📚 Welcome to Pine Tree Primary School!
Family Orientation Handouts:
📄 Find a digital copy here: https://www.ptisd.org/o/pps/page/primary-announcements
📅 First Day of School
Date: Wednesday, August 13
School Day: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Building Opens: 7:00 AM
Breakfast: 7:25 – 7:55 AM (in the classroom)
Important: Students often have math at the end of the day—early checkouts can cause missed learning.
🚗 Morning Arrival
Drop-off time: 7:00 – 7:30 AM
Be in line by: 7:25 AM
After 7:30 AM: Park and walk your child to the office. Tardy bell rings at 7:31 AM.
Name Tag: Please put your child’s first & last name on a tag for the first day.
First Day Walk-in: Parents may walk children in from 8:00 – 8:20 AM.
Car Line Tips:
Stay in the lane closest to the curb/building in the morning.
Students should sit on the side of the car nearest the sidewalk.
Have backpacks ready and teach your child to buckle/unbuckle themselves.
Staff will greet at the sidewalk but cannot buckle/unbuckle seatbelts.
🚌 Bus Riders
First Weeks: Buses may run late—drivers are learning new routes.
Find My Bus:
Go to ptisd.org → Departments → Transportation
Click “Find My Bus”
Use your student’s ID as both username & password.
Route Changes: 3-day waiting period. Paperwork must be completed in the office.
🚦 Afternoon Pick-Up (2:55 – 3:15 PM)
Car Tags: Must be displayed.
Order of Cars: Staff begins taking numbers at 2:45 PM.
Siblings: Picked up together at the side of your choice.
Locations:
Silver Falls Road Side – Teachers: Pearce, Timmons, Horne, Hudson, S. Anderson, Nichols, Kraus, Brutchin, Hall, Coleman, Stroman, S. Anderson
Students sit on passenger side (back seat).
Pine Tree Road Side – Teachers: Thompson, Hill, Medrano, Wadley, Crockett, Gonzalez, Storms, Tudor, Carter, Wimberly, Hewitt, Thiele
Students sit on driver side (back seat).
🏥 Nurse’s Office – Minor Treatments
Parents will not be called for minor issues such as:
Small cuts/scrapes – cleaned & bandaged
Sore throat without fever – lozenges or spray
Minor bumps/sprains – ice pack
Nosebleeds – ice & pressure
Chapped lips – lip balm
Mild toothache – topical gel
Itchy skin/insect bites – cream applied
If you want to be called every time your child visits the nurse, please send a written request.
❤️ Patience the First Week
Bus routes and car lines will take longer than normal.
Staff and drivers are learning names, faces, and routines—thank you for your patience!
Family Orientation Handouts:
📄 Find a digital copy here: https://www.ptisd.org/o/pps/page/primary-announcements
📅 First Day of School
Date: Wednesday, August 13
School Day: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Building Opens: 7:00 AM
Breakfast: 7:25 – 7:55 AM (in the classroom)
Important: Students often have math at the end of the day—early checkouts can cause missed learning.
🚗 Morning Arrival
Drop-off time: 7:00 – 7:30 AM
Be in line by: 7:25 AM
After 7:30 AM: Park and walk your child to the office. Tardy bell rings at 7:31 AM.
Name Tag: Please put your child’s first & last name on a tag for the first day.
First Day Walk-in: Parents may walk children in from 8:00 – 8:20 AM.
Car Line Tips:
Stay in the lane closest to the curb/building in the morning.
Students should sit on the side of the car nearest the sidewalk.
Have backpacks ready and teach your child to buckle/unbuckle themselves.
Staff will greet at the sidewalk but cannot buckle/unbuckle seatbelts.
🚌 Bus Riders
First Weeks: Buses may run late—drivers are learning new routes.
Find My Bus:
Go to ptisd.org → Departments → Transportation
Click “Find My Bus”
Use your student’s ID as both username & password.
Route Changes: 3-day waiting period. Paperwork must be completed in the office.
🚦 Afternoon Pick-Up (2:55 – 3:15 PM)
Car Tags: Must be displayed.
Order of Cars: Staff begins taking numbers at 2:45 PM.
Siblings: Picked up together at the side of your choice.
Locations:
Silver Falls Road Side – Teachers: Pearce, Timmons, Horne, Hudson, S. Anderson, Nichols, Kraus, Brutchin, Hall, Coleman, Stroman, S. Anderson
Students sit on passenger side (back seat).
Pine Tree Road Side – Teachers: Thompson, Hill, Medrano, Wadley, Crockett, Gonzalez, Storms, Tudor, Carter, Wimberly, Hewitt, Thiele
Students sit on driver side (back seat).
🏥 Nurse’s Office – Minor Treatments
Parents will not be called for minor issues such as:
Small cuts/scrapes – cleaned & bandaged
Sore throat without fever – lozenges or spray
Minor bumps/sprains – ice pack
Nosebleeds – ice & pressure
Chapped lips – lip balm
Mild toothache – topical gel
Itchy skin/insect bites – cream applied
If you want to be called every time your child visits the nurse, please send a written request.
❤️ Patience the First Week
Bus routes and car lines will take longer than normal.
Staff and drivers are learning names, faces, and routines—thank you for your patience!
At Pine Tree ISD, we believe that discipline, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are the foundation for lifelong success. With these guiding principles, we are shaping the leaders of tomorrow . Our mission goes beyond the classroom ensuring that every child has the tools, mindset, and determination to succeed. We’re saving the world one student at a time and we're not done yet. We can't wait to see all of our Pirates!
https://youtu.be/SXQN_LGW01Q
https://youtu.be/SXQN_LGW01Q
📅 Z is for Zipping Up
🧥 I can zip up my jacket and backpack!
Little hands learning big skills.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLkrNSk67RE.
#IndependenceSkills #Zipping #SchoolReady
🧥 I can zip up my jacket and backpack!
Little hands learning big skills.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLkrNSk67RE.
#IndependenceSkills #Zipping #SchoolReady
📅 Y is for Your Name
🖊️ Can you write your name?
Practicing writing your name is an exciting milestone!
https://youtube.com/shorts/oary7n6QKY8?feature=share
#WritingSkills #KindergartenReady
🖊️ Can you write your name?
Practicing writing your name is an exciting milestone!
https://youtube.com/shorts/oary7n6QKY8?feature=share
#WritingSkills #KindergartenReady
📅 X is for X Marks the Spot
✏️ I can draw lines like Xs, straight lines, and zig-zags!
Fine motor skills help us write and draw.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HP43x7IZGI
#PreWritingSkills #Drawing #ABCsOfReadiness
✏️ I can draw lines like Xs, straight lines, and zig-zags!
Fine motor skills help us write and draw.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HP43x7IZGI
#PreWritingSkills #Drawing #ABCsOfReadiness
📅 W is for Walking Backwards
🚶♂️ I can walk backwards and stand or hop on one foot!
Balance and coordination are fun to practice.
https://cliengagefamily.org/family-fitness/
#GrossMotorSkills #Movement #PreKReady
🚶♂️ I can walk backwards and stand or hop on one foot!
Balance and coordination are fun to practice.
https://cliengagefamily.org/family-fitness/
#GrossMotorSkills #Movement #PreKReady
📅 V is for Very Good Helper
🙋 I am very good at asking for help when needed!
Knowing when to ask for help is a big skill.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RugNDaNLODY&list=RDRugNDaNLODY&start_radio=1
#AskingForHelp #SocialEmotionalLearning
🙋 I am very good at asking for help when needed!
Knowing when to ask for help is a big skill.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RugNDaNLODY&list=RDRugNDaNLODY&start_radio=1
#AskingForHelp #SocialEmotionalLearning
🎓 Pine Tree Primary 🎓
🌟 Late Registration Day! 🌟
📅 Thursday, August 7, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Pine Tree Primary Front Office
📌 Haven’t registered yet?
No problem! Stop by during Late Registration to:
✅ Register your child for the 2025–2026 school year
✅ Get help with documents & forms
✅ Ask questions and meet the team
👶 For families with children Pre-K through Kindergarten
🧾 Bring: Proof of residency, birth certificate, shot record, and parent ID
⚠️ Important:
All new students must complete in-person document verification and sign required paper forms before they are officially enrolled.
Students must be fully registered in order to:
✔️ Meet their teacher
✔️ Attend school on the first day
🌟 Late Registration Day! 🌟
📅 Thursday, August 7, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Pine Tree Primary Front Office
📌 Haven’t registered yet?
No problem! Stop by during Late Registration to:
✅ Register your child for the 2025–2026 school year
✅ Get help with documents & forms
✅ Ask questions and meet the team
👶 For families with children Pre-K through Kindergarten
🧾 Bring: Proof of residency, birth certificate, shot record, and parent ID
⚠️ Important:
All new students must complete in-person document verification and sign required paper forms before they are officially enrolled.
Students must be fully registered in order to:
✔️ Meet their teacher
✔️ Attend school on the first day
📅 U is for Using the Bathroom
🚽 I use the bathroom all by myself—and I can identify uppercase letters too!
Independence in the restroom helps build confidence, and recognizing capital letters gets us ready to read and write! 🧻🔠
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgZeziVUsZ0
https://youtu.be/00jIh5wSe5o
#PottyTraining #Independence #UppercaseLetters #ABCsOfReadiness #SetSailForLearning
🚽 I use the bathroom all by myself—and I can identify uppercase letters too!
Independence in the restroom helps build confidence, and recognizing capital letters gets us ready to read and write! 🧻🔠
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgZeziVUsZ0
https://youtu.be/00jIh5wSe5o
#PottyTraining #Independence #UppercaseLetters #ABCsOfReadiness #SetSailForLearning
Summer Block Party! August 3rd at Pine Tree Primary from 5pm-7pm
🚨 Bus Registration Deadline Reminder 🚨
Online bus rider registration closes the evening of August 3rd. To ride the bus during the first three days of school, registration must be completed online by that date.
Beginning Monday, August 4, students that need to be registered to ride the bus must complete the Bus Registration Form at the child's campus. Students registered to ride the bus between August 4-13 will not be provided bus transportation until Monday, August 18, 2025. There is a three day waiting period for any student registered to ride the school bus after August 13th. This time is necessary to adjust routes, communicate changes in routes and times and inform appropriate campus staff members. Please contact the Transportation Department at 903-295-5106 with any questions, concerns, or changes to previously entered information.
Contact the Transportation Department at 903-295-5106 with any questions, concerns, or changes to previously entered information.
Online bus rider registration closes the evening of August 3rd. To ride the bus during the first three days of school, registration must be completed online by that date.
Beginning Monday, August 4, students that need to be registered to ride the bus must complete the Bus Registration Form at the child's campus. Students registered to ride the bus between August 4-13 will not be provided bus transportation until Monday, August 18, 2025. There is a three day waiting period for any student registered to ride the school bus after August 13th. This time is necessary to adjust routes, communicate changes in routes and times and inform appropriate campus staff members. Please contact the Transportation Department at 903-295-5106 with any questions, concerns, or changes to previously entered information.
Contact the Transportation Department at 903-295-5106 with any questions, concerns, or changes to previously entered information.
📅 T is for Taking Turns
🔄 I know how to take turns!
Sharing and patience make great friends.
https://cliengagefamily.org/pass-a-story/
#SocialSkills #TakingTurns #ABCsOfReadiness
🔄 I know how to take turns!
Sharing and patience make great friends.
https://cliengagefamily.org/pass-a-story/
#SocialSkills #TakingTurns #ABCsOfReadiness
📅 S is for Shapes and Scissors
🔷 I can name shapes and know how to use scissors
Recognizing shapes helps with math and reading readiness.
https://youtube.com/shorts/sU6M_E3DKkM?feature=share
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zBYMqrm_RE
#Shapes #MathSkills #KindergartenCountdown
🔷 I can name shapes and know how to use scissors
Recognizing shapes helps with math and reading readiness.
https://youtube.com/shorts/sU6M_E3DKkM?feature=share
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zBYMqrm_RE
#Shapes #MathSkills #KindergartenCountdown
📣 Great news, Pine Tree families! For the 2025-2026 school year, ALL students at Primary, Birch, Parkway, Middle School, Junior High, and High School will receive FREE breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program . No applications, no hassle just nutritious meals for every student, every day. 💙💛
#PTISDProud #FuelingSuccess
#PTISDProud #FuelingSuccess
Pine Tree ISD state required cell phone and personal communication device policy.
📅 R is for Rules
📏 I can follow the rules—and have fun with rhyming words too!
Knowing the classroom rules helps us stay safe and happy, and recognizing rhyming words helps us become strong early readers. Whether it’s cat, hat, or bat—we're ready to rhyme and shine! 🐱🎩🦇
https://cliengagefamily.org/help-your-child-learn-to-behave/
https://youtube.com/shorts/gE3oDfw0LN4?feature=share
#ClassroomReady #Rules #RhymingWords #EarlyLiteracy #ABCsOfReadiness #SetSailForLearning
📏 I can follow the rules—and have fun with rhyming words too!
Knowing the classroom rules helps us stay safe and happy, and recognizing rhyming words helps us become strong early readers. Whether it’s cat, hat, or bat—we're ready to rhyme and shine! 🐱🎩🦇
https://cliengagefamily.org/help-your-child-learn-to-behave/
https://youtube.com/shorts/gE3oDfw0LN4?feature=share
#ClassroomReady #Rules #RhymingWords #EarlyLiteracy #ABCsOfReadiness #SetSailForLearning
📅 Q is for Questions
❓ I can ask and answer questions!
Curiosity is the start of learning.
https://cliengagefamily.org/what-do-i-see/
#CuriousKids #Questions #SchoolReady
❓ I can ask and answer questions!
Curiosity is the start of learning.
https://cliengagefamily.org/what-do-i-see/
#CuriousKids #Questions #SchoolReady
📣 Pine Tree ISD Student Registration 📣
📝Registration is required for all returning students.
👩🏻🏫Students must be registered before receiving their schedule at Meet the Teacher
🏫 In-person registration will be available on all campuses for new students and any returning students needing assistance on the following dates:
July 30, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
July 31, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
August 1, 2025 – 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
🚌Online bus rider registration will close the evening of August 3, 2025. In order to ride the bus the first 3 days of school, the online bus registration must be completed by August 3rd. Beginning Monday, August 4, students that need to be registered to ride the bus must complete the Bus Registration Form at the child's school of attendance. Students registered to ride the bus between August 4-13 will not be provided bus transportation until Monday, August 18, 2025.
*There is a three day waiting period for any student registered to ride the school bus after August 13th. This time is necessary to adjust routes, communicate changes in routes and times and inform appropriate campus staff members. Please contact the Transportation Department at 903-295-5106 with any questions, concerns, or changes to previously entered information.
📝Registration is required for all returning students.
👩🏻🏫Students must be registered before receiving their schedule at Meet the Teacher
🏫 In-person registration will be available on all campuses for new students and any returning students needing assistance on the following dates:
July 30, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
July 31, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
August 1, 2025 – 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
🚌Online bus rider registration will close the evening of August 3, 2025. In order to ride the bus the first 3 days of school, the online bus registration must be completed by August 3rd. Beginning Monday, August 4, students that need to be registered to ride the bus must complete the Bus Registration Form at the child's school of attendance. Students registered to ride the bus between August 4-13 will not be provided bus transportation until Monday, August 18, 2025.
*There is a three day waiting period for any student registered to ride the school bus after August 13th. This time is necessary to adjust routes, communicate changes in routes and times and inform appropriate campus staff members. Please contact the Transportation Department at 903-295-5106 with any questions, concerns, or changes to previously entered information.
📅 P is for Playing
🤝 I can play well with others—and recognize patterns too!
Teamwork and sharing help us build friendships, and noticing patterns helps us build brainpower! Whether we’re taking turns or spotting what comes next, we’re learning through play every day. 🎲🔁
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebm5G0PhHuM
https://cliengagefamily.org/pick-up-patterns/
#SocialSkills #PlayingTogether #Patterns #ABCsOfReadiness #SetSailForLearning
🤝 I can play well with others—and recognize patterns too!
Teamwork and sharing help us build friendships, and noticing patterns helps us build brainpower! Whether we’re taking turns or spotting what comes next, we’re learning through play every day. 🎲🔁
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebm5G0PhHuM
https://cliengagefamily.org/pick-up-patterns/
#SocialSkills #PlayingTogether #Patterns #ABCsOfReadiness #SetSailForLearning
📚🎉 Primary Campus Registration & Teacher Reveal for 2025-2026 is HERE! 🎉📚
🗓️ Registration Dates
(One parent/guardian only — no children or extra family members, please!)
📍 Location: Primary Campus
🔹 July 30 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
🔹 July 31 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
🔹 August 1 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Make-Up Registration)
✨ Meet the Teacher Events
👩🏫 August 5 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Teacher Reveal & Party
All students fully registered by August 1 get to find out their teacher and sign up early for Family Orientation!
🏫 August 11 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Family Orientation
Parents/Guardians and students will:
✅ Meet their teacher in 20-25 minute one-on-one meetings
✅ Tour the classroom
✅ Learn about the school
✅ Drop off school supplies
✅ Fill out paperwork
✅ Learn how to join SeeSaw
🎒 August 13 – First Day of School!
📝 Registration Info
🔹 New Students: Register after May 1
🔹 Returning Students: Register starting July 11 at 10:00 AM
💻 Get Started: bit.ly/PTNewPirate
Returning students register here: bit.ly/PTReturn23
Let’s get ready for a fantastic year at Primary! 🏴☠️📖
#PrimaryPirates #BackToSchool #PTready2025
🗓️ Registration Dates
(One parent/guardian only — no children or extra family members, please!)
📍 Location: Primary Campus
🔹 July 30 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
🔹 July 31 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
🔹 August 1 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Make-Up Registration)
✨ Meet the Teacher Events
👩🏫 August 5 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Teacher Reveal & Party
All students fully registered by August 1 get to find out their teacher and sign up early for Family Orientation!
🏫 August 11 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Family Orientation
Parents/Guardians and students will:
✅ Meet their teacher in 20-25 minute one-on-one meetings
✅ Tour the classroom
✅ Learn about the school
✅ Drop off school supplies
✅ Fill out paperwork
✅ Learn how to join SeeSaw
🎒 August 13 – First Day of School!
📝 Registration Info
🔹 New Students: Register after May 1
🔹 Returning Students: Register starting July 11 at 10:00 AM
💻 Get Started: bit.ly/PTNewPirate
Returning students register here: bit.ly/PTReturn23
Let’s get ready for a fantastic year at Primary! 🏴☠️📖
#PrimaryPirates #BackToSchool #PTready2025
