Academic Olympics

Students have been assigned a color team in this school-wide event.  Points will be earned for their team through donations (1 point for each dollar sponsored).  Each student that receives at least $10 in sponsorships will begin receiving prizes.  The more sponsorships a student receives, the more prizes they will receive (see prize list below).  Plus points will be awarded during the Academic Olympics event (taking place September 9th) which will be a Survivor-style relay race covering 5 academic topics, English, Math, Science, Current Events and Problem Solving.  The students will work in teams to complete each relay station.  The team that crosses the finish line first earns the most points for their team! Points will be tallied throughout the 2 week event, and the winning color team will earn a special prize!  All profits from this fundraiser go directly to our students!  Funds raised help us make our first payment for our Music, Art and Drama enrichment classes, pay for Brain Pop for all classrooms, the Reflections art competition, and countless other beginning of the year activities that give our Pinetree Pioneers a well rounded education.

Your student can begin collecting sponsorship now!
They can collect sponsorship two ways:
1. By cash or check using the pledge form which was sent home this week.  This works great for neighbors and in town family and friends (if needed, you can download and print a pledge form HERE)
2. You can also recruit sponsorship via email or Social Media by copying and pasting the link below and sending to out of state friends and family. They can click on the link and sponsor your student online safely via debit/credit cards.  Please make sure you share your student's name, teacher and team color which they will need to make their sponsorship
https://www.schoolpay.com/parent/mip/665212838886496209208632178

SPONSORSHIP FUNDS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 9TH
Please note all donations are tax deductible ... Pinetree PTA's Tax ID# is 95-4160820

Academic Olympics Event Volunteers Needed
We're looking for volunteers for our Academic Olympics Event on September 9. This is our Survivor-style relay race that all grades will be participating in.  It's going to be fun, and the kids are really excited!

We're using SignUp.com to help keep us organized.  Please go to http://signup.com/go/Z6aDTj and sign up for a spot.  You will not need to register for an account, and signup does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact president@pinetreepta.org and we can sign you up manually.

Important Upcoming Dates
08/29 – Academic Olympics Fundraiser Begins
09/05 – NO School – Labor Day
09/07 – Reflections Art Night 5:30-7:30pm
09/09 – Academic Olympics Event and Sponsorships are Due
09/16 – PTA Meeting 5:30pm
09/16 – Ice Cream Social 6:00-8:00pm
09/19 – Harvest Festival Pre-Sales Begin
09/28 – Restaurant Night – Location TBD
09/26–09/30 – Book Fair