The POMS 8th Grade Field Trip to Splashway Waterpark is Tuesday, May 23.

All 8th grade students must arrive on campus bwtween 7:45 - 8:00 AM on Tuesday, May 23. The buses will leave promptly at 8:15 AM. Students will return to campus by 4:30 PM. Please note that students will NOT return to campus in time to ride their HISD bus home. All students must be picked up from campus.

We need chaperones, volunteers, and ice. Please help us make this a success by signing up here: (SignupGenius to volunteer and bring ice)

What to Wear/Bring: (Printable PDF)

• Apply sunscreen at home, extra will be available for reapplication.
• Wear swimsuits under blue 8^th-grade t-shirt (or grey POMS Spirit Shirts), and shorts/trunks.
• 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.
  1. Teachers and chaperones will be able to communicate with parents as needed via email (make sure you're signed up for a Membership ToolKit account at pinoakpto.org), 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 if desired, and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
  1. If you purchased an Underwriter or "Club 8" Package, the swag bag will include a towel, sunglasses and hat 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 the swag bag.
• Pack Sack lunch
  1. Snacks and water will be provided.
• LABEL EVERYTHING that your child brings from home.

What to Expect:

• Sign up for Membership Toolkit to receive communication, photos, and other information on the day of the trip.
  1. If you receive the Charger Chatter, you're already signed up.
• We will not have exclusive access to the waterpark. To minimize security risks, leave phones and valuables at home.
• Students should arrive at Pin Oak between 7:45 - 8:00 AM. BUSES DEPART PROMPTLY at 8:15 AM. The waterpark is approximately 90 minutes away.
• Breakfast will be available as usual on the morning of the field trip.
• POMS Staff and approved PTO volunteers will accompany the students.
• Dismissal:
  1. Dismissal is from Pin Oak only. Return time is estimated to be 4:30 PM.
  2. Students will NOT return to campus in time to ride HISD bus home and must be picked up from campus within 15 minutes of arrival.
  3. Park at HCC until the buses drop off and depart. Please do not block the carpool loop.
  4. Student safety is our top priority!

If you have any questions about 8th Grade Activities, please email 8thgradeactivities@pinoakpto.org.

Pauline Mathiesen and Dana George