  Have a great Winter Break! The Pinetree PTA would like to wish all our Pinetree Staff, Volunteers, Pioneers and Families the Happiest of Holidays! We'll see you back in 2019! Now, onto this week's Pioneer News...  Six Flags Read to Succeed Program Reading logs went home with the students last week so they can get a head start on the Six Flags Read to Succeed Program. Completed reading logs that reflect over 6 hours of reading are due back to your student's teacher by February 10th, 2019 in order for them to receive their free Six Flags ticket.  Celebrations & Traditions Around The World SAVE THE DATE PLEASE! Join us for an evening of International festivities as we celebrate holiday traditions around the world. Come on out and enjoy samples of the different foods and learn about the cultures that make up our diverse Pinetree Community. We’ll also have a fun festive performance to enjoy. Refreshments will be served a long with fun cultural foods provided by our participants. This is a fun free event provided by the Pinetree PTA. What: Pinetree's Annual Celebrations Around the World When: Friday, January 25th, 2019 Where: Pinetree’s MPR - 6:00-8:00 p.m. after a brief PTA meeting at 5:30 p.m. Please consider sharing your families’ heritage by hosting a table at this event! This is an opportunity to celebrate and learn about the diverse population of families that make up Pinetree. We are hoping to have as many countries represented as possible. Each country represented will be given a table to showcase their culture. We've had traditional first birthdays, Christmas, Hanukah, just to name a few. It's up to YOU to decide which festive occasion you would like to share or if you just want to host a booth that shares any fun information about your culture, that is great too! We would like you to showcase things like food, games, geographical location, music, traditional clothing, etc. It is an evening filled with music, fun, and a celebration of the different cultures within our school community. If you wish to host a table, please complete the form (link to form below), return it to your student’s teacher or the school office. We thank you in advance and hope to hear from you by Friday, January 18th, 2019. Click here to download the Celebrations Flier  2018-19 Pinetree Yearbook You can now pre-order this year's yearbook online. It's easy & convenient. Reserve your copy today at ybpay.lifetouch.com using the Yearbook ID Code 10853319. Also, order forms have been sent home or you can pick up an extra one in the office if you prefer to pay by check. The pre-sale ends on January 31st, 2019 - at which time the prices will go up. Prices right now start at just $23 for softcover or $29 for hardcover with additional upgrades that include personalized cover, autograph insert, Zoom current events insert and yearbook stickys. Spiritwear Update We're down to our last few sizes of our special 30th Spiritwear T-Shirts and Women's V-Necks/Scoop Necks so please get your order in ASAP to make sure you get a shirt. Once they're gone, they're gone. Don't forget, we also have Pinetree tote bags, lanyards, keychains and pencils available for purchase. Also, if you missed the PTA Spiritwear booth in the MPR at the 30th Celebration, we're now selling the school wide 30th picture taken a few weeks back. Own a piece of Pinetree history featuring your very own Pioneer Student. Available in 5x7 or 8x10. We're also now selling 'Pioneer Pete' Faux Coonskin Caps to show your true Pioneer Pride. Click here to Buy Spiritwear Now via Credit/Debit Card Click here to Download Order From to Pay by Cash/Check
Spirit Bundles In celebration of Pinetree’s Big 30th Birthday year, the Pinetree PTA would like to introduce Spirit Bundles as a new way you can help the Pinetree PTA. In return, you receive great goodies and recognition. We have multiple donation tiers to choose from, you can donate on behalf of your family or business name and one of the best parts - your donation is tax deductible. This will help get Pinetree PTA on a great fundraising head start for the school year and depending on the tier, you will be able to get everything Pinetree PTA has to offer for the school year. Pinetree PTA Fundraising provides complete funding for our enrichment classes including art and music instruction, as well as supporting classroom needs, field trips and school wide improvements. BIG SHOUT-OUTS TO OUR DIAMOND ELITE SUPPORTERS: The Hefner Family BIG SHOUT-OUTS TO OUR DIAMOND SUPPORTERS: The Beard Family The Hollander Family Click Here to view the tiers and download the order form Click Here to view the tiers and order online via debit/credit card  Join the Pinetree PTA!
Let's see if we can bypass last year's membership total. If you haven't joined the Pinetree PTA, make sure to join today! We're less than 20 members away from passing last year's total! As you can see, we have kicked off our Membership drive with a cool "Rock & Roll" theme because Pinetree PTA Members Rock! Come join the Pinetree PTA and have a voice in your child's education. Please note that joining the PTA doesn't require you to attend the meetings or volunteer although we and your students would LOVE if you did. The Pinetree PTA was able to increase the membership count in the 2017-18 year by over 10% over the 2016-17 school year. Let's show that we can do it again. Click Here to download the membership form to pay via cash/check Click Here to join the PTA online via debit/credit card Important Upcoming Dates December 12/24-01/11 (Mon-Fri) – Winter Break - No School January 12/24-01/11 (Mon-Fri) – Winter Break - No School 01/17 (Thurs) – New Parent Open House 5:30pm (for parents of incoming 2019-20 school year TK/K students) 01/21 (Mon) – Martin Luther King Day - No School 01/25 (Fri) – PTA Meeting 5:30pm 01/25 (Fri) – Celebrations Around The World 6:00pm 01/29 (Tues) – Restaurant Night (TBD) 01/30 (Wed) – Coffee with the Principal 5:00pm 01/31 (Thurs) – Yearbook Order Deadline (at lower cost) Free Easy Ways to Help the Pinetree PTA Keep checking out the “Easy Ways to Help” page on our website for free easy ways you can help the Pinetree PTA Comments / Questions / Suggestions? - Click Here to Submit
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  Reindeer Lane Holiday Shoppe - THIS WEEK - December 18th - 20th A brand new Holiday Boutique Shoppe will be this week - December 18th through the 20th. Give your child the joy of holiday shopping on their own within a limited budget. Prices will range from $1 - $20. The shop will be located in Room 24 this year. New this year, instead of sending cash with your student to shop, the holiday shoppe company will allow parents to purchase vouchers online via debit/credit card/paypal. You pick the amount you want to load on the voucher, pay, print it out and send it in with your student. You can even designate on the certificate how much you would like your student to spend on each person they're buying for and our volunteers will help them shop. Please note that the full amount of the voucher needs to be spent in the store and change cannot be given. Click the button below to purchase a voucher on the Reindeer Lane website. Please note this is not a PTA fundraiser, just a service provided by the Pinetree PTA. All items are sold at cost. Shopping Schedule: Tuesday, December 18th - 9:15 am - 1:30 pm Kids will do a little window shopping during their scheduled classroom visit to the holiday shop during our preview day. Wednesday, December 19th - 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Kids can shop during classroom visits, recess, lunch and after-school Thursday, December 20th - 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Kids can finish their shopping during classroom visits, recess, lunch and after-school We are always looking for volunteers to help us work the Holiday Shoppe and help give our Pioneers a great shopping experience. If you're available to volunteer during the shoppe hours above, please make sure to complete the School Volunteer information sheet ASAP and email our Holiday Shoppe chair Michelle Hubbell at [email protected] Click here to purchase a Holiday Shoppe Voucher Catalog Fundraisers Delivery Update The Timber Woods Catalog Fundraiser Items were delivered last week and sent home with the kids on Wednesday, December 12th. The prizes the kids earned by selling items were also went home with those orders. The Mixed Bag Designs Catalog Fundraiser Items are on their way and should be distributed early this week. We greatly appreciate everyone's support during this fundraiser!    2018-19 Pinetree Yearbook You can now pre-order this year's yearbook online. It's easy & convenient. Reserve your copy today at ybpay.lifetouch.com using the Yearbook ID Code 10853319. Also, order forms have been sent home or you can pick up an extra one in the office if you prefer to pay by check. The pre-sale ends on January 31st, 2019 - at which time the prices will go up. Prices right now start at just $23 for softcover or $29 for hardcover with additional upgrades that include personalized cover, autograph insert, Zoom current events insert and yearbook stickys. Spiritwear Update We're down to our last few sizes of our special 30th Spiritwear T-Shirts and Women's V-Necks/Scoop Necks so please get your order in ASAP to make sure you get a shirt. Once they're gone, they're gone. Don't forget, we also have Pinetree tote bags, lanyards, keychains and pencils available for purchase. Also, if you missed the PTA Spiritwear booth in the MPR at the 30th Celebration, we're now selling the school wide 30th picture taken a few weeks back. Own a piece of Pinetree history featuring your very own Pioneer Student. Available in 5x7 or 8x10. We're also now selling 'Pioneer Pete' Faux Coonskin Caps to show your true Pioneer Pride. Click here to Buy Spiritwear Now via Credit/Debit Card Click here to Download Order From to Pay by Cash/Check
Spirit Bundles In celebration of Pinetree’s Big 30th Birthday year, the Pinetree PTA would like to introduce Spirit Bundles as a new way you can help the Pinetree PTA. In return, you receive great goodies and recognition. We have multiple donation tiers to choose from, you can donate on behalf of your family or business name and one of the best parts - your donation is tax deductible. This will help get Pinetree PTA on a great fundraising head start for the school year and depending on the tier, you will be able to get everything Pinetree PTA has to offer for the school year. Pinetree PTA Fundraising provides complete funding for our enrichment classes including art and music instruction, as well as supporting classroom needs, field trips and school wide improvements. BIG SHOUT-OUTS TO OUR DIAMOND ELITE SUPPORTERS: The Hefner Family BIG SHOUT-OUTS TO OUR DIAMOND SUPPORTERS: The Beard Family The Hollander Family Click Here to view the tiers and download the order form Click Here to view the tiers and order online via debit/credit card  Join the Pinetree PTA!
Let's see if we can bypass last year's membership total. If you haven't joined the Pinetree PTA, make sure to join today! We're less than 30 members away from passing last year's total! As you can see, we have kicked off our Membership drive with a cool "Rock & Roll" theme because Pinetree PTA Members Rock! Come join the Pinetree PTA and have a voice in your child's education. Please note that joining the PTA doesn't require you to attend the meetings or volunteer although we and your students would LOVE if you did. The Pinetree PTA was able to increase the membership count in the 2017-18 year by over 10% over the 2016-17 school year. Let's show that we can do it again. Click Here to download the membership form to pay via cash/check Click Here to join the PTA online via debit/credit card Important Upcoming Dates December 12/18-12/20 (Tues-Thurs) – Holiday Shoppe 12/20 – Student Council Sponsored Pajama Day 12/24-01/11 (Mon-Fri) – Winter Break - No School January 12/24-01/11 (Mon-Fri) – Winter Break - No School 01/17 (Thurs) – New Parent Open House 5:30pm (for parents of incoming 2019-20 school year TK/K students) 01/21 (Mon) – Martin Luther King Day - No School 01/25 (Fri) – PTA Meeting 5:30pm 01/25 (Fri) – Celebrations Around The World 6:00pm 01/29 (Tues) – Restaurant Night (TBD) 01/30 (Wed) – Coffee with the Principal 5:00pm 01/31 (Thurs) – Yearbook Order Deadline (at lower cost) Free Easy Ways to Help the Pinetree PTA Keep checking out the “Easy Ways to Help” page on our website for free easy ways you can help the Pinetree PTA Comments / Questions / Suggestions? - Click Here to Submit  Thank You! Thank you to everyone who came out to the Movie Night on Friday. We hoped it help get everyone in the Holiday Spirit. Big Thank you to Santa and his helper Elf Pioneer Pete for coming and hanging out with the kids. Also, thank you to everyone who came and shopped at our Book Fair last week and donated to the coin challenge. With all the coin donations, our teachers were able to the shop with $865.66 to help replenish their class room libraries. How exciting! Also, the best part is Scholastic matches that amount raised and will be donating books to underprivileged kids. Lastly, big thank you to all the volunteers who helped put on both events for our Pioneers. Many hands make light work.  
 Reindeer Lane Holiday Shoppe - December 18th - 20th A Brand new Holiday Boutique Shoppe will be next week - December 18th through the 20th. Give your child the joy of holiday shopping on their own within a limited budget. Prices will range from $1 - $20. The shop will be located in Room 24 this year. New this year, instead of sending cash with your student to shop, the holiday shoppe company will allow parents to purchase vouchers online via debit/credit card/paypal. You pick the amount you want to load on the voucher, pay, print it out and send it in with your student. You can even designate on the certificate how much you would like your student to spend on each person they're buying for and our volunteers will help them shop. Please note that the full amount of the voucher needs to be spent in the store and change cannot be given. Click the button below to purchase a voucher on the Reindeer Lane website. Please note this is not a PTA fundraiser, just a service provided by the Pinetree PTA. All items are sold at cost. Shopping Schedule: Tuesday, December 18th - 9:15 am - 1:30 pm Kids will do a little window shopping during their scheduled classroom visit to the holiday shop during our preview day. Wednesday, December 19th - 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Kids can shop during classroom visits, recess, lunch and after-school Thursday, December 20th - 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Kids can finish their shopping during classroom visits, recess, lunch and after-school We are always looking for volunteers to help us work the Holiday Shoppe and help give our Pioneers a great shopping experience. If you're available to volunteer during the shoppe hours above, please make sure to complete the School Volunteer information sheet ASAP and email our Holiday Shoppe chair Michelle Hubbell at [email protected] Click here to purchase a Holiday Shoppe Voucher  2018-19 Pinetree Yearbook You can pre-order this year's yearbook online. It's easy & convenient. Reserve your copy today at ybpay.lifetouch.com using the Yearbook ID Code 10853319. Also, order forms have been sent home or you can pick up an extra one in the office if you prefer to pay by check. The pre-sale ends on January 31st, 2019 - at which time the prices will go up. Prices right now start at just $23 for softcover or $29 for hardcover with additional upgrades that include personalized cover, autograph insert, Zoom current events insert and yearbook stickys. Spiritwear Update We're down to our last few sizes of our special 30th Spiritwear T-Shirts and Women's V-Necks/Scoop Necks so please get your order in ASAP to make sure you get a shirt. Once they're gone, they're gone. Don't forget, we also have Pinetree tote bags, lanyards, keychains and pencils available for purchase. Also, if you missed the PTA Spiritwear booth in the MPR at the 30th Celebration, we're now selling the school wide 30th picture taken a few weeks back. Own a piece of Pinetree history featuring your very own Pioneer Student. Available in 5x7 or 8x10. We're also now selling 'Pioneer Pete' Faux Coonskin Caps to show your true Pioneer Pride.
Spirit Bundles In celebration of Pinetree’s Big 30th Birthday year, the Pinetree PTA would like to introduce Spirit Bundles as a new way you can help the Pinetree PTA. In return, you receive great goodies and recognition. We have multiple donation tiers to choose from, you can donate on behalf of your family or business name and one of the best parts - your donation is tax deductible. This will help get Pinetree PTA on a great fundraising head start for the school year and depending on the tier, you will be able to get everything Pinetree PTA has to offer for the school year. Pinetree PTA Fundraising provides complete funding for our enrichment classes including art and music instruction, as well as supporting classroom needs, field trips and school wide improvements. BIG SHOUT-OUTS TO OUR DIAMOND ELITE SUPPORTERS: The Hefner Family BIG SHOUT-OUTS TO OUR DIAMOND SUPPORTERS: The Beard Family The Hollander Family Click Here to view the tiers and download the order form Click Here to view the tiers and order online via debit/credit card  Join the Pinetree PTA!
Let's see if we can bypass last year's membership total. If you haven't joined the Pinetree PTA, make sure to join today! We're less than 30 members away from passing last year's total! As you can see, we have kicked off our Membership drive with a cool "Rock & Roll" theme because Pinetree PTA Members Rock! Come join the Pinetree PTA and have a voice in your child's education. Please note that joining the PTA doesn't require you to attend the meetings or volunteer although we and your students would LOVE if you did. The Pinetree PTA was able to increase the membership count in the 2017-18 year by over 10% over the 2016-17 school year. Let's show that we can do it again. Click Here to download the membership form to pay via cash/check Click Here to join the PTA online via debit/credit card Important Upcoming Dates December 12/12 (Wed) – Coffee with the Principal 8:00am 12/18-12/20 (Tues-Thurs) – Holiday Shoppe 12/20 – Student Council Sponsored Pajama Day 12/24-01/11 (Mon-Fri) – Winter Break - No School January 12/24-01/11 (Mon-Fri) – Winter Break - No School 01/17 (Thurs) – New Parent Open House 5:30pm (for parents of incoming 2019-20 school year TK/K students) 01/21 (Mon) – Martin Luther King Day - No School 01/25 (Fri) – PTA Meeting 5:30pm 01/25 (Fri) – Celebrations Around The World 6:00pm 01/29 (Tues) – Restaurant Night (TBD) 01/30 (Wed) – Coffee with the Principal 5:00pm 01/31 (Thurs) – Yearbook Order Deadline (at lower cost) Free Easy Ways to Help the Pinetree PTA Keep checking out the “Easy Ways to Help” page on our website for free easy ways you can help the Pinetree PTA   'The Santa Clause' - FREE Family Movie Night & Santa Visit - THIS FRIDAY! Please come out to our FREE family holiday movie night on Friday, December 7th at 6:00pm. We'll be serving complimentary popcorn and drinks and watching the live action holiday classic - The Santa Clause starring Tim Allen. Come in your PJs and bring a blanket to snuggle up and watch the movie. The Santa Clause is a PG movie. Be sure to bring a parent or guardian to stay off the naughty list! You never know, the big man in red himself might pop in. Come early for crafts and coloring! Friday, December 7 5:30 p.m. Crafts and Coloring 6:00 p.m. Movie Time Santa Claus and Elf Pioneer Pete will be visiting and taking pictures with the kids once the movie is over. You are welcome to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy during the movie. This is a FREE family event brought to you by the Pinetree PTA.  Scholastic Book Fair - THIS WEEK - December 3rd - 7th Our first Book Fair of the school year themed to "Enchanted Forest" will be - Monday, December 3rd through Friday, December 7th. It will be held in the lower MPR (middle of the Primary Building) Hours of the Book Fair for Parents & Families: Mon - 2:15 pm until 3:00pm Tues - 1:15 pm until 2:00pm Wed - 2:15 pm until 3:00pm & 5:00pm until 7:00pm (Special night hours) Thurs & Fri - 2:15 pm until 3:00pm * Please remember that students can shop any day during school hours We'll also be doing the coin challenge and special themed days for each day. All coins brought in for each class will be used by your Pioneer's Teacher to replenish their classroom libraries and are matched by Scholastic to help kids in need receive books as well. Monday, December 3rd - Bring in nickels and wear your favorite color Tuesday, December 4th - Bring in dimes and wear a crazy hair Wednesday, December 5th - Bring in quarters and wear sport clothing Thursday, December 6th - Bring in dollars and wear your enchanted / magical themed clothing We are always looking for volunteers to help us run the Book Fair and help give our Pioneers a great shopping experience. If you're available to volunteer during the book fair hours (school hours & above listed hours), please make sure to complete the School Volunteer information sheet ASAP in the school office and email our Book Fair chair Candice Tiet at [email protected]  Reindeer Lane Holiday Shoppe - December 18th - 20th A Brand new Holiday Boutique Shoppe will be coming in December. Give your child the joy of holiday shopping on their own within a limited budget. Prices will range from $1 - $10. The shop will be located in Room 24 this year. New this year, instead of sending cash with your student to shop, the holiday shoppe company will allow parents to purchase vouchers online via debit/credit card/paypal. You pick the amount you want to load on the voucher, pay, print it out and send it in with your student. You can even designate on the certificate how much you would like your student to spend on each person they're buying for and our volunteers will help them shop. Please note that the full amount of the voucher needs to be spent in the store and change cannot be given. Click the button below to purchase a voucher on the Reindeer Lane website. Please note this is not a PTA fundraiser, just a service provided by the Pinetree PTA. All items are sold at cost. Shopping Schedule: Tuesday, December 18th - 9:15 am - 1:30 pm Kids will do a little window shopping during their scheduled classroom visit to the holiday shop during our preview day. Wednesday, December 19th - 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Kids can shop during classroom visits, recess, lunch and after-school Thursday, December 20th - 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Kids can finish their shopping during classroom visits, recess, lunch and after-school We are always looking for volunteers to help us run the Holiday Shoppe and help give our Pioneers a great shopping experience. If you're available to volunteer during the shoppe hours above, please make sure to complete the School Volunteer information sheet ASAP and email our Holiday Shoppe chair Michelle Hubbell at [email protected] Spiritwear Update We're down to our last few sizes of our special 30th Spiritwear T-Shirts and Women's V-Necks/Scoop Necks so please get your order in ASAP to make sure you get a shirt. Once they're gone, they're gone. Don't forget, we also have Pinetree tote bags, lanyards, keychains and pencils available for purchase. Also, if you missed the PTA Spiritwear booth in the MPR at the 30th Celebration, we're now selling the school wide 30th picture taken a few weeks back. Own a piece of Pinetree history featuring your very own Pioneer Student. Available in 5x7 or 8x10. We're also now selling 'Pioneer Pete' Faux Coonskin Caps to show your true Pioneer Pride. Click here to Buy Spiritwear Now via Credit/Debit Card Click here to Download Order From to Pay by Cash/Check
Spirit Bundles In celebration of Pinetree’s Big 30th Birthday year, the Pinetree PTA would like to introduce Spirit Bundles as a new way you can help the Pinetree PTA. In return, you receive great goodies and recognition. We have multiple donation tiers to choose from, you can donate on behalf of your family or business name and one of the best parts - your donation is tax deductible. This will help get Pinetree PTA on a great fundraising head start for the school year and depending on the tier, you will be able to get everything Pinetree PTA has to offer for the school year. Pinetree PTA Fundraising provides complete funding for our enrichment classes including art and music instruction, as well as supporting classroom needs, field trips and school wide improvements. BIG SHOUT-OUTS TO OUR DIAMOND ELITE SUPPORTERS: The Hefner Family BIG SHOUT-OUTS TO OUR DIAMOND SUPPORTERS: The Beard Family The Hollander Family Click Here to view the tiers and download the order form Click Here to view the tiers and order online via debit/credit card  Join the Pinetree PTA!
Let's see if we can bypass last year's membership total. If you haven't joined the Pinetree PTA, make sure to join today! We're less than 30 members away from passing last year's total! As you can see, we have kicked off our Membership drive with a cool "Rock & Roll" theme because Pinetree PTA Members Rock! Come join the Pinetree PTA and have a voice in your child's education. Please note that joining the PTA doesn't require you to attend the meetings or volunteer although we and your students would LOVE if you did. The Pinetree PTA was able to increase the membership count in the 2017-18 year by over 10% over the 2016-17 school year. Let's show that we can do it again. Click Here to download the membership form to pay via cash/check Click Here to join the PTA online via debit/credit card Important Upcoming Dates December 12/01-12/07 (Mon-Fri) – Student Council Sponsored Food Drive 12/03-12/07 (Mon-Fri) – Book Fair 12/07 (Fri) – Family Movie Night - The Santa Clause & Visit from Santa 6:00pm 12/12 (Wed) – Coffee with the Principal 8:00am 12/18-12/20 (Tues-Thurs) – Holiday Shoppe 12/20 – Student Council Sponsored Pajama Day 12/24-01/11 (Mon-Fri) – Winter Break - No School January 12/24-01/11 (Mon-Fri) – Winter Break - No School 01/17 (Thurs) – New Parent Open House 5:30pm (for parents of incoming 2019-20 school year TK/K students) 01/21 (Mon) – Martin Luther King Day - No School 01/25 (Fri) – PTA Meeting 5:30pm 01/25 (Fri) – Celebrations Around The World 6:00pm 01/29 (Tues) – Restaurant Night (TBD) 01/30 (Wed) – Coffee with the Principal 5:00pm 01/31 (Thurs) – Yearbook Order Deadline (at lower cost) Free Easy Ways to Help the Pinetree PTA Keep checking out the “Easy Ways to Help” page on our website for free easy ways you can help the Pinetree PTA Comments / Questions / Suggestions? - Click Here to Submit |
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