Principal's Post
Dear Charger Parents and Families,
Thank you to everyone who attended Charger Fest on Saturday! It was a HUGE success and wouldn't have been possible without the help and support of all of YOU! We would like to thank the MANY parents, teachers, and student volunteers who gave their time to work wherever we needed them, supervising games and inflatables, cleaning up, or donating food and drinks to make Charger Fest a success. We could not have done it without you! Thank you to our amazing Charger Fest Chairs Courtney Cernosek, Jennifer Deneen, & Kim Dolibois and VP of Fundraising Lindsay Colvin who worked tirelessly to plan and organize this event down to every last detail. The Pin Oak community is so grateful for your efforts and hard work! The book fair was a HUGE success as well. Thank you to our Book Fair Chairs, Jenifer Jackson Schlaich and Amanda Phillips, and POMS Librarian, Ms. Corso for all of her help during the fair and everything she does to make the library loved by our Chargers. Finally, thank you to Jean Lee and Thuy Promubol for opening the school store during Charger Fest. |
Upcoming Campus Events - No School - Spring Holiday: Wednesday, April 10
- STAAR Reading (6-8): Tuesday, April 16
- STAAR Science (8): Thursday, April 18
- PTO General Meeting: Friday, April 19
- STAAR US History (8): Wednesday, April 24
- STAAR Math/Algebra (6-8): Wednesday, May 1
- POMS Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: Friday, May 3
- NWEA Math: Tuesday, May 14
- NWEA ELAR: Wednesday, May 15
- NWEA Science: Thursday, May 16
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Connecting with you is important to us and we are here for you parents. Visit Our School Website for the full list of Pin Oak Support staff and assistant principals plus much, much more. Join Remind or send a text to 81010 with the message @hghga3b. Additional POMS Useful Links can be found below near calendar events. |
| Thank You to Our Charger Fest Sponsors!
Thank you to the following 2023-24 Charger Fest Underwriters and Booth Sponsors for their generosity: - Celebrity Underwriters ($200)
- Champ Underwriters ($100)
- The Balke Family
- Jake Brasington Family
- Donaldson Family
- The Eisenhoffer Family
- Mehra Family
- Scheet Family
- Booth Sponsorships ($300)
- Donated on behalf of C House
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| POMS Cheer Clinic on Saturday, April 13
Pin Oak Charger Cheer will be hosting a Cheer Clinic for grade levels pre-K thru 8th grade on Saturday, April 13 from 8:30 AM - 12 PM. Registration is $35 via SchoolPay. - 8:15 AM: Participant check-in (enter gates by gym)
- 11:45 AM: Parent performance @ Pin Oak Gym (doors open for parents at 11:30 AM)
- Registration fee includes t-shirt, light snack, & water
- Please bring labeled water bottle. Be sure to label jackets and shirts as well.
- Open to any and all students from grade levels pre-K thru 8th grade.
Please email Cheer Coach Jonahira Cordero for questions. |
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| The Crew Auditions on Tuesday, April 16
The Crew is hosting auditions for the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, April 16 at 4 PM. Come audition if you think you got what it takes. Prepare a two 8 count solo for your audition. See flyer for details. Please contact Mr. Leal will any questions. |
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| Save the Date: Virtual PTO General Meeting on Friday, April 19
Join us for the next PTO General Meeting: When? Friday, April 19, 9 - 10 AM Where? Virtual only via Microsoft Teams |
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| Notice of Proposed Changes to POMS PTO Bylaws
Per Article V, Section 2 of the Pin Oak Middle School PTO Bylaws, any proposed alterations, amendments, or revisions to the Bylaws must be made available to the general PTO ten (10) days prior to the general PTO meeting. The following are the proposed changes to current bylaws with the proposed revisions in red. These changes will be voted on at the POMS PTO General Meeting on Friday, April 19, at 9:00 AM. |
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| Buy Your 2024-2025 School Supplies Now
School Supplies for the 2024-2025 school year are now on sale! Purchase your student's supplies now and make it easy for yourself when school starts. Packs will be shipped directly to school and distributed prior to the first day of school! Be sure to order the pack for the grade your child will be in for the 2024-25 school year! To purchase from 1st Day School Supplies, click here. Questions? Please contact the POMS PTO School Supplies Chairs at schoolsupplies@pinoakpto.org. |
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High School Course Selection |
Lamar High School Hey 8th grade parents! If you are zoned to Lamar or have accepted a transfer for 9th grade for the 24-25 school year, we are here to assist! Join us at the Grand Hall at Lamar for a help session with course selection on Schoolinks on Monday, April 8, 6 PM or Tuesday, April 9, 6 PM. |
| POMS Amazon Wishlist - Student Snacks Needed for STAAR & NWEA Testing
We are in need of student snacks for the upcoming district and STAAR tests. Please consider helping us purchase items on the Pin Oak Amazon Wish List. Thank you so much for your generosity! |
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| 2023-2024 Yearbooks on Sale!
2023-2024 yearbooks are now on sale! Order yours today with Balfour starting at $65. Personalization options are available. We sell out every year and you won't want to miss getting your copy. |
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| Join the POMS Team for the Houston Texans Kids Triathlon
The Houston Texans Kids Triathlon will be held Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 at Texas Typhoon Waterpark in Katy, TX. Experienced triathletes and beginners are welcomed to register to join the Pin Oak Middle School team on Saturday, April 13. - SHORT COURSE: 125-meter swim, 2-mile bike, and 1-mile run.
- LONG COURSE: 225-meter swim, 4-mile bike, and a 1.6-mile run.
- SPLASH & DASH: 125-meter swim, and a 1-mile run.
Pin Oak will have a team tent set up for pre- and post-race fueling and camaraderie. Parents are encouraged to bring snacks/drinks to share with other athletes, as well as a portable folding chair for rest. Click here to register for the event. When registering be sure to select: - Team: Pin Oak Middle School
- Password: Go Chargers
You will receive a 10% discount on registration when you join POMS team. Once you register for the event, please send an email with the name and the grade of your athlete to Norma Terrazas. We look forward to having another fun and memorable event! |
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| Charger Dungeons & Dragons After-School Club
We are excited to start on a new adventure at Pin Oak Middle School with the Charger Dungeons & Dragons Club. The club will run the first and third Wednesday after school (4 - 5:30 PM) at Pin Oak Middle School. To indicate your interest in joining and details for the next meeting, students should complete the form below. D&D Club Interest Form The club welcomes players of all experience levels who have an enthusiasm for tabletop roleplaying games. We ask that players draft an origin story for a character they might want to play, and tell us why they are excited about playing Dungeons and Dragons. For questions, reach out to Kyle Verret. |
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| Join the POMS PTO for 2023-2024
Join the Pin Oak Middle School PTO and help the students, teachers, fine arts, athletics, and academic programs at our school. Membership is just $10. Membership must be renewed each year, as annual membership expires at the end of each school year on June 30. If you have any questions, please email POMS PTO Membership Chair. |
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| Register for VIPS (Volunteers in Public School)
All volunteers in HISD must register to be VIPS approved. Please register at least two weeks before your scheduled volunteer shift, as it can take three to five business days to complete the background check. Even if you were previously VIPS approved, you will need to register again as your approval expires at the end of each school year. VIPS Registration VIPS Registration (Español) |
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| Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Do you know a business who is looking for corporate sponsorship opportunities? Pin Oak offers a variety of sponsorship levels and benefits, including school-wide newsletter and website recognition, banner display in a prominent location on campus, marquee signage and much more! By partnering with businesses in our community, we raise funds for teacher, student, classroom and technology support, curriculum enrichment, staff appreciation, and facility enhancements. Contact POMS PTO Co-VP of Fundraising & Corporate Sponsors Chair Anu Hiremaglur for more details. |
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| Update Information for POMS 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. The POMS PTO uses the Membership Toolkit platform across the board, so you'll need an account to receive the Charger Chatter, shop at the online School Store, join the PTO, and more! It can all be found at pinoakpto.org. 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! If you have any issues signing up or logging in, please contact the POMSPTO VP of Communications Rebecca Grazier. |
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Useful POMS Links and Info |
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When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to Pin Oak Middle School PTO. |
| Use the new Box Tops App on the App Store or Google Play 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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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. |
We Appreciate Our Corporate Sponsors & Community Partners |
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