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Dear Pin Oak Family,

Pin Oak Middle School is strong thanks to support from people like you. Though 2021 still feels uncertain, it's reassuring to know that Pin Oak has generous friends like you to count on!

To that end, we humbly ask for you to consider making a donation to the Charger Commitment Campaign. This annual campaign kicked off on October 1 and runs through October 31. Your contribution gives consistent and vital support to our teachers and staff, as well as provides and sustains essential school programs where the HISD budget falls short.

Please click here to donate today or learn more. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at commitment@pinoakpto.org.

We are so grateful for your support of Pin Oak Middle School and its unique programs - many of which are only offered because of your generous donations.

Sincerely,

Francyne Davis Jacobs

Because of your generosity, the Dawn Cortes Memorial Fund raised $2,600 for the Cortes Family. We will be sending a check, along with the messages of condolence to her husband, Steve Cortes.

Mr. Cortes wished to convey how much Ms. Cortes loved Pin Oak, the students and the families; they meant the world to her.

Thank you all for being such a supportive community!

HISD will be testing all 6th grade students who are not already identified as Gifted and Talented (GT) during the GT testing window of November 29 - December 11. The exact dates for testing at POMS will be announced soon. These tests will happen during the school day.

Current 7th and 8th graders who are interested in being tested for Gifted and Talented identification must complete the GT application and have it submitted to Ms. Vining (C House office) by November 11.

Online applications can be found through HISD Parent Connect or by submitting a paper application:

• HISD GT Application (English)
• HISD GT Application (Spanish)

We will make sure that the teacher evaluation portion is done on campus.

Gifted Education Plans are currently being developed for identified GT students and will be completed by October 29, 2021.

Additional Resources:

• HISD Gifted & Talented
• HISD GT Testing Information & Applications
• Out of District GT Testing information
• GT Identification Process
• Admissions of GT Students Information
• Renzulli Learning
• GT Family Information Session PowerPoint

Are you interested in joining the POMS UIL Academic Team? 

If so, complete the UIL Academic Team Interest Form.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kelly Moore.

On Tuesday, October 5, Pin Oak 8th grade students will participate in virtual Magnet High School information sessions from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This year, students will have a choice of breakout rooms to join which are organized by the following Magnet Themes:

• Career
• Early College
• STEM/STEAM
• Technology
• Fine Arts
• Single Gender/College Prep
• Vanguard
• Languages

If you have any questions about the Virtual High School visits, please email POMS Magnet Coordinator, Mrs. Kelly Moore, at kelly.moore@houstonisd.org.

Do you know someone interested in applying to Pin Oak Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year? Pin Oak Middle School will host virtual information sessions every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for prospective families. We encourage you to share this information with your community and help us spread the word about the great things happening at Pin Oak!

Join on Microsoft Teams here!

If you have any questions about the POMS Magnet Thursdays, please email POMS Magnet Coordinator, Mrs. Kelly Moore, at kelly.moore@houstonisd.org.

Yearbooks are now available for sale at Balfour.com for $50. The price will increase to $55 on January 1, 2022.

We sell out every year so please reserve yours today!

If you have any questions, please contact POMS Yearbook Advisor Autumn Beckman.

POMS Girls' Basketball interest meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 5 at 5 p.m. on Microsoft Teams.

POMS Girls' Basketball

• Interesting Meeting on Microsoft Teams: Tuesday, October 5 at 5:00 p.m.
• Tryout Dates: Wednesday, October 20 - Friday, October 22
• Time: Doors will open at 6:20 a.m. and tryouts will be 6:30 a.m - 7:45 a.m. 

Please enter in the gate near the football field closest towards the gym doors. (The gate will be open)

POMS Lady Chargers Basketball Information Packet

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Alexis Willis.

Again. this year on Tuesday, November 2, Pin Oak Middle School is teaming up with Team #kirbystrong to participate in the 2021 MD Anderson Boot Walk to End Cancer which raises money to provide support for MDA’s mission, including patient programs, research, prevention, and education initiatives.

From October 25 - November 2, for a $5 donation kids can "purchase" a Give Cancer the Boot wristband. Everyone with a wristband will walk the track in their favorite "boots" during team time on Tuesday, November 2.

If you'd like to make an additional donation to MD Anderson, please click on this link:

https://secure3.convio.net/mdacc/site/TR/Walk/BootWalk?px=1141495&pg=personal&fr_id=1492  

100% of funds raised by participants go directly to MDA to advance their mission to end cancer. After all, who doesn't want to give cancer a swift kick out the door?

Thank you for your generosity! 

Gina Taylor

#kirbystrong  #endcancer   

Interested in your child attending Lamar High School? Come join our Principal, Magnet Coordinator, and current parents for a virtual coffee.

Lamar will host three virtual coffees:

• October 1
• October 15
• November 5

Each coffee will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Lamar asks that you register in advance and a link will be emailed the Thursday before the event.

These events will take place on Microsoft Teams which works best in Google Chrome or through the Teams app on your smart phone.

You can visit our Prospective Student Website and sign up to receive updates from our Admissions Coordinator, Ms. Casey Titus. She can answer questions whether you are zoned or not and will be your contact as you make decisions about next year!

Did you know that the applications for magnet transfer are now open? 8th graders are able to apply for specific high schools with specialty programs and this is a great way to find a school that meets your high school dreams. Each year Energy Institute HS has many 9th grade students who come from Pin Oak MS.

We are a STEM magnet school that offers engineering, content on Energy, but most importantly, we are the only school in HISD that is a Project Based Learning campus!

Reach out or explore our site for more information. The Magnet Coordinator can be contacted at jillian.estrella@houstonisd.org.

Energy Institute HS

Welcome to Energy Institute HS

Energy Institute HS Fact Sheet

Come Dance with Belles! Join us for a day of fun and learn a pom, hip hop, or advanced dance routine to perform for family and friends at the end of the clinic!

• Date: Saturday, October 16, 2021
• Location: Bellaire High School Gym (5100 Maple St. 77401)
• Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Age: K - 12th grade
• Cost: $40 in advance before October 6 / $45 at the door and registrations received after the October 6 deadline.
• Includes: Belles Dance Clinic T-Shirt (not guaranteed for walk-ins), snack and certificate. *Registration must be received no later than Wednesday, October 6 to be guaranteed a T-shirt*

Bellaire Belles Dance Clinic Website

Bellaire Belles Dance Clinic Registration (Paper Form)

Bellaire Belles Dance Clinic Registration (Google Form)

Questions? Contact bellairebelles@gmail.com.

Mrs. Vela and the POMS admin team need your help during lunch duty to encourage students to throw away their trash and exhibit appropriate behavior.

Please also talk to your children at home about why it's important to respect their school campus and clean up after themselves.

Click here to sign up! You must be VIPS approved.

Questions? Please contact POMS Assistant Principal Johnny Morse.

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 - October 15. The purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month is to honor the history and diversity of the Hispanic American community and to educate ourselves on the rich culture and traditions of Hispanic people who have made, and continue to make, important contributions to society.

Resources about this month can be found at the websites listed below:

• National Hispanic Heritage Month
• PBS Series: Latino Americans
• Smithsonian: Hispanic Heritage Month

Please consider helping us purchase items on our Amazon Wish List. All items will be shipped directly to the school.

Thank you so much for your generosity!

Please email POMS PTO President Tricia Onufer with any questions.

Click here to view the replay. If you are asked for a log in, please enter your student's HISD email address and password.

The Houston Food Bank’s Backpack Buddy Program works to fill the gap between school meals by providing nutritious, child-friendly food for school children to take home over the weekend.

Through the Backpack Buddy program, the Houston Food Bank works in partnership with our school to ensure that the food sacks are distributed to children every Friday during the school year.

In order to receive a food sack every Friday, you MUST submit a permission slip:

• English
• Español

Food distribution is set to start in October. Please email POMS Wraparound Specialist Brigid Gould with any questions or to get more information.

Do you know a business who is looking for corporate sponsorship opportunities? 

Pin Oak offers a variety of sponsorship levels and benefits, including school-wide newsletter and website recognition, banner display in a prominent location on campus, marquee signage and much more! By partnering with businesses in our community, we raise funds for teacher, student, classroom and technology support, curriculum enrichment, staff appreciation, and facility enhancements. 

Contact POMS PTO Co-VP of Fundraising & Corporate Sponsors Chair Dawn Johnson for more details.

All volunteers in HISD must register to be VIPS approved. Please register at least two weeks before your scheduled volunteer shift, as it can take three to five business days to complete the background check. Even if you were previously VIPS approved, you will need to register again as your approval expires at the end of each school year.

VIPS Registration

VIPS Registration (Español)

Join the Pin Oak Middle School PTO and help the students, teachers, fine arts, athletics, and academic programs at our school.

Membership is just $10.

Membership must be renewed each year, as annual membership expires at the end of each school year on June 30.

If you have any questions, please email POMS PTO Membership ChairJamie Broach Byrd.

To join via mobile phone:

1.  Send a text to 81010

2.  Text this message: @pinoakp

To join via web:

https://www.remind.com/join/pinoakp?utm_medium=ios

Then download the app on theApp StoreorGoogle Play.

Log in to update your directory info or sign up for a new account if you're a new user. If you have used Membership Toolkit at another school, you may log in using your same account information.

The POMS PTO uses the Membership Toolkit platform across the board, so you'll need an account to receive the Charger Chatter, shop at the online School Store, join the PTO, and more! It can all be found at pinoakpto.org.

Also, be sure to download the free Membership Toolkit app on the App Store or Google Play, so you'll have the school directory and school calendar with you at all times on your mobile device! You can even sync the PTO calendar to your phone's calendar and opt to receive push notifications for important announcements!

If you have any issues signing up or logging in, please contact the POMSPTO VP of Communications Melissa Law.

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 or email POMS Wraparound Specialist Brigid Gould.