Originally delivered on 9/27/2020 2:25 pm

SUBJECT: Charger Chatter

September 27, 2020

Principal's Post


Join me Tuesday morning at 8:30 to discuss setting BIG GOALS and Being Forever Changed! You don’t want to miss it!


Here are the links to the 8:30 a.m. meetings for this week. They can also be found at houstonisd.org/pinoak.


Tuesday, 9/29 - BLUE DAY

Pin Oak Connect with Mrs. Shoulders


Wednesday, 9/30 - SILVER DAY

Connection Groups


Thursday, 10/1 - BLUE DAY

Connection Groups


Friday, 10/2 - SILVER DAY

House A Meeting

House B Meeting

House C Meeting


Michelle Shoulders
#ChargeOn

YOU MUST MAKE A CHOICE BETWEEN IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL LEARNING BY TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 28TH!


Student Instructional Selection for 2nd Six Weeks

Houston ISD is asking all families to consider the learning setting for their student(s) beginning October 19th. Families will either choose to remain in a virtual/online setting or commit to returning to campus for face-to-face instruction.  Please note that the default selection for each student is face-to-face instruction.  


Parents will make their selection through the 
HISD Connect Parent Portal "Forms" section. Parents will be able log in and select in-person or virtual learning for the second six weeks of the 2020 school year. As we continue through the fall and spring semesters, you will have the opportunity to update this at the end of each six-weeks cycle. This process will ensure campuses can begin planning for physical space, staffing, and scheduling.

Need Food, Clothing, Child Care, Rental Assistance, or Health & Human Services?

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

POMS Clothing Drive

When: September 21, 2020 – October 9, 2020
What: We will accept new and gently used clothing & hygiene products
Sizes: Girls Age: 6 T – 1 YR; 11-15 YR
Boy Age: 6T -1 YR ; 11 – 15 YR
Where: Drop Items off at the front of Pin Oak into labeled boxes
Why: To support a Charger Family in need
#ChargerStrong

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month continues! How are you celebrating? Don't forget to share your virtual celebrations using #HISDHHM!

Learn more:

HISD Hispanic Heritage Month

Missed the PTO General Board Meeting?

If you missed last week's PTO General Board meeting, you may view the rebroadcast here.

Houston ISD Back-to-School Guide & Reopening Plan

HISD has released important information regarding this school year:


For more information, visit houstonisd.org/reopening.

Student How-To Guides

During these past several weeks, we have spent a vast majority of our time trying to navigate through the Hub, Teams and PowerSchool all while trying to learn.

If you have not utilized your Home Page on the HUB, there are several how-to guides on moving through these platforms with ease.
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.

Looking Ahead
Sunday, September 27
POMS Clothing Drive
Monday, September 28
POMS Clothing Drive
POMS Fall Holiday (Students Only)
POMS Deadline to Select Virtual or In-Person Learning
Tuesday, September 29
POMS Clothing Drive
Wednesday, September 30
POMS Clothing Drive
Thursday, October 1
POMS Clothing Drive
Stay Connected
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.

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