Pioneer News - 03/27/2017

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 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.  Collection times are as follows:
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

Do you have a enclosed trailer that the PTA may borrow for the week of the yard sale to store large items?  If so, please contact treasurer@pinetreepta.org

Pinetree Family Luau Dance
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 from 6:00-8:30pm.   This way all parents and all pioneer students can come and dance the night away.  Come dressed in your Hawaiian best as we'll have a DJ, photographers, food and more for you to enjoy. 

Tickets are on sale now.  The cost will be $20 for the first two family members and then $5 each additional family member.  Please note this is a presale event only and ticket orders are due by Friday, April 21st. 
No tickets will be sold at the doors.

To order via check/cash, please download the order form by clicking HERE

To pay via credit/debit card safely online, please click HERE

Also, new to this year, PTA members will be able to get in 1/2 hour early to beat the lines at 5:30pm.  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 contact information.

Sulphur Springs School District Board Meeting
Last week, the Sulphur Springs School District held their monthly board meeting at Pinetree.

Here is a little blurb they posted on their Facebook page:

"Amazing presentation by the staff and students at Pinetree during the Governing Board Meeting on March 22, 2017. STEAM is alive and well at Pinetree Community School. Also congratulation to the amazing K students who led the pledge and the staff that received awards. What a great community of learners!"

We at the Pinetree PTA do agree but do have to correct one thing, we don't just have a great community of learners, we have the BEST community of learners!!! Go Pinetree!!!

Also, the following teacher/staff/volunteers were honored by Mrs. Stilson and the Sulphur Springs School District:
Kay Webb - Volunteer of the Year
Maria Woodard - Teacher of the Year
Gay Evans - Bee Bot Queen Bee
Laurel Delp - Beyond the Call of Duty 
Dana Wiltz - Beyond the Call of Duty 
Kim Pithey - Beyond the Call of Duty
Laura Cole - Award of Excellence
Elisabeth Villagrasa - Amazing Assistant
Rosa Vivas - Irreplaceable IA

Important Upcoming Dates
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 7am - 12pm
04/20 (Thurs) – PTA Meeting 6pm
04/26 (Wed) – Administrative Professional's Day
04/27 (Thurs) – Student Council Spirit Day - Twin Day
04/28 (Fri) – Family "Luau" Dance 6pm - 8:30pm

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