Pin Oak Middle School PTO

Join the Pin Oak PTO! Your membership dollars support academic, fine arts, and athletic programs at Pin Oak – which enriches student opportunities!  Membership levels start at only $5. Parents who join at the Gold, Platinum, and Diamond levels are invited to attend the “Breakfast with the Principal” event in October.

Join the PTO and receive these great benefits:

To pay on-line by credit card, go to Click Here for 2018-2019 Pin Oak PTO Membership .

To pay by check or cash, Click Here to download paper membership form. Complete the form, attach your payment and return to the Pin Oak Main Office.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Cross.

It’s time to update your student information for the directory. POMS PTO collects your information online and then gives you secure access to the online system.  To add or update your information, please head to:

join.myschoolanywhere.com

invitation code: Chargers

If you join the PTO at $50 or higher, you will receive a printed copy of the directory in October.

How do you access the online directory?
Once we have received and reviewed your family’s information, you will receive an email with login instructions.

What’s so great about the ONLINE directory?

• It’s secure – your family will have a unique login and password and the directory can’t be lost or stolen.
• It’s free – you can search by student’s first name, grade, teacher and family last name.
• You can create your own custom list of frequently called families.
• You can access the family directory from any internet device: your computer, smart phone, iPad, etc.
• Is it secure? YES! All data is stored behind secure firewalls and can only be accessed by authorized users with a validated username and encrypted password. All data is viewed and passed using SSL encryption.

We are accepting advertisements for the 2018-2019 Directory. Ads and payments are due September 15, 2018.

Questions? Email pinoakdirectory@gmail.com

POMS SUMMER READING (REQUIREMENTS & BOOK LIST)

WHOLE SCHOOL READ: Choose one of the two books listed in this section.

Posted By Anderson, John David
Refugee By Gratz, Alan

CHOOSE ONE ADDITIONAL BOOK TO READ FROM THIS LIST:

Choosing courage: inspiring stories of what it means to be a hero By Collier, Peter

Code of Honor By Gratz, Alan

Elijah of Buxton By Curtis, Christopher Paul

Ghost By Reynolds, Jason

The Girl Who Drank the Moon By Barnhill, Kelly Regan

Gym Candy By Deuker, Carl

Kalahari By Khoury, Jessica

Last Day on Mars By Emerson, Kevin

The Metropolitans By Goodman, Carol

Paperboy By Vawter, Vince

The Queen of Katwe: One girl’s triumphant path to becoming a chess champion By Crothers, Tim

Randoms By Liss,David

See You in the Cosmos By Cheng, Jack

Slider By Hautman, Pete

The Stars Beneath Our Feet By Moore, David Barclay

The Warden’s Daughter By Spinelli, Jerry

Wolf by Wolf By Graudin, Ryan

Zero Day By Gangsei, Jan

Click here to print out Summer Reading

Join our 2018-19 PTO Leadership

It’s that time of year when we start to plan for the year ahead. A part of that process is to reach out to our POMS families to help fill all the volunteer positions that are needed to make our PTO run smoothly next year.

Our PTO is a dynamic organization that exists to support our school and its faculty, enrich our children’s education, strengthen our sense of community, and enhance student life. To support that mission, we encourage all members to participate in some way in PTO events and programs.

We appreciate any help you can offer and there are roles to fit everyone’s schedule and interests – five-minute tasks to five-hour (or more!) jobs. Volunteering is a great way to meet and get to know other members of our community, and it’s fun.

If you are interested in being part or our 2018-19 leadership please reach out and see what roles are still available.

Julie Malin, President Elect

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Use your power for good.

Be the super hero of your school when you sign up for electricity with Spark Energy.

There’s never been an easier way to raise money than through the Pin Oak Middle School and Spark Energy partnership. All you do is sign up with Spark Energy — and Pin Oak Middle School gets:

$50 donation with each new enrollment.
Support and backing from Spark Energy for fundraising events and other community-based activities.
Discounts and great rates for all of our supporters.
Plus, it’s easy to switch. There’s nothing more for you to do than just sign up. Spark will even let your current provider know.

Sign up online today at www.sparkenergy.com and use promo code: PINOAK. Or call 877.346.1510 and mention promo code: PINOAK.

Learn more about Spark Energy at www.sparkenergy.com.

Please click here to read the flyer regarding a new app for boxtops. Help us to increase boxtops submissions to the school!

Do you have gift cards that you would like to get rid of? If so, donate them!

Let’s show our appreciation to the Teachers & Staff at POMS. The PTO will be collecting gift cards throughout the year. Any amount will be appreciated. You can bring your gift cards to the Front Office and give to Ms. Trevino or Ms. Ruiz.  We thank you in advance for your contribution. If you have any questions, please contact Thu Hang Dao-Jeanjean.

Would you like to volunteer at POMS and see what your students are up to? Here’s your chance! There are still spots available to volunteer your time in the Pin Oak Middle School Store in the mornings and during lunch times.

Please visit:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b4ca8a82ea75-poms
and SIGN UP TODAY!

If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Vestal.