October 12, 2025

Dear Charger Parents and Families,

We have a busy month ahead. We're now in the final two weeks of the 2nd six weeks, and students will receive their progress reports this Friday during Team Time. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your student’s teacher or cluster leader. 

This Wednesday, all 8th grade students will be taking the PSAT. Later this month, we’re excited to celebrate both Homecoming and Red Ribbon Week. Additional details are shared below. 

Thank you for your continued support. 

PTO General Meeting on Wednesday evening

Join us for the next PTO General Meeting to learn more about news and upcoming events at POMS.

Wednesday October 15
5:30 - 6:30 PM
In-person in the POMS library or via Teams.

2025 PTO Charger Commitment Campaign

The PTO Charger Commitment Campaign, which runs through October 31, is the biggest fundraiser for the our PTO and they need YOUR help to keep our faculty and staff grants funded, the teacher reimbursement fund going, and to keep hosting all the activities the PTO organizes for the students. We are so grateful for your support of Pin Oak Middle School and its unique programs - many of which are only offered because of your generous donations. Click here to donate.

Purchase Homecoming Dance Tickets on SchoolPay

We need you! Please sign up to volunteer to set-up or break down the Homecoming Dance.

💙 Explore More Clubs at POMS

Are you interested in discovering new opportunities to connect, create, and grow? Pin Oak Middle School offers a variety of clubs for every interest and skill level.

• Gardening Club – Meets Wednesdays from 4:00–5:30 p.m. 

• Crochet Club – Meets Thursdays from 4:15–5:15 p.m. in B House Commons. No experience needed; all levels welcome.

• Dungeons & Dragons Club – Meets biweekly in B126 from 4:00–5:30 p.m. (New members are still welcome to join).

• NJHS Induction Ceremony – Scheduled for November 6 from 6:00–7:00 p.m.  

• World Language Clubs – Spanish, German, French, Italian, Latin, and Mandarin clubs meet after school; check the schedule for meeting days and rooms. 

• Japanese Club – Now meeting weekly; scan the QR code to learn more. 

• Japanese Dance Club – Auditions are coming up on October 16 at 4:15 p.m. in Room C104. 

Whether you’re interested in language, creativity, leadership, or adventure, there’s a place for you at POMS — find what inspires you and get involved. 🌟

World Language Expo Night – October 22, 5:00 - 6:30 PM

We are excited to host our first World Language Expo Night, a celebration of culture, creativity, and student achievement. Explore the impressive work of our Chargers in the six languages taught at Pin Oak—French, German, Italian, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish—as well as our Japanese Culture class.

Parents will have the opportunity to see what students have accomplished during the first twelve weeks of the school year and to meet the teachers leading our vibrant world language program. From projects to performances, you’ll witness just how much they have achieved in a short time.

Our World Language teachers will be present, and we have a few special surprises planned for families who attend. It promises to be a wonderful evening celebrating the diversity and richness of our world languages.

Upcoming Spirit Weeks
We have two exciting spirit weeks coming up:

• Homecoming Spirit Week is scheduled for the week of October 20–24. Festivities will include themed dress-up days, a pep rally, tailgate, football game, and the Homecoming Dance.

• Red Ribbon Week will take place the following week, beginning October 27.

Additional spirit week details are shared below.

Picture Retakes: No sign up necessary.  

Save the Date - POMS Color Run is Friday, November 14

Pin Oak's annual Color Run is coming up and your student will not want to be left out.

Color Run is a fun-run style fundraising event where students can leave class to hang out, listen to music, visit the Kona Ice truck, run or walk around the track, and throw color on each other in the Post-Run Color Party.

Look for more details in next week's Charger Chatter.

Reminder: Annual Student Information Survey

We need all parents to complete the Annual Student Information Survey as soon as possible. Your prompt response is greatly appreciated.

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

• Visit the POMS website for a full staff directory and much more
• POMS Student Handbook
• Attendance Policy (email excuses to agny.ibarra@houstonisd.org)
• Bell Schedule
• Dress Code Policy
• POMS School Safety & Transportation page
• Use the Remind app (text @cf3a8ca to 81010) for timely reminders
  
• Connect on X @pinoakms and Instagram @pinoakchargers
• Connect to the POMS PTO on Facebook and Instagram @pinoakpto
• Other POMS helpful links and information

See you soon!
Lindsey Vela, Principal

Dear POMS Family,

We can't thank you enough for the generous donations we've received so far during this year’s Charger Commitment Campaign.  

We rely on the support of our Pin Oak families to help our PTO fund all the "extras" that make POMS the great school it is! 

Please remember that any donation, no matter the size, helps our campaign and our students. These funds get used THIS Year for YOUR students.

With 19 days left to give to the campaign, have you made your donation yet?

We have fabulous new incentives this year. Please show your support and make your gift to POMS today!

Please contact us at commitment@pinoakpto.org with questions or to get involved with the campaign.

Pin Oak Middle School PTO

4601 Glenmont • Bellaire, TX 77401

pinoakpto.org