POMS 8th Grade Activities

2024-2025

The POMS 8th Grade Activities Committee has been busy planning the following events* celebrating the Class of 2025:

Monday, April 7: 8th Grade Panoramic Photo
Friday, May 16, 6:45 - 9:00 PM: 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance at POMS *8th Grade Pin Oak Students only!*
Tuesday, May 27, 2:30 - 4:00 PM: 8th Grade C House Promotion Ceremony**
Wednesday, May 28, 2:30 - 4:00 PM: 8th Grade B House Promotion Ceremony**
Thursday, May 29, 2:30 - 4:00 PM: 8th Grade A House Promotion Ceremony**
Friday, May 30, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM: 8th Grade Field Trip to Splashway
Tuesday, June 3, 8:30 - 10:00 AM: 8th Grade Breakfast & Yearbook Signing
Wednesday, June 4, 9:00 - 11:00 AM: 8th Grade Promotion Parade & Picnic

If you have any questions, please email the POMS PTO 8th Grade Activities Chairs Lindsay Colvin & Jennifer Deneen at 8thgradeactivities@pinoakpto.org.

*Event times will be added once they have been confirmed. Dates subject to change due to HISD updates.

**Doors open at 2:00 PM.

8th Grade Activities FAQ

8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP

The POMS 8th Grade Field Trip to Splashway Water Park is Friday, May 30.
POMS Staff and approved PTO volunteers will accompany the students.
Communication throughout the day will be through the POMS Parent Remind group.
- If you've been receiving messages from Ms. Vela through Remind this year, you're already signed up.
- To join, send a text to 81010 with the message @f7cb99g.

WHEN ARE PERMISSION SLIPS DUE?

The signed permission slip is due by Friday, May 23 and must be turned into A or B House. Only the original pink permission slip will be accepted. Your student can request another copy if needed.
To attend the field trip, students must have completed their NWEA tests and turned in their Chromebooks and library books by Thursday, May 29.

WHAT TIME SHOULD STUDENTS ARRIVE FOR FIELD TRIP?

All 8th grade students must arrive on campus by 8:00 AM.
THE BUSES WILL DEPART PROMPTLY AT 8:15 AM.

WHAT TIME WILL STUDENTS RETURN TO POMS?

Students will return to campus between 4:00 - 4:30 PM.
- Please note that students will NOT return to campus in time to ride their HISD bus home.
- Students must be picked up from campus within 15 minutes of arrival.
- Dismissal is from Pin Oak only. Students must ride the bus to and from Pin Oak.
- Park at HCC until the buses drop off and depart. Please do not block the carpool loop.
- Student safety is our top priority!

WHAT SHOULD STUDENTS WEAR/BRING?

Wear swimsuits under blue POMS 8th Grade T-shirt (or blue POMS Spirit Shirt), and shorts/trunks.
Strapless swimsuits are not permitted, and swimsuit bottoms must provide full coverage. Additionally, bathing suits should not be low-cut or cinched. Please ensure swimwear is secure, appropriate, and respectful to help maintain a comfortable environment for all students, staff, and chaperones.
Flip Flops, slides, water shoes, or Crocs suggested.
Apply sunscreen at home, extra will be available for reapplication.
Bring only what you need for the field trip. Leave books and backpacks at home.
Leave phones at home to prevent loss or damage at the waterpark.
- We will not have exclusive access to the waterpark. To minimize security risks, we strongly suggest leaving all phones and valuables at home.
- Teachers and chaperones will be able to communicate with parents as needed via email and Remind, including any delays in return time.
Small bag to include a towel, hat if desired, sunblock, sunglasses, refillable water bottle, a set of dry clothes, and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
- If you purchased "Club 8" or "Club 8 + Underwriter" Packages, the swag bag will include a towel and sunglasses that your student can bring to the park. On the morning of the field trip, these students should report directly to the table in the cafeteria to pick up their swag bag.
Lunch will be provided at the park as a special surprise from Principal Vela! Students may bring a sack lunch from home if they don't want what's available from the waterpark concession stand (pizza, hot dogs, etc.) or have special dietary needs.
LABEL EVERYTHING that your child brings from home!

8TH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONIES

WHO?

POMS 8th grade students and their invited guests. POMS siblings are permitted to attend as long as they are not taking a HS credit exam during the ceremony. You must sign them out in the office upon arrival.
Though there is not a limit on the number of family members who may attend, we are asking all families to complete this RSVP form to expedite the check-in process.

WHAT?

POMS is holding promotion ceremonies by house to honor our 8th grade students for their hard work and accomplishments.
It is recommended that students wear their school uniforms. All students must adhere to a school-appropriate dress code. Review the POMS Parent & Student Handbook for full details. Students must wear their attire for the full school day and will not be permitted to change their clothing for the ceremony.
A photographer will be present to take photos of EACH student as they walk across the stage, so there is no need to crowd around the front or sides of the MPR. These photos will be available for FREE for ALL parents to download, thanks to our amazing 8th grade parents who purchased Underwriter/Club 8 Packages and generous 8th grade sponsors. Thank you all!

WHEN?

Tuesday, May 27 (2:30 PM - 4 PM): C House
Wednesday, May 28 (2:30 PM - 4 PM): B House
Thursday, May 29 (2:30 PM - 4 PM): A House

WHERE?

POMS MPR
Check in at the front office.
Please arrive 30 minutes early to give yourself time to check in and get seated.

8TH GRADE BREAKFAST & YEARBOOK SIGNING

WHO?

POMS 8th grade students and their teachers

WHAT?

Breakfast buffet for our 8th grade students to enjoy while they sign each other's yearbooks. Do not forget to bring your yearbook to the breakfast!
Yearbooks will be distributed during lunch on Thursday, May 29 for all 8th graders who purchased. Students must show IDs to pick up their copy.
Students should wear their 8th Grade T-shirts (or blue/gray/white POMS spirit shirts) and school uniform bottoms.

WHEN?

Tuesday, June 3 (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM)
Students should report to the cafeteria NO LATER THAN 8:15 AM.
Students will return to class after the breakfast.

WHERE?

POMS MPR

8TH GRADE PROMOTION PARADE & PICNIC

WHO?

8th grade students and their invited guests. Please limit to 2 guests for the parade.

WHAT?

A parade throughout the school for other POMS grades to cheer for our 8th graders.
Students should wear school uniform bottoms and a shirt from the high school they will attend. Please contact your high school on how to purchase a school shirt. (Alternatively, a POMS 8th grade T-shirt or POMS spirit shirt may be worn.)
- Bellaire High School: Will your 8th grade student be a BELLAIRE CARDINAL next year? Order online from the Bellaire HS spirit store and in the notes section, add your student's name. The deadline to order is May 28. Orders will be delivered to your student at POMS on June 2 during lunch.
- Lamar High School: The Lamar School Store is open Mon-Fri from 8 am - 3 pm. Parents can stop by the school and purchase. Please call the school store with any questions (713) 522-5960.
Picnic will feature treats, a DJ, games, and HUGE raffle prizes for students (must be present to win).
A photographer will be present to take photos of students as they walk in the parade. These photos will be available for FREE for ALL parents to download.

WHEN?

Wednesday, June 4 (9 AM - 11:00 AM)
Check-in will begin at 8:30 AM and end at 9 AM.
Parade lineup is at 9 AM. Parade ends by 9:30 AM.
Picnic is for students only and begins at 9:30 AM and ends at 11:00 AM.
Parents who wish to pick up their student may return after the picnic is over at 11:00 AM to sign them out.
Students still on campus after 11:00 AM will return to class.