Pine Tree ISD Newsletter
Your Guide to News & Events
April 2007
In This Issue
TAKS Testing
National Recognition
Academic Awards
Applause for the Arts
Sports in the News
School Board
Beacon Banquet
Quick Links
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TAKS TESTING
WEEK OF
APRIL 16-20
Pencils

For working adults it's tax time. For students it's TAKS time.

Texas students will take the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills during the week of April 16-20.  Make sure students are rested and reassured to do their best.
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National & State Recognition
Presentation 
Community Problem Solvers: Middle 5/6
Texas Future Problem Solving Program has awarded fifth and sixth grade accelerated students in Carthage and Pine Tree Middle School with the Grand Champion Award for the state of Texas! These Community Problem Solvers set out to encourage community awareness of the need for prosthetic devices in developing nations. Imagine...2 grades, working in 2 schools, in 2 cities, to give others the power to walk with 2 legs! That is what their project, "Walk to the Power of 2" is all about. As Grand Champions for the state of Texas, they are entitled to a weekend in Austin, and will also attend the International Conference for Problem Solving in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
 
Twirler's Competition: JH and HS
Seven Pine Tree High School Majorettes competed in the "MADance" Marching Auxiliary National Dance Competition in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, March 24, 2007. They won first place awards in Dance, Twirl, and Team Twirl events.
 
HS Welding and Auto Collision State Winners
Congratulation to the students who placed in the state competition with their projects in welding and auto collision and repair. >More
 

Awards 

TOP Academic Awards!
Pine Tree 6th, 7th and 8th grade Academic Teams recently garnered numerous awards during their Pine Tree Junior High meet. Pine Tree took home four big #1 trophies again this year for first place in overall scores for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. >More
 
Saturday, March 31st was a big day for the High School Academic UIL teams who competed in District Academic Contest at Hallsville. All 1st - 3rd place individuals and 1st place teams automatically advance to the Regional Meet in Denton, Texas on Friday, April 13th.  >More
 
Pine Tree High School Math Science Team met with almost 100 schools from across the state to compete on March 17th in San Antonio.  The PTHS Team won the 4A Sweepstakes Award at the competition.  In team events Pine Tree won 1st place in Calculator, 2nd place in Mathematics and Number Sense.  >More
 
Pine Tree Jr. High won the overall 2nd place sweepstakes award at the state TMSCA - Math Science meet. There were approximately 1800 students competing at the meet with approximately 40 schools competing for the sweepstakes award. The team also won team trophies for all four events. >More
Applause for the Arts
Advanced HS Drama - One Act Play competition continues at Regional level Thursday, April 12th. Student cast and individual actors earn awards.
PT Pride Band prepares for UIL Concert and Sight Reading competition held April 12th.
Precision Dance Team Spring Show tickets are on sale for April 12-14 at 7pm, Little Theater.
PT Art Department Exhibit continues at LMFA - through April 28th.
The HS choir: PT Express  earned the Sweepstakes Award at the UIL Concert and Sight-reading contest on April 4 in Mt. Pleasant.
Middle 7 choir  also earned the Sweepstakes Award in the Choir UIL Concert and Sight Reading competition, Friday March 30.
Sports in the News
 
Soccer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spring Events - Check it out!
Girls Golf / Boys Golf
 
Weekly Schedule - Save the Date!
School Board Updates 
PT School Board met April 9, 2007:
  • Approved Resolution Honoring David Crowson's Board of Trustee Service
  • Approved Infrastructure Proposals for New 5/6 Campus 
  • Approved a Request to ask two Professional Firms to Provide a Presentation on an agreed upon Procedures Review of Current Construction Expenses
  • Approved an Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Longview and PTISD for Drainage Improvements at the Longview Swim Center on Pine Tree High School Campus
  • Approved Bids for Maintenance Summer Projects-Proposed Cost of $542,885.52
  • Cancellation of the May Board Election and Declaration of the Unopposed Candidates Elected:
      • Place 3 - Linda Davis
      • Place 4 - Terre Dunn
      • Place 5 - Charley Peck
  • Middle 5/6 Trip to National Convention to Receive Award for Community Problem Solving Project
  • An Agreement with RCI to Complete a Records Management Audit
  • Financial Report Approval

For more information regarding the School board visit -

 

PT School Board Page

Beacon Banquet to Honor Educators 
The PT Education Foundation Board of Directors works diligently to promote quality education and to fund innovative learning strategies.  You are invited to attend their annual Beacon Banquet, where exceptional teachers are honored:  May 3rd, at Pinecrest Country Club.   For more information visit the PT Foundation Webpage.
UPCOMING DATES 
    • April 9 School Board Meeting
    • April 12 One Act Play Regional
    • April 12 HS Academic UIL Regional
    • April 12 PT Pride UIL Contest   
    • April 12-14 Spring Show
    • April 13 Field Day at Primary
    • April 13 Report Cards Grades 3-12
    • April 13 Career Day at Elementary
    • April 16-20 TAKS TESTING
    • April 20 Texas Day at Primary
    • April 24 HS National Honor Society
    • April 24-25 Shattered Dreams
    • April 25 Blood Drive at HS
    • April 27 Kindergarten Registration
    • April 27 HOLIDAY/staff day
    • April 27 JH Academic UIL Regional
    • May 3 Beacon Banquet 
    • May 4 Middle 7 Talent Show
    • May 4 Field Day 3rd Grade
    • May 8 HS Powder Puff Game
    • May 10 Field Day 5th Grade
    • May 11 Field Day 6th Grade
    • May 11 Texas Day 4th Grade
    • May 14 School Board Meeting 
    • May 14 Senior Awards Night
    • May 16 Senior Baccalaureate
    • May 17 Field Day 2nd Grade
    • May 18 Field Day 1st Grade 
    • May 18 Dancing with the Stars
    • May 22-23 Early Release Days
    • May 24 Last Day of School
    • May 24 Kindergarten Graduation
    • May 25 Senior High Graduation

 

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Difference
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