Birch Elementary School

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 Additionally, some students are redistributing outdated posts, making them appear as if they are new incidents.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: pthscheerboosters@gmail.com

🎒 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-

🏫 Returning student registration is required and must be completed in order to receive schedules at Meet the Teacher. Campuses are open for in person registration from 11 a.m. -5 p.m. today if assistance is needed. 🚌 Online bus rider registration will close at midnight on August 4, 2024. In order to ride the bus the first three days of school, the online bus registration must be completed by August 4th. Beginning Monday, August 5th, students that need to be registered to ride the bus must complete the Bus Registration Form at the child's school of attendance. Students registered to ride the bus between August 5th and 14th will not be provided bus transportation until Monday, August 19, 2024. There is a three-day waiting period for any student registered to ride the school bus after August 14th. This time is necessary to adjust routes, communicate changes in routes and times, and inform appropriate campus staff members. Please contact the Transportation Department at 903-295-5106 with any questions, concerns, or changes to previously entered information. 📚 PTISD Meet the Teacher: Pine Tree Primary: Teacher Reveal August 2nd 4:00pm-5:30pm Birch Elementary: August 12th 4:00pm-6:00pm Parkway Elementary: August 12th 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pine Tree Middle School: August 8th 5pm-6:30pm Pine Tree Junior High: August 8th 5:30pm-7:00pm Pine Tree High School: August 12th 5:30pm - 7:00pm

🏫 Pine Tree ISD In- Person Registration 🏫 🖍️ In-Person Registration will be available on campus for new students and any returning students needing assistance on the following dates: 📅July 31, 2024: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 📅August 1, 2024: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 📅August 2, 2024: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 🚌Online bus rider registration will close at midnight on August 4, 2024. In order to ride the bus the first three days of school, the online bus registration must be completed by August 4th. Beginning Monday, August 5th, students that need to be registered to ride the bus must complete the Bus Registration Form at the child's school of attendance. Students registered to ride the bus between August 5th - 14th will not be provided bus transportation until Monday, August 19, 2024. There is a three day waiting period for any student registered to ride the school bus after August 14th. This time is necessary to adjust routes, communicate changes in routes and times and inform appropriate campus staff members. Please contact the Transportation Department at 903-295-5106 with any questions, concerns, or changes to previously entered information. www.ptisd.org 📚 PTISD Meet the Teacher: Pine Tree Primary: Teacher Reveal August 2nd 4:00pm-5:30pm Birch Elementary: August 12th 4:00pm-6:00pm Parkway Elementary: August 12th 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pine Tree Middle School: August 8th 5pm-6:30pm Pine Tree Junior High: August 8th 5:30pm-7:00pm Pine Tree High School: August 12th 5:30pm - 7:00pm

📣 Pine Tree ISD Student Registration 📣 💻 New Student Online Application is open for PK-12 📅 Returning Student Online Registration is open and is required for all returning students 🏫 In-Person Registration will be available on campus for new students and any returning students needing assistance on the following dates: July 31, 2024: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. August 1, 2024: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. August 2, 2024: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students! www.ptisd.org

📣 Pine Tree ISD Student Registration 📣 💻 New Student Online Application is now open for PK-12 📅 Returning Student Online Registration opens on July 15th and is required for all returning students 🏫 In-Person Registration will be available on campus for new students and any returning students needing assistance on the following dates: July 31, 2024: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. August 1, 2024: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. August 2, 2024: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students! www.ptisd.org

Required Substitute Teacher Training on July 30th at Pine Tree Central Office. Contact Stephanie Buchanan at 903-295-5000 ext 1700 for more details.

From the Pine Tree ISD Family to Yours, Have a Fun and Safe Independence Day! In Honor of the 4th of July, ALL school offices will be closed Tomorrow 7/4 and will reopen Monday 7/8/2024!

Register today! Email the coaches for details!

Ladies and Gentlemen, After watching the weather we have decided that the threat of lightning has forced us to move graduation to the Pirate Center. Doors will open to guests at 7:45 and the ceremony will begin at 8:30. Remember you must have a ticket to enter the gymnasium. We will live stream the event to the Theatre at the High School for those without a ticket.

"Everyday at Pine Tree ISD, we're teaching kids how to think, not what to think. We’re teaching kids how to rise to expectations not make excuses on why they can't. We’re teaching kids how to make good choices and good decisions so they don't have to endure a lifetime of pain for making poor decisions. We’re teaching kids you've got to put in whatever amount of work it takes to get the job done because you can't sit around and wait for someone else to do it. Basically, we are teaching kids how to be successful adults.” Steve Clugston, Pine Tree ISD Superintendent https://youtu.be/iNS3mLjsaJ8?si=pjwHkN1XvQJa-5Qc

Today is Speech Pathologist Day! Thank you to our district speech pathologists for your passion and commitment to our students. You are changing the world one word at a time. #speechpathologistsday2024

What advice would you give to our graduating seniors? #seniors2024

Pine Tree ISD Early Release

Pine Tree High School Graduation, Thursday, May 23 at 8:00 p.m. at Pirate Stadium. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. #graduation2024

Parkway and Birch GT Robotic Parent Night this Thursday! Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Birch Elementary Cafeteria

Happy School Communicators Day! Thank you to our campus and district communications teams who do an incredible job promoting our outstanding district! You are appreciated! #schoolcommunicatorsday2024

Parkway and Birch Families - GT Robotic Parent Night - May 16 @ 5:30 a.m. at Birch Elementary Cafeteria - Join us for a hot dog and see the amazing projects our GT students have created!