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Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at our End-of-Year Carnival on Friday, June 6, from 6 - 8 pm! Come and enjoy free cotton candy and popcorn for everyone. For purchase, we will have unlimited play game fun passes and hot dog combo meals!

On June 12th @ 2:30pm, we’re honoring our graduating High School Seniors who once walked these very halls. Sign up now to be part of this special tradition and let our current students cheer you on as you take one last walk through Pine Tree Elementary — the place where it all began. Let’s celebrate your journey, your achievements, and the bright future ahead. We’re so proud of you! #GradWalk2025 #OnceAFalconAlwaysAFalcon

Get ready to celebrate the rich cultures of our community at Multicultural Night this Thursday, May 29, from 5:30–7:00 PM! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring a lively Mariachi band, Vietnamese Lion and Fan dancers from Kent Meridian HS, and a free ice cream or shaved ice ticket for every Pine Tree student! We’d love for YOUR family to be part of the magic—share a dish, perform a song or dance, or create a cultural display. Whether it's food, fashion, or music, your contribution makes this night shine. Let’s come together to celebrate the beauty of our diverse community! #MulticulturalNight #PineTreeProud #CelebrateDiversity

Pine Tree Families! Just a quick reminder—Kindergarten Orientation is tomorrow (Thurs, May 15) from 5:30–6:30 PM at Pine Tree Elementary. If your child will be 5 by Aug 31, 2025, we hope to see you there! Bring your registration packet, proof of address, birth certificate, & immunization record if you have them. We hope to see you there!

We are excited to invite you to our Math/Brick & Wheels Lego Family STEAM Night on April 23rd! This fun and engaging event is a wonderful opportunity for students and their families to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) through hands-on activities. We will also be providing pizza that night, so you can enjoy a meal while having fun! Date: April 23rd, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Pine Tree Gym/MPR

O'Connor Photography will be at our school on April 3, 2025, for Class Group Photos and Spring Individual Portraits. Class Photos: All students will be included, but parents must purchase the class photo if they would like to receive it. Individual Photos: Only students who pre-order will be photographed for individual portraits. To pre-order your child’s photos, visit: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001212195 For more information, visit: www.oconnorphotographystudio.com. Questions? Call O'Connor Photography at 1-800-993-4929.

Hey Pine Tree Falcons! 🦅 It’s time to show off that Falcon pride! Our Spiritwear is now available for purchase online. Whether you’re looking for hoodies, sweatshirts, or tees, we’ve got something for every Falcon fan both adults and children! 🌟 Shop Now and represent your school in style! All orders are final—no refunds, returns, or exchanges. Hurry, get yours today! All items and pricing are available on the online store. 🛒 Copy and paste this link to shop now: https://stores.inksoft.com/pin122/shop/home Let’s go Falcons! 💙💛

All schools and the administration campus are open today, Friday, February 14. Schools are starting and ending at their normal times with the exception of elementary schools that will release three hours early due to elementary conferences. We urge everyone to dress warmly and exercise caution on the roads, in parking lots, and along walking routes and sidewalks.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for our area until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, February 14. This weather system is expected to bring snow and freezing temperatures overnight and into the morning hours. Due to a scheduled three-hour early release for all elementary schools as part of elementary conferences, a two-hour delayed/late start cannot be implemented due to conflicts within our transportation system, which operates multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. We encourage you to stay informed by checking local weather reports and monitoring your email or other preferred communication channels early tomorrow morning, Friday, February 14. In the event of any changes to school schedules or district operations, we will make a decision by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, February 14.

Pine Tree will be hosting a Minecraft Family Night on February 27th at 5:00pm

Pine Tree's Black Joy Collective has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 19th, 10:00am

All schools and the administration campus are open and operating on normal schedules today, Friday, February 7. We thank our facility and maintenance teams for their work clearing parking lots and sidewalks. However, we urge everyone to exercise caution on the roads, in parking lots, and along walking routes and sidewalks., as conditions may still be slippery.

There is a 2-hour late start today, Thursday, February 6. Plese be careful walking or driving. Families: View your student(s) school bell schedule to determine when your student’s school will begin two hours later than normal. https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/bell-schedule Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. Please be at the bus stop two hours later than your normal pick-up time. Zero hour canceled. All out of district transportation canceled. All A.M. and P.M. preschool classes canceled. Lunch served. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2013013

We are planning a 2-hour late start for tomorrow, Thursday, February 6 because we are currently under a winter weather advisory until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, with the strong possibility of more snow and freezing temperatures. We are sending this communication the evening before to provide families and staff with time to plan for the potential effects of a two-hour late start. This advance notice aims to help those that need to make arrangements to accommodate this schedule change. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2013013

All schools and the administration campus are closed today, Wednesday, February 5. Because of the Wednesday early release schedule, we are unable to implement a two-hour late start, as it would conflict with our transportation system and the need to run buses on multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2010584

Monitor communications early Wednesday, Feb. 5. We are continuing to watch the weather forecast and will be checking the roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and walking routes early tomorrow morning. We will notify families and staff tomorrow as soon as a decision is made to open or close schools. Wednesday morning, February 5, monitor your phone/email, school/district websites, social media, and local news for updates to school schedules or bus routes. Because of the Wednesday early release schedule, we are unable to implement a two-hour late start, as it would conflict with our transportation system and the need to run buses on multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. For February 5, 2025, there are two options....find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2010445

Tuesday, Feb. 4, all schools and the administration campus are closed. Thank you for your patience as we prioritize the safety of our students, families, and staff when making these difficult decisions to alter school schedules. This morning, our district leaders, maintenance, facilities, safety, and transportation staff surveyed roads, school driveways and parking lots, along with sidewalks for our walking students throughout the 72-square miles of our district before making a decision. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2008397

There will be a two-hour delay to the start of school on Tuesday, February 4 due to the weather forecast of snow and freezing temperatures. The administration campus will be open. Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. Continue to check your email, news, and social media for updates. Today, our maintenance and facility teams worked diligently to clear parking lots and sidewalks. We thank them for their hard work. Even with their efforts to clear the snow, surfaces may be icy tomorrow morning. Be extra careful driving and walking. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2007464

All schools and the administration campus are closed today, Monday, February 3, 2025. Because the weather conditions worsened overnight and out of an abundance of caution, we are closing schools and the administration campus today, Monday, February 3. With our district covering over 72 square miles, we must consider all our district’s geography from the foothills to the valley. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2005241

2-HOUR LATE START ON MONDAY, FEB. 3, 2025! Weather reports indicate likely snow showers and freezing temperatures overnight which will cause slippery road conditions in the morning, Monday, February 3, 2025. To keep our students, families, and staff safe, there will be a two-hour delay to the start of school. The District Administration Campus is open. Families, please view your student(s) school bell schedule to determine when your student’s school will begin two hours later than the regular schedule. • Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. • Buses will run normal pick-up routes unless it is determined in the morning that it is unsafe. Please be at the bus stop two hours later than your normal pick-up time. o Only if there is a change: a notification of buses running on snow/limited bus service routes will be sent around 7:00 a.m. Find the snow/limited bus service route pick-up locations. • Zero hour is canceled. • All out of district transportation is canceled. • All A.M. and P.M. preschool classes are canceled. • Lunch will be served. Staff, please follow the Inclement Weather Memo for your labor group. Be safe and cautious due to possible icy conditions and arrive when it is safe to do so.