Pine Tree ISD Newsletter
Your Guide to News & Events
May 2008
In This Issue
Open House
Summer Events
Nursing Notes
Early Release
School Board
Graduation
Important Dates
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OPEN HOUSE
of the newest areas at the
High School 
 
 
Sunday, June 1st
2:00 - 4:00 
 
Use the Northwest Drive enterance.  For more information,
call 903-295-5000.

Summer Events?

 
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If you have more school or community related summer events, please send information by Friday, May 31st to [email protected]
 
A Note from PT Nursing Staff 
The Pine Tree ISD guidelines for taking unused medication home are as follows:
 
All over the counter medications and prescription medications that have not been picked up from the school clinic before school lets out for summer will be destroyed without notification.
 
Please pick up your child's medication on or before June 4th, the last day of school. If you absolutely cannot come to the school campus to pick up the medication by June 4th, please call the school nurse to arrange a time to pick up your child's medication.
 
Unused medication WILL NOT BE SENT HOME WITH THE STUDENT.  It has been a pleasure to provide health care to your child this school year. We hope your summer is safe and healthy.

 
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Holiday, Exams & Early Release:
Pine Tree ISD will observe Memorial Day.  All offices and campuses will be closed on Monday, May 26th. 
 
Students will follow an exam schedule at the Middle 7, Junior High and High School during the week of June 2nd - see details below.
 
All students will be released early on the last day of school:
WEDNESDAY, June 4th.
 
View Early Release schedule for PK - 12th grade.
View HS Exam Schedule and Exemption Policy 

PT School Board Meeting Notes
 
ACTION ITEMS - MAY 12th  meeting
Board Action Summary
 
 o  Approved removing Alternate #2 for $117,302 from the Guaranteed Maximum Price of the new Primary which gives a GMP of $11,426,407.

o  Accepted the low bid of $49,698.00 from Gill Industries to abate the asbestos at the current Middle 7 building that will be remodeled and serve as the school support/administration facility.  The areas to be abated are band hall, 300/400 halls, locker removal, and cabinet removal.

o  Approved Campus Plans for 2008-09 as presented.

o  Approved the Junior High Schedule for 2008-09 as presented which has an 8 period day that starts at 7:55 and ends at 3:30.

o  Approved TASB Contract to Update Pine Tree ISD Local Policies: conducting a Policy Review Seminar, a comprehensive audit and review of the District's local policy manual, in the fall of 2008

o  Approved Financial Report as Presented

o    Approved the Consent Action Items:
�         Minutes - April 14, 2008 and April 24, 2008 meetings
�         DNA (local) - Second Reading
�         Certifying Lynn Whitaker to serve on the Regional Advisory Committee, ESC 7 for 2008-09
�         Additional $35,000 for furniture for the new high school addition
�         Support Services pay scale
�         Student insurance for 2008-09 school year

o    Executive Session: Resignations and New Hires 
 
 >Complete official minutes will be posted after approval at the next meeting.   Click here for more information from previous meetings.

 

PTHS Graduation - June 6th

The Pine Tree High School Commencement Exercise is Friday, June 6th at Pine Tree HS Pirate Stadium at 8:00pm.
Click here for a map - Pirate Stadium.

Congratulations to the Top Ten Graduates:
Jennifer A. Jaggers, Hayden L. Joseph, Alina R. Whitehorn, Carolyn A. Leatherman, Brandon W. Kimble, Raymond A. Allen, Janet Arras, Jerica L. Sandifer, Dylan S. McJimsey, and David A. Pearson.  Click here to view photos.
 
More Award Ceremonies:
  • May 22 - JH UIL Celebration and Awards Day for 9th grade, 2:15
  • May 22 - HS Drama Night, Theatre, 7pm
  • May 23 - 5th and 6th Grade Awards' Ceremony, PT Auditorium
  • May 28 - Baccalaureate Service, PT Auditorium, Pine Tree Rd., 8:00pm
  • May 30 - Kindergarten Graduation, Junior High Gym, 9am
  • May 30 - Middle 5/6 Talent Show and Presentation for Parents, M5/6 Cafeteria
  • June 2 - Author's Reception for Grade Four and Award Assembly for Grade Three
  • June 3 - Awards Assembly for Grade Four

IMPORTANT DATES

May 21 - JH Awards Day for 8th grade, 2:15
May 21-22 Third Grade Think Olympics
May 22 - JH UIL Awards Day for 9th grade, 2:15
May 22 - HS Drama Night, Theatre, 7pm
May 23 - JH TAKS Fun DAY
May 23 - Middle 7 Fun DAY
May 23 - 5th and 6th Grade Awards, PT Auditorium
May 26 - Holiday: Memorial Day
May 28 - Second Grade visits PT Intermediate Campus
May 28 - Baccalaureate Service, PT Auditorium, 8:00pm
May 29 - 6th-7th Band Spring Concert, JH Gym, 6:30pm
May 30 - Kindergarten Graduation, Junior High Gym, 9am
May 30 - Middle 5/6 Talent Show  M5/6 Cafeteria
May 30 - End of Year parties for 1st / 2nd / 3rd / 4th grade
June 1 - OPEN HOUSE ~ New Buildings, 2-4pm
June 2-4 Semester Exams / Early Release for M7-HS
June 3 - Spring Trip for 6th Grade Band, Splash Kingdom
June 4 - Early Release for all
June 4 - Last Day of School for Students
June 5 - Teacher Work Day
June 6 - High School Graduation, PT Stadium, 8pm
June 9 - School Board meeting, 6pm

 

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