PUMA PRESS

🐾 Gear Up for 8th Grade Week: Celebrating Our Pumas!

As the school year winds down, it’s time to celebrate the incredible journey of our 8th graders! We are so proud of our students as they prepare to leave Plummer Middle School and transition into high school. To honor their hard work and leadership, we are hosting a high-energy 8th Grade Week from Monday, May 18, through Friday, May 22.

We encourage all parents to help their students join in the fun by dressing up for our daily themes. Let’s make their final weeks at PMS truly unforgettable!

🗓️ Daily Dress Themes

• Monday, May 18: Western/Culture Day – Wear your best western attire or proudly represent your heritage with traditional cultural fashion and colors.

• Tuesday, May 19: Cartoon Character Day – Bring your favorite animated characters to life! Whether it’s anime, classic cartoons, or movie favorites, we want to see them all.

• Wednesday, May 20: Tacky Day – The crazier, the better! Think mismatched patterns, wild colors, and goofy accessories.

• Thursday, May 21: 70s Day – Time to groove! Break out the bell bottoms, tie-dye, and retro vibes.

• Friday, May 22: Pajama Day – Roll out of bed and come to school comfy! We’ll also be hosting a Movie Day during 8th and 10th periods with popcorn and drinks provided.

🏆 Special Event: Superlative Awards Ceremony

On Thursday, May 21, we invite you to join us for the 8th Grade Superlative Awards Ceremony! We will be recognizing student personalities, leadership, and achievements in the School Cafeteria from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Light refreshments will be provided as we honor the students and staff who make PMS amazing.

Thank you for your continued support in making this a special send-off for our 8th-grade class. Together, we are Pumas!

📅 Upcoming Events

• May 18-22: 8th Grade Week - Celebrating our 8th Graders!

• May 18 (Mon): 7th Girls' Soccer Soccer Play-off Game @ Davis High 6PM

• May 18 (Mon): 7th Boys' Soccer Play-off Game @ Thorne Stadium 5PM

• May 19 (Tues): Athletic Physicals 4:45 - 6:15PM

• May 19 (Tues): 8th Girls' Soccer Soccer Play-off Game @ Davis High 5PM

• May 19 (Tues): 8th Boys' Soccer Play-off Game @ Smith Stadium 5PM

• May 19 (Tues): New York/Washington D.C. trip meeting in Room 701@ 7PM

• May 19 & 20: Talent Show Auditions

• May 20 (Wed): Sports Awards Banquet 5:30PM

• May 20 (Wed): Last day to order Chick-Fil-A Meal for Field Day

• May 21 (Thurs): Talent Show during Class Periods 1-3

• May 21 (Thurs): 8th Grade Superlative Awards Ceremony 4:30-530 PM
  

• May 25 (Mon): Memorial Day Holiday - No School

• May 26 (Tues): Field Day

• May 27 (Wed): Early Dismissal 12:35PM

• May 28 (Thurs): Last Day of School/ Early Dismissal 12:35PM

• May 28 (Thurs): 8th Grade Prom: A Night Under the Stars 5:30-8:30PM

• June 5 (Fri): Final Report Card available in HAC!

Big news from the board! Our very own Chess Academy at Plummer recently competed in the Aldine ISD Scholastic District Chess Tournament, and they didn't just play—they showed out.

Our students showcased incredible focus and strategy, proving that Plummer Pride is a force to be reckoned with on the chessboard. Here is a look at their stellar performance:

Tournament Highlights

• 6 Gold Medals: Our team members showed elite precision, bringing home half a dozen top honors.

• 2 Individual Trophies: New hardware is headed to our trophy case to commemorate this victory!

• 4th Place Finish: Plummer secured 4th Place.

Plummer Pride is on the move! Congratulations to the team and Mrs. Myers their coach, for their hard work, intense focus, and brilliant victories. We are so proud of your dedication to the game!

Please give a huge round of applause to these chess superstars when you see them in the halls:

Sammee Sorn

Congratulations to all Choir members for a wonderful Pop Show Performance on 5/7/26. Also, big congrats to all Choir members who performed in the San Antonio Fiesta Music Showcase. The Choir received a Superior Rating & Best in Class Trophy.

It’s a clean sweep for Plummer Soccer! We are thrilled to announce that every soccer team in our program has officially secured a spot in the district play-offs. Our athletes have poured their hearts into the season, and their hard work has officially paid off with a ticket to the post-season.

We need the "Den" to be louder than ever! We’re calling on all students, teachers, and parents to come out next week to cheer on the Pumas. Bring your energy, wear your school colors, and let’s help carry our teams to victory. See you at the game!

It’s an exciting time for our student-athletes! As we wrap up the current season and look ahead to the next, please mark your calendars for these three essential events happening this May.

🏅Mandatory Athletic Parent Meeting (All Sports)

Thursday, May 14 Calling all future Puma stars! We will be hosting a mandatory meeting for parents of students interested in playing sports for the next school year. We’ll discuss the upcoming season schedule, safety protocols, and expectations for our student-athletes.

🩺 Athletic Physicals

Tuesday, May 19 | 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM Don't wait until the last minute! To participate in any school sports for the upcoming year, students must have a cleared physical on file. We are making it easy by hosting on-site physicals at Plummer Middle School. This is a quick and convenient way to ensure your child is cleared and ready to play.

🏆 The Blue Print Pumas Sports Award Banquet

Wednesday, May 20 | 5:30 PM It’s time to celebrate our hard work and hustle! Join us for an evening dedicated to our incredible athletes. We will be recognizing individual achievements and team milestones during The Blue Print Pumas Sports Award Banquet Ceremony. Come dressed in your formal attire. Let’s send off the season with Puma pride!

Have you seen it? Is it hiding behind a pile of laundry? Is it camouflaged under a bed or blending into a backpack?

Just like Waldo in the popular series, some of our library books have gone missing in the crowd! We need your help finding these "lost travelers" and getting them back to their home on the library shelves.

Your Mission:

• Check Your Inbox: We’ve sent out "search party" emails to parents of students with outstanding items.

• Search the House: If you see an email, help your student track down the missing title.

• Return the Goods: Have your child drop the book off at the library media center—no questions asked!

Thank you for helping us keep our collection complete for all our readers. Happy hunting!

Families of our Future Puma 8th Graders,

We want to invite you and your Puma to a special meeting regarding the New York/Washington D.C. trip scheduled for May 2027. This is not a scam! All 8th graders for the 2026-2027 school year have the opportunity to be part of this special experience. Please see the attached QR code to RSVP to attend the meeting on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00pm in the Choir room as there is a special incentive and spots will fill up quickly! Mr. Coleman and Ms. Truelson can't wait to see you at the meeting!!

As a friendly reminder, we ask that all parents complete the Senate Bill 12 Consent Forms as soon as possible. This new legislation requires parental consent for a variety of school-based services and activities, including participation in clubs, and receiving certain health and counseling services.

To ensure your child has uninterrupted access to these opportunities, please complete the form through your Home Access Center (HAC) account or by clicking this link: https://forms.aldineisd.org/Forms/sb12Form. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated."

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• B Days (Odd Periods): Tuesdays & Thursdays
  
  
• Focus Fridays: All classes
  The academic day is from 8:35 AM to 4:10 PM. Academic interventions are held Monday–Thursday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Students who ride the bus may use the extended-day buses. All other students must be picked up promptly. Scholars will have 3 minutes to transition between classes. Restroom use is not permitted during transitions or within the first and last 10 minutes of each class.

Please remember, if your child is absent, please complete the Absence Notification Google Form that is located on the Plummer website. You are able to upload documents such as doctor's notes to this form.