Pine Tree Primary School

📣 Calling All Future Pirates! ⚓ If you’re ready to enroll your little one at Pine Tree Primary (PTPS) for the 2025–2026 school year, here’s what to know: 🔹 Apply Now – Complete our 2025‑2026 New Student Registration Application online! 🔹 Be Among the First – Add your child to our “Future Pirates” list for August 2025 start dates. 🔹 Required Documents – Gather and submit the following before the first day: • Birth certificate • Proof of residency • Social Security card • Parent/guardian photo ID • Custody/court papers (if applicable) • Previous school withdrawal form • Pre-K qualifiers or income verification (if applicable) • Immunization/shot records 📅 Mark Your Calendar – Registration is underway! Watch our website monthly for updates through August 2025. 📍 Have Questions? email rbutcher@ptisd.org Let’s set sail! 🏴‍☠️ Visit the link below to get started and secure a spot on the Future Pirates list: https://www.ptisd.org/o/pps/page/new-student-registration

📚☀️ Summer Fun + Learning = Kindergarten Success! ☀️📚 Hey kindergarten friends and families! 👋 We’re sent home a Summer Learning Packet with your child full of fun and easy ways to keep the learning going all summer long! 🧠💡 Here’s what’s inside: 🗓️ June & July Activity Calendars – No dates, so you can choose any activity, any day! Some are academic, others are just FUN for the whole family. 🔤 Spell Your Name Fitness Activity – A movement-based challenge to get active while practicing letters. 🏃‍♀️💪 Check out the special YouTube video that goes with it! bit.ly/PTPSummer25 💯 Hundreds Chart – Practice counting to 100, skip counting by 10s, 2s, or 5s, and play number games together. 📖 Most Common Words List – Help your child build reading skills by reading, writing, building, and playing with these words. Chalk, shaving cream, magnets – make it fun! 🔡 Blends & Digraphs Chart – Just like our classroom linking chart! Use motions and practice saying the sounds with the picture clues. Look for those sounds in books, too! 👀📚 🔍 BONUS: Scan the QR code to access extra practice and video support. This packet is a simple way to help your child stay sharp and be ready for 1st grade! 🌟 Have fun learning and have an AMAZING summer! ☀️📘🍉 #KindergartenSummer #LearningIsFun #PTPrimary #ReadyForFirstGrade

🍦🎉 Popsicles on the Playground! Join us at Pine Tree Primary for fun, games & sweet treats! 🗓 June 5, 2025 🕘 9:00–11:00 AM New, old & future Primary Pirates welcome! Enter at Pine Tree Rd playground gate. #PTProud #PlaydateFun 🌳💛💙

📚✨ 2025 Primary School Tours at Pine Tree Primary! ✨📚 Are you ready to see where bright futures begin? Come explore Pine Tree Primary and see what makes our school such a special place for young learners! 💙💛 🗓 Date: June 3rd 🕚 Tour Times: 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM ⏱ Each tour lasts about 30 minutes. 📞 Sign up today! Reserve your spot online here: bit.ly/PTPTour23 We can’t wait to welcome you to the Pine Tree family! 🌳🐝 #PineTreePrimary #PTProud #FuturePirates #SchoolTour2025

🎉📚 TOMORROW is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! 📚🎉 We want to see ALL our students at school for one more day of fun! 💛 Why should you come? ✨ Pack up school supplies 🎁 Take home special summer surprises 👋 Say goodbye to friends and teachers PLUS... 🌟 Pre-K Promotion Playground Party 🌟 🕣 8:30–9:30 AM | 📍 Enter at Pine Tree Road Gate 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families invited! Come play with us, enjoy a popsicle 🍦, and help us crossover our Pre-K students into Kindergarten! 🎓💛 📢 Early Release at 12:00 PM! 🚌 Buses leave at 11:45 AM 🚗 Car riders must be picked up between 11:45 AM–12:00 PM

🎉 Final Week of School Parent Update 🎉 Dear Families, We can't believe it's here — the final week of the 2024–2025 school year! We've had a wonderful year filled with growth, laughter, and learning. As we wrap up the year, we have several fun and important events happening each day. Please read the details below carefully: 📅 Monday, May 19 – X is for X-tra Fun Day! Students will enjoy some extra fun as we near the end of the school year! Have Students dress in play clothes and comfy shoes. We play and learn outside almost all day long! Last Kona Ice Day- Please send $4 for your child to participate! If you child is attending Summer Learning, look for an information sheet coming home today. 📅 Tuesday, May 20 – Y is for Year-End Celebration Day! Students will be celebrating all they’ve accomplished this year! 📅 Wednesday, May 21 – Z is for Zero More Days! There are Zero more days of school! Buses leave the campus at 11:45AM. Car riders must be picked up between 11:45AM-12:00PM. 💡 Reminders and Activities for the Week: 🎓 Tuesday, May 20 – Kindergarten Graduation- Sunday Dress for Students! Families are invited to join us to celebrate our Kindergarteners! Location: Auditorium next to the Primary. Doors will open 5-10 minutes before each ceremony, depending on the ceremony length. 8:30–9:00: Johnson, Anderson, Thompson, Hill, Dyer 9:05–9:35: Brutchin, Greenlee, Coleman, Horne 9:40–10:10: Timmons, Hall, Kraus, Mrs. A 10:15–10:45: Ramirez, Crockett, Duran, Stroman 🎈 Pre-K End-of-Year Parties will be held in classrooms — no parents at this event. 💐 Retirement Reception – 1:30–3:30 PM in the library for Mrs. Johns, Mrs. Craig, and Mrs. Donald 🚌 Wednesday, May 21 – Last Day of School & Early Release Early Release at 12:00 PM Buses leave the campus at 11:45AM. Car riders must be picked up between 11:45AM-12:00PM. Pre-K Promotion Playground Party – 8:30–9:30 AM (Families invited!)- Enter at Pine Tree Road Gate *Come play with us, enjoy a popsicle, and help us crossover our prekindergarten students to kindergarten. Kindergarten End-of-Year Parties (Students only — no parents) Thank you for a fantastic year! We are so proud of all our students and grateful for your partnership. We wish you a safe and joyful summer!

🌟 Pine Tree Primary Weekly Parent Reminder: May 12–16 🌟 Dear Pine Tree Families, We're getting closer to the end of the school year, and we’ve got a fun-filled week ahead as we continue our ABC Countdown! Below is a list of what your child can look forward to each day, along with a few important events happening on campus. 📅 Monday, May 12 – S is for Sunglasses Day 😎 Wear your coolest sunglasses to school! 📅 Tuesday, May 13 – T is for Team Day 🏈 Wear your favorite sports team apparel! 💪 Tug of War begins at 8:00 AM – This is a student and staff only event. 🎓 Future Pirates School Tours – 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM To sign up for a tour Call (903)295-5095 or fill out the Sign-Up Genius Form at: bit.ly/PTPTour23 📅 Wednesday, May 14 – U is for Under the Sea Day 🐠 Students will enjoy a virtual aquarium visit in class! 🍭 Istation Treat Trolley – Every child who made their goal on ISIP reading this month will get a special treasure 🎂NO LUNCH DATES 📅 Thursday, May 15 – V is for Very Crazy Hair Day 🌀 Let’s see that wild and crazy hair! 🎉 Fast ForWord Celebration – 🎉 Attendance Winner Field Trip 👶 Pre-K to Kinder Preview Day – 1:00–2:30 PM- Pre-K students will visit a Kinder classroom and learn more about Kindergarten 🌟 Kinder "Secret" Glow Stick Party – 1:00–2:30 PM- SHHH Don’t tell your child about this special Surprise! 🏡 Buckner Resource Fair – 5:00–7:30 PM LONGVIEW EXHIBIT CENTER 1123 JAYCEE DR. 📅 Friday, May 16 – W is for Walk Day 👕 Wear your Pine Tree shirt and comfy shoes! 🎓 Senior Walk – 9:45 AM 🎉 Student of the Month Celebration – 2:15 PM in the office 🎂 Last Day of Lunch Dates Let’s make this week one to remember with lots of spirit, celebration, and fun! 💙💛

Today is your day, your mountain is waiting...so get on your way! – Dr. Seuss You’re invited to a whimsical and heartfelt celebration as we honor the incredible careers of: 🎓 Jayne Craig 🎓 Esther Donald 🎓 Laura Johns Join us as we send them off with smiles, stories, and sweet memories! 🎉 Oh, the Places They’ll Go! 🎉 📍 Location: Pine Tree Primary School Library 📅 Date: Tuesday, May 20 ⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Come and go as you please!) Wear your brightest colors and your biggest smile – because this celebration is Seuss-style! Let’s make their send-off as memorable as their years of dedication have been.

🌸 Mother’s Day Picnic 🌸 Friday, May 9 We’re excited to invite you to our Mother’s Day Picnic on the playgrounds! Please join us during your child’s designated picnic time listed below: 10:30 AM – Johnson, Pearce, Wimberly, Hewitt, Tudor, Carter, Gonzalez 11:00 AM – Thiele, Storms, Ramirez, Thompson, Brutchin, Hill 11:30 AM – Sandie Anderson, Horne, Crockett, Duran, Hall, Greenlee 12:00 PM – Timmons, Kraus, Stroman, Dyer, Sarah Anderson, Coleman Entrance: Please enter through the Pine Tree Road Drop-Off Gate. Check-Out Process: If you plan to check your child out after the picnic: ✔️ You must sign out with your child’s teacher first. ✔️ Then, show your car tag at the exit gate to complete check-out. This two-step verification helps us ensure every child’s safety. What to Bring: A blanket or lawn chairs to sit and enjoy your time with your child. You may bring outside food to enjoy! Sack lunches are provided to students at no cost as well. Special Treat: Traveling Tom’s Coffee Truck will be on the playground for parents to enjoy during the picnic! ☕ Note: This event is weather permitting. We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing moms with you!

Pine Tree ISD will delay school release by 15 minutes due to the weather to ensure a smooth and safe dismissal for all students. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Please plan accordingly, and thank you for your continued support of Pine Tree ISD.

2:36 PM Due to the weather, we will delay dismissal by 15 minutes. Car riders will be loaded closer to 3:15, and bus riders will be about 15-20 minutes later on their route. We will keep you posted with any changes.

🌮💛 Thank You! 💛🌮 We are so grateful to everyone who donated and volunteered to make our "Nacho Average Teacher" luncheon a huge success! Your generosity, time, and support helped us celebrate our incredible staff in the most delicious way. 🧀👏 Because of you, our teachers felt the love — and left with full hearts and full plates! 🍽️💕 #NachoAverageTeacher #ThankYou #TeacherAppreciation #GratefulHearts #BestCommunityEver

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Today our students brought the spirit of Cinco de Mayo to life with music, dance, and vibrant celebration! From traditional performances to colorful decorations, our program honored the rich culture and history behind this special day. Thank you to our amazing staff, students, and families for making it unforgettable! #CincoDeMayo #CulturalCelebration #SchoolPride #TogetherWeCelebrate

Weekly Parent Update: May 5th – May 9th We have a fun and busy week ahead with lots of special events and themed dress-up days! Please take note of the following: Monday, May 5 – N is for Number Day 🔢 Wear a shirt with numbers on it! 🎉 Cinco de Mayo Program – 9:00 AM in the Auditorium. Come celebrate with us! Tuesday, May 6 – O is for Oreo Day 🍪 Each student will enjoy an Oreo snack provided at school. 📚 Last day of Page Turners – Thank you for encouraging reading all year! Wednesday, May 7 – P is for Pirates vs. Princesses Day 🏴‍☠️👑 Dress up: Girls as princesses, boys as pirates! 🩺 School Nurse Day – We appreciate our amazing nurse! 🚌 Kindergarten Field Trip – Visiting Birch and Parkway Elementary in the morning. Please have students at school on time. Thursday, May 8 – Q is for Quiet Ninja Day 🤫🖤 A calm and quiet day as we move like sneaky ninjas through our learning! Friday, May 9 – R is for Rainbow Day 🌈 "Our Moms Make Our World Colorful" 🌸 Mother’s Day Picnic – During your child’s lunchtime! Traveling Tom’s Coffee Truck will be on-site Outside food is welcome Bring a picnic blanket or chairs Enter at the Pine Tree Road playground entrance Don’t forget your car tag if you'd like to check your child out after lunch

🎉🌞 Summer Playdates Are Here! 🌞🎉 Calling all new, current, and future Primary Pirates — we’ve got a summer full of fun planned just for YOU! 🎈🍧💦 📅 June 5 | 9–11 AM 🍭 Popsicles on the Playground Cool off with sweet treats, games, and laughter at Pine Tree Primary! 📅 July 7 | 4–6 PM 🌊 Pirates at the Splash Pad Join us at Jack Mann Splash Pad for water fun and pirate adventures! 📅 August 5 | 4–5:30 PM 🫧 Teacher Reveal & Bubble Party Celebrate the end of summer with bubbles, play, and meeting your teacher! 📍 Don’t forget: 🏫 School Tours on May 13 & June 3 🕚 Times: 11 AM & 1 PM 📞 Call (903) 295-5095 or sign up here: bit.ly/PTPTour23 📲 For updates, follow us on Facebook and check our website! Let’s make memories this summer—#PrimaryPiratesStyle! 🏴‍☠️💙

🎉 End-of-Year Fun & Summer Events! 🎉 As the school year winds down, we have so many exciting things happening — check out the important dates and join in on the fun! 🍽 Lunch Dates Lunch dates are open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. 📅 Last Day for Lunch Dates: May 16 👩‍👧 Mother’s Day Picnic – May 9 (11 AM–1 PM) Bring a blanket and enjoy lunch with your child! Pine Tree Road Entrance 🕰 Class Lunch Times: • 10:30 – Johnson, Pearce, Wimberly, Hewitt, Tudor, Carter, Gonzalez • 11:00 – Thiele, Storms, Ramirez, Thompson, Brutchin, Hill • 11:30 – Anderson (Sandie), Horne, Crockett, Duran, Hall, Greenlee • 12:00 – Timmons, Kraus, Stroman, Dyer, Anderson (Sarah), Coleman 🎓 Kindergarten Graduation – May 20 (Auditorium) • 8:30-9:00 – Johnson, Anderson, Thompson, Hill, Dyer • 9:05-9:35 – Brutchin, Greenlee, Coleman, Horne • 9:40-10:10 – Timmons, Hall, Kraus, Mrs. A • 10:15-10:45 – Ramirez, Crockett, Duran, Stroman 🎈 Pre-K Promotion Party – May 21, 8:30–9:30 AM 📍 Pine Tree Road Entrance 🔤 ABC Countdown Fun Continues! May 5 – N: Number Day (Wear a shirt with numbers) May 6 – O: Oreo Day (Oreo snack provided!) May 7 – P: Pirates vs. Princesses (Dress up + School Nurse Day) May 8 – Q: Quiet Ninja Day May 9 – R: Rainbow Day (Moms make our world colorful 🌈) May 12 – S: Sunglasses Day 😎 May 13 – T: Team Day (Sports apparel + Tug of War!) May 15 – V: Very Crazy Hair Day 🤪 May 16 – W: Walk Day (Wear Pine Tree shirt + Senior Walk) May 19 – X: eXtra Fun Day (Kona Ice!) May 20 – Y: Year-End Celebration 🎉 May 21 – Z: Zero Days Left – Zoom Out! 🎒🚀 🙌 Volunteer with Us! We need your help to make it all amazing! Sign up here: 👉 bit.ly/PTPVolunteerSpring25 ☀️ Summer Playdates – Mark Your Calendars! 🍭 June 5, 9–11 AM: Popsicles on the Playground (Pine Tree Rd entrance) 💦 July 7, 4–6 PM: Jack Mann Splash Pad Playdate 🎉 August 5, 4–5:30 PM: Teacher Reveal + Bubble Party (Cafeteria entrance) Let’s end this year with joy and kick off summer with fun! 💛 #PineTreePride

🎉🌮 ¡Celebración del Cinco de Mayo! 🌮🎉 ¡Acompáñanos en el Programa del Cinco de Mayo de Pine Tree Primary, donde nuestros estudiantes presentarán música, baile y cultura en una celebración festiva que no te querrás perder! 📅 Lunes, 5 de mayo de 2025 🕘 9:00 AM 📍 Auditorio de Pine Tree Road (justo al lado de Pine Tree Primary) ¡Ven a celebrar con nosotros! 🎉🌮 Cinco de Mayo Celebration! 🌮🎉 Join us for the Pine Tree Primary Cinco de Mayo Program as our students showcase music, dance, and culture in a festive celebration you won’t want to miss! 📅 Monday, May 5th, 2025 🕘 9:00 AM 📍 Pine Tree Road Auditorium (right next to Pine Tree Primary) Come celebrate with us!

Due to the bad weather that’s about to hit, we have had to stop our booster seat program. Look at the picture to get a link to be able to have a free safety seat check come to you. We are so sorry we couldn’t make the weather hold long enough to finish the program today. We will let you know about field day in the morning, depending on how wet the stadium is.

🌟 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 🌳✨