Pine Tree ISD Newsletter
Your Guide to News & Events
November 2007
In This Issue
The Wizard!
Featured Article
Online Scrapbook
Sports
National Scholars
PT Finance
Homecoming
Veteran's Day
Time for Giving
Important Dates
Join Our Mailing List
The Wizard of OZ!
 

Pine Tree High School will be performing the classic musical, Wizard of Oz, on Nov. 15, 17 & 18th in the Pine Tree High School Little Theater.

 

The musical will be performed at 7 p.m. on Nov. 15 and Nov. 17, with 2 p.m. matinee performances on Nov. 17 and Nov. 18.

 

Tickets are $8 and can be purchased from any Pine Tree High School theatre student or can be purchased at the door.

 

Munchkin Land

HAPPY THANKSGIVING
from
PTISD
photo
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. 
 
~John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Remember
Nov. 20 - Early Release
Online Scrapbook
 
A new site, sponsored by KETK, Fox 51, is available for anyone to register and upload photos & video.  Once the items are approved, they can be enjoyed by grandparents everywhere!
 
THE SPORTS PAGE

DIVE IN! The links on the PT Sports Page will direct you to webpages dedicated to the sports offered at Pine Tree High School and Jr High. View schedules, read updates and enjoy photos of students in grades 9th - 12th grade. Each page is maintained by the organized group.

Click here to view.
 
Welcome to Pine Tree ISD's electronic publication for parents and school patrons. If your email was included, and you do not wish to receive this newsletter, please unsubscribe below. Direct your comments and questions to the Pine Tree ISD Public Information Office, P.O. Box 5878, Longview, TX 75608 or e-mail [email protected].

2008 National Scholars

 

Jason Mixon, principal of PineTree High School announced national scholars at the November school board meeting.   

National Merit Commended Scholars:

  • Jennifer Jaggers, daughter of Steve Jaggers and Nancy Jaggers
  • Taryn Parker, daughter of Larry and Annette Parker
  • Alina Whitehorn, daughter of Gary and Janet Whitehorn

 National Achievement Scholarship Program

  • Rachel Leonard, daughter of Sherry Leonard

Read More High School Awards

Read More from School Board meetings
PT Finance Earns High Marks

PineTree Independent School District received a rating of "Superior Achievement" which is the state's highest, demonstrating the quality of Pine Tree ISD's financial management and reporting system. PineTree Independent School District obtained the Superior Achievement rating by receiving a perfect score in all areas tested.  More

Homecoming 2007
Festivities on Friday, Oct. 26th, started with an Alumni Tail Gate party at Pirate Stadium. Pine Tree Alumni Association awarded the 2007 Distinguished Alumni to Mr. Ronnie Morrison, class of 1962, which was followed by fireworks played to the tunes of the 50s in honor of the fifty year class reunion of 1957.  Pre-game festivities included the unveiling of 
Pete the Pirate, a reading by Mrs. Velma Knowles, and the crowning of the Homecoming Queen, Miss Tiffany Ford.  The exciting game between Pine Tree and Jacksonville lead to a victory!   More
Veteran's Day Celebrations

Flag

Students at Pine Tree Intermediate School gathered in front of their building Friday, November 9th, to sing patriotic songs and read essays to a group of about 50 veterans. The essays expressed appreciation and respect for their service. 

 

The Veteran's Day program during the annual  "Share the Schools" event held at the new PT Middle School, was also a huge success.  Students greeted everyone at the front door with a red carpet and art exhibit highlighting local veterans followed by breakfast and an outstanding program. 

 

And at Pine Tree Junior High, students created a flag commemorating Veteran's Day which is displayed in the front foyer of Pine Tree Junior High.  Read more.

 

View photos of events at LNJ photo site.

A Time for Giving
Coats Award
 
"Coats for Kids" is an annual community project that collects and distributes warm winter coats to eligible children and teenagers in the Gregg County area. The Coats for Kids Project is coordinated through Longview Community Ministries. This year Pine Tree Middle 7 Campus won the Classroom Challenge with a total of 282 coats donated.  More
 
Other Opportunities for Giving:
photo  IMPORTANT DATES
 

Nov. 15, 7pm; Nov. 17,  2 and 7pm; Nov. 18, 2pm -

               HS Musical, "The Wizard of Oz"
Nov. 16 - Z-Club Fall Party
Nov. 16 - Civil War Living History Presentation, JH field, 8-3

Nov. 16 - Read In @ the IntermediateSchool

Nov. 17 - Path to Scholarships Workshop  9-2, HS Cafe.

Nov. 19 - Thanksgiving Feasts at the Primary Campus

Nov. 20 - Early Release / End of 2nd Six-Weeks

Nov. 21-23 - Thanksgiving Holidays

Nov.26 - Girls Soccer Kick-Off Dinner, HS Caf�, 6:00 PM

Nov. 27 -College & Career Night @ 6:30 Maude Cobb

Nov. 30 - Report cards distributed for grades 3-12
 
Dec. 3 - Boys Soccer Kick-Off Dinner, HS Caf�, 6:30 PM 

Dec. 4 - HS Financial Aid Workshop -

               Preparing for College, PTHS Library, 5:45 pm

Dec. 5 - Elementary Group Picture Day

Dec. 5 - Blood Drive, HS Theatre

Dec. 6 - Dairy Mobile Classroom visits Intermediate

Dec. 7 - All Region Band Contest

Dec. 10 - School Board meeting, 6pm

 

Make a

Difference
If you are looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of PT students, visit the DonorsChoose page where teachers have written a description of what they need for their classroom.  Find out more about the exciting experiences waiting for our students and how you or your business can help.
 
View the PT Challenge Page