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BIBLE VERSE
for 2014-2015
Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
~1 Chronicles 16:8
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Student Safety!
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PARENTS:
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL PARKING AND SAFETY RULES SETUP BY THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION:
IF A CHILD DOES NOT HAVE A WRITTEN NOTE FROM HOME OR A PARENT DOES NOT CALL THE MAIN OFFICE CONFIRMING A STUDENT IS BEING PICKED UP - THEY WILL BE PLACED ON THEIR BUS TO GO HOME
DO NOT PARK IN THE NEIGHBORING BUSINESS PARKING LOTS - STUDENTS ARE NOT TO WALK ACROSS THE DRIVEWAY BETWEEN BUSES
STUDENTS RELEASED FOR EARLY DISMISSAL MUST BE PICKED UP AND SIGNED OUT AT THE MAIN OFFICE - THEY MUST BRING A NOTE IN TO THE MAIN OFFICE IN THE MORNING AND GIVE IT TO MRS. MOODY - SHE WILL THEN GIVE THEM A PASS TO BE RELEASED FROM CLASS AT THE TIME OF THEIR EARLY DEPARTURE
DRIVE TO THE BACK OF THE SCHOOL - WAIT FOR BUSES TO LEAVE FIRST THEN PROCEED - FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS OF THE TEACHERS
IF IT IS PAST 2:50PM AND YOU ARE PARKED IN THE FRONT LOT - YOU MUST WAIT FOR THE BUSES TO BE RELEASED FIRST
RESPECT ALL TEACHER'S DIRECTIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE BE OBSERVANT OF THE MARKED ENTRANCE AND EXIT
DO NOT PASS A STOPPED BUS WITH FLASHING RED LIGHTS
DO NOT PARK ON THE SIDE LAWNS - BORDERING THE DRIVEWAY FRONT ENTRANCE
Thank you for following these rules and keeping everyone safe.
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Spiritual Emphasis Week
September 22nd- 26th 2014
Monday Sept 22nd - (2nd period)- speaker: TBA
High School Worship Band
Tuesday Sept 23rd - (8th period)- Bob Godula
Middle School Worship Band
Wed Sept 24th (3rd period)- speaker: TBA
High School Worship Band
Thursday Sept 25th - (6th period)- Holly Burch
Middle School Worship Band
Friday Sept 26th - (7th period)- Michael Peace
Worship with Michael Peace and Friends
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The Mark Manetta Scholarship
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The Mark Manetta Scholarship is awarded to an 11th grade student that has finished first in class for academic excellence and has involvement in music appreciation and study. The Scholarship is used towards tuition relief for the student's senior year at the Charles Finney School.
Mark Manetta is best known for his work as the guitarist on many of Chuck Mangione's recordings. He also played with Ben Vereen, the Rochester and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestras, and many others. Oasis Christian Fellowship maintain and fund the Mark Manetta Scholarship.
The recipient of the Mark Manetta Scholarship for 2015 is Jennifer Specht!
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SPORTING EVENTS/SCHEDULES for the FALL SEASON
Please check the Finney online calendar for sporting event/schedules.
These are ALWAYS subject to change. We do our best to keep them up to date, but; cancelations, additions, etc. can happen daily.
Questions: Contact
Mr. Joe Marchand,
Athletic Director,
387-3770, ext. 229
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Car Wash
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There will be an 11th grade car wash on September 20th from 10am - 2pm. Our class is going to be selling pre-paid tickets for the car wash for $5 or you can just show up and pay then. The car wash is going to help fund their senior class trip.
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PLEASE
Prayerfully Consider:
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED:
The Charles Finney School is looking to update our substitute teacher list. Please direct interested applicants to contact Charity Curtis in the President's Office at (585) 387-3770, ext. 232 or at ccurtis@finneyschool.org with their resume and to fill out a substitute teacher application. Thank you!
2014-2015
LUNCH MONITORS NEEDED:
Do you have an hour or perhaps a few a day to come bless the teachers and students during our lunch periods? WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to come monitor the lunchroom and help out with recess for the middle school and elementary school lunch periods. You can come to one or both. You can come M-F or one or two days a week - whatever fits your schedule! PLEASE prayerfully consider this ministry opportunity! If you are interested please contact Charity Curtis in the President's Office at (585) 387-3770, ext. 232 or at ccurtis@finneyschool.org - Thank you!
*We are excited to welcome Mrs. Jen Anger as our Head-Lunch Monitor at Finney this year.
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Attention Elementary /Middle School Parents
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Coming Soon
Coffee Get Together with the K-8 Principal
I am planning on holding a coffee get together soon. It will be a time to share what visions you have for Finney.
More information will follow. If you have any suggestions or ideas feel free to email me.
Blessings,
Mrs. Yvonne Paganelli
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Recycling
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Did you know that when you RECYCLE your cans at E-Z Bottle and Can (1259 Fairport Road - Fairport, New York 14450) you can designate that the money be given to The Charles Finney School! Just let them know when you turn in your cans!
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NEW INFORMATION
on
FINNEY SPIRITWEAR
PLEASE READ
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NOW...when you order your Finney Spiritwear - you will be doing it ONLINE!
CLICK
this link
to view the online catalog from Press in Ink!
Same great gear - convenient for shopping for you!
Finney Spiritwear will still be DELIVERED to Mrs. Curtis in the main office. (When it comes in) She will call you and let you know when to come pick it up!
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FINNEY PE SHIRTS
Students in grades 4-12 who are taking a PE/Gym Class must have a FINNEY PE t-shirt. They can be purchased in the Main Office with Mrs. Moody.
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Robotics
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Lego Robotics Parent Leaders Needed
Finney is searching for several parents volunteers who can lead our Lego Robotics Team. This team involves 4-8 graders from Finney. The season runs through the fall. For more information on what First Lego League is all about please visit this website if you are interested please contact Mr. VanLeeuwen.
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Sports Boosters Update
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The fall sports season is in full swing and the Finney.
There will be a very important PARENT MEETING on Monday, September 8th at 5:45pm. Athletes and parents are encouraged to attend.
We'll be giving important information regarding games, practices, fundraising and Health Forms.
The Boosters have been working hard on our season fundraising selling the Pelegrino's/Distillery gift cards. This is our big fundraiser for this season and proceeds go directly towards the fall sports.
We are also excited about Homecoming coming up October 11 th. We would like to see parents, students, family members, neighbors and alumni at the school for great games, good food and lots of fun. Check your October Finney Factor for times of games.
I am also looking for two parents willing to work with me coordinating, planning events and fundraising for the booster/athletic department.
If you have any interest please contact me at 719-7964 or email
May God bless our student athletes.
Let's Go Falcons!!!!
Priscila DeBonis
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2014-2015 School Calendar
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The 2014-2015 School Calendar is available here.
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| CONGRATULATIONS |
- Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Maran Lioy (MS History teacher) welcomed a daughter, Bella. Proud Nana is Mrs. Penny Kunkel - Finney music teacher.
- Mr. Stephen Merritt will be the Long-term sub for Mrs. Lioy.
- Mr. Dan and Mrs. Rachel Byndas (3rd grade teacher) welcomed a son, Owen.
- Mrs. Debbie Potter will be the Long-term sub for Mrs. Byndas.
- Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Justin (Finney Facilities Team) and Christine Richardson. They were united in marriage in July. Father of the groom is Mr. Wayne Richardson (Finney Facilities Director). Pastor Samme Palermo (Finney Chaplain) officiated.
- Mrs. Joy Moody (Main Office Adm. Asst.) became a Nana this summer to her 1st grandchild, Samuel.
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From the President
Dear Parents,
We say it every year as we gather back together in September, so I will say it again for tradition sake, " Can you believe how fast the summer went by?" I do hope your family had an opportunity to enjoy the last several months.
We stayed very busy around Finney this year preparing for the new school year. A lot of time, energy, and money was spent to improve the appearance of the facility. Between some wonderful volunteer help, dedicated faculty and staff much was accomplished. We hope that you will have an opportunity to see the results of the hard work.
Along with facility improvements, we will continue our commitment to present the best possible learning environment for your child. Our faculty is dedicated to strengthening academic standards as we move closer to accreditation. A concentrated effort by administrations and teachers working together will enable us to do this.
As I am sure you have heard by now, the school unrolled a new school management software program called Ren Web this summer. This will provide our Finney families a great way to keep track of their child's progress along with other enhanced communication tools. As with any new software changes in organization there is a period of "growing pains". If you are experiencing any issue with the Parent Portal please contact my assistant, Mrs. Curtis - ccurtis@finneyschool.org. The faculty is still learning all of the components associated with this software. Your patience with us all is appreciated.
With everything new thing it is good to know that one thing remains constant and that is our Father's desire to see us all become more like His son. The faculty and staff are sensing that the Lord is going to do some mighty things in the lives of our students, your children, this school year. We had a great first hour together as we gathered back into a place that we know God has called us to be at this time. A line in part of a prayer that was shared at our first meeting stated the following, " You've had a plan for these children since before time began, and you've always known that our lives would cross paths this year." I can assure you that this school is dedicated to providing the best spiritual and academic environment for your child this school year or during this "crossing of paths".
Thank you for dedication and sacrifice to send your child to a Christian school. We remain dedicated to seeing your child "Do Something Greater" as a result of your child's time with us.
Blessings,
Mr. VanLeeuwen
President
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 | From the High School Principal | 
Summer has come to a close and fall is just around the corner. I hope you are as excited as I am for yet another great school year! Welcome back to all our returning students! To our new students, we are so glad you have chosen Finney, and we welcome you to the family!
~Senior Class of 2015~
Be on the lookout for important information and paperwork from Student Services!
~New This Year~
We are pleased to announce that Finney has a School Counselor! Please join me in welcoming Mr. Andrew Palmer! Be sure to seek him out and introduce yourself. His office is located on the third floor, right next to the science lab.
The work on the Language Lab (third floor Spanish room) is almost complete. We will be offering a variety of languages through the use of Rosetta Stone programs. This is all possible with assistance from generous donors. Thank you, thank you! More to come on its progress...
~Dress Code Announcement~
No leggings of any kind are permitted. Thank you for abiding by the Finney Dress Code Policy.
~Music Department~
The orchestra/choir room has been renovated. Thank you to all who were involved in this extensive project! We are blessed by your service and generosity.
~Don't Forget!~
There are "No Gum" signs posted all over the building. Due to damage to the new gym floor, a decision was made to ban gum from the school campus. We want to be good stewards of this building God has blessed us with. So, please remember, no gum, at all, on school campus!
Cell phones, iPads, and iPods (all electronic devices) must remain off during the school day. Students are asked to turn them off and leave them in their book bag, or locked in their lockers so as to avoid the temptation of checking a message or sending a text. There may be a rare occasion that a teacher will allow use in class for educational purposes.
~Contact Information~
If you have not met me yet, feel free to call me (387-3770 X236) or email me (alyon@finneyschool.org) to set up a time to talk! It is such a blessing getting to know the high school students and their families.
Upcoming Dates:
9/3 First day of school!
9/23 Parent Survey - results meeting
9/22-9/26 Spiritual Emphasis Week
Blessings for a great month!
Mrs. LyonHigh School Principal |
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Dear Parents,
It's hard to believe but it's that time of the year again - the beginning of a new school year. Welcome back! And while you aren't part of the teaching staff you are just as important to your children's education as we are.
Your children receive the best education when you and our dedicated teachers work as a team. It's a parents enthusiasm, support and involvement that inspires children to do their best; and a teacher's ability to teach what they need to learn. Together we can achieve wonderful things.
There's a lot of excitement ahead of us, including new teachers to meet, new books to read, new friends to meet and new skills to master...and I look forward to you sharing in those exciting times.
Thank you for the encouraging messages I have received by staff, parents and students. I am so excited about the 2014-2015 school year. I hope to meet you all at Curriculum Night on September 11th. I strongly urge you to set this date aside. It is an important step in building a relationship between home and school. I am sure you will appreciate the opportunity to meet other parents and hear about what your child will be doing in class this year. By working together, great things can be accomplished.
Blessings,
Mrs. Paganelli
K-8 Principal
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| Admissions Office Update | |
Welcome to all of our new students and families! We are excited about a new school year and new faces! Thank you to the PTO, staff, parent and student volunteers who helped with Genesis Day to welcome all of our new and returning Finney families.
New Student Social-Thursday, September 18th Lunch
All new middle school and high school students are invited to a New Student Social on Thursday, September 18th. Please grab your lunch and go to the Finney/Oasis Hospitality Room during your lunch period and have dessert on us! We want to get to know you and hear from you!
Free and Reduced Lunch Program
Please apply now for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program. You will only have September to complete your application. Return the application to Penfield School District Food Service Department or bring to the school Main Office. The Free and Reduced Lunch Application is available on our website at this link:
https://finneyschool.org/Students/LunchMenu.aspx.
Admissions Office:
585-387-3770 x 224 or admissions@finneyschool.org
Blessings,
Ms. Bator
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| Development Office Update | 
September has finally arrived and there is no way of easing into the new school year. I think most parents would agree that the month of September flies by quickly because of the number of activities that take place the first month of school.
As you plan for September, please mark your calendar for the All Parent Meeting on Tuesday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. We will be sharing the results of the 2013-2014 Parent Survey. We encourage all parents to attend, whether or not you completed the survey. Members of the board and administrative leadership will share the school's strengths while discussing some weaknesses. We will also discuss priorities for the school year. You won't want to miss it.
The Annual Homecoming 5K Race will take place on Saturday, October 11 at 9:00 a.m. This is an off-street race that starts on the Finney fields. Registration before September 30 is $20 ($15 for students). After this date it will be $25. All dollars raised will support Finney's scholarship fund. Register at: finneyschool.org.
This year we will be making a dedicated effort of connecting through social media - Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @Finney School. If you are on Instagram, take a picture of your child/children on the first day of school and post it to #FinneyLife.
Lastly, but certainly not least, we appreciate the parents who provide donations over the summer to help us carpet the music room, areas in the elementary school, and the creation of the language lab. Financial support is critically important to growing The Charles Finney School. We rely on donations to renovate the school, create new academic programs, provide scholarships, and fund a variety of other things that are necessary for a growing and thriving school. Throughout the year, you will hear about a number of ways you can get involved through giving and volunteering. Please take time to consider each request. Parent participation is critically important to the success of our school.
We praise God for all He has provided Finney. We praise God for every Finney family. You are a valued member of our community!
Serving in Christ,
Mrs. Roman
Director of Development
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PTO News
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WELCOME (BACK) FROM YOUR PTO!
Welcome Finney families, teachers, students and staff to the 2014-2015 school year! We are excited about the new school year and have been busy preparing for it over the summer.
We began our PTO activities with the family cookout at Genesis Day last week; we hope you had fun at the bounce house and enjoyed Bruster's ice cream! Our one and only fundraising event will happen in October - the Falcon Spirit Run; funds raised allow us to plan and oversee many activities and programs throughout the year including four teacher and staff appreciation meals, the Spring Open House family activities and games, the Parent Communications Rep program and Parent Prayer group. And the primary recipient of our fundraising efforts is the Christmas Blessing, a monetary gift to bless our faculty and staff. We would love to add more exciting events and groups and rely on parents like you for your ideas and your time.
We look forward to seeing everyone back at school and to welcoming new families! Check out our website, ask questions, we'd love to have your energy and enthusiasm! Any questions: Email the PTO at PTO@finneyschool.org.
We pray you and your children have a very blessed year at Finney!
Serving Christ at Finney,
Valerie Zombek, Chair
Lori Kemp-Schneider, Vice Chair
Peggy Adams, Treasurer
Cyndy Videtti, PTO Website Coordinator
Tesha Mitchell, Volunteer Coordinator
Tara McDonald, Parent Rep Coordinator
WE NEED YOU! OPEN PTO POSITIONS FOR 2014-15
A number of PTO volunteer positions are still open. Please check out the list of volunteer opportunities on our website by clicking here to see if there is somewhere you would like to help. Most roles are only for a specific event and others are ongoing. Please consider volunteering for at least one role. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to email us (PTO@FinneySchool.org) or call any of us by phone. We would love to talk with you!
KUDOS TO OUR GENESIS DAY VOLUNTEERS!
The PTO thanks all parents and students who helped out on Genesis Day with our family cookout and picnic. From setting up, to serving, and cleaning up, we could not have done it without you!
FALCON SPIRIT RUN - GET READY!
Tuesday, Oct. 7 (Rain Date - Thursday, Oct. 9)
We are gearing up for the Falcon Spirit Run where students raise funds for our PTO through sponsorship of per-lap pledges and one-time donations. This event is organized and facilitated by the PTO. Students run laps around the back parking lot for 20 minutes and earn prizes based on donations raised and the amount of laps completed. Everyone has a great time! Please click here to sign up electronically to volunteer - thank you!
PRAYER AND PRAISES
We give thanks and praise to God for this school year and
all the learning and growth to take place, for our dedicated teachers, staff and administration, for supportive parents and families.
Let's pray for God's continued blessings on our students, families, teachers and staff, for our students to keep growing closer to Jesus, their best friend, for God's guidance on all plans for the new school year.
TARGET FUNDRAISER
Register your Target REDcard online using the Finney School ID: 22758. Target will donate up to 1% of your REDcard debit, credit and/or Visa purchases at Target stores in the U.S. and at target.com.
Thank you
Donna Specht is stepping away from the PTO this year; her daughter is a senior. She has been on the PTO for a number of years as the Parent Communications Rep Coordinator and more recently the Volunteer Coordinator. We will miss her.
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| Renweb |
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The school is completing a transition from PowerSchool to Renweb, our new school management software. Renweb is used by over 3,000 schools nationwide and will prove to be a better program for the school as a whole. The Parent Web is where all families will access their child's grades, behavior reports, announcements etc. In order to access the "Parent Web" you must first set up an account. Please follow the instructions below to do this. Because school is not in session there will be no details to see other than the basic information. Please make sure each of your children are listed on this site.
Below are instructions on how to set up your account.
**Before you even begin the process of setting up a log-in - It is suggested that use FIREFOX as your web browser, if possible. We have found that both Google Chrome and Internet Explorer may have some difficulties when parents go to log in or set up an account on RENWEB.
1.) Go to www.renweb.com
2.) Click on the far right tab "Logins"
3.) Scroll to the first choice "Parent Web" and click
4.) Click on the "Create New ParentsWeb account" link
5.) You will see a window to enter "District Code"
6.) Enter TC-NY in the District code window (you must use capitals and the dash symbol just as you see it here)
7.) Enter your email address: this address must be one that we have in our system. If you changed your email since school ended last year you must call or email the school your new email address.
8.) Click Create Account. A password is emailed to the email address entered. You will then be able to log in to your account. Once you log in please make sure each of your children are listed on the page. Click over their name and you will have access to their schedule, grades, behavior reports etc.
I would encourage you to download the Renweb app available to all Android and iPhone users. Click on the "Learn More" tab to the right of the log in page. This app will give you immediate access to your child's information on Renweb no matter where you are. Your child may not like that, but you will love it!
We are in a transition period. All the faculty and staff are also learning the new system so we ask for your patience with us. Please contact the school if you are experiencing any difficulties with the Parent Web. Note: If you forget your password and have five "invalid" attempts we can reset your system at school.
This software is easy to navigate once you log in a few time and became familiar with it. We eventually will add more portals to the site that will include instant access to accounts and payment options.
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