8th Grade Activities

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

8th Grade Family Meeting

Thank you to everyone who joined our 8th Grade Family Meeting on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

If you weren’t able to attend, you can review the meeting materials below:
Zoom Recording ( Passcode: RG2A=6fA )
Presentation Slides

During the meeting, Ms. Rasheed and Teena Bowie shared important details about the exciting events and celebrations planned for our 8th graders this school year. Topics included key dates, family resources, and upcoming 8th grade activities such as:

• Six Flags Trip
• 8th Grade Dinner Dance
• Picnic in the Park
• 8th Grade Promotion

We encourage all families to review the information so you’re up to date on what’s ahead.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to 8thgradeactivities@monterapto.com.

8th Grade Student Events 2025-2026

• Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: 
  Date: TBA
  Time: 10:30 AM - 7:30 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 $50 per student is requested, which partially covers the cost of the trip.
   
  Parents can make payment here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=85M9PS9W6VWLN
  
  Financial assistance available, please contact 8thgradeactivities@monterapto.com.
  
   
• 8th Grade Dinner Dance: 
  Date: Saturday, May 16
  Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  Location: Montera MUR
  Attire: Formal attire encouraged
  Requirements: Permission slip required
  Chaperones: Chaperones will be needed
  Tickets: $20
  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
  
   
• Picnic in the Park: 
  Date: Friday, May 22
  Time: 9:15 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
  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
  
   
• 8th Grade Promotion: 
  Date: Wednesday , May 27
  Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00PM
  Location: Rawley (Farnsworth) Theater, Skyline High School
  (Students need to arrive at 3:45PM)

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

A Heartfelt Thank You
To our incredible 8th grade families — thank you for your generous support, kind donations, and for helping make this experience so special for our students. Your involvement truly made a difference.

A big thank you as well to our dedicated staff, whose time and effort brought everything together. Because of you, our students were able to share unforgettable memories and celebrate in a truly meaningful way.

We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make this milestone moment such a joyful success!