Originally delivered on 4/28/2024 6:18 pm

SUBJECT: Charger Chatter

April 28, 2024

Principal's Post



Dear Charger Parents and Families,


We have our final day of STAAR testing on Wednesday. It is very important that students are on time for testing and that Chromebooks are fully charged. Please reach out to Mrs. Catoni or Mrs. Vining with questions. 

Congratulations to the POMS Girls Lacrosse teams on yet another successful season, especially our amazing 8th graders!

We had 6 students represent Pin Oak at the Houston Texans Kids Triathlon on April 13 & 14. Congratulations to Koen Pacior, Lucas Foster, Vera Castro, Maahi Vaswani, Bella Shabelansky, and Melanie Terrazas for finishing the long course, which included a 225-meter swim, 4-mile bike, and a 1.6-mile run!

Upcoming Campus Events

  • STAAR Math/Algebra (6-8): Wednesday, May 1
  • POMS Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: Friday, May 3
  • Kona Ice: Friday, May 3
  • 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance: Friday, May 10
  • NWEA Math: Tuesday, May 14
  • NWEA ELAR: Wednesday, May 15
  • NWEA Science: Thursday, May 16

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.

See you soon!

Lindsey Vela, Principal


Connect with us on Twitter and Instagram!

Twitter: @pinoakms

Instagram @pinoakchargers

Help Us Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week at POMS!


May 6 through 10 is Teacher Appreciation Week and we are showing our appreciation for our teachers and staff with a little treat every day. Please help us show our gratitude for everything they do by signing up here to bring goodies by the designated day. 

Please feel free to reach out to staffappreciation@pinoakpto.org with any questions or concerns. Thank you in advance for supporting the PTO and our staff and teachers.  

Deadline to Purchase Yearbooks is Tuesday, April 30!


April 30 is the last day to purchase your 2023-2024 yearbooks online. Order your copy today from Balfour for $65. Personalization options are available.

Yearbooks will also be sold during lunch period from May 22 until they sell out. We sell out every year so be sure to order online to guarantee you receive a copy! 

All purchased yearbooks will be distributed the week of May 20.

Buy Tickets for the POMS Musical "Mean Girls JR."


Please join us for our annual musical! This year we will perform "Mean Girls JR." on April 30 and May 2 at 5:30 PM in the MPR. 

Online Ticket Pricing

  • VIP: $15
  • General Admission: $10

Tickets will be $2 more at the door. Doors open at 4:45 PM. Please enter through the cafeteria doors.

Discover Italy with Us!


Does your child love Italian food, travel, Gladiators? Come to an informational meeting about our trip to Italy in the summer of 2025. Its going to be a really fun trip that is geared to middle schoolers. We are even going to Gladiator school! 

Meeting date is Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:50 PM in Mr. Meyers room (B126).

Please RSVP so I know how many to expect. Can't make it? Choose "No, but send info" so you don't miss out. Contact Ms. Hulbert with any questions.

Kona Ice Friday!


Kona Ice will be at POMS after school on Friday, May 3 in the front parking lot near the entrance of the school.

Please bring your cash to purchase a treat. Treats are $4, $6, and $7.

Please email POMS PTO Kona Ice Chair Jennifer Deneen with any questions.

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

POMS Online School Store


The POMS Online School Store has moved to a new site. 

You can place your online orders for uniforms, planners and yard signs. Online orders take a few days to fulfill and you will be notified when ready for pick up.

Please contact schoolstore@pinoakpto.org with any questions.

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!

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.

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.

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)

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.

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 Storejoin 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.

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.

Useful POMS Links and Info
Looking Ahead
Tuesday, April 30
POMS Last Day to Purchase Yearbook
5:30p POMS Musical "Mean Girls JR."
Wednesday, May 1
POMS STAAR Math/Algebra (6-8)
Thursday, May 2
5:30p POMS Musical "Mean Girls JR."
5:50p POMS Informational Meeting for Italy Trip Summer 2025
Friday, May 3
11:30a POMS Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
4:00p POMS Kona Ice Friday
Monday, May 6
POMS Teacher Appreciation Week
4:15p POMS Algebra I Placement Make-Up Exam (6 & 7)
Tuesday, May 7
POMS Teacher Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 8
POMS Teacher Appreciation Week
Thursday, May 9
POMS Teacher Appreciation Week
9:00a POMS PTO Executive Board Meeting
Friday, May 10
POMS Teacher Appreciation Week
6:45p POMS 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance
Tuesday, May 14
POMS NWEA Testing - Math
Wednesday, May 15
POMS NWEA Testing - ELAR
Thursday, May 16
POMS NWEA Testing - Science
9:00a POMS PTO General Meeting
Monday, May 20
4:15p POMS IPC Placement Exam (7)
Monday, May 27
POMS No School - Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28
9:00a POMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony (A House Only)
Wednesday, May 29
9:00a POMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony (B House Only)
Thursday, May 30
POMS Staff Appreciation End of School Luncheon & Gift Distribution
9:00a POMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony (C House Only)
4:00p POMS Sports Physicals
Friday, May 31
POMS 8th Grade Field Trip to Splashway
Tuesday, June 4
8:30a POMS 8th Grade Breakfast & Yearbook Signing
Wednesday, June 5
POMS Last Day of School
POMS Report Cards
9:00a POMS 8th Grade Promotion Parade & Picnic
Monday, August 12
8:30a POMS First Day of School
Stay Connected
Ways to Give

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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.

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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