Pine Tree ISD Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE
Graduation News
Updates
TAKS Testing
Bond 2010
Beacon Awards
Important Dates
MAY 28th
Graduation Day
Graduates

PTHS Graduation 2010 is scheduled to take place at Pine Tree Pirate Stadium on May 28th where students and their families will experience a memorable and special occasion! 
 

Read letter to HS Seniors from Dr. Strauss, Superintendent of PT Schools

 
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KINDERGARTEN  GRADUATION -

 May 27th

 
ALUMNI! 
PTEF is offering engraved bricks in the Pirate Plaza!
A GREAT GIFT
for the Graduate.
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for more
information. 
 
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Distinguished Alumni
ALUMNI AFFAIRS
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DISTINGUISED
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March of Dimes 
 

A March of Dimes fundraising event is scheduled on Thursday, April 22.  For more info, click here or contact   Donna Wilson

 
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 Relay for Life
 
Many teachers and students will be participating in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life on April 30th.  

Spring Time Entertainment

 
THE SPORTS PAGE 
Athletics 7th-12th 
Games Games Games!
 
 2nd Grade Music
Cafeteria, 6pm
Thursday
April 22nd 
 
HS Theatre
One Act Play  
HS Theater, 7pm
Friday
April 30th
 
JH Pop Concert 
 JH Cafeteria, 7pm
Friday
April 30th
 
Fourth Grade Music 
Concert, 5:45 
Intermediate
May 3rd
 
5th Grade Field Day
May 3rd 
 
Third Grade Music
Concert, 5:45
Intermediate
May 4th
 
6th Grade Field Day
May 4th
 
Cinco de Mayo
Concert, 2pm
Elementary
May 5th
 
3rd Grade Field Day
May 6th
 
4th Grade Field Day
May 7th
 
2nd Grade Field Day 
May 13th
 
1st Grade Field Day
& Special Olymipcs 
May 14th
 
HS Pop Concert
HS Theater, 7pm
May 14th
 
HS Jazz Band Concert
Theatre, 7:30pm
May 18th

April 2010

 
PTISD Thanks our many Volunteers!
Thanks to our Volunteers

 
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Student and Staff Updates  -
 
 
"HEY NOW - YOU'RE A ROCK STAR!"  The tunes and chants are rolling out from the students, teachers and staff at Pine Tree Intermediate School.  In preparation for doing their best on the upcoming TAKS test, groups from all over the campus provide helpful tips and motiviation for all students.  They hope that this effort will encourage the campus and anyone else taking the test that day to try their best for great success on the TAKS test which will be adminstered during the week of April 26th.  Click here for more info on the TAKS testing.

VIEW THE VIDEO on ptTube

(14 min.)  
 
 
Student & Staff Achievements
 
 
Principal named for new High School: ExCEL
Prepare your student for upcoming TAKS test
 
TAKS 

Pine Tree ISD students will join other public school students in the state in taking the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test April 26-30. During this time, all students in grades 3 through 11 will be tested in various subjects including reading, writing, math, social studies and science. The district asks parents to make sure their child is in school on time and present during the testing periods. Please refrain from making doctor appointments during this time as all students are expected to be a part of this process.

 Parents are asked to emphasize to their children to:

�    Get a good night's rest the night before.

�    Eat a healthy breakfast prior to arriving at school.

�    Take time on the test; read entire questions; look for key words.

�    Arrive in plenty of time to mentally prepare and not be rushed.

�    Go to the restroom before entering the testing environment.

�    Do their very best on these tests!

State law requires all students in eleventh grade to pass all TAKS in order to graduate. Students in the fifth and eighth grade must pass the reading and math portions of the test to be promoted.

School Board
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Bond 2010 - Election May 8th

 
 
School Board Updates:
 
Minutes and Elections
 
To view minutes from past meetings, click here.  Action items are posted by the end of the week, and official minutes after they are approved at the following month's meeting. 
 
An election for three positions on the board has been set for Saturday, May 8, 2010.
 
 
Save the Date:  Annual Beacon Award Night

What:     Beacon Awards

                    
When:May 4th, 2010
6:30 p.m.
Where:Pinecrest Country Club
214 Club Drive
Longview, Texas  75601
United States
 
Contact:
Cathy Shipp ([email protected])
Click here for more info and to register online.
 
Did you know that proceeds from this banquet support the Annual Grants for Teaching Excellence Awards?

The Pine Tree Education Foundation is a private, nonprofit corporation with a 501(c)3 tax status. It is governed by a volunteer board of directors that strives to provide funds for creative and innovative educational programs and projects that are not covered by tax dollars or by the budget of the Pine Tree ISD.

The Pine Tree Education Foundation seeks to Further the Tradition of Excellence for the students and staff of Pine Tree Independent School district.
New High School of Choice Opens Fall 2010
 
IMPORTANT DATES
APRIL
 

April 21 Tennis, Girls Golf, Varsity Boys Baseball
April 21 Administrative Professional (Secretary's) Day
April 21
Bond 2010 Stadium Tour, Ticket Booth, 5pm
April 21
Bond 2010 Information & Tour, HS Theater, 6pm
April 22
Girls Golf
April 22 Earth Day
April 22 "
March of Dimes" Day
April 22 Music Program, 2nd Gr. Elem campus, 6pm
April 23-24 Debate and One Act Play Regional meet
April 23 Intermediate TAKS Pep Rally
April 24 Intermediate Reading Camp, 9-12
April 24
Varsity Boys Baseball
April 26 First day of early voting

April 26 TAKS testing

April 27 TAKS testing

April 28 TAKS testing

April 29 TAKS testing

April 30 TAKS testing

April 30 Primary School Field Day, Pirate Stadium
April 30
Early voting at the Community Center, 8am-4:30pm
April 30
Varsity Boys Baseball
April 30 Early voting at the Multi-Purpose Center, 3:300in
April 30 Prom Committee, MPB
April 30
Early voting at the HS Theater, 50in
April 30 HS Theatre One Act Play, HS Theater, 7pm
April 30 Relay for Life

 

MAY

 

Teacher Appreciation Week: Mary 3-8

Cinco de Mayo: May 5

National School Nurse's Day: May 12

Character Trait Focus: Patience

 

May 1 Senior Prom in the Multi-Purpose Center, HS campus

May 1 SAT Test date

May 3-14 Advanced Placement Exams

May 3-8 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 3 Band Booster Club Mtg.

May 3 Junior High Pop Concert, JH cafeteria, 60in

May 3 Early voting at the Junior High

May 3 Fourth Gr. Music Concert & PTA General Mtg, Interm, 5:45

May 3Early voting at the Intermediate campus, 20in

May 3-7 Advanced Placement testing

May 4 Field Day, 6th graders, Pirate Stadium

May 4 Early voting at the Community Center, 8am-4:30pm

May 4 PK-6th PTA Exec Board Meeting, Adm. Board Room

May 4Early voting at the Intermediate campus

May 4 Third Gr. Music Concert, Interm., 5:45

May 4PTEF Beacon Banquet, Pine Crest Country Club, 6:30pm

May 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 Primary visits Safety City

May 4 Track Banquet

May 5 Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Elem. 2pm

May 6-8 State UIL Academic Meet, Austin, TX

May 6 Field Day for 3rd grade, Pirate Stadium

May 6 HS Teacher Appreciation Banquet

May 7 Field Day for 4th grade, Pirate Stadium

May 8 State Assessment training, Central Admin, 2pm

May 8 Election Day

May 9 Mother's Day

May 10-14 PT Employee Spring Insurance Enrollment

May 10 School Board Meeting, 6pm

May 10 Band Spring Concert, HS Theatre, 7pm

 
 
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