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April 2012 - Vol 6, Issue 8
Points of Pride
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PTISD Student Important Testing Info 
STAAR Testing Information
STAAR Testing  
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) will replace the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) starting this year.  Read more.

View Testing Calendar 2011-12 
 

 

SAVE THE DATE 


APRIL

8-14: National Library Week / Librarian Appreciation Week
9:   Beacon Reception by PT Foundation, 5pm
9:   School Board Meeting, 6pm
9:   HS UIL Choir Concert, 7pm
10: HS One Act Play Performance, 7pm
13: Elementary Music Program, 7pm
14: Dancing with the Stars, 7:30pm
16-20:  Public School Volunteer Appreciation Week
19-20-21 Drill Team Spring Show, 7pm
20: Texas Day - Primary School
23:  Admin. Professional/Secretary Appreciation Week
23-27: TESTING WEEK
27: Arbor Day at the Primary Campus
28-29: Amtrak Train Days for Families

MAY

1-6: National Book & Music Week
1: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
3: HS Theatre Presents Senior Directs Show
4: Field Day - Kindergarten
4: PIRATE PRIDE NIGHT, 6-8pm
7-11, 14-17: TESTING WEEKS: STAAR/AP/TAKS
7-11:  Teacher Appreciation Week
7: Field Day - Third Grade
8: Field Day - Fourth Grade
8:  Band Concert, Sixth Grade Band
9:  School Nurse Appreciation Day
9:  Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
10: HS Appreciation Banquet, 6:30pm
11: PTHS Theatre Drama Awards Night
11: Special Education Field Day, Pirate Stadium
14: School Board Meeting, 6pm
15: HS Band Spring Concert
15: Field Day - Second Grade
15: JH Band Spring Concert, 6:30pm
16: Field Day - First Grade
17: HS Baccalaureate and Awards Ceremony, 6:30pm
18: Senior Picnic
18: Field Day - Sixth Grade
18 - 19: HS Choir POP Concert, 7pm
24: Kindergarten Graduation Ceremonies
24: ExCEL High School of Choice Graduation Ceremony, 7pm
25: PT High School Graduation, 8pm
28: Memorial Day Holiday
29-30: Staff Days
31: Kindergarten Registration


 

 

TONIGHT:  Beacon Awards

Beacon Awards  

The PT Education Foundation invites you to attend the
8th Annual Beacon Awards Event
Recognizing educators not only for the excellence in the classroom,
but for making a special difference in the life of a child.  Read more.

When: 
  Tonight, Monday, April 9, 2012,  5:00 - 6:00pm
Where:  PT Community Center
, 1701 Pine Tree Road, Longview, TX
The program includes: 
  • Presentations of the 2011-12 Beacon Honorees and Student Essay Winners
  • Announcement of the 2011-12 Regen Stiles Teaching Excellence Award
  • Light refreshments served by PTHS Culinary Arts Students and Entertainment provided by PTHS band ensemble and art students. 

Read more 





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Save the date for PRIDE NIGHT at the PIRATE STADIUM:  Friday, May 4th.  

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Some of my former students PTISD doing an #AP #Economics project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4urejbJpLI Great student use of #edtech #rickroll 
 

PTISD Board of Trustees meeting Monday (4/9). Agenda http://ow.ly/1K2lGJ 


Pine Tree Lady Pirates earn 3-0 win against Whitehouse in 4A Region II sectional soccer playoff at Pine Tree... http://fb.me/wbeQZaR7 

  

EDDIE CALICO WON A STATE TITLE AT THE POWERLIFTING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE 242 CLASS 1A-5A. #pinetreepride 

  

PTHS Student Co/Leadership Class - Dancing With the Stars, April 14 @ 7:30PM First Christian Church... http://fb.me/1uYVsDAGo 

  

PTHS Student Co/Leadership Class - Dancing With the Stars, April 14 @ 7:30PM First Christian Church http://bit.ly/Hm830W...  

 

Final (4A Reg2 girls soccer sectional playoff) - Pine Tree 3, Whitehouse 0. Lady Pirates a win away frim regional tournament.

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ET Tennis: Pine Tree's Lanka, Hart reach regional competition - way to go Pirates! #pinetreepride http://ow.ly/a6knl @newsjournal 

  

Pine Tree Intermediate teaches kids artistic life lesson, @KYTX CBS 19 Longview News: http://bit.ly/HgkfT0 #pinetreepride Watch this video!

  

Thank you Jessica Riggs, JH Art Teacher and Pat Story, former employee and grandmother of PT Intermediate student... http://fb.me/1iulqTmKT 


Congratulation Lady Pirates! Victory 5-0! #pinetreepride http://m.news-journal.com/mobile/sports/ 

  

Pine Tree High School's award winning Department of Theatre presents its 2012 Spring One Act Play: J.B.... http://fb.me/1Wa0iTLjq 

  

PTISD Athletics - Updates: Girls Soccer & Softball - also Baseball http://bit.ly/HWOBVh  



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