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April 2009
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TAKS TESTING: April 28 - May 1
TAKS testing is being conducted this week, so it's important that your child get a good night's sleep and a good breakfast. Attendance for this testing is very important. 
 
Health Advisory: Swine Influenza 
Reports in the news warn about a recent outbreak of Swine Flu; even though a small number of cases have been confirmed for Texas, none have been identified in Gregg county to date.  While we have not had any suspected cases here, prevention is very important.  Please be assured that we have procedures in place and that we constantly stress good hygiene with our students year round as a preventive measure.  Medical experts remind everyone to frequently wash their hands.  Read more about this from CDC.gov. 
 
Kindergarten Registration this Week: Wed. April 29
Pine Tree ISD round-up for children entering Pine Tree Kindergarten next year will be held again in the Primary cafeteria on Wednesday, April 29th, 2009, 9:00 - 3:00p.m. Read more.
 
Save the Date - Annual  Beacon Banquet: May 7th

The Pine Tree Education Foundation will host the 5th Annual Beacon Award Banquet Thursday, May 7, 2009 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Pinecrest Country Club, Longview, Tx.  This event recognizes teachers not only for excellence in the classroom, but for making a special difference in the life of a child. Reservations are required!  For ticket information, please email [email protected] or call the PTEF office 903-295-5021. DEADLINE May 1st.
 

Teacher & Nurse Appreciation Week Coming: May 4-8

  • May 4-8 Teacher Appreciation Week & Child Nutrition Staff Appreciation Week
  • May 5 Teacher Day
  • May 6 School Nurse Day

Awards
HS Academic & OAP Team - State Bound!
Thirty three students from Pine Tree High School will represent the area at the University Interscholastic League State Academic Meet after qualifying Saturday at the Regional spring meets.  Pine Tree point total is 213 whereas the second place school, Whitehouse, points total 103.  Academic teams will compete at State UIL in Austin on May 7-9 and 15th at the University of Texas in Austin.  For a complete list of competition results, visit the UIL Web site at www.uil.utexas.eduRead more
 
At 7:30 pm on Saturday, May 9th, 2009 the Pine Tree High School Department of Theatre will present its award winning production of scenes from,"A View from a Bridge," by Arthur Miller.  Read more
 
HS Yearbook Earns Multiple Awards
Recognized as one of the top publications in the state, Pine Tree's Buccaneer yearbook brought back a Bronze Star Award from the Interscholastic League Press Conference's 82nd convention held on the University of Texas at Austin Campus, April 18-19. Read more.
 
PT Education Foundation Awards Grants
Shaking noisemakers and pompoms, a group of women charged into the Pine Tree Middle School library Friday morning.  As surprised students looked on, the women pulled librarian Inga Davis out of her office and awarded her a $6,395 grant from the Pine Tree Independent School District Education Foundation.  Read more.  |  Visit PTEF webpage
 
Fifth Grade
Students Honored at K.L.B. Arbor Day
This year's Arbor Day celebration was held on Friday, April 24th at Pine Tree's Middle School campus.  The tree was planted in honor of the student group, "Unseen Angels".  Read more
 
Duke Scholars Recognized at PTJH
Eleven Pine Tree ISD seventh grade students have been named Duke scholars this year.  Read more 

 
Calendar Dates
UPCOMING EVENTS  -
 
  
April 28- 30, May 1 TAKS Testing
May 1-4 HS Choir Spring Trip to Houston
May 4-8 Teacher & Nurse Appreciation Week
May 4-8 Advanced Placement & End-of-Course Exams
May 4 Band Booster Club Mtg., 7pm
May 5 PTA mtg., PT Middle School 6:30pm
May 5 PTHS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 7pm, HS Theatre
May 6 Field Day - Sixth Grade
May 6-7 PTJH Community in Schools "Babysitter Training"
May 7-9 HS Debate Team, UIL State Meet, Austin, TX
May 7 PT Education Foundation Beacon Awards, Pine Crest, 6:30pm
May 8 Primary Campus Field Day
May 8 Staff TAKS Training, Support Services, 2pm
May 8-9 State Academic Competition, Austin, Tx
May 8-9 PTHS Drill Team Officer Tryouts, HS Gym
May 9 HS One Act Play Public Performance, Theatre, 7:30pm
May 10 Mother's Day
May 11-15 Advanced Placement & End-of-Course Exams
May 11 School Board meeting, 6pm
May 11 Track Banquet, 7pm
May 12 CATE/Work Program Employer Banquet, 6pm
May 12 Theatre Booster Club mtg.
May 13 Early Release for all students
May 13 Secondary PTA mtg. 12:00
May 13 Parent Workshop, "Handwriting Tips", HS Library, 5:30-8pm
May 15 One Act Play State competition, Austin, 4:00pm
May 15 HS Choir Pop Concert, HS Theatre, 7pm
May 16 HS Prom, Maud Cobb Center
May 18 HS Band Spring Concert
May 19 TAKS 8th grade math retest
May 19 Military Support Network, 6pm
May 20 Baccalaureate Senior Scholarship Night, 6:30pm
May 21 Senior Picnic
May 22 PTHS Thespian Inductions, 6:30pm & Drama, HS Theatre, 7pm
May 25 School Holiday - Memorial Day
May 26-28 Semester Exams at PTHS / PTJH
May 28 Last Day of School for students
May 29 Staff development day
May 29 PTHS Graduation Day, 8pm
May 30 State Band UIL Solo & Ensemble, Austin
Thank you for taking time to learn more about Pine Tree ISD. Please contact the Public Information Office if you have additional questions about these announcements.  
 
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