Originally delivered on 8/30/2020 1:18 pm

SUBJECT: Charger Chatter

August 30, 2020

Principal's Post


Pin Oak Family,


2020 Charger Camp:

Our Charger Camp (September 1-3) will be a drive-thru event this year. We will pass out schedules, textbooks, school supplies (if pre-ordered), uniforms (if pre-ordered), student agendas, and yearbooks from last year. Yearbooks are also available for $55 (cash or check). Drive-thru for those items will be in the front circle drive of the school.

Chromebooks are available for any student who would like to use one. Please ask for one at your assigned Charger Camp time. There will be a separate drive-thru for Chromebooks in the back of the school.



6th Grade - Sept 1st

7th Grade - Sept 2nd
8th Grade - Sept 3rd
8:00-10:30 - House A
11:00-1:30 - House B
2:00-4:30 - House C
6:00-7:00 - 6th Grade Connection Groups*
8:00-10:30 - House A
11:00-1:30 - House B
2:00-4:30 - House C
6:00-7:00 - 7th Grade Connection Groups*
8:00-10:30 - House A
11:00-1:30 - House B
2:00-4:30 - House C
6:00-7:00 - 8th Grade Connection Groups*

*Virtual TEAMS Orientation! You will receive written instructions for how to connect with us when you pick up your bags that morning.



School Day "Dress Rehearsal":

On Friday, September 4th, students will get to visit all 8 classes virtually for short 15 minute sessions. This will give them a chance to meet their teachers and practice using the technology. You will find a hard copy of the important instructions in the Charger Camp materials you pick up Sept. 1-3. We will start the morning at 8:30 a.m. and then head to class. Students will find the links to their classes in the HUB. The parent tutorial for the HUB will be helpful and is available here. We know there will be hiccups as students and teachers try to find each other for class. It will take time to adjust just like the first couple of weeks of "normal" school. We also expect them to be a little sleepy, so start thinking about a routine at home that gets them ready to engage at 8:30 a.m. each morning. School is starting soon!


Our goal is 100% attendance the first day of school:

Tuesday, September 8th at 8:30 a.m.


Michelle Shoulders

#ChargeOn

2020 POMS Virtual Learning Schedule ****UPDATED AUGUST 20TH*****

Click here to view and download the 2020 POMS Virtual Learning Schedule.

HISD Parent Virtual Learning Course

To ensure parents and guardians are better informed, this course is designed to provide an introduction to virtual learning and guidance to support your student's virtual learning experience. Click here to get started.

Missed the 6th & 7th/8th Grade Parents/Students Teams Meetings?

You can still watch the rebroadcast! Click on the links below and fast forward about 10-12 minutes in.

Click here to watch the 6th Grade Parents & Students Meeting.

Click here to watch the 7th & 8th Grade Parents & Students Meeting.

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.

Looking Ahead
Sunday, August 30
POMS Yearbook Staff Applications Due
Tuesday, September 1
8:00a POMS Charger Camp Drive-Thru - 6A
11:00a POMS Charger Camp Drive-Thru - 6B
2:00p POMS Charger Camp Drive-Thru - 6C
6:00p POMS Virtual TEAMS Orientation - 6th Grade
Wednesday, September 2
8:00a POMS Charger Camp Drive-Thru - 7A
11:00a POMS Charger Camp Drive-Thru - 7B
2:00p POMS Charger Camp Drive-Thru - 7C
6:00p POMS Virtual TEAMS Orientation - 7th Grade
Thursday, September 3
8:00a POMS Charger Camp Drive-Thru - 8A
11:00a POMS Charger Camp Drive-Thru - 8B
2:00p POMS Charger Camp Drive-Thru - 8C
6:00p POMS Virtual TEAMS Orientation - 8th Grade
Friday, September 4
8:30a POMS School Day "Dress Rehearsal"
Tuesday, September 8
8:30a POMS First Day of School
Monday, September 21
9:00a POMS PTO Executive Board Meeting
Thursday, September 24
9:00a POMS PTO General Board Meeting
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