Principal's Post
Dear Charger Parents and Families,
I hope you have a relaxing and restful summer break while making memories with your family!
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Update Your Contact Information in HISDConnect Parents, now is the time to update your contact information in HISDConnect and be sure that we have your address, working phone number(s), and an email address linked to your student’s account.
This is very important as we will need accurate information to contact you over the summer with information about Charger Camp 2022 and PowerUp parent information sessions.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th Graders - Tdap – 1 dose of Tdap is required if at least 5 years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine.
- Meningococcal (MCV4) – 1 dose of quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine is required on or after the student’s 11th birthday. If a student received the vaccine at 10 years of age, this will satisfy the requirement.
If your child is a rising 7th grader, s/he MUST have the vaccines listed above in addition to all previously required vaccinations, or risk being removed from school until proof of vaccination is presented.
For more information, visit the Texas Health & Human Services website.
Where to go for low cost immunizations?
Contact Nurse Troetscher at Thea.Troetscher@houstonisd.org or 713.295.6500 if you have questions.
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Sports Physicals 2022-2023 Any student interested in participating in Athletics for the 2022-2023 school year must complete the requirements listed below by Friday, August 19.
Athletic Physicals are a MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. They are not optional! No student will be allowed to participate on an athletic team or practices without a current Athletic Physical. Athletic Physicals are good for the duration of one (1) year and physicals should be taken prior to the start of the school year. Please make sure that you give a copy of the Athletic Physical to the Athletic Coordinator or School Nurse. Also, make certain to keep a copy for your personal records!
Please see the links and content below regarding athletic requirements and the sports physicals clinic being hosted at Pin Oak Middle School in August 2022. The cost is $20 CASH ONLY.
Please contact Coach Carter, POMS Athletic Coordinator, if you have any questions.
POMS Sports Physical Clinics - Friday, August 19 (Time TBD)*
CAMPUS REMINDERS: The front office is open Monday - Thursday this summer from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist you. You can also directly email us or call 713-295-6500 during the same hours. We are happy to help! |
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Connecting with you is important to us. As a result, we have many ways to share the latest and greatest of Pin Oak Middle School, including:
Be well and stay healthy,
Lindsey Vela |
| POMS Summertime Reading Bingo
If you groan when you hear the words "summer reading", then we have some amazing news for you! Ms. Brooke Corso, our school librarian, has come up with an innovative way to incentivize and encourage students to ENJOY their summer reading with a new program called Summertime Reading Bingo!
Students are empowered to choose their own desired summer reading from a variety of selections and topics. Students can then earn reading badges based on their chosen interests, from listening to podcasts to creating original poetry to drawing a scene from their favorite book.
Never before has summer reading been so FUN!
For more information, please email Brooke Corso at brooke.corso@houstonisd.org. |
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| POMS 8th Grade Activities Update
Our POMS 8th Grade Parade and Day of Fun was a huge success!
Click here to download the images for free!
Thank you to the families of these POMS 8th grade students for sponsoring the day and making it possible:
Kathryn Balke Jonathan Bluhm CJ Brasington Ella Callaci Yuval Cohen Rosalia Edwards Halle Jacobs Benjamin Killoran Maverick Law Alina & Kamilla Ledergerber Matthew Lorch Palmer McNulty Maisie Moncrief Evan Onufer Halle Pickelner Parker Reeves Milan Shutz James Westin
We would also like to thank the following corporate sponsor whose donations made the Day of Fun possible:
Boutros Orthodontics
We are so thankful to the many parent volunteers who gave up part of their day to ensure our kids had a great time.
We also appreciate the help and support we have received from the POMS admin team in planning this special event for our kids.
Finally, we would like to thank POMS 8th Grade Day of Fun Committee, Melissa Bayne, Lindsay Colvin, Shannon Westin, and Tracey Reeves, whose impeccable organizational and event planning skills were crucial to the success of this event. |
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| It's Not Too Late to Purchase Your POMS Giving Tree Leaf
"Leaf" your mark on Pin Oak Middle School!
Honor your Pin Oak student (or favorite POMS teacher, coach, or athletic team) by purchasing a custom laser-engraved stainless steel leaf to add to our Giving Tree, which is displayed at the front entrance of the school.
Some leaves were already installed on the last day of school! The cost is only a $300 tax-deductible donation to Pin Oak Middle School PTO.
If you have any questions, please email POMS PTO Giving Tree Chair Judy Cheng at givingtree@pinoakpto.org. |
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| POMS Online School Store Orders
The POMS Online School Store is open for all your POMS uniform needs!
Online orders will be available for pick up during Charger Camp in August.
Please do not stop by the school to pick up your online order.
If you have any questions, please contact us at schoolstore@pinoakpto.org.
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| Take Dance Classes from Mr. Rivera This Summer
Does your student enjoy dancing and want to take their skills to the next level? Mr. Rivera is offering hip-hop, breaking, acrobatics, and contemporary dance classes at Breakaway Speed this summer (8715 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77096).
Classes are filling up fast, so reserve your spot today!
All classes start June 13. |
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| Attention Girls Born in 2008: Join Westbury Soccer Club
Westbury Soccer Club (incorporated in 1977) is seeking more athletes born in 2008 who are interested in playing girls soccer this coming fall, otherwise they won't be able to field a team for this age group! The club offers effective coaching, excellent camaraderie of players, and a cohesive community of parents.
Interested parties born in 2008 and desiring to play girls' soccer this fall, please contact Blaine McElroy, Director of Coaching for Westbury Soccer Club, at doc@westburysoccer.org. |
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| HISD Athletics Hosts Free Summer Camp
The HISD Athletics Department welcomes you to attend our Athletics Summer Camps! Enhance your skills while you learn about committing to cooperative goals, perseverance, and physical wellbeing. |
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| POMS Boys' Lacrosse Team Interest Form
If you're interested in being on the POMS Boys' Lacrosse team for the 2022-23 season, please sign up using this Google form.
Please email Coach Austin St. Denis with any questions. |
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| Empowering Houston's LGBTQIA+ Youth
Hatch Youth is Houston’s oldest, currently active social group dedicated to empowering LGBTQIA+ youth between the ages of 7 and 20. Hatch Youth groups provide a safe and affirming environment where youth can socialize, make new friends, and engage in educational and creative activities to help youth in and around Houston not just survive, but thrive.
Educational programs include:
LGBTQIA+ health issues and accessing care
Mental health and wellness
LGBTQIA+ rights
Queer history
Creative writing and art
Social justice
Community resources
Empowering community speakers
The groups are comprised of introductions, social time, programming, and small group, and are curated by Hatch staff and trained volunteer facilitators. Youth have access to role models and peer support and can participate in special projects and events, including Hatch Prom and walking in the annual Pride Houston Parade. There are no costs for any activities. |
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| Say Something Anonymous Reporting
Pin Oak Middle School implemented the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System last October. Sponsored by Sandy Hook Promise, the program educates secondary students, educators and administrators on how to recognize the signs and signals of individuals who may be at-risk of hurting themselves or others and encourages them to report that behavior through an anonymous reporting system. The reporting system allows administrators and law enforcement to create effective interventions and help prevent violence, suicide, bullying, self-harm and other forms of threatening behavior.
Anyone can submit an anonymous tip by going to the program’s website (www.saysomething.net), calling the hotline (1-844-5-SAYNOW) or using the Say Something mobile app, available on the App Store or Google Play.
The Say Something program is provided through Sandy Hook Promise, a nation-wide non-profit organization focused on preventing gun violence before it happens. For more information, contact Anastasia Warren at 712.296.5600.
Submit an anonymous tip:
Say Something Parent Guide Say Something Parent Brochure |
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| HERO Program
Pin Oak Middle School has a new positive behavior program named HERO. Students receive points for demonstrating Charger Core Values: Being Respectful, Being Responsible, and Being Resilient. Students and parents can see the points that are granted in real time once an account is created.
Parents please create an account on HERO so you can track your student's positive behavior and encourage them to be Charger Heroes on campus.
Then download the mobile app Hero by SchoolMint on the App Store or Google Playso you can track your student's HERO points at any time!
Please view this PDF that outlines step by step instructions on how to create a parent account and add your HISD student(s) to that account. |
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| Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
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. |
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| Register for VIPS (Volunteers in Public School)
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) |
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 When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to Pin Oak Middle School PTO. |
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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. |
We Appreciate Our Corporate Sponsors & Community Partners |
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