Originally delivered on 2/14/2021 4:36 pm

SUBJECT: Charger Chatter

February 14, 2021

Principal's Post


Dear Pin Oak Parents and Community,


Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you are spending this day surrounded by those you love while keeping safe and warm!


I want to keep you in the loop about the district adjustments for our incoming weather. We are grateful for the quick planning and flexibility of the district so we can use the time effectively.


Monday and Tuesday (2/15 and 2/16) are inclement weather days for our students and staff. Attendance will not be taken.


Student use of the day:

  • Work on assignments
  • Re-do assignments or make-up work
  • Study
  • Work on extra credit work or get ahead


Dr. Lathan suggested this time be used in a positive manner for our students to have an opportunity to bring up their grades. We want to encourage them to really take advantage of this independent learning time. It's a great time to catch up, study, and get ahead. This extra time is a gift. Let's use it wisely.


You will hear from me by Tuesday evening so your family can plan to return Wednesday or switch to virtual learning. I truly appreciate Dr. Lathan and her team for letting us get the information to you quickly. We are grateful and will use the time to catch up while staying safe and warm at home... with marshmallows in our hot chocolate, right?


As always, please reach out if we can help or support your Charger.


Michelle Shoulders

#ChargeOn



This Week's Schedule:

Monday: INCLEMENT WEATHER DAY

Tuesday: INCLEMENT WEATHER DAY

Wednesday: BLUE

Thursday: SILVER

Friday: CHARGER DAY

Last Day to Order Pictures is Wednesday (2/17)


Order Your Pictures HERE!


After Wednesday, February 17th, you will need to call or email Photo Texas Photography Customer Service for help with late orders.


If you missed school picture day, retakes are scheduled for Wednesday, March 24th.


Questions? Contact Photo Texas Photography Customer Service at 800.883.6463 or houston@phototexasphotography.com.

POMS Softball Team Interest Meeting

There will be a POMS Softball Team interest meeting on Thursday, February 18th, at 3:00 p.m. via Teams. Use this Teams link to join.


POMS Softball is open to all girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.


Questions? Contact Coach Meyer or Coach Frazier.

Missed Getting Your 8th Grade Class Shirt?

We get it. This has been a crazy season and year! If you missed pre-ordering the 8th grade class shirt for your student, we have a few extras available for sale.

Please e-mail: 8thgradeactivities@pinoakpto.org to set up a time for purchase and pick up

Hurry! We only have a few left of each size!

Celebrate Black History Month

This February marks the 95th year of the official celebration of Black History Month, a month set aside to acknowledge and honor the work of generations of African Americans who have made a mark on history, and forever changed the American cultural landscape.

Click on the resources below to learn more!

National Museum of African American History & Culture

NEA Black History Month Lessons & Resources

Celebrate Black History Month in Houston

New Items at POMS Online School Store

Order your Charger polos, sweatshirts & spirit shirts through the POMS Online School Store! Yard signs, car magnets and umbrellas are now also available for order!

To order, log into your Membership Toolkit account (the same way you access school directory) or create a new account if you don't already have one. You can pay for your items through PayPal or with a credit/debit card.

Once you have purchased your items, you will be contacted by the school store volunteers regarding picking up the items.

Due to COVID restrictions, the physical store at school will remain closed until further notice.

Please email schoolstore@pinoakpto.org with any questions.

Thank you for supporting POMS!

POMS Yearbook Info

Get Your Copy: Pin Oak 2020-2021 yearbooks are available for purchase from Balfour for $50. We are documenting this year in a special way and there will be fewer copies available so preorder your book today!


Be In the Book: Upload your photos of Pin Oak students to the Balfour ImageShare app (code 115643) with student's name, date, and what's going on in the photo and you'll have a chance to be in the yearbook! We need arts, sports, holidays, trips, birthdays, hobbies, you and your pets, Netflix binging...anything! If you didn't take a school portrait on campus but still want to be pictured in the yearbook, please upload a portrait photo to the Balfour ImageShare app (code 115643) with student's first and last name. Photo should be vertical, well lit, in focus, and show the student's head and shoulders, student turned slightly to their right, in school appropriate attire against a plain background (if shooting against a wall, stand a few feet away from it to avoid a shadow).


7th Graders: We need photos of you, especially if you are still learning remotely! See above for how to submit your pics.


All Students: Please answer these 2 questions: https://forms.gle/XX5cDyRN6yzrPzJn7


Questions? Email Ms. Beckman at abeckman@houstonisd.org.

Reminder: School Dress Code

Students must wear our school colors each day. They can wear a polo, spirit shirt, t-shirt, or sweatshirt in grey, white, or royal blue. This is for supervision and safety reasons since students will be outside. All pants/shorts must be school appropriate length.

Reminder: No Deliveries to Front Office

Just a reminder that due to COVID-19 safety protocols, the front office is unable to accept deliveries for students. This includes parents dropping off lunches, instruments, etc. Thank you for your help in keeping our campus safe and healthy!

POMS Amazon Wish List

Our teachers are being diligent with cleaning the desks and work areas. If you would like to help us keep our campus safe and healthy by purchasing additional cleaning products, please see our Amazon Wish List. All items will be shipped directly to the school. Thank you!

Questions? Contact PTO President Tricia Onufer at president@pinoakpto.org.

Need Food, Clothing, Child Care, Rental Assistance, or Health & Human Services?

HISD Wraparound Services is here to help. Please see the following documents and complete a Student Assistance Form (SAF) found here.

Wraparound Services Contact Sheet

Wraparound Services Info Sheet English/Spanish

For more information, visit HISD Wraparound Services.

Questions? Contact Bruno Mesa.

Looking Ahead
Monday, February 15
POMS Inclement Weather Day
Tuesday, February 16
POMS Inclement Weather Day
Wednesday, February 17
POMS Last Day to Order School Pictures
Thursday, February 18
9:00a POMS PTO Executive Board Meeting
7:00p POMS 8th Grade Football vs. Lanier MS @ Butler Stadium
Monday, February 22
9:00a POMS PTO General Meeting
Thursday, February 25
5:00p POMS Volleyball vs. Lanier MS @ Pin Oak MS
7:00p POMS 8th Grade Football vs. Welch Middle School @ Butler Stadium
Stay Connected
Ways to Give

Donate to Pin Oak Middle School PTO when you do your everyday shopping! All donations support excellence in education through activities and programs at Pin Oak Middle School.

When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to Pin Oak Middle School PTO.

Use the new Box Tops App to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to Pin Oak Middle School PTO's earnings online.

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