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The Pine Tree Post 
Your Guide to News, Events & Updates
October 2011 - Vol 6, Issue 3
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GO PIRATES
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PTISD Athletes!
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check out the athletic events coming up
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Upcoming Events
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Mark your calendars
for the following events
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, Nov. 10
Rally Round Your School
Chic-fil-A on Gilmer Rd.
Thursday, Nov. 10
Share the Schools
PT Junior High
10:00 am
Friday, Nov. 11
Veteran's Day Program
PT Intermediate School
9:00 am
HS Musical:
The Drowsy Chaperone
Performance dates are: Nov 10, 11, 12, and 13.
Evening performances
(10, 11, 12) will be at 7:00.
Matinee performances
(12, 13) will be at 2:00.
READ MORETickets available from the HS Theatre: (903)295-5031 ext 236 View article in Piney Woods Live! (pg. 20)
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IMPORTANT DATES
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Nov. 14 - Beginning of 3rd Six-Weeks
Nov. 21-25
Student Holidays THANKSGIVING
Dec. 16 - Early Release for Students
Dec. 19 - Jan. 2 - Winter Break
CAMPUS INFO TEACHER WEB PAGES
VIEW COMPLETE CALENDAR Including Athletic & Fine Art Events 
Longview Among Groups National 100 Best Communities for Young People 
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SCHOOL BOARD / SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE
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PT Earns "SUPERIOR" Financial Rating in FIRST Program
For the ninth consecutive year, Pine Tree ISD has earned a "Superior Achievement" rating through the Schools FIRST rating, (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas). The district was graded on 22 financial accountability indicators.
Pine Tree ISD Board of Trustees heard about the progress of projects in the Bond 2011 package in a recent meeting. Director of Facilities, Tony Hollins, provided a report regarding the status of projects. View more. |
2011 National Merit Commended Award
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The Pine Tree Independent School District joins with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in recognizing Ryan Millikin, who has been awarded as a Commended student in the Scholarship Program.
Congratulations Ryan!
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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Pine Tree ISD joined with the City of Longview's Partners in Prevention-Race Relations Committee to hold a World Café on Friday, October 22nd at the Junior High school. Students were able to share ideas and discuss how to prevent bullying and build an understanding that there is No-Place-for-Hate.
Read more.
View more photos from the event.
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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Pine Tree Junior High students caught a glimpse of their financial futures this month and got a big reality check. "It has showed us what we would do as life gets harder and we get into the real world," eighth grader Kisyana Willis said. "I know what my mom goes through now." Telco Plus Credit Union in Longview brought the Financial  Reality Fair to Pine Tree Junior High as a way to help students become financially smart adults, said Telco President and CEO Betty DeWeese. "We see adults all the time that have gotten themselves into debt and have no idea how to get themselves out," she said. "The healthier we all are financially, the healthier the community is." At the Financial Reality Fair, students began by choosing a career. They were given a budget and starting salary for that career, and were required to live within their means. Station by station, students obtained information about necessities, such as housing, utilities, transportation and food costs, and were able to calculate "wants" into their budget, such as shopping, electronics and travel. Read more |
Canned Food Drive for those in Need
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Pine Tree Middle School Student Council is holding a canned food drive for the Highway 80 Rescue Mission. The food drive will be held from November 1st to November 18th. You can also bring non perishable foods and household items, such as soap, toothpaste, laundry detergent, toothbrushes, etc.
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| MORE PTISD NEWRed Ribbon Week Essay Contest Winners & Campus Events |
Red Ribbon Week Essay Contest Winners & Campus Events
Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country helped remind students of the dangers of drugs. Campuses across the district celebrated with themed days, special programs and of course, red ribbons. All events were visual symbols and lessons that taught students the value of making a personal commitment to live drug free lives.
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 Keep us updated. It is very important that we have current home, work, and cell phone numbers as well as current address. This information is very important in case of an emergency, and correct numbers assure that you will receive important information through our automated phone system.
UPDATE at your student's campus or online - click here.
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Help a Teacher Today: DonorsChoose Grant Awards DonorsChoose is a not-for-profit web site where teachers from our district, and all over the nation submit project proposals. These ideas become a classroom reality when concerned individuals choose projects to fund.
View the PTISD Giving Page
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