Kindergarten Graduation

Join us on 

Wednesday, June 5th 

at 10 AM 

for the 

Kindergarten graduation. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE. 

 Thank you!

Squibbles From Student Services

It has been a wonderful school year - but it's not over yet!  Continue to check power school regularly, and continue to encourage your student(s) to finish strong.  I have seen so much growth in our students from year to year, and this year was no exception.   We have terrific students! 

Our Final Exams will be held June 3rd-5th.  The first exam will be from 8:00-10:00, the second exam will be from 10:30-12:30.    Students who only have an exam at 8:00 MUST LEAVE SCHOOL GROUNDS WHEN THEY HAVE FINISHED THEIR EXAM.  Students who only have an afternoon exam CANNOT ARRIVE AT SCHOOL BEFORE 10:15.   If a student has 2 exams on the same day, I recommend bringing a small snack and drink to have during their break.  There is NO half day busing during exam week.  Students must arrange their own transportation.

Monday 8:00 AM:      English 9 & English 10                    

Monday 10:30 AM:    Chemistry, Physics, Spanish I

Tuesday 8:00 AM:      Global I & Global II

Tuesday 10:30 AM:    US History

Wednesday 8:00 AM: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry

Wednesday 10:30 AM: Spanish II & Spanish III

Any student taking an AP Exam should have received a letter.  If you are in an AP class and did not receive a letter please contact Student Services immediately.

Our Freshman Information Night will be, Thursday, May 30th from 6:00-7:00 pm.  This is an opportunity to meet the 9th grade teachers, hear expectations, view textbooks, receive syllabi, and ask questions about coming to high school.

NEW THIS YEAR FOR GRADES 9 - 12:

Schedule your classes for next year on-line!

High School families: Be on the look out in early May for an email with details on completing your on-line schedule.   We have popular electives that fill up quickly, and while seniors usually get preference for these classes, re-enrolled students have preference over those who are not yet re-enrolled. 

Just a reminder that ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS are required to fulfill 100 Service Credit Hours before graduation.  Hours can be done anytime beginning the summer after eighth grade through the end of their senior year (hours are pro-rated for new students).  A form must be turned in to Student Services within one year from the time the service is complete.  Forms are available on line and in Student Services.  We have a folder with opportunities, and some are periodically posted outside our office.   Juniors in order to be eligible for senior privileges in the fall you must have all but 25 hours of your community service hours completed and documented. Privileges may include late arrival, early dismissal, and lunch & study hall sign out.

IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION:

Senior Chapel is Wednesday, May 29th 9:45-10:30 attendance is mandatory.

All families are encouraged to complete the online FAFSA application (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).  Deadline for filling the FAFSA is June 30th. 

GRADUATION INFORMATION:

The senior banquet will be held on Thursday, June 6th 6:00 pm at Glendoveers Banquet Hall.  Tickets are $20 and are available now in the Main Office for families to purchase. Seniors attend for free.  

Graduation Rehearsal will be held Friday, June 7th 10:00 am at Bethel Christian Fellowship.  Caps and gowns will be given out at rehearsal. Gowns will need to be pressed, please use the LOWEST setting on the iron as the material is very delicate and will burn easily.  Attendance at rehearsal is mandatory and will last about 1 ½ hours. 

Graduation will be held Saturday, June 8th 10:00 am at Bethel Christian Fellowship.  Graduates need to arrive by 9:00 am.  This is a formal event and graduates are required to dress as such.  No jeans, t-shirts, flip flops, work boots, etc.

God is so good. We could see His faithfulness over and over again while planning last weekend's Spring Auction. Thank you to the entire Finney community for your support! It was a fun day and successful event raising just over $22,000.  Congratulations to Rashimba Phillips, older brother to Finney senior Raishaun Owens, who won the four 5 day Disney World passes.

A special thank you to Dana Harissis, Auction Chair, who was an answer to our prayers last January when it was time to plan Finney's largest special event fundraiser.  Dana, in her very kind and gentle way, immediately answered the call to serve and spent countless hours creating and planning a successful event.  In addition to Dana's leadership, more than 50 volunteers, consisting of parents, faculty, students, and community members were instrumental to ensuring the day was enjoyable for all who attended. 

We would be remiss if we did not acknowledge the hundreds of businesses that supported the auction.  In the not-too-distant future we will provide families with the list of businesses that support Finney throughout the year.

Lastly, there are three months remaining in the fiscal year and although the school year will end shortly, the development office will continue to fund raise for the Annual Appeal, scholarship support and special projects.  If you have not yet had the opportunity to make a gift to the Annual Appeal, I urge you to make your gift soon.  You can make your gift by cash, check or credit card.  June through September is a difficult time financially for The Charles Finney School, as is the case for most private schools.  You would bless the school immensely with a gift during this period.

Serving in Christ,

THE 2013 FINNEY SPRING AUCTION RESULTS ARE IN!

To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. - Philippians 4:20

This verse was in my e-mail devotions today and it was what I wanted to express regarding this year's Auction!  

May God have ALL the Glory for the blessings he has given Finney and boy did he bless Finney's efforts!

Thank you Auction Committee Members, Parent Volunteers, Finney Parents, Local Businesses & Auction Attendees! Thanks to all of you the Finney Auction was able to raise over $22,000.

The day started with over 200 Silent & Live Auction items,  

Concessions, Kids Games and ended the day with a video,  

celebrating Finney's 20 year Anniversary!

Mr. V and Pastor Samme made the Live Auction fun by teaming up to raise almost $7,000.  The Disney Raffle raised over $5,000 and the winner was one of our Senior's brother!

A special thank you to "Priscila's Cookies and More" who not only donated some very yummy desserts but made a cake that looked like Finney!  We intended to eat the cake but was offered a bid for it and since it was a fundraising event, we decided to accept the bid and forgo the calories!   Thank you Priscila!

The day was filled with many blessings and many items from the "Blessing Board" (items that our Finney teachers requested that would help them in the classroom) were purchased.  We know that many Finney Families were away this past weekend and wanted to give you the opportunity to view the remaining items on the "Blessing Board".  If you would like to donate a Blessing Board item, please send in a check along with the item description.  We will make sure to apply it to that teacher's classroom.

Again, THANK YOU for helping Finney raise over $22,000  to go towards renovating the cafeteria.

Below is the remaining Blessing Board list of items:

$25 Classroom Supplies, Jennifer Ford

$25 Classroom Supplies, Adam Gallagher

$25 Classroom Supplies, Elizabeth Irvine

$25 Classroom Supplies, Pamela Kirby

$25 Classroom Supplies, Lisa Kester

$25 Classroom Supplies, Larry Latona

$25 Classroom Supplies, Maran Lioy

$25 Classroom Supplies, Kelli O'Connell

$25 Classroom Supplies, Pamela Perez

$25 Classroom Supplies, Rachel Perez

$25 Classroom Supplies, Jessamine, Pherett Perez

$25 Classroom Supplies, Tim Perry

$25 Classroom Supplies, Kelly Rogers

$25 Classroom Supplies, Kristene Snyder

$25 Classroom Supplies, Gina Thorpe

$25 Classroom Supplies, Rebecca Uzelmeier

$25 Classroom Supplies, Carl Wager

$25 Classroom Supplies, Rachel Weisenreder

$25 Classroom Supplies, Joan Weisenreder

$25 Classroom Supplies, Marcia Ziegler

$250 Video Camera, Peter Burch

$250 Pottery Glazes, Adam Gallagher

$90 Molecular Model Kits, Pamela Kirby

$86 Hand Crank Generators, Pamela Kirby

$86 Laser Pens, Pamela Kirby 

$50 X-Acto Electric Pencil Sharpener, Maran Lioy

$200, Junior Scholastic Magazine, Maran Lioy

$50 X-Acto Electric Pencil Sharpener, Kelli O'Connell

$100 Storyworks Classroom Magazine and Online Teaching Resource, Yvonne Paganelli

$67 Hot Dots Standard-Based Science Review Cards, Yvonne Paganelli

$250 Chapel Honorarium, Pastor Samme Palermo

$200 Bamboo Writing Pad for SMART Board, Tim Perry

$300 One Adobe Acrobat License, Rachel Perez

$100 Computer Speakers and Microphone, Kelly Rogers

$200 Volleyball Pads for Poles in Gym, Kelly Rogers

$259 Developmental Reading Assessment Package

for grades 4 through 8, Kristene Snyder

$321 Developmental Reading Assessment Package

for grades K through 3, Kristene Snyder

$500 Apple Ipad for the Library, Gina Thorpe

$400 Comfortable chairs for Library's New High School Student Area, Gina Thorpe

$250 New Choral Music, Carl Wager

$200 Classroom Materials, Joan Weisenreder

$100 Classroom Materials, Joan Weisenreder

$100 Classroom Materials, Rachel Weisenreder

$50 Classroom Materials, Rachel Weisenreder

Sincerely, 

Dana Harissis 

Auction Committee Chair

dharissis@gmail.com