Pine Tree Independent School will welcome back teachers at the district’s annual convocation set for August 15 at 9:00 a.m. in the Pine Tree Road auditorium. District employees will be treated to a breakfast prior to convocation prepared by the PT Child Nutrition department.

This year’s keynote speaker is Ken Williams, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Unfold The Soul, a group which trains entrepreneurs, educators, and motivated individuals how to accelerate the achievement of their personal and professional goals. He is the author of

Starting a Movement: Building Culture from the Inside Out in Professional Learning Communities and Essentials for Principals: Creating Physical and Emotional Security in Schools.

Pirate’s TreasureThe

“We aim above the mark to hit the mark.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

A publication of Pine Tree Independent School District Complimentary CopyVol. 1 No. 3 August 2018

District Dashboard 2Hope Notes 4

Alternative Graduation 6Honor Roll/Perfect Attendance 6

Law Enforcement Classes 5Jr. Police Acadmeny 6Pirate’s TreasureTHE

UNDER THE

Superintendent’s Welcome Letter

Continued on page 3, see “Welcome Back”Continued on page 3, see “Registration”

Beginning August 1, at 10:00 a.m. families may begin the online

registration process through their PTISD Skyward Family Access account at familyaccess.PTISD.org. Families may verify and update contact and emergency information for each child as well as complete required forms and review policies. Pine Tree ISD Online

Registration is required for all returning PTISD Students. Online Registration and residency verification must be completed before

schedules/homeroom teachers will be given on Meet the Teacher Night. PTISD Online Registration is REQUIRED for all Returning PTISD StudentsNEW STUDENTS AND RETURNING STUDENTS WHO WILL STILL NEED TO PROVE

RESIDENCE MUST ATTEND THE 2018-2019 STUDENT REGISTRATION AT PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL.

Pine Tree ISD Students Head Back to class August 20 – Online Registration opens August 1

Dear Pine T ree Community:Welcome to a new

school year at Pine Tree ISD! Here at

Pine Tree we are committed to providing a quality experience to every student. We are very fortunate to be blessed with great students, quality staff members and a very supportive community.

Our students are served by eight campuses and just over 650 employees with an enrollment of 4,700 students. Pine Tree has a long history of excellence in both academics and extra-curricular competitions. From the band and football team to the cheerleaders and drill team, our organizations take great pride in competing at the top of their game.

Academically, this will be the first year of the district’s East Texas Advanced Manufacturing Academy, which is a joint venture with neighboring districts. We

have multiple advanced placement and dual credit classes available for our students, and we are working to expand our internship program to a broader spectrum of students.

This will be my first year serving with the district. Prior to coming to Pine Tree, I served as a superintendent for 12 years and as an East Texas principal prior to central office. During my tenure in East Texas, I heard the numerous stories about the quality of education that existed in Pine Tree ISD and their never ending efforts to be the best. As the

new superintendent in Pine Tree ISD, I can assure you that my goal is to continue this pursuit and further increase our reputation as one of the best schools in Texas!

To the Pine Tree parents, thank you for choosing to be a part of our team. To our community members, thank you for your continued support. To our students, we encourage you to give your very best in every facet of life. I look forward to a great 2018-2019 school year! GO PIRATES!

Steve Clugston Superintendent of SchoolsPine Tree Independent School District

Students Head Back Students Head Back Pine Tree ISD Welcomes Back Teachers at Annual Convocation August 15

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rewarded with a wealth of knowledge and a greater understanding of our district. For more information contact Melissa Gonzalez at 903-295-5021 or mgonzalez@PTISD.org.

Check out the PTISD District DashboardPine Tree parents can now view new district academic information online on the district’s website. The District Dashboard located on the website’s homepage provides district information disaggregated by campus, grade, sex, race, academic quarter or semester and school year regarding the fol-lowing: student academic achievement and growth, teacher and student attendance and student discipline records. This information will be updat-ed once each quarter of the school year and can be found on the district’s website at http://www.PTISD.org/page/DistrictDataandFacts.home.

Pine Tree High School Student Art Adorns City Sanitation TrucksPine Tree parents can now view new district academic information online on the district’s website. The District Dashboard located on the web-site’s homepage provides district information disaggregated by campus, grade, sex, race, academic quarter or semester and school year regarding the following: student academic achievement and growth, teacher and student attendance and student discipline records. This information will be updated once each quarter of the school year and can be found on the district’s website at http://www.PTISD.org/page/DistrictDataandFacts.home.

Bucks for Backpack FoodWhataburger is partnering with our Pine Tree ISD school community to help support and raise funds for our Backpack Food Program. The Backpack Food Program helps provide

food for students who are at risk of going hungry on weekends and holidays during the school year.

The food backpacks come with nutritious, easy-to-open food sent home each week and typically include protein, milk and fruit juice.

Please visit either Whataburger location at 2401 Gilmer Road or 1479 E. Harrison Road (by Lear Park), between August 20th – August 31st and have the opportunity to donate $1 or more when paying for your order. Proceeds will benefit the Pine Tree ISD Backpack Food Program and this is a great opportunity to support Whataburger and the Backpack Food Program that helps so many students in our schools. We are grateful to Whataburger and invite everyone to join in support of this important cause.

Bucks for Backpack FoodWhataburger is partnering with our Pine Tree ISD school community to help support and raise funds for our Backpack Food Program. The Backpack Food Program helps provide

food for students who are at risk of going hungry on weekends and holidays during the school year.

The food backpacks come with nutritious, easy-to-open food sent home each week and typically include protein, milk and fruit juice.

Food Program and this is a great opportunity to support Whataburger and the Backpack Food

Change A Life, Be A Volunteer!

Pine Tree ISD welcomes you to volunteer in our schools by offering volunteer opportunities for everyone. We welcome and are very thankful for the time and talents our parents, friends, community and business partners share with our students. Volunteering is not something people do in passing in Pine Tree ISD, our volunteers are part of our tradition, our culture and certainly our success.

Teachers and staff appreciate the support offered to better serve our students and in return, our students benefit by having additional

support for greater success.Come join us in 2018 as we welcome parents, grandparents, friends,

business and community members. Volunteer opportunities vary campus to campus and time commitments are made to fit a volunteer’s schedule. Anyone volunteering at a Pine Tree ISD campus always checks-in through the campus front office’s Raptor system, which also is a benefit for tracking volunteer hours for our school. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please visit our website http://www.PTISD.org/page/Community.Home

Each volunteer must submit an online volunteer application which is available on the website. Our volunteers help make our district more successful, providing additional support and you can make a huge contribution a n d have fun in the process. For additional information, contact P T I S D V o l u n t e e r Coordinator Donna Pruitt at 903-295- 5163 or dpruit t@PTISD.org.

rewarded with a wealth of knowledge and a greater understanding of our district. For more information contact Melissa Gonzalez at 903-295-5021 or mgonzalez@PTISD.org.

rewarded with a wealth of knowledge and a greater understanding of our district. For more information contact Melissa Gonzalez at 903-295-5021 or rewarded with a wealth of knowledge and a greater understanding of our

Pine Tree ISD Host Hands on Learning Opportunity for Community Members

Want to know more about Pine Tree ISD and how it operates? Wondering about programs or safety and security? Curious about school finance and how it affects you, our students, and employees? Answers to these questions and many more are available by participating in Pine Tree ISD’s Community U program.

Whether you are a community member, parent, new to the district or just want to know more about Pine Tree ISD, this eight session program will give you the inside look into the district. Community U is a hands-on opportunity to become an informed member of the Pine Tree ISD community.

The program meets once a month from October through May from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participants will meet with administrators and school board members covering a variety of topics from curriculum, nutrition, budgets, personnel and much more. Most importantly you will have the opportunity to interact with the leaders and decision makers of Pine Tree ISD. Sessions will also provide interaction with students and teachers, tours of district facilities, and opportunities to see firsthand how the district works.

Members of the Pine Tree ISD Community U class will learn about all aspects of public education.

“I participated in Community U to learn in-depth information about the District where my son would spend his school years. I wanted to know the ins and outs of the District, understand how and why decisions are made, and learn about the various ways to be involved.” Teresa Rau, Community U Graduate.

Community U is accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year. Attendance for all eight sessions is not required but highly encouraged. Participants are

Page 3THE PIRATE’S TREASURE — August 2018Calendar Of Events8/1 - Online Registration - www.PTISD.org8/3 - PTISD Community Summer Library - Birch Library - Special Guest Speaker At 10:00 A.M.8/3 - F/Jv/V Volleyball Scrimmage @ Pine Tree - Home; 8/4 - 9th Grade Volleyball Scrimmage @ John Tyler - Away; Jv/V Volleyball Scrimmage @ Robert E Lee - Away8/6 - PTISD Community Summer Library - Birch Elementary - Special Guest Speaker At 10:00 A.m. F/Jv/V Volleyball @ Lindale - Away (F/Jv @ 5:00; Var @ 6:008/9 - Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Longview - Away8/10 - Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Longview - Away8/11 - Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Longview - Away8/13 - 3Rd Annual Mini-Conference - 3Rd Annual Mini-Conference For PTISD Teachers8/13 - Teachers Report To Work8/13 - Board Meeting - PTISD Monthly Board Meeting - 1701 Pt Road - Boardroom 8/14 - F/Jv/V Volleyball @ Robert E Lee - Away (F/Jv @ 5:00; Var @ 6:00)8/15 - Back To School Convocation- Pine Tree Road Auditorium8/17 - Meet The Teacher8/17 - F/Jv/V Volleyball Vs Quitman - Home (9th @ 4:30; Jv @ 5:30; Var @ 6:30)8/18 - F/Jv Volleyball Tournament @ Hallsville - Away8/20 - A - Day - First Day Of School (1St Six Weeks Begins)8/21 - B -Day8/21 - F/Jv/V Volleyball Tri-Match Vs Longview/Spring Hill - Away @ Spring Hill8/23 - Var Volleyball - Varsity Volleyball @ Tyler Tournament - Away (@ John Tyler/Robert E Lee)8/24 - F/Jv/V Football - Scrimmage Vs Tyler Lee - Home; Varsity Volleyball @ Tyler Tournament - Away (@ John Tyler/Robert E Lee)8/25 - F/Jv/V Volleyball - F/Jv Volleyball Tournament @ Pine Tree - Home; Varsity Volleyball @ Tyler Tournament - Away (@ John Tyler/Robert E Lee)8/27 - Cheer Booster Meeting - In Hs Library8/28 - F/Jv/V Volleyball Vs Henderson - Home (9th @ 4:30; Jv @ 5:30; Var @ 6:30)8/30 - Varsity Volleyball @ White Oak Tournament - Away; 8th Grade Volleyball Vs Marshall - Home (8th B @ 4:30; 8th A @ 5:30); F/Jv Football - F/Jv Football @ Bullard - Away (9th @ 5:00; Jv @ 7:00)8/31 - B-Day / Pep Rally Schedule / Blue Out; Varsity Volleyball @ White Oak Tournament - Away; Varsity Football Vs Bullard - Home (Blue Out)9/1 - Varsity Volleyball @ White Oak Tournament - Away9/3 - No School - Holiday9/4 - F/Jv/V Volleyball @ Kilgore - Away (9th @ 4:30; Jv @ 5:30; Var @ 6:30)9/6 - 8th Volleyball Vs Mt. Pleasant - Home (8th B @ 4:30; 8th A @ 5:30); F/Jv Football Vs Pittsburg - Home (9th B @ 4:30; 9th A @ 6:00; Jv @ 7:30); 8th Football @ Pittsburg - Away (8th B @ 5:00; 8th A @ 6:30)9/7 - F/Jv/V Volleyball Vs Marshall - Home (Var @ 4:30; F/Jv @ 6:00)*;Varsity Football @ Pittsburg, Pirate Stadium - Away9/10 - 8th Volleyball @ Hallsville - Away (8th B @ 4:30; 8th A @ 5:30); 7th Grade Football Intramural Games - #1 @ Pt Aux Stadium; Board Meeting - PTISD Monthly Board Meeting; Girls Soccer Parent Mtg In The Pine Tree Hs Library9/11 - F/Jv/V Volleyball @ Lufkin - Away (F/Jv @ 5:00; Var @ 6:00)*9/13 - Fall Pictures; F/Jv Football @ Kilgore - Away (9th B @ 4:30; 9th A @ 6:00; Jv @ 7:30); 8th Football Vs Kilgore - Home (8th B @ 5:00; 8th A @ 6:30)9/14 - A-Day / Pep Rally Schedule; F/Jv/V Volleyball @ Whitehouse - Away (Var @ 4:30; F/Jv @ 6:00)*; Var Football - Varsity Football Vs Kilgore - Home9/17 - 7th Grade Football Intramurals - #2 @ Pt Aux Stadium; Cheer Booster Meeting - In Hs Library9/18 - F/Jv/V Volleyball Vs Jacksonville - Home (F/Jv @ 5:00; Var @ 6:00)* **Teacher Appreciation**9/20 - Blood Drive - In Pirate Center

Registration|Continued from page 1PK-Kindergarten - August 7, 2018 -

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Grades 1-12 - August 8, 2018 - 10:00

a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Grades PK-12 - August 9, 2018 - 8:00

a.m. - 5:00 p.m.NEW STUDENTS

All Student who did NOT finish the 2017-2018 school year at a Pine Tree campus must bring the following:

* Parent/Guardian, Picture Identification and Residency

* Birth certificate* Immunization Records* Most recent report card or transcripts RETURNING STUDENTS GUIDELINESPine Tree students who finished the

2017-2018 school year at a Pine Tree campus:

* A parent or legal guardian must register the student

* A picture identification of the parent/legal guardian must be shown

One Proof of Residency must be presented at time of registration. Students will not be allowed to register without this documentation.

NOTE: Any of the following Proof of Residency documents are accepted:

* Current lease agreement with all residents of the address listed

* Current utility bill (electric, gas, water only) - no cell phone or telephone bills will be accepted

* Current year PTISD Property Tax Statement* Current Purchase Agreement/Contract* Approved Student Transfer Paperwork STUDENT REGISTRATION WILL ALSO

INCLUDE:* Transportation information (if needed)* Food Service Information* Nursing staff will be available* Computer Lab for those without

access AGE REQUIREMENTS

To attend Kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old on or before September 1. Pre-kindergarten children must be 4 years old on or before September 1 and must qualify for free or reduced lunch or be from a non-English speaking home. Pre-K applicants must present proof or income for all working members of the household. More information and forms are available online at www.PTISD.org.

TRANSFER STUDENTSAs a public school system, PTISD

welcomes all students who live in the area

and who meet the state age and health requirements. Transfer students may be submitted and approved each year and will be subject to space availability.

BACK TO SCHOOL CONVOCATIONThe 2018-2019 Back to School

Convocation will be Wednesday, August 15 at 9:00 a.m. in the Pine Tree Road Auditorium. Keynote speaker will be Ken Williams, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Unfold The Soul.

2018-2019 CAMPUS CONTACT INFORMATION PRIMARY

Principal: Cristi ParsonsAssistant Principal: Ruthie WalkerPhysical Address: 1808 Silver Falls

Road, Longview, TX 75604Mailing Address: P. O. Box 5878,

Longview, TX 75608Campus Telephone Number: (903)

295-5095Fax number: (903) 295-5098

BIRCH ELEMENTARYPrincipal: Derrick ConleyAssistant Principal: Sharon SmithPhysical Address: 815 Birch Drive,

Longview, TX 75604Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5878,

Longview, Texas 75608 Campus Telephone Number: (903)

295-5120 Fax Number: (903) 295-5126

PARKWAY ELEMENTARYPrincipal: Melanie KeounAssistant Principal: Lori AshbyPhysical Address: 601 PT Parkway,

Longview,TX. 75604Mailing Address: P.O. Box. 5878,

Longview, TX. 75608 Campus Telephone Number: (903)

295-5151 Fax number: (903) 295-5155

MIDDLEPrincipal: Mickey WhiteAssistant Principal: Tricia KelleyAssistant Principal: TBAPhysical Address: 600 P.T. Parkway,

Longview, TX 75604 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5878,

Longview, Texas 75604Campus Telephone Number: (903)

295-5160Fax Number: (903) 295-5162

JUNIOR HIGHPrincipal: Vanessa RobinsonAssistant Principal: TBAAssistant Principal: Lisa SawyerPhysical Address: 2100 W Loop 281,

Longview, TX 75604Mailing Address: P O Box 5878,

Longview, TX 75608Campus Telephone Number: (903)

295-5081Fax Number: (903) 295-5082

HIGH SCHOOLPrincipal: Cindy GabehartAssistant Principal: Carrie ChandlerAssistant Principal: Melanie BridgesAssistant Principal: Harold JacksonPhysical Address: 900 Northwest

Drive, Longview, TX 75604Mailing Address: P O Box 5878,

Longview, TX 75608Campus Telephone Number: (903)

295-5031Fax Number: (903) 295-5029

EXCELPrincipal: Cleo WadleyPhysical Address: 900 Northwest Dr.,

Longview, TX 75604Mailing Address: P O Box 5878,

Longview, TX 75608Campus Number: (903) 295-6753Fax Number: (903) 295-6754PACEPrincipal: Shalonda W. AdamsPhysical Address: 1701 Pine Tree

Road, Longview, TX 75604Mailing Address: P O Box 5878,

Longview, TX 75608Campus Number: (903) 295-5130Fax Number: (903) 295-5145

2018-2019 STARTING AND ENDING TIMES FOR PT CAMPUSES

Elementary - 7:35 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.Secondary - 8:20 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTSSchool Supply lists are available for

Pre-K through 6th grade online at www.PTISD.org

Parents should preview the supply lists by grade level in order to be prepared for the first day of school. Lists have also been distributed to area businesses. High School and Junior High students will receive their information after the start of school.

ACADEMIC CALENDARThe Pine Tree ISD 2018-2019 school

calendar is available to print on the district website www.PTISD.org.

MORE INFORMATIONBack to School information can be

found online at www.PTISD.org. For more information, contact Mary Whitton, Director of Communications and Public Information, at mwhitton@PTISD.org or 903-295-5136.

Williams’ background includes a BA from Morehouse College and a Masters degree in Education from the University of Bridgeport and a Leadership Certificate from Bowie State University. For nearly 20 years, he has been a teacher, assistant principal, sales manager, educational consultant, trainer, speaker and a leading authority in the areas of collaboration, breakthrough achievement, leadership, and peak performance. The public is invited to attend.

Welcome Back|Continued from page 1

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Pine Tree Fishing Club Competes in Ultimate High School FishingPine Tree Fishing Club competes with around 40 schools and 250 other students

in competitive tournament bass fishing. The club competes in a program called Ultimate high school fishing. Ultimate High School Fishing requires students to raise money through sponsorships from local businesses. The sponsorship program allows the students to become vested which qualifies them to win scholarship money at the end of the classic. Last year students raised over $60,000 in scholarship money. This year we are hoping to increase that amount with Plano Marine of Longview giving away a brand new bass boat to the angler of the year.

This is a great opportunity for students to build relationships in the fishing community with the other cities ranging from Dallas, Texarkana, and even into Houston. There are seven tournaments that the students compete in throughout the year. Tournament prizes are given to every competitor. First, second, and third places receive trophies.

Based on points accumulated from fishing tournaments they can qualify for scholarship money if they are a high school student. They also can qualify to fish

PINE TREE PACEHOPE NOTES to Stoneman- Douglas High School

The PACE SAVE Promise Club initiated a community service learning project that invited participation from area school districts, community agencies, volunteer groups, city departments, and others; including SAVE -Students Against Violence Everywhere. This “Unite in Action” Service Project encouraged students and adults to work together to target youth violence in their communities.

The strategic focus of the project, developing the capacity for empathy within the students, was demonstrated in various ways. Students participated in weekly anti-violence lessons and circle talks. Students were able to express their feelings on violence in our schools, communities, and our nation. Students offered their view on standard violence prevention measures and how to react when confronted with violence.

A total of 3451 HOPE Notes were mailed to Marjory Stoneman-Douglas High School. The Hope Notes were a tool to share the message of HOPE to the school and the Parkland, FL community. Secondly, the project was designed to support the social-emotional wellness of the students in our community by promoting student capacity for empathy.

Thank you to all of the contributors, without your time, support, and encouragement, we would not have been able to complete this task.

in the c l a s s i c

w h i c h p r o v i d e s

prize money and trophies

to the winners. Prizes given away at

the classic can include a bass boat, scholarships,

s e n i o r prizes, and more.Every event is hosted by a participating school

which means supplies food for the competitors and their parents. The students get to walk across the stage and develop communication skills when asked questions on stage in front of many parents and students. Many universities offer scholarships to students. This is a great opportunity for students.

August 13 will be teachers’ first day on contract at Pine Tree ISD and they will be attending the 3rd annual PTISD Mini-Conference held at the High School. The theme for this year’s mini-conference is “All In” which is the district’s mantra. The sessions are presented by PIne Tree’s staff including teachers, instructional coaches, assistant principals, principals, the business office, human resources, transportation, and the Curriculum and Instruction department.

The professional development provided during the mini-conference will prepare teachers for the school year focused on discipline, balanced literacy, safety, guided math, and much more. For example, some of the session titles are: “Building Powerful Relationships”, Beginning of the Year LPAC”, Emergency Response Protocol”, Updates on Child Protective Services and Case Management”, “New Teacher District Program Applications”, “Writing is Learning!”, “Formatives on the Fly”, and Take a Book Walk through the Literacy Continuum.”

PTISD August 13 Mini-Conference

August 13 will be teachers’ first day on contract at Pine Tree ISD and

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Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, Pine Tree High School will offer Law Enforcement classes, available for students in grades 9-12.The classes will compliment Forensics and be listed as one part of the public services endorsement.

The course will be taught by Officer Josh Marrs, and the class will include terminology, reporting, legal and ethical behavior of officers, laws regarding the public, different criminal defenses and offenses, and collecting evidence.

Pine Tree High School will continue its partnership with the LeTourneau association by offering many dual-credit courses such as: health science practicum, medical courses, psychology, and human nutrition.

Dual-credit courses from Kilgore College, such as English, U.S. History, Government, Economics, and more, will continue to be offered next year.

These classes have become extremely popular among students, so they can earn college credit while still in high school. Some students go to college with their freshman year already completed, thanks to the abundance of courses offered by Pine Tree.

An UIL class period has been talked about, and while not finalized, it is a possibility for next year. This will allow Pine Tree students to perfect their UIL competition skills and also enhance their employability in a variety of fields, especially in math and science and journalism and writing. Students will get important help in becoming more proficient in these fields, and that will allow them to get internships and jobs in these fields as soon as they leave high school.

PTHS will continue to offer the courses AP Seminar and AP Research, both classes apart of AP Capstone program, which helps students with research based materials. The students could receive the AP Capstone Diploma once they complete the courses.

Foyer. Contact Crutledge@PTISD.org; 8th Volleyball Vs Texarkana - Home (8th B @ 4:30; 8th A @ 5:30)9/21 - F/Jv/V Volleyball @ John Tyler - Away (Var @ 4:30; F/Jv @ 6:00)*9/24 - 7th Grade Football Intramurals - #3 @ Pt Aux Stadium9/25 - F/Jv/V Volleyball @ Nacogdoches - Away (F/Jv @ 5:00; Var @ 6:00)*; 8th Football @ Sulphur Springs - Away (8th B @ 5:30; 8th A @ 7:00)9/26 - Fall Stuco Conference - @ Pine Tree Road Auditorium. For More Information Contact Caity Rutledge @ Crutledge@PTISD.org; 9/27 - F/Jv Football Vs Hallsville - Home (9th B @ 4:30; 9th A @ 6:00; Jv @ 7:30)*9/28 - A-Day / 1St Six Weeks Ends; F/Jv/V Volleyball @ Hallsville - Away (Var @ 4:30; F/Jv @6:00)*; Varsity Football @ Hallsville, Bobcat Stadium - Away*10/1 - B-Day / 2nd Six Weeks Begins; 7Th Grade Football Intramural Championship @ Pt Aux Stadium10/2 - 8th Grade Football Vs Texarkana - Home (8th B @ Tba; 8th A @ Tba); F/Jv/V Volleyball @ Marshall - Away (F/Jv @ 5:00; Var @ 6:00)*10/3 - Fall Student Council Advisors Conference - @ High School Bistro. For More Information Contact Caity Rutledge @ Crutledge@PTISD.org10/4 - 8th Volleyball - 8th Grade Volleyball @ Marshall - Away (8th B @ 4:30; 8th A @ 5:30); 9th Football - 9th Grade Football Vs Mt. Pleasant - Home (9th B @ 5:30; 9th A @ 7:00); Jv Football - @ Mt. Pleasant - Away10/5 - B-Day / Pep Rally Schedule / Homecoming; Varsity Football Vs Mt. Pleasant - Home (Homecoming)*10/6 - F/Jv/V Volleyball - F/Jv/V Volleyball Vs Lufkin - Home (F/Jv @ 1:00; Var @ 2:00) *District Contest10/8 - 7th Football Grade Football @ Mt. Pleasant - Away (7th B @ 5:30; 7th A @ 7:00); Board Meeting - PTISD Monthly Board Meeting 10/9 - Graduate Sales - Junior Ring Presentation - Will Be In The High School Theater For Junior Ring Presentation; F/Jv/V Volleyball Vs Whitehouse - Home (F/Jv @ 5:00; Var @ 6:00)* **Breast Cancer Awareness; 8th Grade Football @ Mt. Pleasant - Away (8th B @ 5:30; 8th A @ 7:00)10/11 - 8th Grade Volleyball @ Mt. Pleasant (8th B @ 4:30; 8th A @ 5:30); 9th Grade Football @ Jacksonville - Away (9th B @ 5:30; 9th A @ 7:00); Jv Football Vs Jacksonville - Home10/12 - F/Jv/V Volleyball @ Jacksonville - Away (Var @ 4:30; F/Jv @ 6:00)*; Varsity Football Vs Jacksonville - Away @ Rose Stadium, Tyler, Tx*10/15 - Student Holiday; 7th Football - 7th Grade Football Vs Hallsville - Home @ Pirate Stadium (7th B @ 5:30; 7th A @ 7:00) 10/16 - Graduate Sales - Senior Item Presentation In The High School Theater To Speak To Seniors About Ordering Rigngs, Caps, Gown, Invitations, And Other Senior Items;10/18 - 8th Volleyball - 8th Grade Volleyball Vs Hallsville - Home (8th B @ 4:30; 8th A @ 5:30); 9th Football - 9th Grade Football Vs Nacogdoches - Home (9th B @ 5:30; 9th A @ 7:00); Jv Football - Jv Football @ Nacogdoches - Away10/19 - A-Day / Pep Rally Schedule / Pink Out - F/Jv/V Volleyball Vs Nacogdoches - Home (Var @ 4:30; F/Jv @ 6:00) *District Contest; Varsity Football Vs Nacogdoches - Home (Pink Out)* 10/22 - 7th Football - 7th Grade Football @ Texarkana - Away (7th B @ 5:30; 7th A @ 7:00); Cheer Booster Meeting - In Hs Library10/23 - Senior Item Orders - Graduate Sales Will Be In The High School Cafeteria Taking Orders For Senior Caps, Gown, Invitations, Etc. From 11:00-3:00; F/Jv/V Volleyball - F/Jv/V Volleyball Vs Hallsville - Home (F/Jv @ 5:00; Var @ 6:00)* **Senior Night; 8th Football - 8th Grade Football @ Texarkana - Away (8th B @ 5:30; 8th A @ 7:00)10/25 - Student Holiday / Staff Development Day / Parent Conferences; 8th Volleyball - 8th Grade Volleyball @ Texarkana - Away (8th B @ 4:30; 8th A @ 5:30)10/26 - Var Football - Varsity Football @ Whitehouse, Wildcat Stadium - Away *District Contest10/30 - 8th Grade Football Vs Sulphur Springs - Home (8th B @ 5:30; 8th A @ 7:00)

For the past two years, Parkway’s Library under the direction of Mrs Jolene Ray has been implementing Phase I Makerspace Lab. The benefits of the Makerspace labs ha great. The students have experienced “hand-on” learning in unique and creative ways.

With the funds received from the Pine Tree Foundation, Parkway Elementary will be able to begin the 2018-2019 school year implementing Phase II of the Makerspace Lab. The funding of this grant (The i-Make Project) will incorporate learning activities with technology.

This integration of technology applications will bolster student confidence and increase student engagement. We are excited to be able to offer this amazing program for all of our Parkway students.

One of Parkway’s amazing teachers, Mrs. Katie Hammer, received a Pine Tree Foundation grant that will allow all 1st and 2nd students to experience nature “up close.” During the 2018-2019 school year these students will be growing plants in garden towers from seeds that will encourage monarchs to make Parkway one of their yearly stops in the migration pattern.

The towers will have edible plants as well as host plants for Monarchs. Parkway students will be connecting with Monarch Watch which will allow our little scientist to help in a big way. As the Monarchs come to lay their eggs, we will have a first hand look at their life cycle as well as tag Monarchs with special radio sensors that will enable scientist to track the Monarchs on their flight and gather valuable data.

This grant will give students the ability to observe, record and compare plant functions as well as the stages of the insect life cycle. The students will also learn about decomposes through the unique way the garden towers allow for composting in their centers with the help of soil, scraps, and the farmers best friend, the earthworm.

We truly are growing greatness….. whatever it takes at Parkway Elementary.

Parkway Elementary Receives Foundation Grants

Upcoming Events:July 23rd- Parkway Offices are OpenAug 13th- Teachers Back to School

Aug 20th - 1st Day of SchoolSept 20th - Fall Pictures

PTHS Offers Challenging

Academic Experience

Pine Tree High School seeks to provide a variety of AP courses in an effort to give our students a rigorous and challenging academic experience. Students choose to take AP courses based on the high level thinking skills required and the rigorous nature of the content. Students are also given the opportunities to explore topics in-depth, think critically, and analyze and synthesize topics. AP course experiences also allow students to develop clear and refined written and verbal communication skills.

Pine Tree High School offers the following AP courses:AP Capstone: AP Seminar and ResearchArts: Art History, Music Theory, Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio, Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio, Studio Art: 3-D Design PortfolioEnglish: English Language and Composition, English Literature and CompositionForeign Language: Spanish Language and CultureHistory and Social Sciences: Macroeconomics, Psychology, United States Government and Politics, United States History, and World History.Mathematics: Calculus ABSciences: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics C: Mechanics Additionally, the high school offers many pre-AP courses that provide the prerequisites needed in the AP courses. AP courses seek to prepare students to perform successfully at the collegiate level. Pine Tree High School consistently learns of graduates

who attribute their successes beyond high school to the experiences gained at the AP level. Here are some comments made by PTHS graduates. “Calculus was a breeze at Texas A & M. Students in my class were asking questions about things we learned in high school.” (Made an ‘A’ in the course.)~ Connor Terry – 2017 Graduate “The AP courses were more rigorous and demanding and helped encourage intellectual stimulation. Because they were more demanding, it helped me

develop study skills that prepared my for my college courses. Additionally, AP tests helped improve my critical thinking and problem-solving skills which has helped me tremendously when taking my nursing school exams.”

~ Katie Miller – 2014 Graduate “My AP classes helped me in college by not only awarding college credit but preparing me with the tools I needed to navigate the academic expectations

in college courses. The rigor of my AP courses was a tremendous example of what would lay ahead when I reached Texas A & M. I was able to apply the study skills learned in and required by my AP coursework to every course I have taken at the university level.”

~ Bethany Irvine – 2014 Graduate

PTHS to Offer Law Enforcement Classes in Upcoming School Year

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Students had the opportunity in July to attend two academies hosted by the Longview Police Department and Pine Tree’s School Resource Officers (SRO). Students in grades 2-4 participated in the Pine Tree Safety Heroes Academy. Approximately thirty students participated.

At the Safety Heroes Academy, students had the opportunity to learn about SWAT teams, and their participated in tours of local heroes departments which included the fire department, police department and the animal control department. Other topics that were covered include bullying, internet safety, 911 safety, gun safety and the overall role of a police officer.

The Jr. Police Academy had twenty participants. Students enjoyed a full week of fun and excitement. Participants learned about handcuffing, fingerprinting procedures, mock traffic stops and team building. Pine Tree School Resource Officers are Josh Marrs, PT High School and Bryan Bankston, PT Junior High.

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Full STEAM Ahead!The most common use of the

word “steam” is when a person is referring to the water vapor that rises from a pot of boiling water. In PTISD, steam has an entirely different meaning. You will most often see it as STEAM. Birch Elementary, Parkway Elementary and Pine Tree Primary are the STEAM Academies within the district. STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. STEAM fosters an environment that supports the 21st century skills of collaboration and teamwork, creativity and imagination, critical thinking, and communication.

Research states that without these skills, students will struggle to be able to participate in the global economy and they will not be adequately prepared for college and work. Simply stated, STEAM is a way to allow children to explore how all things are related to each other and the real world. Our STEAM Academies provide students with the opportunities to be challenged with activities that require them to think critically and collaborate with teammates.

A big part of STEAM is the students being involved in the Engineering Design Process. The Engineering Design Process is a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem. Many times the solution involves designing a product that meets certain criteria or accomplishes a certain task. Pine Tree Primary provides their students with STEAM time as a part of their daily schedule, while at Birch and Parkway STEAM is integrated into their lessons each week.

Meet The Pirates! A Community Wide Event

Pine Tree ISD will kick off the new year with a community wide event - Meet the Pirates! Join PTISD on August 18 at

5:00 p.m. in the Pine Tree Pirate Center as the district will introduce PT athletic teams, PT cheerleaders, PT Precision, PTHS Band, PT auxiliaries, PT BUCS, PT Kick-of f Crew and Basketball Crew.

Free admission! Join us for a night of

celebration and Meet the Pirates!

Pine Tree ISD will kick off the new year with a community wide event - Meet the Pirates! Join PTISD on August 18 at

5:00 p.m. in the Pine Tree Pirate Center as the

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Preparing to Return to SchoolPreparing to return to school is a mix of

excitement and anxiety for our Pirates of all ages. During the summer months, routines and schedules become a bit more relaxed causing meal and rest times to vary. Fortunately, implementing a few activities could be useful to get everyone back into the swing of things just in time for school to begin.

1. Return everyone to school-time sleep routines. About a week or two before school

starts, begin your school sleep routine. Students should begin going to bed at the time they would when in school. For late sleepers, begin waking them up a little earlier each day for about a week. After that week, then have them get up at the time they would when going to school.

2. Ease your students back into school routines. Arrange the meal schedule to have students eating at the times they would during school. Plan some activities that would have them leave and come home around the same times they would if they were in school.

3. Shop for school supplies together. To encourage excitement about returning to school, go on a school supply shopping trip with your child. Allow them to pick out a backpack or something else that is unique and special for them to use at school.

4. Set up a homework station. Sit down and visit with your students to discuss a designated time and location where they will do their homework each day. It can be somewhere quiet or even in the kitchen while you are preparing dinner. Make sure to make it a time when you are available in case they need help.

5. Phase out nap time for kindergarteners. If you have a kindergartner that still naps, begin decreasing nap times until there isn’t a nap in their day. You want to make sure they are ready for a full school day without a nap by the time school begins.

6. Practice morning routines. For a few days prior to school starting, have the students practice their morning routines. Practice everything including getting dressed, eating breakfast, brushing teeth, packing their lunch, and ready to leave in time for the bus or for you to drop them off at school.

7. Eating a good breakfast at home or school. Eating a healthy breakfast is linked to many benefits for students during their school day. Some of which include improved concentration and memory, higher ability to perform problem-solving tasks, and establishing healthy habits for later in life. (https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/sbp/benefitsbreakfast.pdf)

A little preparation and organization can help ensure a smooth transition from summer to the start of a new school year. By being equipped with a plan, you can enjoy the rest of the summer break.

A little preparation and organization can help ensure a smooth transition from summer to the start of a new school year. By being equipped with a plan, you can enjoy the rest of the summer break.

Pine Tree Class of 1968 Donates Free Little Library

The most common use of the word “steam” is when a person is referring to the water vapor that rises from a pot of boiling water. In PTISD, steam has an entirely different meaning. You will most often see it as STEAM. Birch Elementary, Parkway Elementary and Pine Tree Primary are the STEAM Academies within the district. STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. STEAM fosters an environment that supports the 21st century skills of collaboration and teamwork, creativity and imagination, critical thinking, and communication.

Research states that without these skills, students will struggle to be able to participate in the global economy and they will not be adequately prepared for college and work. Simply stated, STEAM is a way to allow children to explore how all things are related to each other and the real world. Our STEAM Academies provide students with the opportunities to be challenged with activities that require them to think critically and collaborate with teammates.

A big part of STEAM is the students being involved in the Engineering Design Process. The Engineering Design Process is a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem. Many times the solution involves designing a product that meets certain criteria or accomplishes a certain task. Pine Tree Primary provides their students with STEAM time as a part of their daily schedule, while at Birch and Parkway STEAM is integrated into their lessons each week.

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SAY “YES” TO SUMMER LEARNINGYour brain is constantly absorbing knowledge, making connections, and growing dendrites. Learning isn’t just a school activity it happens everyday year-round.. Parents can help their children by engaging in some free simple activities during the summer. They won’t even know that they are learning. Ways to help your child:• Put the devices down and have conversations about the things you see in the world around you. Whether it is a trip to the grocery store or a drive to grandma’s house talk about it. Conversations with adults increase receptive and expressive vocabularies which in turn increase reading levels. Learning to read is closely tied to learning to talk and listen.• Model reading and writing for your child to see. Children mimic the actions of the adults around them. Write a grocery list, read a magazine article, pick up a great book at the public library, or start a summer journal to chronicle your thoughts and reflections. Reading and writing should be a part of everyday life and a joy not a chore.• Take your child grocery shopping with you and then let them help. Have them read the items on the grocery list and locate them in the store. Let your child add the cost of the items as you add them to

the shopping cart. Teach them how to compare prices to find the best deal. As an added bonus, use coupons for some mental math.• Complete the Summer Learning Activities Packet that was sent home with your child at the end of the school year. Students who return completed packets at the beginning of the school year will receive a treat from local restaurants.• Visit a library or book bus near you. Make sure you check out the Birch Elementary library, Books Arrgh Us book bus, or Longview Public Library.Most importantly, have a great summer and take time to learn everyday.

Pine Tree ISD Distinguished Alumni Announced for 2018The Pine Tree Education Foundation will recognize two graduates as this year’s 2018 recipients of the highest honor awarded to a former student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on Friday October 5, 2018.

Clint Hailey, Class of 1983Nominated by Jan RileyClint Hailey is the Senior Vice President, Chief Managed Care & ACO Officer for Tenet Healthcare Corporation, a large corporation which owns numerous hospitals and clinics. In high school, Clint played football for the Pirates during a memorial year, the fall of 1982, when the Pirates beat the Lobos for the first time. “Clint was an outstanding athlete and realized his athletic talent was his ticket to a college education” recalls Jan Riley. During his senior year, he was offered a football scholarship to attend the University of Texas at Arlington. After UTA closed their football program, Clint was again offered a football scholarship to play for Texas Christian University. Clint earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Christian University, a Master of Business Administration from Texas Christian University and a Juris Doctor Degree from Texas A&M School of Law where he was on the Dean’s List during spring 1999, fall 1999 and fall 2000.Clint is a member of the American Bar Association & Health Law Section, American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Fellow (FACHE), Federation of American Hospitals Board of Governors and a Duke Health Sector Advisory Council. Clint has received several professional recognitions for his achievements including NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship Recipient and NCAA Region Six Academic All-American. He has volunteered at St. Andrew Catholic Church and the University Little League. Clint and his wife Amy have three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.

Tim Winn, Class of 1995Nominated by Jody BerryhillTim Winn is the Director of Southland Holdings, LLC. Tim began his construction career in 1991 working with a survey crew in Longview, TX. Tim graduated from Texas Tech with a degree in Finance and Economic and was a three year Letterman of the Red Raider football team. He joined Oscar Renda Contracting Inc. for 8 years before pursuing ownership of Southland, a tunnel company with his business partner. The company acquired multiple other companies under the name of Southland Holding, LCC. Tim has worked on projects from New York to Hawaii. His devotion to ensuring successful project completions and going beyond client expectations helped him to expand his business into 22 additional states.Tim has received numerous professional awards including two recent New Civil Engineer Tunneling Awards for Outstanding Contribution to a Project and Tunneling Project of the Year in 2017. Tim has volunteered for The Gatehouse Christ’s Haven Foster Home, Grace Like Rain Windridge Cumberland Presbyterian Children Home, Scottish Rite Texas Children’s Hospital and Highland Park United Methodist church. Tim married his high school sweetheart and Pine Tree ISD graduate, Nikki. Tim and his wife have three daughters, Katelinn, Allisen and Loren and currently live in the Dallas area.Pine Tree Athletic Director Jody Berryhill writes, “Tim Winn is the absolute picture of how I would envision a Distinguished Alumni. Tim’s high school career can be described as a dedicated academic student, committed student athlete and an involved school leader by the example he led. The distinguished path he has left where he stands now is one we can hope for our future students to follow.”

volunteered at St. Andrew Catholic Church and the University Little League. Clint and his wife Amy have volunteered at St. Andrew Catholic Church and the University Little League. Clint and his wife Amy have volunteered at St. Andrew Catholic Church and the University Little League. Clint and his wife Amy have three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.

Tim Winn, Class of 1995Nominated by Jody Berryhill

including NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship Recipient and NCAA Region Six Academic All-American. He has volunteered at St. Andrew Catholic Church and the University Little League. Clint and his wife Amy have three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.

Tim Winn, Class of 1995Tim Winn, Class of 1995Nominated by Jody Berryhill

volunteered at St. Andrew Catholic Church and the University Little League. Clint and his wife Amy have volunteered at St. Andrew Catholic Church and the University Little League. Clint and his wife Amy have three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.

Alumni Announced for 2018Alumni Announced for 2018The Pine Tree Education Foundation will recognize two graduates as this year’s 2018 recipients of the highest honor awarded to a former student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on

Clint Hailey, Class of 1983 Clint Hailey, Class of 1983

The Pine Tree Education Foundation will recognize two graduates as this year’s 2018 recipients of the highest honor awarded to a former student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on The Pine Tree Education Foundation will recognize two graduates as this year’s 2018 recipients of the highest honor awarded to a former student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on

Alumni Announced for 2018Alumni Announced for 2018The Pine Tree Education Foundation will recognize two graduates as this year’s 2018 recipients of the highest honor awarded to a former The Pine Tree Education Foundation will recognize two graduates as this year’s 2018 recipients of the highest honor awarded to a former The Pine Tree Education Foundation will recognize two graduates as this year’s 2018 recipients of the highest honor awarded to a former student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on

Clint Hailey is the Senior Vice President, Chief Managed Care & ACO Officer for Tenet Healthcare Clint Hailey is the Senior Vice President, Chief Managed Care & ACO Officer for Tenet Healthcare

student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on

volunteered at St. Andrew Catholic Church and the University Little League. Clint and his wife Amy have volunteered at St. Andrew Catholic Church and the University Little League. Clint and his wife Amy have volunteered at St. Andrew Catholic Church and the University Little League. Clint and his wife Amy have three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.three children Kennedy, Madison and son Jackson. They currently live in the Fort Worth area.volunteered at St. Andrew Catholic Church and the University Little League. Clint and his wife Amy have

Alumni Announced for 2018The Pine Tree Education Foundation will recognize two graduates as this year’s 2018 recipients of the highest honor awarded to a former student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on The Pine Tree Education Foundation will recognize two graduates as this year’s 2018 recipients of the highest honor awarded to a former student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on student of Pine Tree ISD, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni will be honored during Pine Tree’s Homecoming on

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During the 2017 Legislative Session there were 2 bills passed that impact the awarding of high school diplomas to students who entered grade 9 prior to the 2011-12 school year. These 2 bills (SB 1005 and SB 463) created 3 possible options by which eligible students who entered grade 9 before the 2011-12 school year may qualify to be issued a high school diploma

despite the fact that they have not performed satisfactorily on their relevant exit-level test(s).Students who entered grade 9 in the 2011-12 school year and beyond are required to pass

5 STAAR EOC (End of Course) tests; Algebra I, Biology, US History, English I, and English II. SB 149 which was passed in the 2015 Legislative Session, provided an alternate path to earning a diploma for students who completed all required coursework but did not met the passing standard on 1 or 2 of the 5 required STAAR EOC assessments. Under the legislation, an Individual Graduation Committee (IGC) must convene and recommend additional requirements including either remediation or the completion of a project to demonstrate proficiency in the subject area of each course where the student did not meet the passing standard.

Although SB 149 made no allowances for students who entered grade 9 prior to the 2011-12 school year and were under the previous TAKS (Texas Assessment of Academic Skills) graduation requirements, the 2 bills passed in 2017 did provide alternative ways for students to earn their high school diploma. These options include:

1. Meet satisfactory performance levels on alternative assessments including the SAT, ACT, TSIA, and STAAR that are equivalent to the performance levels required to be met on TAKS or TAAS. (Specified in the Commissioner’s Rule 19 TAC §101.4003 and adopted as a final rule effective November 5, 2017)

2. Meet alternative requirements for graduation by providing evidence of attainment of an industry-recognized license/certification, evidence of current active military duty/honorable or general discharge, or successfully completed college-level coursework and earned college credit. This option was adopted in final rule on May 3, 2018.

3. The final option pursuant to Commissioner Rule 19 TAC §74.1027, allows the Board of Trustees to adopt local alternative requirements as determined by a Local Graduation Committee.

The resolution to consider local alternative graduation requirements was adopted by our Board of Trustees on June 11, 2018. Under this option, an eligible student who failed to meet the passing standard on a TAKS Exit Level assessment, but who meet all other graduation requirements, may be eligible to receive a high school diploma under the provisions listed in the resolution.

For information about the Alternate Graduation options for students who entered High School prior to the 2011-12 school year, please contact the High School you last attended.

Alternative Graduation Options- SB 1005 and SB 463

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The Pine Tree Education Foundation has awarded $24,000 in grants for innovative classroom projects and programs that will enhance the quality of education for students at Pine Tree ISD for the 2018-2019 school year. Grant funds come from donations made to the Education Foundation through endowments, general donations, employee contributions, Spirit Nights and the sale of the annual Blue Out t-shirt.

2018-2019 Grant RecipientsPine Tree Primary Kindergarten teachers, Jennifer Ellision, April

Richardson, Lindsay Stanley, DeAnna Crockett and Christine Smith were awarded $5,000 for Little Hands Big Movement a campus wide project that will provide an indoor/outdoor motor lab for students. The motor lab will integrate fine and gross motor skills and provide the opportunity for students to further develop brain processing skills through free and structured movement.

Birch Elementary 3rd grade ELAR and Social Studies teacher, Dana Taylor, was awarded $2,356 for Building a Classroom Library. This grant will build a book rich environment to motivate and encourage students to become self-select independent, lifelong readers. Research has shown that the more time spent independently reading that test scores and reading levels improve significantly.

Parkway Elementary Librarian, Jolene Ray, was awarded $3,780 for i-Make. The i-Make project will incorporate activities with technology applications in the Parkway Phase I Makerspace Lab. Three new i-pad dependent Makerspace activities will e implemented during the 2018-2019 school year. All Parkway students will have an opportunity to experience one or more of these i-Make project activities. This grant will purchase 10 i-Pads and 10 i-Pad Otterbox Defender Cases.

Pine Tree Education Foundation Awards $24,000 in GrantsParkway Elementary 4th grade science teacher, Katie Hammer,

was awarded $1,158 for Monarch Mania. Students will use the garden towers to create Monarch waystations by planting seeds of host plants and flowering plants within the towers. As the plants mature and provide for the Monarchs, students will investigate the insect life cycle, as well as collecting data for Monarch.Watch.org.

Pine Tree Junior High STEAM teachers, Linda Nelson and Todd Guest, were awarded $5,000 for Coding with IPad for STEAM and Robotics Classes. This grant aims to supply the STEAM and Robotics students with 10 iPads and 10 Sphero robots. Students taking STEAM classes will be able to program their Lego Ev3 Robots, learn coding as well as have access to the latest Google Software.

Pine Tree High School teachers, Elizabeth White and Sam Szydloski, were awarded $2,700 for Engineering an Augmented Reality Sandbox. The goal for this project is for high school engineering students to design a new way to educate their peers with cutting edge technology. Specifically, the engineering students will create an Augmented Reality (AR) Sandbox. “Augmented Realty” is like virtual reality, except instead of wearing a headset, the user had digital projections all around him/her. These projections changed every time the user moves, or an object around them moves.

Pine Tree High School was awarded $4,000 for Dual Credit. This grant will assist students with tuition costs or textbooks cost if they wish to enroll in dual credit courses but face financial limitations.

Congratulations to all of the 2018-2019 grant recipients. To donate contact the Pine Tree Education Foundation at (903) 295-5021 or mgonzalez@ptisd.org.

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