The Pirate Treasure
April 18, 2024
PTJH
The Junior High and Middle School Math Science team traveled to San Antonio on Friday, April 12th to compete in the state Math Science meet on Saturday, April 13th at the University of Texas San Antonio campus. Thirty-five students made a qualifying score and were eligible to compete in the state meet.
Pine Tree competed against 158 schools and a total of 2,348 6th - 8th grade students.
Pine Tree brought home 26 medals and 9 trophies including 3rd Place overall, 2nd Place Number Sense team, 2nd Place Calculator team, and 5th Place Math team!
Way to go Math Science team and their fearless (and super organized) leader Mrs. Avery Morrill!
Go Pirates! 3rd in the State of Texas!
Overall - 3rd Place 5A Team - 3880.13
Number Sense
2nd Place Team - 677
Aubrey Klein (7th) - 272
Zachary Lee (8th) - 147
Raiden Gaw (8th) - 142
Josiel Hernandez (8th) - 116
8th Grade Individual
12th Place - Zachary Lee - 147
13th Place - Raiden Gaw - 142
7th Grade Individual
7th Place - Aubrey Klein - 272
Calculator
2nd Place Team - 1177.53
Aubrey Klein (7th) - 310.16
Makenna Griffin (8th) - 292.12
Vianey Olvera (7th) - 292.10
Levi Walker (8th) - 283.15
8th Grade Individual
14th Place - Makenna Griffin - 292.12
17th Place - Levi Walker - 283.15
18th Place - Amy Orona - 283.10
7th Grade Individual
8th Place - Aubrey Klein - 310.16
12th Place - Vianey Olver - 292.10
17th Place - Landon Warner - 247.10
19th Place - Leah Gatlin - 238.09
Math
5th Place Team - 613 (980.8)
Aubrey Klein (7th) - 190
Zachary Lee (8th) - 159
Levi Walker (8th) - 145
Raiden Gaw (8th) - 119
8th Grade Individual
12th Place - Zachary Lee - 159
15th Place - Levi Walker - 145
7th Grade Individual
6th Place - Aubrey Klein - 190
Science
11th Place Team - 653 (1044.8)
Levi Walker (8th) - 176
Raiden Gaw (8th) - 168
Aubrey Klein (7th) - 155
Gabriel Cabudoy (8th) - 154
8th Grade Individual
12th Place - Levi Walker - 176
20th Place - Raiden Gaw - 168
Ride for Avery
PTJH 8th Grader Avery Lilly has had a difficult year dealing with medical issues that has unfortunately kept him off campus for most of the year. PTJH came together to help support this family with an April 13th Ride Fundraiser that took place on the backroads of East Texas with a stop at Bodacious BBQ on Highway 42 with Avery and his Mother.
Avery is 14 and a student at Pine Tree. He is currently fighting a battle with brain cancer. As we all know fighting this battle takes many tolls. Not just on one single person but everyone including family, friends and a whole community. It is not only an emotional journey but a financial one as well.
Global Student Showcase
Mrs. Brantley’s PTJH students rocked presenting for Global Student Showcase with Digital Citizenship Institute. We are so proud of these students who shared #LearnwithMundo and how to use #Tech4Good with the world. They all worked so hard on their presentations and made PTJH standout as a forward thinking and innovative educational institution. Great job Pirates!
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pine Tree Middle School students enjoyed a fun Eclipse Picnic and view party out on the lawn around our school. Students had lunch and watched as the moon moved between the earth and the sun. Each student was issued safety glasses and were able to see a once in a lifetime show.
Junior High and Middle TMSCA Students Excel at State Competition
The Junior High and Middle School Math Science Team traveled to San Antonio this weekend to compete in the State Competition. 35 students made a qualifying score and were eligible to compete in the State Meet. Pine Tree competed against 158 schools and a total of 2,348 6th - 8th grade students.
Pine Tree brought home 26 medals and 9 trophies including 3rd Place overall, 2nd Place Number Sense Team, 2nd Place Calculator Team, and 5th Place Math Team! Mrs. Morrill and her students celebrated after the competition at Six Flags Over Texas. Sixth Grade students are: Jeyland Dies, Ryker Nolwin Kramer, Elliott Wickes, Hayden Crout, Ethan Luna, Baylee Grey, Landon Ednie, Nathalie Echave, and Lane Davis.
PTMS Students Compete in Longview VASE Art Competition
Sixth grade Art students participated in the Longview VASE art competition Saturday. Mr. Mosley selected the best work to compete. Jr. VASE is the Art competition for 6-8 grade students. Students are divided by the number of years they have taken Art. The students create an art piece and present it to the judge and also have an individual interview with the judge. PTMS had eight students compete and six medaled or made a score of 4. Amelia Arnett, Luna Patiño, Mary Ann De Jesus, Ashly Mojica, Conner Moore,and Isabella Deel received 4’s.
PARKWAY ELEMENTARY
Our Jolly Roger Jam band had a gig this past Saturday at the public library. They performed at the annual Chautauqua Festival. This free event celebrates the rich, diverse culture that Longview and East Texas has to offer. The festival included live music & performances, local authors, artists, craft activities, art installations, artisans, food trucks, face painting, and so much more! The Jam band and junior Jam band did such an amazing job performing!
Special Olympics
Many of our Pack members were able to show off their skills at the Special Olympics held at Pirate Stadium. Hundreds of athletes around East Texas came to compete. Our students participated in the softball throw as well as the 100 meter run. They had so much fun, and they represented Pine Tree well!
STAAR Review
Our 3rd graders had a Carnival review for STAAR testing. They had so much fun playing while getting ready to rock that test. Our 4th graders had a glow in the dark party to review for their reading test. Our 3rd and 4th graders put so much hard work in this school year that we know they are going to crash this STAAR test.
HIGH SCHOOL
The word special describes exactly the week our PTHS Special Education classes this past week.
Cody Gottschalk, a meteorologist for KLTV Channel 7, visited the students and spent over an hour talking with them and answering questions. He also took pictures with the students and showed them how he presents the weather on television. They ended the day by presenting him some Pine Tree gifts and taking photos with him.
On Saturday, April 13, the Special Education students took center stage at Pine Tree Stadium where they competed against 10 other schools for medals and awards. Pine Tree shined brightly during the competition and also served as a great host for the event as students from several campuses volunteered and helped with the event.
Over 200 athletes competed in the event with school groups on hand to make sure all of the athletes had a great time. The BUCS blew up the Pine Tree helmet, and all of the athletes and their sponsors were able to walk out of the helmet as they were introduced to the large crowd of spectators who attended the event. It was a great day with great weather and everyone had a good time.
This week means another round of STAAR testing at PTHS. Prom is Saturday, April 20 at The Landing, and seniors are anxiously waiting for this time to gather and celebrate. This should be a great night for the PTHS Class of 2024, and they are ready for it to occur. From there, it is only a short ride to graduation and a new chapter in their lives.
The Top Ten and Top Ten Percent have been named for the year, and they will be featured in graduation and in the graduation program. The names are being kept a secret for a while longer,. AT this year's Prom, Mr. and Miss PTHS and Most Likely to Succeed will be announced.
On the sports front, baseball and softball are nearing the end of their regular seasons, and Coach Kyle Burns will take six athletes to regionals for track this weekend. Those athletes competing are Daelyn Evans, Brock Reddic, Quinton Clark, Ewuma Ugbini and Isaiah Martinez. They hope to advance to state in their respective events.
UIL Academics will send 21 students to regionals in the next week and they are hoping to advance to state as well. Graduation is Thursday, May 23 at 8:00 p.m. at Pirate Stadium.
BIRCH ELEMENTARY -BIG KAHUNA PARTY BUS
Several BFF students earned a ride on the party bus for rocking the Big Kahuna fundraiser. They traveled to Cici’s Pizza and enjoyed a delicious meal in celebration of the fundraising achievements. We are so proud of these students' diligent work in earning funds for our campus.
STAAR Success Symposium
Our third and fourth grade students experienced an afternoon of encouragement from five amazing community leaders in preparation for the upcoming STAAR tests. Katie Yoder, Javier Sauceda, Francetta McGowan, Larry Denkins, and Steven Rockwell presented inspirational lessons that reminded our students they are capable of achieving amazing successes through hard work and determination. We are thankful for the outpouring of support from our community leaders to our Birch First students.
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
In April, BFF celebrated our AMAZING paraprofessionals! They are such a vital part of our Birch First family. We are grateful for all that they do each and every day-going above and beyond to support our students and staff.
PRIMARY - CLASSROOM HIGHLIGHT - HILL
Mrs. Hill’s class had an “out of this world” time experiencing the solar eclipse as well as a rootin’ tootin’ good Texas Day! We have been working hard to improve our reading levels and phonics.
CLASSROOM HIGHLIGHT - THOMPSON
Mrs. Thompson’s class was so excited to high-five Chuck E Cheese before the school fundraiser.
We also had a blast watching the solar eclipse as a campus and with our parents. It was an amazing day!
Paraprofessionals Day
We love our paras here at the Primary! They are an essential part of our team.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 22-April 29
Spring Book Fair
4/25 Come shop with your student at the Book Fair-Times to be determined
April 23
Primary Information Fair
5:00 pm -6:30 pm
Come meet 1st grade teachers from Birch and Parkway and find out about registration, talk to community partners and so much more!
ABC Countdown Begins
4/16-5/3
Tuesday 16
Letter A: Autograph Day - Sign your name
Wednesday 17
Letter B: Bubble Day- Go outside and play with bubbles
Thursday 18
Letter C: Chalk Day- Get outside and play with chalk
Friday 19
Letter D: Dance Day- Drop everything and Dance
Monday 22
Letter E- Exercise Day-Station on the playground
Tuesday 23
Letter F- Fuzzy Friends Day-Bring a stuffed animal to school
Wednesday 24-
Letter G- Game Day- Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
Thursday 25
Letter H- Hat Day-Wear your favorite hat
Monday 29
Letter I- Inside out Day- Wear your clothes "Inside out"
Tuesday 30
Letter J- Jammie Day-Wear your PJ’s to school
Wednesday 1
Letter K- Kazoo Day-Kazoo Parade
Thursday 2
Letter L- Lollipop Day
Friday 3
Letter M- Make your Goal Day
Field Day-Wear Primary Shirt
April 25
Student Of the Month at 2:15pm in the office
April 26
School Holiday
May 3
Field Day at Auxiliary Stadium
9 am -11:30 am