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Important information about traffic patterns at Pin Oak for Pick-up and Drop-Off!

A map explaining the flow of traffic that will begin on Monday, August 30th can be found by clicking HERE.

We are always looking for ways to help our traffic issues and still keep our children safe. This is something the past administration has been working on for quite some time. Officer Byrd and I met with HCC on Friday. They have about 8,000 students attending HCC this year. This is more than they have ever had attend. This means the traffic and parking at HCC will be even more challenging than in the past.

Please look the map and information over. It is important to be "good neighbors" with HCC so when we have an evening event and ask to use their parking they will allow us to park in their lot. They are allowing us to use a very small section of the parking lot each morning and afternoon. To park in the HCC lot you must enter the farthest driveway off Glenmont only; this is the driveway close to where most of you see Mr. Fernandez directing traffic.

Please do not park in the areas marked for HCC Faculty. Cutting through HCC or parking on the front side of HCC will result in a ticket. I do not want this to happen and I will not be able to help you get a ticket dismissed. It would help if you open the enclosed map and note the specifics about Glenmont. There are guidelines on which way you can turn in and out of our circle drive. We would like more parents to try and drop offs permitted on Glenmont. Please be sure your child is crossing at the crosswalk.

In the afternoon, note the section on Glenmont marked "no parking" open for those parents who want to pull up and pick up. If you want to park, HCC would be the best place to park. The parking in front of the school (inside circle drive) is also available, but there is a limited number of spaces.

Again, please ask questions if you are confused. We are all here to help. I ask that everyone remain patient and positive. If you have a suggestion I welcome that! I am always open to have a conversation with a parent when it comes to kids and safety.

Thanks for your support. Principal Monaghan.

Flow of Traffic traffic flow

Important Dates for the Upcoming 2010-2011 Year
(for additional information click on the Calendar of Events above)

Pin Oak Open House is Coming!

Tuesday, September 7th from 5:30 -8 p.m.
Mark your calendars now and make plans to attend.
This annual parent-only event provides an opportunity to meet your student's Cluster
Teachers, House Principal, and to learn about course expectations and objectives.
Additionally, many of our Fine Arts, Foreign Language, and other Elective teachers will
be available to visit with parents.

Schedule for the Evening:
5:30-6:20 Meet-n-Greet with Language, Fine Arts, Electives, Refreshments
6:20-6:30 Parents assemble in Multi Purpose Room
6:30-6:50 Welcome by Principal, Susan Monaghan
6:50-7:00 Parents dismissed to Clusters
7:00-7:30 Cluster Teacher Presentations
7:30-8:00 Q&A Session, Optional for parents who wish to stay

We need your help! It is critical that each student complete the "Application for Free & Reduced Price Meal for HISD"

We have lots of parents asking if they MUST complete the Application for Free & Reduced Price Meal.

Bottom line…every child needs to return a form.

If you want to apply and see if you qualify, complete the form entirely. If you do not want to apply just complete the following:

Section I – student name
Section III – put NA (not applicable)
Section IV – sign it

Thank you!!!

It is also critical that each student complete the Physical Education Forms.

This school year your student will participate in many activities in Physical Education. Among these activities there will be cardiovascular/aerobic activities (i.e. jogging, skating, team sports). In order to ensure that we are fully aware of your student’s medical constraint(s), we would appreciate your cooperation in completing the questionnaire found here, signing it, and returning it to your student’s Physical Education teacher as soon as possible.

Technology for Parents/PS Connect

Pin Oak Middle School wants to help you bridge the gap between what your child knows and what you can do to assist them with their school work. Read more by clicking here.

Training has been RESCHEDULED for Sept. 13th. Two sessions (9-10:30 and 4:30 to 6) will be offered to help educate parents on the GradeSpeed portal. Contact Ms. Powell at SPOWELL1@HOUSTONISD.ORG or at 713.295-6500 EXT. 367/317 to sign up or for more informaton.

All Incoming 8th Grade English Students

If you have Ms. Parker, Ms. Leahy, or Ms. Garcia for 8th grade English, you are required to have a copy of Lord of the Flies by William Golding in class by Wednesday, September 1. In addition to studying this novel in class, there will be at-home reading requirements.

After School Program

Pin Oak is offering an after school program available immediately. If interested please see complete information by clicking here.

POMS Writes is now Live!

Our Pin Oak community is participating in the National Day on Writing with our own gallery. Submissions to the gallery will be accepted now through May 15th. Any faculty, staff, student, or parent who would like to see their poetry or prose published is welcome to submit. Please check out our wonderful gallery and contribute your work.

Charger News

Mr. Switzer and the Charger News reporters have been working hard to bring you the latest edition of ICN. Download and read your copy now!

DC Trip May 2011

Are you a current Pin Oak 7th or 8th grader interested in traveling to D.C. and Philly, with your friends, in 2011?

There will be a parent meeting to discuss the trip on Sept. 9th at 6:15 in the Library. For more information contact Mr. Wagner.