Originally delivered on 11/15/2020 3:39 pm

SUBJECT: Charger Chatter

November 15, 2020

Principal's Post


Pin Oak Students, Parents & Community,


Please join me tomorrow, November 16th, at 6:00 p.m. for a parent meeting. Our agenda includes updates on IPC, spring athletics, virtual/F2F numbers, and curriculum goals. Anyone is welcome to attend and I will answer questions as we go through the agenda.


Our Charger Commitment Campaign was a huge success. On behalf of our teachers and staff, I want to thank you for your generosity and support. It is comforting to work in such a supportive community that values the educational opportunities of all our students. Also, thank you to Melissa Bayne and our PTO board for helping organize the event. They knew this was going to be a difficult year and they still said YES to leadership in our PTO. I cannot say thank you enough for their dedication.


We will have a good week and then enjoy a much needed break. I hope to see you tomorrow night.


As always, thank you.


Michelle Shoulders


This Week's Schedule:

Monday: BLUE / PARENT MEETING

Tuesday: SILVER

Wednesday: BLUE

Thursday: SILVER

Friday: CHARGER Day

Thanksgiving Food Drive

The Bellaire/Lamar Feeder pattern has secured at least 100 Thanksgiving meals for families in need. Identified families will come to the Pin Oak campus from 11AM to 1PM on Thursday, November 19th. A huge thank you to Bruno Mesa, our Wraparound Services Specialist, for helping organize this event.

A Big Thank You to The '401

The '401, a Bellaire family owned restaurant, is providing lunch to our teachers and staff on November 18th as a special thank you. What a special treat - we are thankful for you too!

NJHS Applications Available Due Wednesday

NJHS applications for prospective 8th grade members are available here, and will be accepted through Wednesday, November 18th. Your student must be logged into his or her HISD email to view and complete the application.

Applications for current 7th grade students will be available in the spring.


Questions? Contact Chelsea Reynolds at chelsea.reynolds@houstonisd.org.

PSAT Information

This sign-up is for all 8th grade virtual students who have NOT already taken the PSAT (Oct. 27th). Please note the first 30 students for each date will be allowed to come to test so that CDC/Federal/State/HISD/College Board testing and health guidelines can be followed. Ms. Warren will notify/confirm each student, through their HISD email, as to their testing date. Please remember that the PSAT is optional in 8th grade and only counts toward admission into Bellaire's IB program. The remaining testing dates are as follows: 11/18, 12/1, 12/7, 12/9, 12/10, and 12/16. Ms. Warren will send an email confirmation to each student's HISD email the MONDAY before the testing date. (In the case of a Monday test date, it will go out Friday.)

Please remember that you must be signed in to your HISD email to access the document.


Questions? Contact Kat Warren at awarren4@houstonisd.org.

POMS Online School Store is OPEN!

POMS School Store is now virtual! If you would like to purchase polos, sweatshirts, or spirit shirts for your Charger, you can do so here.


You will have to log into your Membership Toolkit account (the same way you do to access the school directory) or create a new account if you don't already have one. You can pay for your items through PayPal or with a credit/debit card.


Once you have purchased your items, you will be contacted by the school store volunteers regarding picking up those items. We plan to have designated pick-up days for items ordered through the online store.


Due to COVID restrictions, the physical store at school will remain closed until further notice.


Please email schoolstore@pinoakpto.org with any questions. Thank you for supporting POMS!

POMS School Directory

Log in to update your directory info or sign up for a new account if you're a new user. If you have used Membership Toolkit at another school, you may log in using your same account information.


Also, be sure to download the free Membership Toolkit app on the App Store or Google Play, so you'll have the school directory and school calendar with you at all times on your mobile device! You can even sync the PTO calendar to your phone's calendar and opt to receive push notifications for important announcements!

Jacket & Dry Goods Donation Drive

Take part in donating gently used jackets & non-perishable food items in anticipation of cool weather and the holiday season. Donations will be accepted at the Pin Oak main entrance (Circle Drive) in designated bins. #ChargerStrong

Questions? Contact Bruno Mesa at bruno.mesa@houstonisd.org.

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.

Looking Ahead
Monday, November 16
6:00p POMS Parent Meeting with Ms. Shoulders
Wednesday, November 18
POMS NJHS Application Deadline for Current 8th Graders
Thursday, November 19
11:00a POMS Thanksgiving Food Drive
Saturday, November 21
9:00a HISD Athletics Free Physicals
Monday, November 23
POMS Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, November 24
POMS Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, November 25
POMS Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 26
POMS Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 27
POMS Thanksgiving Break
Friday, December 4
POMS End of 2nd 6 Weeks
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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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