Pine Tree ISD Newsletter
Your Guide to News & Events
JUNE / JULY 2008
In This Issue
Registration
School Supplies
Bond Projects
PTA Planners
Summer Activities
School Board
Memory Lane
Important Dates
Needs Assessment
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 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
AUG. 6-7 Pre-K and K
AUG. 12-13 Grades 1-8
AUG. 20-22 Grades 9-12
 
School Supplies! 
Supplies
Preparing for the first day is important, and students are encouraged to come with the necessary supplies.
Click here for
more information.
 

Bond Project Updates New.Building 

Read construction progress reports. 

 View interactive floor plans and photos of the new Ninth Grade Wing - created by the Longview News Journal.  Scroll over the floor plans and click to see photos of the new additions. 
 
 
 
2008-2009 Planners Available from PTA

G
et your year organized with a JH / High School planner. PTA is providing all important dates pre-printed in this easy to carry calendar for 2008-2009 school year.
Planner
Click here
for more information.
 
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].
 
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Summer Activities
Check out summer activities offered before school starts!  CLICK HERE for more information about football, drill team, and more!  
 
Back to School
Click here to read a Back to School Guide!

BackToSchool

 Students return to school
 Monday, AUGUST 25th.
PT School Board Meeting Notes
 
JULY  meeting
Board Action Summary
 
�Approved Softball/Tennis Construction Project - site plans for toilets/concessions at the softball field and tennis courts
 
�Approved Financial Report as Presented
 
� Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate:  Approved the proposed tax rate of $1.367 to be published in a legal notice
 
� Approved the Consent Action Items:
  • Minutes - June 9, 2008 and July 2, 2008 meetings
  • TASB Policy Update 83 - Second Reading
  • Additional asbestos abatement bid of $ $13,249.00 from Gill Industries, Ltd. for Pine Tree Road Auditorium 
  • Region VII ESC Purchasing Cooperative Agreement 2008-09
  • Authorized Lynn Whitaker to submit the NCLB Grant
  • Increased travel reimbursement to 50.5 cents per mile
  • Change Order on 9th Grade Phase I and II to decrease the GMP by $440,280.27
- 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.
Memory Lane...
Photos from '07-08
 
PTHS Graduation - 2008, Les Hassell, News Journal
Dancing with the Stars, PTHS, News Journal
Junk Yard Cars, PT Middle School, News Journal Media
Talk Like a Pirate, Elem School, News Journal Media
Photo Scrapbook - sponsored by KETK NBC 56 & KFXK FOX 51

JULY 2008
July 28-31 Drill Team Mini-Camp for 1st-7th grade
July 28  Band Camp begins at Beavers Bend, OK
July 30  Volleyball Lady Pirate Team Camp begins
July 31  Region VII Vision/Hearing Re-Certification
 
AUGUST 2008
Aug. 1-2 Drill Team Garage Sale, HS Cafeteria
Aug. 2 Drill Team Car Wash @ The Coffee Mill
Aug. 4 HS Band Concert Under the Trees, 6:00pm
Aug. 4 Drill Team 2-A-Days start
Aug. 4 Theater Booster Club Meeting (HS Theater) 6:00
Aug. 4 Drill Team Booster Club Meeting (Library)7:00 PM
Aug. 5-7 AP Summer Bridge Event
Aug. 6-7  New Students Register for Pre-K and K
Aug. 8-9 HS Varsity Volleyball Scrimmage
Aug. 11 School Board Meeting
Aug. 11-14  Schedule Pick Up at PTHS begins
Aug. 12 - PTHS Junior Schedule Pick Up
Aug. 11 Cheer Practice begins at PTHS
Aug. 12-13 New Students Register for grades 1st -8th
Aug. 13 - PTHS Sophomore Schedule Pick Up
Aug. 14 - PTHS Freshmen Schedule Pick Up
Aug. 14-15 New Teacher Orientation
Aug. 15-16 School Supply Train
Aug. 15 Cheer Mini-Camp at PTJH Gym
Aug. 15-16 HS Varsity Volleyball Tournament
Aug. 18 Teacher Staff Dev. Day
Aug. 19 "Meet Your Teacher" on all campuses
Aug. 19 Theater Booster Club Meeting (HS Theater) 6:00
Aug. 20-22 New Students Register for grades 9-12
Aug. 20 Teacher Staff Dev. Day
Aug. 21 Teacher Staff Dev. Day
Aug. 22 Staff Work Day
Aug. 22 Varsity Football Scrimmage Game
Aug. 22 HS Student Council Workshop
Aug. 22-23 HS Varsity Volleyball Tournament
Aug. 25  First Day of School for Students 2008-2009
Aug. 25 First Six-Weeks begins
Aug. 28-30 HS Varsity Volleyball Tournament
Aug. 28 HS Choir Discount Card Blitz
Aug. 29 HS Pep Rally / Varsity Football vs. Pleasant Grove 

Stay up-to-date @ www.ptisd.org
District Needs Assessment Survey 
The teachers and staff at Pine Tree ISD consider the needs of children and their parents in planning for next year. We are asking you to tell us how specific programs affected your child and your family. This information will assist with Title 1 School-Wide Initiatives. Your opinions and perspectives are very important as we plan for student success.
 
Click here to complete the survey. 

 

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