Pine Tree Primary School

🌟 Nacho Average Teacher Luncheon! 🌟 Help us celebrate with a Build Your Own Nacho Lunch on Monday, May 5! 🧀🌮 Drop off donations that morning & sign up to help here: bit.ly/PTPNacho25. Thank you for loving on our teachers! ❤️

🚨⏰ TOMORROW is the day, Future Pirates! 🏴‍☠️🌟 Join us for the Pine Tree Primary 2025-2026 Information Fair! 🎉 📅 When: Tuesday, April 29 | 5:00–6:30 PM 📍 Where: Pine Tree Primary School 1808 Silver Falls Road, Longview, TX 75604 👶 Calling all kiddos ages 0–5, future PreK, Kinder, and 1st graders! 🧠 Come learn about a day in the life at Pine Tree Primary, meet your amazing future teachers, and get ready to set sail on your school journey! 🚀📚 🎉 Plus — meet Birch & Parkway staff and connect with awesome community groups! 📲 Haven't filled out the interest form yet for younger siblings? No worries! Click here 👉 bit.ly/PTPFuturePirate2526 We can’t wait to meet our newest Pirates! 🏴‍☠️💛 #FuturePirates #PTPFamily #SeeYouSoon #PineTreePride 🌳✨

🎉 Field Day 2025 — NEW DATE!!! 🎉 🗓️ Thursday, May 1, 2025 🏟️ Pre-K & Kinder Field Day 📍 Auxiliary Stadium (next to Primary) ⏰ 9:00–11:30 AM (or until all events are done!) Students should wear: 👟 Running shoes (no boots, sandals, or Crocs) 👕 Primary shirt with shorts or leggings Students should bring: 🎒 Backpack 🧴 Water bottle 🧢 Hat 🍎 Snack 🧺 Towel Parents & Guests: Before Field Day: ☀️ Apply sunscreen at home 💧 Bring your own water bottle 🪑 Bring a camp chair if you want to sit along the fence 🚗 Bring your car tag to check out your child Parking: 🚫 No parking at the Administration Building ✅ Park at the Auxiliary Stadium lot (Birch side) During Field Day: 🚧 Parents stay outside the fence 📸 MC Hudson will call you to the rails for quick “winning photos” — please move after your photo so others can get a turn! After Field Day: 🛑 Wait for MC Hudson’s release to check out students 🏡 Take your child home without an early checkout penalty! We can’t wait to celebrate an amazing Field Day with you! 🎉🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

🚗✨ BOOSTER SEAT INITIATIVE ✨🚗 Does your child still need a booster seat? Make sure their seat belt fits properly! Join us for a FREE check by a certified technician: 📅 Wednesday, April 30, 2025 🕜 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 📍 Car Pick-Up Line at Pine Tree Primary School Proudly hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension! Safety first — see you there! 🛡️👶 #BoosterSeatCheck #ChildSafety #PineTreePrimary

Primary Parent Update: Week of April 28 - May 2, 2025 We have a BIG week ahead! Here’s what’s happening: 🔹 Monday, April 28: I - Inside Out Day – Wear your clothes inside out! 🔹 Tuesday, April 29: Track it Tuesday – Silver Falls Track Event at 8:00 a.m. J - Joke Day – Bring your best (school-appropriate) jokes! Pine Tree Primary 2025-2026 Information Fair – 5:00-6:30 p.m. Come meet our Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade teams, learn about registration, and connect with community groups! 📍 Pine Tree Primary, 1808 Silver Falls Rd. 🔹 Wednesday, April 30: K - Kindness Day – Secret Class Kindness Challenge! Car Seat Booster Program – 1:30-3:30 p.m. (Come join us!) 🔹 Thursday, May 1: L - Let’s Run! – FIELD DAY! Field Day for Pre-K and Kinder is at the Auxiliary Stadium, 9:00-11:30 a.m. (Reminder: running shoes, Primary shirt, towel, water bottle, backpack, snack, hat. Apply sunscreen at home!) School Lunch Hero Day – Celebrate our amazing cafeteria staff! 🔹 Friday, May 2: M - Maker Space Magic – LEGO Challenge! Field Day Reminders: Parents will stay outside the fence or in bleachers. Bring your car tag for checkout after events. Parking at the stadium lot only (Birch side). Bring your own water and chairs! MC Hudson will call you up for photo opportunities! We are excited for an action-packed week! 🎉 Thank you for your support!

🎉🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, Future Pirates! 🏴‍☠️🎉 Come and Join Us for an exciting Pine Tree Primary 2025-2026 Information Fair! 🌟 📅 When: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 5:00–6:30 PM 📍 Where: Pine Tree Primary School 1808 Silver Falls Road, Longview, TX 75604 👶 Who’s Invited? 🍼 Future Pirates Club: Kiddos ages 0–5 not yet in school full time 🎨 PreK 2025–2026: Must turn 4 on or before 9/1/2025 ✏️ Kinder 2025–2026: Must turn 5 on or before 9/1/2025 📚 Future First Graders: Heading into 1st grade in 2025–2026 🎈 What’s Happening: 👩‍🏫 Meet PreK & Kinder teachers 🏫 Learn about a typical Primary Day 🧠 Get tips on School Readiness 📝 Discover registration steps for new & returning students 🤝 Connect with community groups 👋 Say hello to Birch & Parkway staff! 💛 Don’t miss this fun and informative event for families! 📲 Fill out our interest form to get started: 👉 bit.ly/PTPFuturePirate2526 #FuturePirates #PTPFamily #ReadySetGrow #PineTreePride 🌳✨

🌟 Here’s What’s Happening This Week at School! 🌟 We’ve got a fun-filled lineup, so mark your calendars and don’t miss out! 📅 Tuesday, April 22 ✨ Track It Tuesday – Join us at 8:00 AM at Silver Falls! 💪 E is for Exercise – Let’s get moving with Fluency Fitness! 📅 Wednesday, April 23 🧸 F is for Fuzzy Friends – Bring your favorite stuffed buddy to school! 💐 Let’s celebrate our amazing team on National Administrative Professionals Day! 📅 Thursday, April 24 🎲 G is for Game Day! 🎉 Students – Bring your best game face for in-class fun! ✌️ Staff – It’s on! Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament time! 📅 Friday, April 25 🧢 H is for Hat Day! – Show off your favorite hat and rock it all day! 🎓 Other Important Dates & Events 🚌 Kinder Zoo Trip – Friday @ 8:30 🍩 Donuts & Book Fair Shopping – Friday @ 9:00–10:30 (Pre-K parents invited!) 🏡 Family Projects Due This Week- The Recycled Animal Projects will be on display at the Primary Information Fair next Week! Let’s make it a week to remember! 💙 #SchoolSpirit #FamilyFun #ABCCountdown #SpringVibes

🤠 YEEHAW! What a Day! 🐴 Thank you to all of our amazing families, volunteers, and staff who made Texas Day a rootin’-tootin’ success! 🎉 From milkin’ cows 🐄 and brandin’ 🔥 to story tellin’ 📖 and egg huntin’ 🥚, our little cowboys and cowgirls had a BLAST—and it wouldn’t have been possible without YOU! 💛 We are so grateful for your donations, time, and support. Y’all truly make Pine Tree Primary the best place to be! 🌟 📸 Check out all the fun here: https://bit.ly/TexasDayPics

A friendly reminder, all campuses and district offices at Pine Tree ISD will be closed for a district holiday on Friday, April 18th and Monday, April 21st. We’ll see you back in class on Tuesday, April 22nd , rested, recharged, and ready to go!

🎉 ABC Countdown This Week! We’re also celebrating the ABC Countdown with fun themed days leading up to summer! Monday, April 14 – A: America Day 🇺🇸 Wear red, white & blue! Tuesday, April 15 – B: Bubbles Day 🫧 Track it Tuesday @ 8:00 – Silver Falls Bubble fun & Istation Growth Party! Wednesday, April 16 – C: Chalk Day 🎨 Outdoor sidewalk chalk art fun! Thursday, April 17 – D: Discovering Eggs Day 🥚 Also known as: TEXAS DAY! (See previous posts for details) Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 – HOLIDAY 🌼 Enjoy the long weekend!

🤠 1 Week Until Texas Day! 📅 Thursday, April 17, 2025 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:45 AM 📍 Pine Tree Primary School Howdy, families! We’re gearing up for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at Texas Day—with fun activities like ridin’, brandin’, story tellin’, and a special Egg Hunt just for our primary students! 🐣 Egg Hunt Reminder: Primary students will collect 12 eggs each Please send 12 filled plastic eggs per student by Tuesday, April 15 🍎 Snacks Needed: Donate snacks/water for the class! Sign up here: bit.ly/TexasDaySnacks25 and drop off by April 15. 🙋‍♂️ Volunteers Needed: Want to help as a Tour Guide (7:30–11:45 AM)? Sign up with your child’s teacher and complete the volunteer form at ptisd.org. 🏫 Visitor Info: Up to 2 adult guests per student Guests must be listed in Skyward Bring a valid photo ID If your ID is scanned, sign up here: bit.ly/TexasDay25 🚫 No lunch dates until April 22 ⏳ No early check-outs during the event We can’t wait to see y’all at Texas Day! 🤠

🤠Howdy, Future Pirates! You're Invited to Texas Day! 📅 Thursday, April 17, 2025 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM 📍 Pine Tree Primary School Giddy up and get ready, because it’s time for Texas Day—a rootin’-tootin’ celebration of all things Texas! Our Future Pirates (children ages 4–5 who are not yet in school full time) are welcome to join the fun with activities like: 🐴 Pony ridin’ 🔥 Gold Pannin’ 🐄 Cow milkin’ 📚 Story tellin’ 🎶 Music and more Texas-sized fun! Please note: Future Pirates will join in everything EXCEPT the egg hunt. The egg hunt is reserved for current primary students only. 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Info for Future Pirates This event is designed for kids who have already turned 4 or 5 years old, or will be 4 by September 1, 2025. This program is not intended for younger children (ages 2–3). Babies in strollers are welcome to tag along, if needed. 🚪Important Check-In Info for Guests Each child may have up to TWO adult guests. Sign up at: bit.ly/FPTexas25 Bring your Photo ID to be scanned to receive a visitor's badge. 🚗 Park in the auditorium lot off Pine Tree Road and walk around to the office to check in. We can’t wait to welcome our Future Pirates and show them how we celebrate Texas-style! 🌵 Yeehaw, and see y’all there! If you have any questions, please email rwalker@ptisd.org

🎉🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, Future Pirates! 🏴‍☠️🎉 Come and Join Us for an exciting Pine Tree Primary 2025-2026 Information Fair! 🌟 📅 When: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 5:00–6:30 PM 📍 Where: Pine Tree Primary School 1808 Silver Falls Road, Longview, TX 75604 👶 Who’s Invited? 🍼 Future Pirates Club: Kiddos ages 0–5 not yet in school full time 🎨 PreK 2025–2026: Must turn 4 on or before 9/1/2024 ✏️ Kinder 2025–2026: Must turn 5 on or before 9/1/2024 📚 Future First Graders: Heading into 1st grade in 2025–2026 🎈 What’s Happening: 👩‍🏫 Meet PreK & Kinder teachers 🏫 Learn about a typical Primary Day 🧠 Get tips on School Readiness 📝 Discover registration steps for new & returning students 🤝 Connect with community groups 👋 Say hello to Birch & Parkway staff! 💛 Don’t miss this fun and informative event for families! 📲 Fill out our interest form to get started: 👉 bit.ly/PTPFuturePirate2526 #FuturePirates #PTPFamily #ReadySetGrow #PineTreePride 🌳✨

Congratulations to Pine Tree ISD's 2025-2026 Secondary and Primary Teacher of the Year! We are proud to announce Amber Harrington as the Secondary Teacher of the Year and Kori Thompson as the Primary Teacher of the Year! Their hard work, dedication, and passion for shaping young minds truly make a difference in the lives of students every day. Thank you, Amber and Kori, for your unwavering commitment to excellence in education! Go Pirates!

Today is #WorldAutismDay! Let’s celebrate neurodiversity, embrace inclusion, and spread love & understanding. Every mind is unique & amazing! ♾️💙 #AutismAcceptance

Happy Paraprofessional Day! ❤️ Thank you for your kindness, patience & support—our classrooms shine brighter because of you! ✨🙌 #ThankYou

Y’all Are Invited to Texas Day! 📅 Thursday, April 17, 2025 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:45 AM 📍Pine Tree Primary School Howdy, families! Saddle up and join us for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at Texas Day! Students will enjoy hands-on activities like ridin’, brandin’, milkin’ a cow, story tellin’, and more. Plus, we’ll have a special Egg Hunt just for our primary students! 🥚 Egg Hunt Details Primary students ONLY will participate. Each student will collect 12 eggs during the hunt. We need your help! Please donate 12 plastic eggs filled with treats (non-melting candy, stickers, small toys, etc.) per student. Send them with your student by Tuesday, April 15. 🍎 Snack Donations Needed To keep our little cowboys and cowgirls fueled, we are asking for snack and water donations for each class. If you’d like to contribute, please sign up here: bit.ly/TexasDaySnacks25. Drop off snacks in the office by April 15. 🤠 Tour Guides Needed! We need volunteers, parents, and grandparents to help make Texas Day a success! As a Tour Guide, you will help lead students through different activity stations. No experience is needed—we provide easy-to-follow directions! Tour Guide Responsibilities: ✅ Arrive at 7:30 AM to help set up activities ✅ Assist with splitting students into groups ✅ Help with snacks and water ✅ Keep track of your group of students ✅ Reset activities for the next group ✅ Assist in setting up the Egg Hunt If you’re available to help as a tour guide from 7:30 AM to 11:45 AM, please sign up with your child’s teacher. Volunteers must complete the online volunteer application at: www.ptisd.org/o/ptisd/page/volunteer. 🏫 Important Visitor Information Each student may have up to TWO (2) adult guests attend Texas Day. All guests MUST be listed as a contact in Skyward. To update contacts, visit the front office. You must have a valid photo ID to be on campus. If your ID has already been scanned by the front office, please sign up here: bit.ly/TexasDay25 and we’ll have your name tag ready at check-in. If your ID has NOT been scanned, bring it to the office by March 28 to be added to the system. Please park in the auditorium parking lot off Pine Tree Road and walk around to the office to check in. ⏳ Student Check-Out Policy Students may not be checked out during the event. Early check-outs will not be permitted. However, students may leave at 11:45 AM without an early-out penalty. We can’t wait to celebrate Texas Day with y’all! Thank you for your help in making this event a success! 🤠

Shoutout to our incredible Specials Team—the behind-the-scenes MVPs who make everything run smoothly! Your hard work, dedication, and attention to detail don’t go unnoticed. This challenge coin is a small token of appreciation for everything you do to keep things moving.

Want to be in the Pine Tree Precision’s Spring Show?! Well come dance with us on Saturday March 29th! Follow the link below to register. We hope to see you there! 😊💗 https://forms.gle/1f6UYij1d57hXcKN7

Pine Tree is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 application process for CEER Academy. This project-based learning pathway is in its fifth year of implementation serving students in grades 1-8. Nominations are accepted now through March 28 and must be submitted via the link on the CEER web-site. Parents of current CEER students do not need to reapply. https://youtu.be/LjOUjOnqzSY