Pine Tree ISD Newsletter
Your Guide to News, Events & Updates
August, 2010 - Vol 5, Issue 2
In This Issue
Welcome Back
Meet the Pirates
Seniors on Board
Convocation PRIDE
PT Board of Trustees
Friday Night Lights
Join Our Mailing List!
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Access to Grades

Teacher Web Pages

Counselors

Admin Directory
REMINDERS
Labor Day Holiday
Monday, September 6

Early Release
Wednesday, September 22
Monday, October 11

Homecoming
Friday, September 17

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Dear Pine Tree Family,
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  any comments and questions to the PTISD Public Information Office: info@ptisd.org
PT Welcomes Students Back to School
Back to School
Pine Tree ISD opened the doors to students on Monday, August 23rd with a preliminary total enrollment of 4,586 students.

Enrollment for the 2010-11 school year shows an increase in students at PTISD, but overall the snapshot looks similar to the start of school last year. Read more

Meet the Pirates ~ Football Fan Fest
Meet the Pirates
The Annual "Meet the Pirates Night", Pine Tree's preseason football fan fest, is TONIGHT - Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Pirate Center, the largest gym on the PT High School campus starting at 7:00pm.  The event is a free - family friendly event for everyone!  Read more.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Start This Week!
 
Click here to see how you can show your PIRATE PRIDE!
Twenty Five PTHS Seniors Selected for Texas Bank and Trust Board of Directors
Texas Bank and Trust recently announced the selection of 25 Pine Tree High School  seniors to serve on its 2010-2011 Student Board of Directors.  The Pine Tree seniors who qualified for this year's program join with 45 other seniors from Longview, Spring Hill, and Trinity School of Texas High Schools to make up the 33rd senior class to participate in the TB&T program. Read more.
PT Back to School Convocation Stresses PRIDE
Dr. G. Pinson
Pine Tree Intermediate School counselor Maggie Soderberg said it was a nice feeling to be on the receiving end of encouragement from the Pine Tree cheerleaders.  The cheers, as well as speeches stressing Pine Tree pride, were part of the district-wide convocation for faculty and staff members Monday at Pine Tree Road Auditorium.  Read more/ View photos.
 PTISD Board
School Board MeetingPine Tree ISD School Board unanimously voted to keep the same tax rate at $1.3785 per $100 of appraised property value, and approved its 2010-2011 budget in a meeting Aug. 31st. The tax rate and the budget will go into effect Wednesday.  Trustees approved the budget, which included $1 million in raises for teachers and a 3 percent raise for all other district employees. The $1 million did not include the already scheduled step raises teachers already receive. The school will also make a payment on its bond debt. Read More


Next regular meeting:  Monday, September 13
To view more, click here.
Friday Night Lights Start This Week!

The Friday Night Lights will shine at Pine Tree's stadium this week for the season's first football game against the Henderson Lions; football fans will see a few changes when they arrive.  Pirate Stadium is now equipped with additional seating, portable ADA compatible restrooms, additional ramps a remodeled ticket booth, and parking compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In addition to a fresh coat of paint, a new voice has also been added to promoting the Friday night event.  Starting this week, Mark McLain with Legacy Sports Network will bring a live broadcast that will be available to hear through an internet stream.  Read Article.

VIEW Friday Night HIGHLIGHTS - Show your Pirate Pride!
HOMECOMING EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER - SAVE THE DATE!!

Pine Tree Homecoming Carnival 

Time: 6:00-9:00pm

When: Tuesday, 9/14/2010
Where: Pine Tree High School parking lot off Northwest Drive
Contact: Terry Barrett (tbarrett@ptisd.org)

The PTHS Leadership Class will host the Homecoming Carnival on September 14 in the parking lot on Northwest Drive (in front of the cafeteria). This event gives all of the clubs/organizations and booster clubs an opportunity to raise much needed funds for their groups.  Don't miss the Carnival! Support PT clubs & organizations! This is a fun event for the whole community: students, parents, teachers, alumni and friends! 


Alumni Homecoming Luncheon
Time: 11:00-1:00pm
When:
Friday, 9/17/2010
Where: Pine Tree Pirate Center - also known as Multi Purpose Facility / PTHS Campus
Contact: Cathy Shipp (ptef@ptisd.org) 903-295-5021
The Pine Tree Education Foundation and Alumni Community are pleased to announce that the 2010 Alumni Homecoming Luncheon will be held on Friday, September 17, 2010 in the PIRATE CENTER (aka Multi-purpose Facility) on the high school campus. The purpose of the luncheon is to recognize the 2010 Distinguished Alumni and to offer an opportunity for our Alumni to be together and share their memories of Pine Tree Pride! All former students are invited to attend. All past Distinguished Alumni present for the luncheon will be recognized.

Reservations are required through event registration online or by mailing your name and a check for number of tickets to PTEF, P.O. Box 5878, Longview, Texas 75608. Tickets are $15.00 each. Questions may be emailed to ptef@ptisd.org or calls are welcomed to the PTEF office 903-295-5021.

2010 Distinguished Alumni to be recognized at the Homecoming Luncheon.
The Pine Tree Education Foundation and Alumni Community is pleased to announce the 2010 Distinguished Alumni. These former students will be honored at the Homecoming Luncheon:

Dorothy Brunson Nash, Class of 1953
Fred Van Orsdol, Class of 1965
Kristy Kaplan Herrman, Class of 1993


Tour the "Old PTHS" on Pine Tree Road, next to Pirate Stadium 
Time: 2:00-4:00pm

When: Friday, 9/17/2010
Where: Pine Tree Central Admin Building, 1701 Pine Tree Road (near Stadium)
Contact: Vickie Echols vechols@ptisd.org, 903-295-5136

A tour of the "old high school" or remodeled new Central Administration Building will be open after 1:00 for former students and community members to view the Pine Tree memorabilia in the historic timeline showcases in this building along with the Distinguished Alumni showcase.


Homecoming Pep Rally
Time:
2:40-3:15pm
When:
Friday, 9/17/2010
Where: Pine Tree Pirate Center - also known as Multi Purpose Facility / PT High School Campus




Pre-Game Alumni Welcome Tent at the "Can't Stop Lovin' You" Tailgate Party
Time:
5:30-7:00 pm.  

When: Friday, 9/17/2010
Where: Pine Tree Pirate Stadium, 1701 Pine Tree Road
Contact: Deby Woolley Reeves ('72), 903-738-1250
Bring your lawn chairs and join former classmates under the "Welcome Alumni" tent in the grass across from Pirate Stadium.  The tailgate party is sponsored by the Band Kids Forever.  ALL FORMER STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO THE TAILGATE PARTY.


 

Homecoming Pre-Game Ceremony and Kick-Off   
Time: 6:45pm  
When: Friday, 9/17/2010
Where: Pine Tree Pirate Stadium, 1701 Pine Tree Road
The presentation of the court and the Fighting Pirates football game will feature:

  • Presentation of Distinguished Alumni,
  • Presentation of Court & Crowning of the Homecoming Queen,
  • Varsity Football Game,
  • Marching Band Performances,
  • Majorettes and Flags Performances,
  • Precision Drill Team Performances, 
  • Pirate Varsity Cheerleaders, and
  • BUCS!

Jack England Memorial Golf Classic
Time:
8:00am shotgun start
When: Saturday, 9/18/2010
Where: Wood Hollow Golf Club
Contact:
Karen Edelman Cundiff, kkcundiff@aol.com or (317) 716-8271 or
Lori Ashby, (903) 746-3770 pt_bandboosters@yahoo.com. 

 

The Pine Tree Band Boosters & Band Kids Forever present, "The Jack England Memorial Golf Classic" benefitting the Jack B. England Memorial Scholarship and the 2010-2011 Pine Tree Pride Marching Band held on the Pine Tree Homecoming Weekend, Saturday, September 18, 2010.  8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start.  Four Person Scramble; Contest Holes - Prizes. 5121 N. McCann Road - Longview, TX.  For questions regarding sponsorship levels and donations, please contact Click here for more information/reservations.

 


REUNIONS

 

Class of 1970 Reunion
9/17/2010 » 9/18/2010

 

Class of 1964 Reunion
9/17/2010 » 9/18/2010

 

Class of 1990 Reunion
9/24/2010 » 9/25/2010

 

Class of 2000 Reunion
10/2/2010


Thank you for your interest in Pine Tree ISD and your support of our students. We look forward to sharing your student's achievements during the 2010-11 school year!
 
Sincerely,
Pine Tree ISD Public Information, info@ptisd.org
 
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