TAKS Testing:
Scores for Reading
PTISD received our first TAKS scores recently:
-Grade 8 Reading: 96% Met Standard, 55% Commended
-Grade 5 Reading: 81% Met Standard, 29% Commended
-Grade 3 Reading: 85% Met Standard, 38% Commended
Get ready...be ready...stay steady!
The TAKS testing is fast approaching and we want to highly encourage students to study, study, study! Please use all of resources to successfully prepare for this important test as follows:
April 29-May 2 - TAKS Testing
Resources for Practice, Practice, Practice |
PT School Board Elections
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Pine Tree ISD Trustee Election will be held on May 10, 2008 in the Pine Tree ISD Administration Building, 1001 W. Fairmont from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm for the following positions: |
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Place 6: Frank Dykes, Ed.D. |
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Gil Gillam |
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Place 7: Patrick Noon |
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Early voting will be held from Monday, April 28 through Tuesday, May 6, at the Pine Tree ISD Administration Building from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Read more about the elections. |
PT School Board Meeting Notes
ACTION ITEMS - March 10th meeting
Consider High Schoool Preparatory Schedule
- Approved preparatory schedule contingent upon final approval from the Site Based Committee and Lead Teacher Group.
Consider District-Wide Instructional Technology Plan
- Approved plan as presented requesting the expenditure of an additional $112,500 for instructional technology.
Approved Financial Report as Presented
- Disbursements
- Budget Amendments
- Purchases over $10,000
- Tax Refunds over $500
Approved the Consent Action Items:
More information from previous meetings
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New HS Principal Named
Cindy Gabehart has been named the next principal of Pine Tree High School, school officials announced Monday. Gabehart will complete her third year as principal at Pine Tree Middle 5/6 School this spring. She was among eight candidates for the job and will be the first woman at the high school's helm. A selection committee chose Gabehart unanimously. More |
New PTA Structure for 2008-2009
After several meetings and discussions, PTA leadership has voted in favor of creating a new structure to better meet the needs of students. Parents are invted to attend the inaugural meeting of the consolidated PT Pre-K through 6th PTA.
Thursday, April 3rd at 11:30 a.m.
At the new PT Middle 5/6 campus.
A light luncheon will be served.
R.S.V.P. to Karen at 903-297-2897
ritchfamily@cablelynx.com
PTA Program Highlight: BIG ART
Big Art is supported and partially funded by the Pine Tree PTA. Students in grades 1-5 learn the fundamentals of the visual arts in a series of lessons, and student art is displayed at the end of the session. View third and fourth grade art starting March 28th at the Intermediate campus.
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Students Take Fitness Test
 During the 80th Legislative Session, Senate Bill 530 was passed, which requires a fitness assessment for all students in grades 3 to 12 starting in the 2007-2008 school year. After a thorough review, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) identified FITNESSGRAM as the assessment tool to be used by all districts throughout the state. There are over 1,2000 Texas school districts that will administer the fitness evaluation. |
