Originally delivered on 8/25/2024 4:50 pm

SUBJECT: Charger Chatter

August 25, 2024

Principal's Post



Dear Charger Parents and Families,


We look forward to another great week with our Chargers! We hope you all can join us for our first PTO General Meeting of the school year on Tuesday at 9 AM (details below). 

Important reminders for next week:

  • Campus will be closed next Monday (Labor Day) and Tuesday (HISD Staff Development Day). All classes will resume on Wednesday, September 4.
  • Open House is next Thursday, September 5. Additional details will be shared in next week's Charger Chatter.

Chromebook Deployment

Chromebook deployment kicks off this week during Social Studies class for all students that have completed the requirements below.

Requirements:

  • All documents must be signed and payment must be submitted before a student is issued a Chromebook & charger. The paperwork was distributed to students the first day of school.
  • The $25 Chromebook PowerUp User Device Fee can be paid via SchoolPay.

Counseling Corner

Be sure to explore our monthly newsletter, featuring valuable insights and updates from our incredible POMS counselors.

Dress Code

All students attending Pin Oak Middle School are required to follow the Pin Oak Dress Code. Please read our POMS Dress Code Policy carefully.

Please refer to the POMS Student Handbook to understand the systems, procedures and supports at POMS. Additional Useful POMS Links can be found below in newsletter.

Upcoming Campus Events

  • PTO General Meeting: Tuesday, August 27
  • NO School - Labor Day Holiday: Monday, September 2
  • NO School - Staff Development Day: Tuesday, September 3
  • POMS Open House: Thursday, September 5
  • Kona Ice Friday: Friday, September 6
  • TELPAS Family Night: Wednesday, September 11
  • Yearbook Pictures: Wednesday, September 18

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 @f7cb99g. Additional POMS Useful Links can be found below near calendar events.

See you soon!

Lindsey Vela, Principal


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PTO General Meeting on Tuesday at 9 AM


Join us for our first PTO General Meeting of the school year to learn about upcoming events and meet our amazing Assistant Principals.

When? Tuesday, August 27, 9 - 10 AM

Where? Parents have two options to attend

If you plan to attend the meeting in person, please make sure to arrive at least 15-20 minutes ahead of time to get checked in at the front office with your driver's license.

School Store Volunteers Still Needed


Parent volunteers allow us to open the school store during our students' lunch period each day. It's also a great way to meet other parents and interact with students. 

Signups are for the 2024-2025 school year. In order to open the store, we require at least 2 people onsite at all times. Please sign up for the group (A or B)/day(s) that works best for you (shifts are every other week).

All NEW store volunteers are required to attend an orientation session:

  • August 28 from 9 - 10 AM
  • August 29 from 9 - 10 AM

Please feel free to reach out to Jean Lee or Thuy Promubol at schoolstore@pinoakpto.org with any questions or concerns. 

All school volunteers are required to be VIPS approved.

Girls Lacrosse Parent Information Meeting on Monday


Is your daughter interested in playing club lacrosse for Pin Oak? If so, we invite you to our parent information meeting on Monday, August 26 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM at the West University Scout House (6108 Edloe St).

Please bring a hard copy of your physical evaluation form to the meeting. We will discuss the practice and tournament schedule, fees, and uniform purchases.

Click here to submit interest form. We look forward to seeing you there!

PE Uniform Update


The online school store is open for your uniform needs. You will be notified of when/where to pick up your order once it has been fulfilled.

PE uniforms and Strength & Conditioning uniforms (8th Grade only) are available for purchase from the school store. Students will be expected to dress out this week. If your student does not have a PE uniform, they will be allowed to substitute with dress-code appropriate athletic attire until the small sizes have been restocked in the school store. 

Please refer to chart for updated pricing that includes sales tax. (Sales tax was excluded on summer orders.)

Please email schoolstore@pinoakpto.org with any questions. 

Save the Date: 6th Grade Parent Meet & Greet


Calling all 6th Grade Parents! Join us for a Meet & Greet hosted by the PTO on Friday, September 27. Come meet new faces while our 6th graders have fun at Game Night.

Additional details to follow!

POMS Amazon Wishlist


Please consider helping us purchase items on the Pin Oak Amazon Wish List

Thank you so much for your generosity!

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)

Calling All POMS Parent Photographers


With so many exciting events happening at Pin Oak throughout the school year, we are not always able to have a student photographer present to take photos. Therefore, we are asking parents who attend POMS events and take photos to share their best images with us so we can include them in our school yearbook.

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, 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 VP of Sponsorship Adriana Cune 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. 

The POMS PTO uses the Membership Toolkit platform across the board, so you'll need an account to continue to receive the Charger Chatter, access PTO meeting details, volunteer, and more! 

If you have any issues signing up or logging in, please contact the POMSPTO VPs of Communications Rebecca Grazier & Keri Valdes.

Useful POMS Links and Info
Looking Ahead
Monday, August 26
POMS Chromebook Deployment - 8th Grade
5:30p POMS Girls Lacrosse Parent Interest Meeting
Tuesday, August 27
POMS Chromebook Deployment - 8th Grade
9:00a POMS PTO General Meeting
Thursday, August 29
POMS Chromebook Deployment - 7th Grade
Friday, August 30
POMS Chromebook Deployment - 7th Grade
POMS PTO Fall Grant Applications Due
Monday, September 2
POMS No School - Labor Day
Tuesday, September 3
POMS No School - Staff Development Day
Thursday, September 5
POMS Chromebook Deployment - 6th Grade
5:30p POMS Open House
Friday, September 6
POMS Chromebook Deployment - 6th Grade
4:00p POMS Kona Ice Friday
Wednesday, September 11
6:00p POMS TELPAS Family Night
Saturday, September 14
POMS Cross Country CCS Warriors Invitational
Tuesday, September 17
5:00p POMS 8th Grade Football vs. West Briar MS @ Butler Stadium (Away)
Wednesday, September 18
POMS Yearbook Picture Day
9:30a POMS PTO Executive Board Meeting
Thursday, September 19
9:00a POMS PTO General Meeting
6:00p POMS Volleyball vs. Rogers MS @ Rogers
Saturday, September 21
POMS Cross Country Westbury Classic
Tuesday, September 24
5:00p POMS 8th Grade Football vs. Black MS @ Butler Stadium (Home)
Thursday, September 26
6:00p POMS Volleyball vs. Pershing MS @ POMS
Friday, September 27
POMS Report Cards
4:15p POMS 6th Grade Mixer - Game Night
4:15p POMS 6th Grade Parent PTO Meet & Greet
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