September 13, 2020

Principal's Post

Pin Oak Families:

We had a great first week!

I know there were challenging moments, but our kids, families, and teachers continued to problem solve and find ways to connect. I’m so proud of our efforts together. It’s fun to see the kids in our Connection Groups and classes again!

The schedule for our upcoming week will follow our typical BLUE/SILVER schedule. We gave you this at Charger Camp - the Virtual Learning Schedule.

I have two exciting interviews set up for this week. Our morning connections are about exploring who we are and how we fit together. Grab your breakfast and join us at 8:30!

Below are the links for our large LIVE Connection Meetings. Students will join their small Connection Group on Wednesday and Thursday in TEAMS.

Monday 9/14

Pin Oak Connections guest Kat Warren, one of our new counselors. LINK

Tuesday 9/15

Pin Oak Connections guest Alan Thompson, our Associate and House A Principal. LINK

Friday 9/18

House Meetings

A House: LINK

B House: LINK

C House: LINK

I hope you enjoy your classes this week as we slowly pick up the pace with learning. Things will not be perfect, but we will continue to improve together and work together. Please let us know if you need anything. We are here for you. Charge On!

Michelle Shoulders

#StrongerTogether

Congratulations to the winners of our first House Meetings Prize Giveaway! Three lucky students in each house were selected to win a gift card to Chick-Fil-A. Stay tuned each week for more giveaways! To claim your prize, please contact your House Principal.

A House:

Zach Wall

Rustin Golshan

Marisa Estrada

B House:

Rehan Athar

Karina Lancaster

Davin Shamoo

C House:

Madison Evans

Georgia Dunlap

Jacob Martinez

Post Photos of Virtual Learning Using #POMSChargers

We want to see your photos doing virtual learning at home! Use #POMSChargers and post a photo of you learning something new, participating in P.E., dancing in hip hop class, stretching during a brain break, eating lunch with your family, or other virtual learning activities. You will be entered to win an Amazon gift card and may even be featured on our social media!

HISD has replaced School Messenger and Grade Speed with HISD Connect. Here you can update your contact preferences, see your child's grades, class schedule, and other online resources. Then download the PowerSchool mobile app for free on the App Store or Google Play. Directions for signing up with HISD Connect were sent via email. If you have any questions, please contact your House Principal.

2020 POMS Virtual Learning Schedule

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.

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

Monday, September 21

9:00a POMS PTO Executive Board Meeting

Thursday, September 24

9:00a POMS PTO General Board Meeting

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