Originally delivered on 2/23/2025 4:04 pm

SUBJECT: Charger Chatter

February 23, 2025

Principal's Post

Dear Charger Parents and Families,

The Charger Rodeo Auction is LIVE and supports our amazing school! 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. Log on now and happy bidding!

The Student Game Night supporting the Auction is this Friday at Pin Oak from 4:30-6:30 PM. The Auction team will have a game truck, a mechanical bull, bracelet making, food and fun! Chargers can ride the bull for a chance to win a fun raffle prize! You can buy tickets here or during lunch each day this week beginning on Tuesday, February 25. More details below.

While your Charger is busy riding the bull at Game Night, head over to The Buffalo Grille to visit with other Pin Oak parents at the Charger Rodeo Happy Hour. From 5:00 - 7:00 PM, you can place your bids on auction items and have some lite bites and drinks. We'll have exclusive raffle prizes - a date night at Adair Kitchen and a wine basket - only available to attendees! Get your tickets here

What a fun Friday ahead Chargers!

IPC / Algebra 1 Presentation

Thank you to all the parents that attended the Information Night last week about IPC and Algebra 1.  The presentation by Mr. Amador and Ms. Myers is now posted on the POMS website

Lastly, report cards will be handed out on Friday, Feb 28.


Connecting with you is important to us and we are here for you: 

See you soon!

Lindsey Vela, Principal
HISD West Division Middle School Principal of the Year 


POMS Charger Rodeo Auction is LIVE through Friday

It's time to bid! Log on now!

Kick off your boots and rustle up some bids from the comfort of your home! The POMS auction is in full swing through Friday, Feb 28. 

With just a few clicks, you can place your bids, outmatch the competition, and support a great cause. 

And don't forget the raffle items - the Charger Rodeo Raffle will knock your socks off! Win a Meta Quest 3s, Hoverboard, Electronics Bundle, or the School Store basket with the latest POMS gear. 

Back by popular demand are the Ladies Swag and Gentleman Swag Baskets, filled with products that will be sure to make your Charger yell, "YEE-HAW".

Need to stock your bar? Baskets of wine and beer are ready to win!

Get tickets to our Adult Auction Bidding Social and Student Game Night, both on Friday, February 28! Details below.

To learn more, please contact Katie Hill and Shannon Westin, POMS Auction Co-Chairs.

Parents, we need you!

The PTO needs your help to make the student Game Night awesome for our Chargers! Please sign up to volunteer to volunteer during Student Game Night and bring snack donations.

No Rodeo is Complete without Merch

Grab your Charger Rodeo Hoodie TODAY before they sell out.

This premium hoodie is priced at only $30 and has the Principal Vela stamp of approval. POMS-approved for everyday wear at school! 

Starting Tuesday, we will sell hoodies during all lunches (cash or credit accepted). Online orders will be available for pickup.

Quantities are limited - ORDER ONLINE NOW!

Student Game Night at POMS on Friday

Friday, Feb. 28, 4:30-6:30 PM (Cost is $20 per student)

Buy tickets here

The Charger Rodeo Game Night will be EPIC! 

  • All the favorites including a Game Truck, Basketball Shooting Game, Volleyball, and Bracelet Making.
    • NEW THIS YEAR - Ride the Mechanical Bull! Bull riders that stay on get entered in a RAFFLE for a FABULOUS PRIZE.
  • Students who attend Game Night can stay after school until 4:30 pm event start.
  • Each entry includes Raising Cane's chicken dinner.
    • Additional snacks available for purchase - cash only.
    • Cheese pizza will be available for students that require vegetarian meal. You must note on order form during ticket purchase.
ADULT Auction Bidding Social on Friday

Buffalo Grille
4080 Bissonnet
Friday, Feb. 28, 5:00 - 7:00 PM (Cost is $40 per adult)

Buy tickets here

The Charger Rodeo Auction will culminate in Happy Hour at Buffalo Grille. You can enjoy drinks and appetizers from Los Tios/Adair Kitchen while your Charger celebrates at Game Night!

  • Grab your crew, check out items, and bid together!
  • Each entry includes appetizers and 2 drink tickets!
  • We will have exclusive raffle items including a Date Night at Adair Kitchen and a wine basket ONLY available to attendees.
Help us fill the Sunshine Snack Cart

The teacher snack carts are on the roll! Please help us purchase items for the carts on our Amazon Wish List

Prefer to purchase items locally? Please mark off the item(s) on the Amazon List, address the items to Wynne Erickson/PTO and bring them to the front office.

8th Grade Activities and Events
Underwriting Opportunities

Please consider underwriting one of our fun events. For $100, family and friends can underwrite any of the 8th grade events (semi-formal dance, breakfast and yearbook signing, or the parade/picnic). You can even underwrite more than one! We'll recognize your name on a banner on the circle drive, the PTO website, and here in the Charger Chatter.

Looking for additional ways to support our 8th grade class? Click here to learn more or contact Lindsay Colvin and Jennifer Deneen, 8th Grade Activities Chairs.

Upcoming 8th Grade Events

We have lots of fun activities planned for our 8th graders this Spring. Click here for a full calendar of events. (Dates subject to change if HISD adjusts its calendar)

Order Your 2024-2025 Yearbook

Pin Oak is excited to partner with Jostens for our 2024-2025 yearbook. Order your copy today

Got great photos of your kids at Pin Oak sponsored activities?

Please share your best pictures with the Yearbook staff via the QR code or link here. (Please no pictures of personal family vacation, dinners etc.)

Shop POMS Gear Online

The school store is open for students to shop during lunch or you can shop the school store online. (You will be notified when your online order is ready and your student may pick up the items during lunch)

Want to volunteer at the store? Please sign up for the group (A or B)/day(s) that works best for you.  Shifts are every other week. All volunteers are required to be VIPS approved.

For more information, contact Jean Lee or Thuy Promubol.

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 Adriana Cune, VP of Sponsorship, for details.

Full Calendar
Sunday, February 23
12:00a POMS Charger Rodeo Auction
Monday, February 24
12:00a POMS Charger Rodeo Auction
6:00p POMS Girls Soccer vs. Lanier
7:00p POMS Boys Soccer vs. Lanier
Tuesday, February 25
12:00a POMS Charger Rodeo Auction
Wednesday, February 26
12:00a POMS Charger Rodeo Auction
Thursday, February 27
12:00a POMS Charger Rodeo Auction
Friday, February 28
12:00a POMS Charger Rodeo Auction
POMS Report Cards
4:30p POMS Charger Rodeo Game Night
5:00p POMS Charger Rodeo Adult Social
Monday, March 3
6:00p POMS Girls Soccer vs. Meyerland
7:00p POMS Boys Soccer vs. Meyerland
Thursday, March 6
9:00a POMS PTO Executive Board Meeting
Friday, March 7
4:00p POMS Kona Ice Friday
Monday, March 10
POMS No School - Spring Recess
Tuesday, March 11
POMS No School - Spring Recess
Wednesday, March 12
POMS No School - Spring Recess
Thursday, March 13
POMS No School - Spring Recess
Friday, March 14
POMS No School - Spring Recess
Monday, March 31
POMS No School - Chavez Huerta Day
We Appreciate Our Corporate Sponsors & Community Partners
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