Pine Tree ISD Newsletter
Your Guide to News & Events 
September 2008
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News
 
EARLY RELEASE FOR ALL STUDENTS -
Wednesday - Sept. 17th
Pine Tree Independent School District will release students early on Wednesday, September, 16th. 
 
Stay informed by regularly visiting the district's Internet home page - www.ptisd.org.  
 
 
Teachers of the Year Honored
 
Pine Tree ISD Teachers of the year for the 2008- 2009 school year were honored at the September School Board meeting. These educators are dedicated and caring individuals who make a significant difference in the lives of their students through creative and effective classroom strategies.
 
Honored educators:
Robin Best - Primary School
 
Karen McDade - Elementary School
 
Javier Sauceda - Intermediate School
 
Amanda Grimes - Middle School
 
Margaret Clark & Jim Manning - Junior High School
 
Mary Graham - High School
Events
 
School Board 
 
Tax Ratification Election: November 4th

WHY is the district asking for a Tax Ratification Election now?
PTISD is asking the voters to consider what can be called a tax "swap". The swap will increase the M&O rate by .13 and reduce the I&S rate by .13. If the election passes the tax rate will be set at $1.3485. If the election fails, the tax rate will be set at $1.3485, which is no change for the 2008-2009 school year.

An additional $540,000 in state revenue could be generated from this election, and would allow PTISD to continue to provide the programs we currently have for our students, and keep our teacher salaries competitive in the area.
 
PTA Membership Drive - On Now!
Powerful results come from your active involvement in your child's education. You know the benefits, and want to make a difference, but how can you be more actively involved? It's simple - Join the Parent Teacher Association.   Read More!
 
Get the PT School Planner - On Sale Now!
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Pine Tree ISD Public Information
In This Issue
Early Release
Teachers of the Year
School Board
PTA
Calendar
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UPCOMING DATES
SEPTEMBER
 
Sept. 16 HS Homecoming Carnival, 6-9pm
 
Sept. 17 EARLY RELEASE or all students

Sept. 19 HOMECOMING: HS Pep Rally / Varsity Football

Sept. 19 Class of 1978 Tour of HS campus, 1pm

Sept. 19 Class of 1988 Reunion Events

Sept. 19 PT Alumni Tail Gate Party, Pirate Stadium, 6pm

Sept. 20 Reunion Events Class of 1978   /   Class of 1988 

 
Sept. 22 Middle School Open House, 5:30-7pm

More Important Dates - updated weekly.

 
V.S.I. 
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