Originally delivered on 4/11/2021 8:11 am

SUBJECT: Charger Chatter

April 11, 2021

Principal's Post


Pin Oak Community –


Today kicks off our amazingly comfortable school auction: the "Bid From Your Bed" Pajama Jam! The Auction Committee has been working hard to make this year's event a success with fun auction items and raffle prizes - take a moment and check it out!


A big congratulations to the newest members of NJHS! We are so proud of your hard work and leadership - in and out of the classroom!


If you haven't yet turned in your Intent to Return Form, please do so immediately so that we may be able to fill as many empty seats as possible for next year!


Have a great week!



Michelle Shoulders

#ChargeOn



This Week's Schedule:

Monday: BLUE

Tuesday: SILVER

Wednesday: BLUE

Thursday: SILVER

Friday: CHARGER DAY

POMS Auction is Live NOW!

The"Bid From Your Bed" Pajama Jamis live NOW and will run through Sunday, April 18th at 8 p.m.


AUCTION:

The virtual auction features special items like choosing your own class schedule, vacation home rentals, orthodontics, fun and unique experiences, and gift cards to your favorite restaurants!


RAFFLE:

If you click on the Instabuy tab, you will see exciting raffle prizes like a brand new Sony PlayStation 5 and AirPods Pro! Enter for your chance to win NOW!


SPIRIT NIGHTS:

Join us for Spirit Nights all week at the following restaurants. Please check the PTO Calendar or the PTO Facebook page for more info on times (most include lunch too!), flyers to present when ordering, etc.


Monday, 4/12Jersey Mike's Subs5107 Bellaire Blvd.



Tuesday, 4/13Betsy's @ Evelyn's Park4400 Bellaire Blvd.



Wednesday, 4/14MOD Pizza5103 Bellaire Blvd.



Thursday, 4/15Jersey Mike's Subs
5107 Bellaire Blvd.



Friday, 4/16Chick-Fil-A5325 S. Rice Blvd.


CHARGERS PAJAMA PANTS:

Don't forget to wear your Chargers pajama pants to school this week to show your school spirit! As of this morning, there are only 7 Medium pajama pants available for purchase!


Check out the Pajama Jam NOW: https://qtego.net/qlink/pinoak.


Questions? Please contact the POMS PTO Auction Committee.

Order your School Supplies Today

School supply kits for the 2021-2022 school year are now on sale. Purchase your student's supplies now and make it easy for yourself when school starts. Use this link: https://1stday.sale/104263


Questions? Please contact the POMS PTO School Supplies Chairs.

Congrats to New NJHS Inductees


We are so proud to introduce our new NJHS Inductees:




Ishaan Agarwal
Sayf Elkousy
Joshua Mathiesen
Luna Al-RamahiValeria FloresJonas Mendoza
Caitlyn AlaviEzequiel GarzaMaisie Moncrief
Eliana AntonoffSimone GoffneyClaudia Moore
Ada AryaLaila HakkiSuman Muppavarapu
Nolan Aufdenspring
Sophia HamdaniEvan Onufer
Maya BairdChloe HansonRianah Patel
Zachary BangNatalia HarbisonHalle Pickelner
Cooper BayneAlia HassanEthan Piegari
Jules BeechEthan HeJayce Pierson
Harrison BroachEsther HeatonJonathan Reed
Matthew BurleighIsabella HicksSinha Revati
Caleb CarterAvantika IngoleFahed Rimawi
Carolina CastroNicolas JanAvery Robertson
Christian ChangReeve JenkinsMikel Sainz Garriz
Sage ChauNevaeh JosephNicholas Sanchez de Rojas
Melanie ChenIsabel KamerbeekReid Sasser
Audrey ChengSara KannanCarter Smith
Alexa ChoiJohn KonstanzerJulie Tang
Jimmy ChowLuca La NeveElizabeth Tobey
Hannah ChurchillAvery LeeSamantha Tran
Chloe ClementsKendace LeeHaasini Veerakumar
Yuval CohenMatthew LorchSophia Windham
Nia CovingtonIsabel LysterCatherine Xue
Christopher DaiKathryn Lyster
Kevin Xue
Aadri DattaCade MansourWyatt Young


ART Department's 2021 New Shirt Design Released

Anyone who likes the design and wants to support Pin Oak’s Art Department can buy a shirt or hoodie! You don’t have to be an art student to get one. Funds help us to pay for art materials and art related activities.


Front design by 7th grader Lilly Whiteley: student printed in blue, white, & black with sea creatures & school supplies.


Back design by 8th grader Bailey Goldstein: whale with wings printed in white.


All options are printed on dark gray fabric.


Available in short sleeves ($15), long sleeves ($20), and hoodie with front pocket ($35).


Go to www.schoolpay.com to place orders. The deadline to submit orders is Friday, April 16th.


Please send any questions or concerns to LSlavin@houstonisd.org or CSather@houstonisd.org.

2021-22 Bellaire Belles Applications and Tryouts

Calling all 8th graders! Bellaire Belles will have virtual audition for the 2021-2022 school year.

Tuesday, April 20th: Tryout Routine Posted on Website
Friday, April 23rd @ Noon: Audition Video Due

WEAR Black Bottoms, Black Top, Jazz Shoes, and attach your Audition Number to your outfit for your final audition video.

Click HERE for the 2021-2022 Bellaire Belles application. Please complete your application and submit your most recent report card by Tuesday, April 20. You will receive a tryout number after we receive your application.

For more information – bellairebelles.org/belles-tryouts/

Questions? Email cdenman@houstonisd.org

POMS STAAR Testing Information

Missed the STAAR testing information in the Charger Chatter? Click here to view all the dates, times, and sample schedule at POMS.

Deadline to Buy Your 2020-2021 Yearbook is April 30th

Get Your Copy: Pin Oak 2020-2021 yearbooks are available for purchase from Balfour for $50. We are documenting this year in a special way and there will be fewer copies available so preorder your book today! Deadline to purchase is April 30th.


Questions? Email Ms. Beckman at abeckman@houstonisd.org.

Visit the POMS Online School Store

Order your Charger polos, sweatshirts & spirit shirts through the POMS Online School Store! Yard signs, car magnets and umbrellas are now also available for order!

To order, log into your Membership Toolkit account (the same way you access 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 the items.

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!

Reminder: School Dress Code

Students must wear our school colors each day. They can wear a polo, spirit shirt, t-shirt, or sweatshirt in grey, white, or royal blue. This is for supervision and safety reasons since students will be outside. All pants/shorts must be school appropriate length.

Reminder: No Deliveries to Front Office

Just a reminder that due to COVID-19 safety protocols, the front office is unable to accept deliveries for students. This includes parents dropping off lunches, instruments, etc. Thank you for your help in keeping our campus safe and healthy!

POMS Amazon Wish List

Our teachers are being diligent with cleaning the desks and work areas. If you would like to help us keep our campus safe and healthy by purchasing additional cleaning products, please see our Amazon Wish List. All items will be shipped directly to the school. Thank you!

Questions? Contact PTO President Tricia Onufer at president@pinoakpto.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.

Questions? Contact Bruno Mesa.

Looking Ahead
Sunday, April 11
POMS "Bid From Your Bed" Pajama Jam - Auction 2021
Monday, April 12
POMS "Bid From Your Bed" Pajama Jam - Auction 2021
10:00a POMS Spirit Night at Jersey Mike's Subs (Bellaire)
6:30p POMS Boys Lacrosse: Emory Weiner @ POMS (7th/8th Grade)
Tuesday, April 13
POMS "Bid From Your Bed" Pajama Jam - Auction 2021
11:00a POMS Spirit Night at Betsy's
Wednesday, April 14
POMS "Bid From Your Bed" Pajama Jam - Auction 2021
10:30a POMS Spirit Night at MOD Pizza (Bellaire)
Thursday, April 15
POMS "Bid From Your Bed" Pajama Jam - Auction 2021
10:00a POMS Spirit Night at Jersey Mike's Subs (Bellaire)
Friday, April 16
POMS "Bid From Your Bed" Pajama Jam - Auction 2021
POMS Last Day to Order ART Shirts
4:30p POMS Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A (S. Rice & Westpark)
Saturday, April 17
POMS "Bid From Your Bed" Pajama Jam - Auction 2021
1:00p POMS Boys Lacrosse Round Robin - Pershing/Katy/West Houston @ POMS (7th/8th Grade)
Sunday, April 18
POMS "Bid From Your Bed" Pajama Jam - Auction 2021
Monday, April 19
9:00a POMS PTO Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 20
POMS STAAR Testing: 7th Grade Writing
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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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