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Happy Halloween! You know what's even scarier than a tween/teen hyped up on too much sugar? Not reaching our goal for the Charger Commitment Campaign!

We are SO close - but we need YOU to get us to the finish line! There are just a few hours left - have you made your donation? 

If not, THIS IS IT! Make your donation NOW, by clicking here. The link closes at 11:59 p.m.! Remember, the dollars will be put to use THIS year to support our teachers, students and staff!

I hope to report back tomorrow morning with: 

1. 100% of our goal reached!

2. An Astros win!

3. An M&M sugar rush that has subsided!

In all seriousness, it has been an honor to be the 2021-2022 Charger Commitment Campaign Chair, and to be your partner in raising these much needed funds for our school!

With sincere gratitude and appreciation for everyone who has donated and helped with this campaign,

Francyne Davis Jacobs

The Pin Oak Auction will be a virtual event again this year and we are looking for volunteers to help this event be another great success for POMS PTO. 

Almost all of our soliciting is done via email, but if that is still not your thing, we can still use your help!

If you would like to get involved with this fun team, please email POMS PTO VPs of Fundraising, Melissa Bayne & Dawn Johnson at fundraising@pinoakpto.org.

Register My Athlete Instructions

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation

POMS Swim Team

• WHO: 7th & 8th grade boys and girls
• WHEN: Monday, November 1
  • 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• WHERE: Bellaire HS Pool
• MORE INFO: POMS Swim Team
• CONTACT: Coach Gary Johnson

POMS Boys' Lacrosse

• WHO: 6th, 7th & 8th grade boys
• WHEN: Tryouts TBD
  • Virtual Interest Meeting: Wednesday, November 3
  • 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• WHERE: Microsoft Teams
• SIGN UP: POMS Boys' Lacrosse Team Interest Sign Up
• CONTACT: Coach Austin St. Denis

Again. this year on Friday, November 5, Pin Oak Middle School is teaming up with Team #kirbystrong to participate in the 2021 M.D. 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 5, 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" on Friday, November 5. Wristbands will be sold before school and during all lunches.

If you'd like to make an additional donation to M.D. 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   

Kona Ice will be at POMS after school on Friday, November 5, on Glenmont Street in front of the school.

Please bring your cash to purchase a treat. Treats will range from $3.00 to $6.00. Come enjoy a cold treat with friends!

Please email POMS PTO Kona Ice Chair Margaret Pinkston with any questions at konaice@pinoakpto.org.

Congratulations to the 7th Grade Girls' Volleyball Team for their undefeated season and securing the division championship!

Eva Muscal
Laney Hill
Reagan Pinkerton
Mina Sato
Olivia Wang
Molly Jones
Kalyani Gifford
Brooklyn Conte
Laney Blackburn
Chandler Bromley
Carly Cooper
Faith Puzon

Team Manager: Leighton Wolens

Coach Willis and Coach Biondolilo are very proud of all of their hard work this season!

Looking for an easy way to support Pin Oak and have a great meal? Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 9, and join the Charger community for a delicious meal.

The Spirit Night will be hosted at Los Tios in Meyerland where 20% of all purchases between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. (dine in or take out) will be donated back to our school!

Show or mention the attached flyer at time of purchase to ensure proceeds are earmarked for Pin Oak!

The Pin Oak Farmer's Market will be held on Friday, November 12 from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in front of the school and on the cafeteria patio where you can purchase fresh veggies, herbs, plants, floral arrangements, and baked goods.

All proceeds benefit the Urban Agriculture/Farm to Table Cooking classes at Pin Oak.

This is a unique volunteer opportunity to take care of our Pin Oak chickens, even if you are not part of the Urban Agriculture classes. It is a rewarding experience and you get to take fresh eggs home!

POMS Chicken Care Information Letter

POMS Chicken Care Sign Up Genius

For questions, please contact Angela Roth.

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. and 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 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.

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

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.

Future Lamar Texans!

Join us on Thursday, November 4, 2021 for our Virtual Texan Roundup and learn about all that Lamar has to offer! You will have the opportunity to connect with our IB Coordinators, Academic Deans, Athletic Coordinator, CTE Coordinator, SPED & 504 Coordinators, Admissions Coordinator, and our Principal, Rita Graves!

These meetings will be held through Microsoft Teams. Click here to register to attend. A link to the meeting will be emailed sent on Wednesday, November 3.

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!

Things to remember:

• First ID and lanyard are FREE
• SCHOOL-ISSUED lanyard and ID must be visible (top half of body)
  • 6th Grade: Charger White lanyard
  • 7th Grade: Charger Gray lanyard
  • 8th Grade: Charger Blue lanyard
• Replacement ID ($5) & lanyard ($2)
  • Replacement ID & lanyard may be purchased at the main office student support table before school or during lunches

The Houston Independent School District is holding its third Parent University event for the 2021-2022 academic school year on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. For now, Parent University sessions will be held virtually via Zoom and will connect parents and students to HISD and community resources to help support successful academic outcomes as well as safe and healthy environments at home and in school. Sessions will have live translation audio in Spanish, Arabic, and Vietnamese. Visit www.houstonisd.org/parentuniversity for more information.

Fall 2021 Sessions

• September 21 @ 6PM (Virtual)
• October 19 @ 6PM (Virtual)
• November 16 @ 6PM (Virtual)

Spring 2022 Sessions

• January 18 @ 6PM (Madison HS)*
• February 15 @ 6 PM (Bellaire HS)*
• April 19 @ 6 PM (Houston MSTC)*

*Please note: Locations and times are subject to change due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Please continue to check www.houstonisd.org/parentuniversity for up-to-date information or call (713) 556-7290.

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

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.

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.

Pin Oak Middle School is looking for uniform pants/shorts in waist size 32 or above. Please bring all donations to front office to Ms. Gould's attention.

Questions? Please email Wraparound Specialist Brigid Gould at Brigid.Gould@houstonisd.org.

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.

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.