by Dr. Isaac Emrick.

2023 8th Grade Picnic at Roberts Regional Redwood Park

8th Grade Picnic at Roberts Regional Redwood Park

THANK YOU 8th grade families for all your support, donations, and seeing our students have a wonderful experience. Thank you to the staff who assisted and ensured our students came together and had a fantastic time through the midst of the strike. - Nay Colvin

2023 8th Grade "Under The Stars" Dinner Dance

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2023 8th Grade Great America Trip

2023 8th Grade Great America trip

Thanks so much to the amazing parent volunteers, the 8th Grade Activities team, and especially Nay Colvin, 8th Grade Activities Lead Extraordinaire, for taking 156 8th graders to Great America on Friday night!!

Support 8th Grade Activities

Donate via Paypal

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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.