Pine Tree ISD
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APRIL 2013
Volume 7 Issue 7
IN THIS ISSUE
Superintendent Message
Latest News
PT Honors Ceremony
Transfer Students at PTISD
Join Our Mailing List
VOTE
Elections
Early Voting
started 4/29
 


Save the Date

Graduation Ceremonies

ExCEL HS: 
May 30th

Pine Tree HS:  
May 31st

Aerial View
BOND UPDATES


gavel


Minutes from prior meetings are posted at the School Board Web Page.


Watchdogs
Volunteer
With Us!
Watch DOGS is a program for father figures to volunteer at least one day a year.

Iron Man
Volunteer
With Us!
Iron Man Lunches:
Be a Hero in a
Pine Tree 
Student's Life

Phone App


Summer Camp
Save the Date
for 
Summer Science Fun
 

Longview Listens  

The Longview Chamber of Commerce needs our help to shape the future of our city.  Engage in the conversation and submit your ideas.  

 

View a very short VIDEO HERE  

that explains the purpose of Longview Texas Listens. 


Also visit
for ideas and opportunities!
 
The Pine Tree Post 
PTw/sword
Your Guide to News, Events & Updates

Student-Centered Schools.  Future-Ready Students.  

Community Connected

News Around Campus
District & Campus Happenings
NEWS

April 22:  Beginning of the last 6-Weeks of School  

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Community U

Class of 2012-13 Community U Honored at

April Board Meeting.  Read More and Join us for 2013-14.

Superintendent Update 

Dr. TJ Farler Dr. TJ Farler, Superintendent of PTISD 

 

Spring is in the air and as the summer approaches, I can assure you that we are moving at full speed in the District.  

 

During April and May, many of our students are taking the Texas assessments, STAAR and end of course exams.  While we support accountability for schools, the volume of testing that the state requires is out of balance, and the new system established by the state government is extremely complex as was the old system. There is action in Austin to reduce the number of exams;  and it is my hope that the legislature will recognize that our local community can and must be the driving force for educational excellence in our local school system.

 

Another key issue in the headlines is funding for public education. Since schools lost over 5.4 billion in funding in the last session, news about the Texas Legislature restoring funds to education is very encouraging. This action would significantly help districts, such as Pine Tree ISD, put teachers back in the classroom and directly impact student learning. As educators, we appreciate any and all efforts demonstrated by our local representatives to prioritize education for all students.  I urge our parents and community members to make your voices heard on these issues.

 

I hope you read that Pine Tree ISD will begin allowing student transfers for the 2013-2014 school year.  An application, guidelines and the Board Policy are available online at the District webpage, or can be picked up at the Central Administration Building, 1701 Pine Tree Road.  Mr. James Skeeler will be able to help you with any questions about this new direction.

 

I want to extend my warmest thanks to the PT Education Foundation who helped us celebrate outstanding teachers at a recent event.  PT Honors was a fabulous evening of recognition for our most celebrated teachers.  I always get so excited when we honor teachers and students who make the difference at Pine Tree ISD.

 

Activities on the campuses are in full gear;  be sure to attend a musical performance and sporting event and save the date for Graduation of students in Kindergarten, PT High and PT ExCEL campuses.  It is so exciting to see the success our students earn as they reach their goals and prepare for the days ahead.

 

Thank you for your continued support of PT Schools!   Dr. TJ Farler

Upcoming Events
District & Campus Happenings
Latest News
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers of the Year Honored at City-Wide Luncheon in April.
View More Photos.

Read more great stories about Pine Tree ISD at the
Education Foundation
PT Honors
The PT Education Foundation partnered with Pine Tree ISD to host a dinner in honor of a select group of Pine Tree teachers, April 25, 2013 at 6:30pm at the PTHS Pirate Center.  

This event is the culminating activity of a yearlong celebration of the Pine Tree ISD Teachers of the Year, and recently awarded Beacon Teachers.  New this year was a recognition of teachers retiring from Pine Tree ISD.

 

View more photos.

 

PTISD Accepting Transfer Students 2013-2014

Transfers  

Pine Tree ISD will begin accepting transfer applications for the 2013-14 school year beginning April 15, 2013. All transfer applications should be submitted to James Skeeler, Assistant Superintendent at the PTISD Administration Building.   Transfer requests must be submitted and approved each year and will be subject to space available. Please take this into consideration when applying for a transfer.  READ MORE.

 

Timeline
  • Information provided online:  April 1, 2013

  • Applications Accepted:  April 15, 2013 - June 14, 2013

  • Deadline for Accepting Application:  June 14, 2013

  • Notification of Accepted Students:  June 18, 2013

  • Tuition Received by: August 23, 2013