Spring Sports Begin

*Boy's Modified Baseball

*Boy's Varsity Baseball 

*Girl's Varsity Softball 

*Boy's & Girl's Modified Track

*Boy's & Girl's Varsity Track 

ALL HEALTH FORMS and ATHLETIC FORMS MUST BE UP TO DATE!  

YOU MUST FILL OUT A NEW FORM for EACH SEASON/SPORT that your child plays in. 

THANK YOU!

Coach Marchand 

and 

Mrs. Wilson, RN

March is here and certainly seems to be coming in like a lion! The time has come to re-enroll your high school student at Finney for the next school year. It is extremely important that we have accurate numbers of returning students so we can plan course offerings. We have many popular electives that fill up fast, and we are continuing to add dual credit options. Course scheduling for the 2014-15 school year will begin end of March, early April. Students who are re-enrolled get scheduling preference. A schedule will not be created if a student has not re-enrolled, so complete your enrollment today!

The SAT Prep Class is underway and being taught during the school day. Two of our teachers are sharing that responsibility, Mrs. Perez and Ms. Rogers. If you haven't gone online to sign up for the SAT test (www.collegeboard.com), I encourage you to do so. Test locations fill up fast!

Families of seniors, please remember to let Student Services know when your child receives college acceptance and scholarship information. We try hard to track this information in order to update our school profile.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support of our students and staff here at Finney! Galations 6:9 "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." 

• 3/6 Open House! (K-12)
• 3/13 Joy Night/Art Show
• 3/14 School Closed - Professional Development Day
• 3/21 Quarter 3 ends
• 3/28 & 3/29 Musical Production: Annie

Mrs. Lyon

High School Principal

Dear Families and Friends:

The Annual Appeal is the Charles Finney School's top fundraising priority.  Your support last year enabled us to begin this school year with the highest enrollment in six years. Your continued support will help Finney to continue to increase enrollment, prepare students for academic achievement and community service, and transform young lives!

With the increase in enrollment this year, we believe that the Lord's divine plan for every student enrolled at Finney has brought them into our community of students and teachers. Personally speaking, I have seen students' lives transformed within days of arriving at The Charles Finney School. Our smaller classes, classroom structure, and caring community provide students with the appropriate environment for spiritual and personal growth as well as academic success.   

Your donation to the Annual Appeal will support the transformation of students, enabling them to fulfill the Lord's plan for their lives. Sixty-five percent of Finney's student body requires some form of need-based financial aid.  Half of these students are from the Rochester City School District, the worst performing school district in all of New York State. These are families who want a better academic alternative for their children.  Finney's mission is to enroll any academically-qualified student who seeks a Christian education regardless of their family's financial circumstances. We believe that to do otherwise will have long-term negative consequences on the students, their families, our community and ultimately the world. 

All donations to the Annual Appeal give us the ability to continue to improve the campus and academics.  Finney has added a new state-of-the-art science laboratory for middle and high school student and now offers a greater number of college-credit electives. The K-8 science curriculum has additional labs and more hands-on learning opportunities. Recent upgrades to our facilities include a renovated cafeteria, which enables students and faculty to gather as a school community. Our students continue to participate in mission outreach opportunities within the United States and around the globe.

Your donation at this time is critical to the overall success of The Charles Finney School and each of its 275 students.  And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. (NIV Hebrews 13:16)

Let us thank you in advance for your support of the Annual Appeal. You can make your gift on line at www.finneyschool.org/support. Our thanks to those who have already made their donation to the Annual Appeal.

Serving in Christ,

Michael VanLeeuwen

President

High School yearbooks are now for sale!

Order a yearbook now for the price of $45. 

Only half is due when you place your order, and the other half due when the yearbook is picked up.

The Annual Spring Auction is Friday, April 4 from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. just about one month away.  The goal is to raise $26,000. 

This will be a great night of fun for parents, students, and families.  There will be kids' activities, for a nominal fee, which includes face painting, pottery painting, and other fun things to keep them happy throughout the evening.  For parents, there will be the live and silent auction, raffle items, and great time to socialize with friends and families.  This event is open to Finney families, friends and community members.

Dinner will be complimentary thanks to members of the Board of Directors BUT you must register for dinner here.

There will be a limited number of seats available for dinner; please register quickly. This is the school's largest special event fundraiser, therefore, a suggested donation of $15 per family will be graciously accepted for dinner at the door.

The success of the event is based on the number of donations that are received for the live and silent auctions and also for prizes for the children's activities area. Below are some items we need:

• Stuffed animals - large, medium or small, we want them all! (We will use them for prizes.)
• Gift cards: Amazon, iTunes, Mark's Pizzeria, Starbucks, Duncan Donuts, Visa, Build-a-Bear, Lego Land (We will use these for prizes.)
• Tickets to sporting events/sporting equipment
• Household goods
• Home décor
• Vacation getaways
• Gifts certificates from your favorite spa/restaurant/salon
• Designer items
• Gourmet Desserts/Cakes
• Electronics

Perhaps you work for a company who would be willing to donate an item to the event.  Please consider asking them for their support.

Fundraising for the Annual Appeal continues. Please pray how you can support the school's number one fundraising priority. The success of the Annual Appeal and the Annual Spring Auction is critical to growing and strengthening The Charles Finney School.  Thank you to those who have made their gift.

Lastly, a special thank you to members of the Board of Directors who are enthusiastically supporting this year's auction and members of the planning committee: Jennifer Latshaw (Silent and Live Auction Chair), Dana Harissis (Raffle Chair), Kathy Smith (On-line Auction Chair), Lolly Pitts (Data Manager), Kathy Relyea (Kids Activities Chair ), and Lisa Geraci (Dinner Chair). 

Mrs. Roman

Director of Development 

Enrollment for 2014-15

Financial Aid for 2014-2015

Finney families planning to apply for financial aid or scholarship renewal for next school year must submit a financial aid application through FACTS by April 7th.  This will require your 2013 Federal Income Tax information.  

"Wish It Were Summer" Open House is Thursday, March 6th from 7-8 p.m. for all current and prospective students and families.  Prospective families are invited to attend an Information Session at 6:30 pm in the auditorium.  Families can take a school tour, visit classrooms, meet parents and teachers.  There will lots of summer fun activities, crafts, and refreshments.  Bring the whole family!

Freshman Entrance Exam for prospective students is Saturday, March 22nd from 9- 1:30 p.m.  Qualifier for academic scholarships.  To register, please contact the Admissions Office.

Kindergarten 2014

Do you have a little one entering Kindergarten in the fall?  Call now to schedule Kindergarten visits and Readiness Testing with the Admissions office. 

Admissions Office: admissions@finneyschool.org 

or 387-3770 x 224

Ms. Bator

Director of Admissions

Squibbles from Student Services

Congratulations to all of our High Honor Roll and Honor Roll students!! 

It's hard to believe that February break is behind us and we are past the mid quarter point of quarter 3 already! As always please encourage your student(s) to continue to work hard and check power school regularly. 

The juniors will be attending the National College Fair on Monday, March 17. The event is free, but we will be stopping for lunch on our way back at the student's expense. Also looking ahead, On April 29, we will be offering the juniors and seniors a chance to go to Careers in Sports Day at Frontier Field.  There is a charge for this event, as it includes seats to a Red Wings game.  Lunch is not included, but there will be many food vendors available.  Seating is limited to students with direct career interest in this area. More information will be coming soon.  

Our Freshman Information Night will be, Thursday, April 24th from 6:00-7:00 pm.  This is an opportunity to meet the 9th grade teachers, hear expectations, view textbooks, receive syllabi, receive a course selection sheet, and ask questions about coming to high school.   Invite a friend - this event is open to non Finney family's as well!

Just a reminder that ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS are required to fulfill Service Credit Hours.  Some opportunities are periodically posted outside our office.   Forms are available on line and in Student Services.

Important Dates:

End of Quarter 3 - March 21

Freshman Night - April 24

Junior/Senior Prom -  May 3

Senior Trip Week  -  May 5

Senior Chapel - May 28

Some special reminders for seniors:

As you receive acceptance letters and scholarship awards, please be sure to give that information to Student Services. 

Seniors should have received a packet and placed their order to Jostens for their caps and gowns, and any other class specific items.  If they did not place an order for their caps and gowns while Jostens was here, it is the family's responsibility to contact Jostens directly and place their order.  All caps and gowns need to be sent to Finney.  Please contact Student Services with any questions.

All Service Credit Hours for seniors must be complete before May 16.  If you are unsure of your total hours, check in with Student Services.  

Be Blessed,

Mrs. Slattery

Director of Student Services

Dear Parents,

On behalf of the school's leadership, I want to take this opportunity to thank the parents of Finney athletes.  I recognize you make a significant sacrifice of time and financial resources to transport students to games.  By the end of the long winter season, parents may feel weary.  Yet your sacrifice has a tremendous impact on your child, their team and The Charles Finney School. He or she will remember the time you spent driving, cheering, and encouraging them.  Please pray that as Finney continues to grow its student body and financial resources, the school will be blessed with a bus for the Athletic Department.

I am pleased to share that Finney now has a parent-led Athletic Committee, organized by Priscilla DeBonis, to organize communication with parents, provide concessions at home games, and create special event fundraisers that focus specifically on Athletics. The ultimate goal of the parent-led Athletic Committee is to raise funds to support athletic teams and facilities.  One of the first fundraisers is a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament scheduled for Saturday, March 22 at noon in the school's gymnasium. This is a double elimination format and the cost to participate is $10 per person. Teams should consist of 3 to 4 players.  The event is open to male and female students of grade 7 and up, parents, alumni, and community members. Concessions will be available.  To register, submit completed registration form and payment to Mrs. Moody in the school office.

Lastly, the gymnasium will be closed on Thursday afternoon, April 3 and all day Friday, April 4 to prepare for the Annual Spring Auction, which will be held on the 4th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  There will be no team practices on April 4th as a way to encourage all families and students to attend this family event.  Dinner will provided for a suggested donation of $15 per family but you must register at www.finneyschool.org in order to attend.

Once again, thank you for your commitment to The Charles Finney School and the Athletic Department. 

Serving in Christ,

PTO News

WITH GRATITUDE!

This year we were very blessed to have our two parent coordinators Sue Ball and Courtney Fantauzzo, who coordinated our Elementary School Valentine's Lunch for our faculty and staff.  They could not have done it without all the thoughtful and generous donations from our elementary school parents.  Our faculty and staff felt loved and appreciated and for that we are truly THANKFUL!!!

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES:

Your opportunity to bless and show appreciation to our faculty and staff is coming up at the End-of-Year Luncheon on JUNE 5th, 2014.  Please look for future emails and check our PTO website for more information about how you can help.

 *Drew is on the 2nd place step.  We are proud of you, Drew! 

 Finney families can purchase a family pass from the office for members of their immediate house hold only - for only $35.

 (For "Annie") 

 See Mrs. Moody in the Main Office.

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