Monday, May 28, 2018

News from Mrs. Graves

Upcoming This Week

TUESDAY, 5/29  GREEN
Team Time
7th Grade Field Trip
Dodgeball Game Armbands on Sale $2 - At Lunch

WEDNESDAY, 5/30  BLUE
Team Time
Dodgeball Game Armbands on Sale $2 - Before School and At Lunch
Student vs Teacher Dodgeball Game, 2:45 p.m.
8th Grade Dance and Party, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, 5/31  GREEN
Team Time
8th gr Yearbook Signing, 9:00 a.m.
8th gr Brunch, 10:00 a.m.
Regular Green Day Lunches Beginning at 11:45 a.m.
8th gr Load Buses to Butler 12:00 p.m.
8th gr Promotion Ceremony, 1:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, 6/1  CLUSTER ROTATIONS
6th Gr Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
7th Gr Lunch 12:15 - 12:45 p.m.
8th gr Schlitterbahn Trip
NO AFTER SCHOOL CARE


Locker Clean Out
Each cluster has identified a day for locker cleanout.  Once your child has cleaned out their locker, backpacks should remain at home.  Students may use their locker to store only their cell phone after that time.  Cell phones should not be carried on their person during the school day.  

8th Grade Activities - FAQ
What should my 8th grader wear to the dance and party?  Event coordinators defined the dress as "snappy casual".  Guidelines were provided with the 8th grade activities packet that defines the items that are excluded.  Another copy was sent by email last week, or you may pick up a copy in the Main Office.

What does my 8th grader wear to school on Thursday?  8th graders should wear their promotion ceremony clothes to school on Thursday.  

What does my child do during the Yearbook Signing Party if we didn't purchase a yearbook? The PTO will provide a packet that students may use for autographs.

Can we still buy a yearbook?  Yearbooks are on sale until they are gone.  You may send $50 cash (no checks) to A109.  

How long will the ceremony last?  The ceremony includes speeches by students and presentation of awards and accomplishments.  After the speeches, students are called alphabetically by last name.  We expect the ceremony to last less than 2 hours, however families are often delayed after the ceremony with traffic leaving the event.  

What will my 8th grader do with his or her yearbook on Thursday during the Promotion Ceremony?  All students will be provided a large white envelope.  They will place their yearbook and cell phone in that envelope when boarding the bus, teachers will hold them and they will be returned after the ceremony.


Get Ready for 2018-19



Save the Dates!
Tuesday, August 21 - 6th Gr Charger Camp, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Parents join from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 22 - 7th Gr Charger Camp, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 22 - 8th Gr Charger Camp, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, August 27 - First Day of School


New School Hours for 2018-19
First Bell - 8:30 a.m.
School Starts (Tardy Bell) - 8:35 a.m.
Dismissal Bell - 3:50 p.m.

Sunday, May 20, 2018

News from Mrs. Graves

Upcoming This Week

MONDAY, 5/21  FINALS DAY 1
Finals, 1st & 3rd
Show Choir Auditions, 3:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, 5/22  FINALS DAY 2
Finals, 2nd & 4th
6th Grade Award Ceremony, MPR, 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, 5/23  FINALS DAY 3
Finals 7th & 5th
7th Grade Award Ceremony, MPR, 6:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, 5/24  FINALS DAY 4
Finals, 8th & 6th
High School Credit Course Parent Information Meeting, MPR, 6:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, 5/25  CHARGER



 Finals Week Schedule



Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4


8:07 –
10:25
1st
period
2nd
period
7th
period
8th
period

10:30 –
10:55
TEAMs
TEAMs
TEAMs
TEAMs


11:00 –
1:50
3rd
period
&
lunch
4th
period
&
lunch
5th
period
&
lunch
6th
period
&
lunch
1st lunch
11:45 –
12:15
2nd lunch
12:30 –
1:00
3rd lunch
1:20 –
1:50

1:55 –
2:40
5th
period
6th
period
3rd 
period
4th 
period


2:45 –
3:30
7th
period
8th
period
1st
period
2nd 
period


*Lunch schedules will be published and posted in each cluster hallway based on the period that overlaps the lunch period.  




8th grade Student Leadership Announce...



*This will take place for 8th graders, during 8th grade lunch.  Food trucks will be set up near the amphitheatre and students who participate will be required to stay in that area during the entire lunch period. 


High School Credit Course Parent Information Meeting
Pin Oak offers a number of courses that qualify for High School credit.  There are advantages to taking advances course work, but there are also some significant things to consider. We invite you to join us Thursday night to learn more about coursework your child may be eligible to take while at Pin Oak. We will discuss our process for making placement decisions and discuss the potential impacts to the high school transcript and college admission.  We will meet in the MPR at 6:00 p.m.


Yearbooks Almost Sold Out!
We have only 1 yearbook for every 8 students who haven't purchased one!  Remember to bring your $50 cash (no checks) to Ms. Beckkan in room A109 ASAP to secure your cpy before they are all gone!


Summer School Counselor Approval Form
If your current 8th grader is planning to attend Bellaire High School in the fall and is interested in taking original credit summer school this summer, they will need a signed Counselor Approval form.  You may pick one up from the Main Office or one was attached to the email blast announcing this blog post.  One additional orientation will be held on June 5th.  Check the Bellaire High School website for more information.


Science Camps at Pin Oak This Summer

Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Clayton, Science Teachers at Bellaire HS, are offering two new STEM rich science camps for ages 10 and up at Pin Oak Middle this summer. The two current BHS teachers have over 15 years museum and informal science/field educator experiences each in addition to their traditional classroom experience (20+ each). Mrs. Baker came to BHS from NASA's Space Center Houston where she was the Education Specialist for the center.  One camp is Rocket Science, the other is Vet Med Science.  No prior science knowledge or skill is required.  We are trying to get kids excited and engaged in science. Download a brochure here.

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Sunday, May 13, 2018

News from Mrs. Graves

Upcoming This Week

MONDAY, 5/14  TESTING BLUE
STAAR TESTING- 6TH & 7TH MATH, 8TH MATH RETEST

TUESDAY, 5/15  TESTING GREEN
STAAR TESTING - 6TH & 7TH READING, 8TH READING RETEST

WEDNESDAY, 5/16  TESTING BLUE
STAAR TESTING - 8TH SCIENCE
Stage Band Auditions
Athletic Physicals Available $15, Dance Room, 3:45 p.m.
Orchestra Concert, 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, 5/17  TESTING GREEN
STAAR TESTING - 8TH HISTORY
PTO General Meeting, Cafeteria
Stage Band Auditions

FRIDAY, 5/18  CHARGER
Company and Crew End of Year Party, MPR, 6:00 p.m.



Testing Schedule


MONDAY/TUESDAY 
8:00
First Bell
8:07
Tardy Bell
8:30 - 12:30 
STAAR testing
12:00 – 1:45
CHARGER LUNCH SCHEDULE

8th grade

5th/6th Period
1st Lunch
12:35 – 1:10
12:00 – 12:30
(35 minutes)

5th/6th Period
6th grade

12:35 – 1:45
2nd lunch

(70 minutes)
12:35 – 1:05



5th/6th Period
7th grade
1:10 – 1:45
3rd lunch
(35 minutes)
1:15 – 1:45
1:50 – 2:20
1st/2nd Period

(30 minutes)
2:25 – 2:55
3rd/4th Period

(30 minutes)
3:00 - 3:30
7th/8th Period

(30 minutes)
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY 
8:00
First Bell
8:07
Tardy Bell
8:30 - 12:30 
STAAR testing
12:00 – 1:45
CHARGER LUNCH SCHEDULE

6th Grade

5th/6th Period
1st Lunch
12:35 – 1:10
12:00 – 12:30
(35 minutes)

5th/6th Period
7th grade

12:35 – 1:45
2nd Lunch

(70 minutes)
12:35 – 1:05



5th/6th Period
8th grade
1:10 – 1:45
3rd Lunch
(35 minutes)
1:15 – 1:45
1:50 – 2:20
1st/2nd Period

(30 minutes)
2:25 – 2:55
3rd/4th Period

(30 minutes)
3:00 - 3:30
7th/8th Period

(30 minutes)


No Incompetes (INC) This Grading Period
As we wrap up the end of the last grading cycle, all Incompletes (INC) must be cleared and no Incompletes (INC) will be assigned for the final grading period.  Make sure your child knows the deadline each cluster is setting as the final day to turn in work.  You should be able to find that on the cluster website/blog no later than Monday evening.  Any assignments that remain incomplete will become a zero in the grade book after the deadline.


Ordering Food for Delivery to Campus
Students should not be using their phones during the school day or District equipment to order food and have it delivered to campus.  Please make sure your child knows that is not acceptable.  


Testing for Natives Speakers of Spanish Classes for 2018-19
The placement test for our Native Speakers Spanish class for 6th and 7th graders will take place Wednesday, May 16th, from 8 to noon.  Please email Ms. Frisch bfrisch@houstonisd.org if you are interested in your student taking our Native Speakers Spanish class next school year.


El examen para tomar la clase de Español para Nativos se llevara a cabo esta miércoles, 16 de mayo, a las 8:30 AM. Si está interesado en que si hijo(a) tome la clase de Español para Nativos, por favor mandar un correo a Ms. Frisch bfrisch@houstonisd.org con el nombre de su estudiante.  ¡Gracias!


Order School Supplies Online Now!
You may place your order for next year's school supply packet online today!  Don't miss the deadline! https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=104263


Pre-Order School Uniforms Today!
Avoid the long line at the school store in August by pre-ordering your uniforms today!  They will be packaged and ready for pick-up at Charger Camp! http://pinoakpto.org/2017-2018-uniform-poms-spirit-shirts/


Free CPR Class on June 2, 2018!



Don't forget to purchase a yearbook! Supplies are limited and we will sell out!