Pioneer News - 03/20/2017

Panda Express / Menchies Restaurant Day - TOMORROW!!!
Our next Restaurant Fundraiser will be this Tuesday, March 21st.  This time we'll be having a two place fundraiser for whether you just want dinner, dessert or even better - BOTH!  

15-20% of all purchases will go to Pinetree PTA.

This will be taking place in the Riverview Plaza at the corner of Sierra Highway and Via Princessa.  
From Pinetree: Take 14 South to Via Princessa, turn right.  Turn left on Sierra Highway, plaza will be on your right hand side behind the Shell Gas Station.

This will be an all day fundraiser so feel free to visit for lunch and/or dinner
Hours of the Fundraiser:
Panda Express - 11am - 10pm
Menchies - 10:30am - 9:30pm

Click HERE to download and print the fliers.

Sulphur Springs Board Meeting at Pinetree
The Sulphur Springs School District will be holding their March Board meeting here at Pinetree.  It will take place this Wednesday, March 22nd at 7pm in the MPR.  Please come out and show how great Pinetree is to the district board and show why we're the best school in the district.  Go Pinetree Pioneers!!!

Yearbook Order Deadline - Mar 24th!!!
The deadline to order and guarantee a 2016-17 yearbook is this Friday, March 24th.  This is also the last day to be able to personalize the yearbook (name and picture on cover).  After this date, there will only be a very limited few available first come first serve the last week of school at an increased sales price.  Order forms can be found in the office or you can order online via debit/credit card HERE
Pinetree's school code is: 10853317

Coming Soon - Pinetree PTA Yard Sale
It's that time of the year for spring cleaning.  Instead of throwing away those items/clothing you no longer need, please hold them.  On Saturday, April 15th we will be holding the first ever Pinetree PTA Yard Sale to benefit a new entertainment equipment in the MPR.  We are a charitable organization so we will be providing tax deductions for the items you donate. 

We will be collecting items the week of April 10th - 14th:
Mon, Wed, Thurs: 2:30 - 3:00pm
Tues: 1:30 - 2:00pm (due to early dismissal)
Fri: 2:30 - 3:00pm & 6:00 - 7:00pm

Also, make sure you calendar April 15th to wake up bright and early to come shopping.   Tell your friends, family and neighbors as everyone knows one man's junk is another man's treasure!

For the flier with more information including the list of what will be accepted and what is not accepted, please click HERE

2017-18 Pinetree PTA Executive Board Elections
At last week's PTA Meeting we held our elections and we're proud to announce our newly elected Pinetree PTA Executive Board for the 2017-18 school year:

President - Ginny Wells    
1st VP - Communications - Ty Reaber
2nd VP - Membership - Valeska Duarte
3rd VP - Ways and Means - Kym Johnson
4th VP - Programs - Apryl Reaber
Treasurer - Heather Beard
Secretary - Candice Tiet
Historian - Katia Pedraza
Auditor - Liz Murray

School Dance - SAVE THE DATE!!!
This year, in lieu of the Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dances we will be holding a family "Hawaiian Luau" themed dance on Friday, April 28th.   This way all parents and all pioneer students can come and dance the night away.  We'll have a DJ, photographers, food and more.  Tickets will go on sale soon but we wanted to give you the date ahead of time.  Also, new to this year, PTA members will be able to get in 1/2 hour early to beat the lines.  It pays to be a Pinetree PTA member and it's never too late to join, please click HERE for more information on how to join the Pinetree PTA.

Do you know a photographer?  Would they be interested in working at our dance?  Please contact programs@pinetreepta.org with the information.

Important Upcoming Dates
03/21 (Tues) – Panda Express / Menchies Restaurant Day/Night
03/22 (Wed) – Sulphur Springs District Board Meeting at Pinetree 7pm
03/23 (Thurs) – Parent/Teacher Conferences - Minimum Day
03/24 (Fri) – Deadline to order Yearbooks
03/24 (Fri) – Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School
03/30 (Thurs) – Spring Picture Day
04/03-04/07 (Mon-Fri) – Spring Break - No School
04/10-04/14 (Mon-Fri) – We'll be accepting donations for the Yard Sale
04/15 (Sat) – Pinetree PTA Yard Sale
04/20 (Thurs) – PTA Meeting
04/26 (Wed) – Administrative Professional's Day
04/27 (Thurs) – Student Council Spirit Day - Twin Day
04/28 (Fri) – Family "Luau" Dance

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