Birch Elementary School

October is Principal Appreciation Month, and we couldn’t let it pass without a HUGE thank you to our incredible principals here at Pine Tree ISD! Our PT Principals lead with heart, vision, and an unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community. They are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all of our Pirates. Let's show our gratitude for their hard work, compassion, and commitment to excellence! #PrincipalAppreciationMonth #ThankAPrincipal #PirateProud #PineTreeISD

🏀 Pine Tree Youth Basketball League Signups are Open! 🏀 Pine Tree Youth Basketball League signups are open now through November 14th! Follow the link to register. Details: Who? Pine Tree boys and girls in grades 3rd-6th Cost? $40 (includes a jersey!) Important Dates: Sign-up deadline: November 14th Coaches Meeting: November 21st Practices Begin: First week of December Games: Every Saturday morning from January 11th to March 1st 📩 Questions? Email Coach Rodgers at [email protected] or Coach Goss at [email protected].

🎉 You're invited to the 3rd Annual PTISD Hispanic Heritage Festival! 🎉 Join us on Saturday, November 16th, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Pirate Stadium for a celebration of culture, community, and creativity! 🌮 Highlights include: Tamale & Salsa Competitions Student Performances Displays of Student Artwork Photo Booth & Door Prizes Tastes of Traditional Hispanic Cuisine Bring your friends and family to enjoy an evening filled with food, festivities, and fun! Don’t miss out on celebrating the vibrant heritage and traditions that make our community so unique.

🎃 Pine Tree Fall Fest 🎃 📅 Saturday, October 26th | ⏰ 3 PM - 6 PM | 📍 Pirate Stadium Get ready for an afternoon full of fun for all ages! Show off your best costume in our parade, enjoy FREE hotdogs, and explore over 50 exciting booths packed with games and activities! 🎟️ Tickets at Fall Fest are 25¢ each or a bundle of 20 tickets for $5. Tickets can be purchased with cash only. Don’t miss out on the fun! See you there! 👻

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we're showing our support in full force! Join us as we raise awareness and support the fighters, survivors, and all those impacted by breast cancer. Let's come together as a community to spread hope, strength, and love! https://youtu.be/vRMTtecJcVs #pirateproud #pinkout

PTHS Leadership is preparing to host our Veterans Day Breakfast and Program on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 at Pine Tree High School Bistro and Pirate Center. If you are a Veteran or know a Veteran, please fill out the QR code below! We would like to invite them to our Veteran's Day Breakfast and Program.

🎃 Join us for Pine Tree's Community-Wide Fall Fest! 🎃 📅 Saturday, October 26th ⏰ 3 PM - 6 PM 📍 Pirate Stadium, 3737 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604 Get ready for an afternoon full of fun for all ages! Show off your best costume in our parade, enjoy FREE hotdogs, and explore over 50 exciting booths packed with games and activities! 🎟️ Save time by grabbing a ticket bundle (20 for just $5) at any Pine Tree campus. Tickets will also be available at the event for 25¢ each. Don’t miss out on the fun! See you there! 👻

🎃 Join us for Pine Tree's Community-Wide Fall Fest! 🎃 📅 Saturday, October 26th | ⏰ 3 PM - 6 PM | 📍 Pirate Stadium Get ready for an afternoon full of fun for all ages! Show off your best costume in our parade, enjoy FREE hotdogs, and explore over 50 exciting booths packed with games and activities! 🎟️ Save time by grabbing a ticket bundle (20 for just $5) at any Pine Tree campus. Tickets will also be available at the event for 25¢ each. Don’t miss out on the fun! See you there! 👻

🎄🎅 Today is the last day to order your 2024 Pine Tree Christmas shirts designed by PTHS student, Cristal Cupido! Every contribution helps fund our Pirate Santa program, which brings joy and gifts to students who might not otherwise have a Merry Christmas. 🎁 Orders have been extended to today Thursday, October 10th! Wear your shirt every Monday until Christmas. You can order your shirt in two simple ways: Fill out the online form here: https://forms.gle/R8UsGGmat7ghvUS3A. Print and complete the form, then return it to a students campus or Central Office at 1701 Pine Tree Road. Link is at the bottom. ⬇️ If you don’t want a shirt but still want to spread the holiday cheer, you can make a donation through either method. Thank you for helping make this season special for our students! #PTPirateSanta #HolidayGiving #ChristmasCheer 🎄 https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3473/ptisd/4865666/2024_-PT_Shirt_Order_Form__2_.pdf

Last year, our students stuffed several buses so lets do it again this year! Join us in donating to our district-wide canned & boxed food drive now through October 21st. All items will be donated to the Longview Community Ministries. You can drop your donations off at any PTISD campus. PTISD Health Science classes will present a trophy to the campus that collects the most food items in the district. #pirateproud

We wanted to remind you that there will be no school on Friday, October 11th due to a staff development day. Additionally, all campuses and offices at Pine Tree ISD will be closed on Monday, October 14th due to a district holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 15th.

📦 Helping Those in Need 🚛 This Friday, a shipment of supplies will be heading out from Longview to North Carolina to support those affected by the recent catastrophe. We are asking your help for donations of new or lightly used toys for the children impacted. If you’d like to help, you can drop off your toy donations at any Pine Tree ISD campus by Thursday, October 10th. Thank you for your support!

🎄🎅 We are still taking orders for the 2024 Pine Tree Christmas shirts designed by PTHS student, Cristal Cupido! Every contribution helps fund our Pirate Santa program, which brings joy and gifts to students who might not otherwise have a Merry Christmas. 🎁 Orders have been extended to Thursday, October 10th! You can order your shirt in two simple ways: Fill out the online form here: https://forms.gle/R8UsGGmat7ghvUS3A. Print and complete the form, then return it to a students campus or Central Office at 1701 Pine Tree Road. Link is at the bottom. ⬇️ If you don’t want a shirt but still want to spread the holiday cheer, you can make a donation through either method. Thank you for helping make this season special for our students! #PTPirateSanta #HolidayGiving #ChristmasCheer 🎄 https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3473/ptisd/4865666/2024_-PT_Shirt_Order_Form__2_.pdf

🏈 Heading to Kilgore for the 9th/JV football games this Thursday, September 26th? Make sure you're ready to cheer on the team by grabbing your tickets in advance! 🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://kilgoreisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/281?es=tc06lin2md3glibgn46dqkbvrk&single=0

🎄🎅 It's that time of year again—Christmas is around the corner, and we're excited to announce that we're now taking orders for the 2024 Pine Tree Christmas shirts designed by PTHS student, Cristal Cupido! Every contribution helps fund our Pirate Santa program, which brings joy and gifts to students who might not otherwise have a Merry Christmas. 🎁 You can order your shirt in two simple ways: Fill out the online form here: https://forms.gle/R8UsGGmat7ghvUS3A. Print and complete the form, then return it to a students campus or Central Office at 1701 Pine Tree Road. Link is at the bottom. ⬇️ Orders are open through October 4th! If you don’t want a shirt but still want to spread the holiday cheer, you can make a donation through either method. Thank you for helping make this season special for our students! #PTPirateSanta #HolidayGiving #ChristmasCheer 🎄 https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3473/ptisd/4865666/2024_-PT_Shirt_Order_Form__2_.pdf

💙 Join Pine Tree ISD for National Night Out! 💛 Come out on Tuesday, October 1st, from 5 PM to 7 PM and connect with your community at one of these three neighborhood party locations: 📍 Pine Tree High School - 1005 W. Fairmont St 📍 Greggton Global Methodist Church - 1101 Pine Tree Rd 📍 Pathway Church - 1600 Blueridge Pkwy 🌭 Free hot dogs & refreshments! This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, community members, local law enforcement, and the Pine Tree ISD family. Let’s come together for a fun and safe night of connection and celebration! #NationalNightOut #PirateProud

Parent Notification September 11, 2024 Dear Pine Tree Parents/Guardians, We are aware of rumors circulating about potential threats to public schools in our area, specifically related to Pine Tree ISD. Working closely with the Longview Police Department (LPD), we have investigated these rumors and identified the source of one as a high school student. This student shared concerns online after hearing other students discuss the issue. However, these rumors have no validity. Additionally, some students are redistributing outdated posts, making them appear as if they are new incidents. Sharing false information creates unnecessary stress, causes worry, and places an undue burden on both school and police resources. We encourage you to speak with your children about the importance of addressing concerns appropriately. If your child has any concerns, please encourage them to speak directly with an administrator or School Resource Officer (SRO) rather than turning to social media. Social media is not the right platform for resolving these matters. Please be assured, there is no immediate threat to the safety of any Pine Tree campuses. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. PTISD Administration

💙 Calling all future PTHS cheerleaders! 💛 PTHS Cheer Mini Camp is Sunday, September 15th, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pirate Center. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Show-offs will be at 3:45 p.m. Campers are invited to cheer during the first quarter at the homecoming game on Friday, September 20th. For questions, email: [email protected]

🎒 Attendance Matters! 📚 Every day counts! When you show up and work hard, you're setting yourself up for success. #PirateProud #AttendanceMatters #ShowUp #StayEngaged #StudentSuccess https://youtu.be/of6zH0BnJbU

🎒📚 We can’t wait to welcome back all of our Pirates this Wednesday for the new school year! Let’s make this year the best one yet—full of learning, growth, and lots of fun. See you all soon! https://youtu.be/lttF7zdGLkc?si=M2SQ31juUO8XS4v-