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The Finney Factor
Feburary 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:
 PLEASE READ

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 - DO NOT PARK ON FIVE MILE LINE ROAD IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL FOR PICK-UP! 

 

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 - This blocks the driveway for entering buses.

 

When dropping off your child in the morning - in the front entrance/parking circle - please move forward to the front of the circle - just past the front of the school so that others can pull in behind you.  If one car at a time stops at the beginning of the circle or even right in front of the front door it congests and backs up buses and other parents.

 

Thank you for following these rules and keeping everyone safe. Thank you.


 

**IF YOU ARE FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF ANY OF THESE RULES - A LETTER WILL BE SENT TO YOUR HOME**

 

 

 

Prayers and Praises

 

To all the Finney Family:  Pray for those who need comfort.  Pray that our students can persevere and glorify God in their lives.  Pray for the Faculty as they teach and care for our students.  Pray for our nation's leaders and the revival of our country.  Praise for the freedom to glorify God at Finney
Nurse's Update 


 
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Welcome to the middle of the winter blues.  Do yourself a favor - even if it is cold outside, take a walk with your child and get some fresh air.  If possible, do that during the middle of the day - getting some sunshine (when it shines) to soak in through any exposed skin.  Encourage your children to play outside, sledding, ice skating, skiing or snowshoeing.  We will be doing the same thing here during recess.  Please make sure your child has appropriate outdoor clothing for playing in the snow during this very important time of the day!


 

We are getting ready to launch into Spring sports - hard to believe we are that place in the school year!  Here is a gentle reminder that if your child wants to play spring sports, you will need to complete a new "Sports Permission Form" for Spring 2015.  This cannot be filled out until 1 month ahead of the beginning of a particular sport.  Dates for sports are March 9 for Softball and Baseball.  March 16th will launch track.  Consequently, please access the sports permission forms (on the Finney Website - Under Parents tab, drop down to Nurses office, forms.  Also available under Athletics) after our February break and get them to me.  We will continue to use a "clearance card" for every athlete.  This means that your child MUST bring completed form to my office, have an active physical (done within the last 12 months) on file and form signed.  I will present a card to the child, which he/she is responsible for giving to coach before being able to practice.  No card, no playing!  
NYS is hoping that the number of flu cases are dropping as I write this.  Please continue to encourage your children to wash their hands, cover their coughs and stay home if ill.  Prayerfully we will continue to have a healthy mid-winter/early spring.
  
Mrs. Sue Wilson, R.N.
Prayer Group Meetings
Every year we are reminded that the #1 classroom need for teachers is PRAYER.  It is also the EASIEST to provide!   Anyone can pray ... anytime, anywhere.  Our teachers and staff members rely on our prayers for them each day as they minister to and teach our children.   

 

If you are able, please join other Finney parents as we meet on Thursday mornings from 8:00 to 9:30am as we pray for our school, administration, faculty, staff and Finney families.  Come whenever you are able.  Coffee provided.  You can also join our email group to receive prayer requests to pray at home if you can't make the meetings.  Contact Kathy Smith at [email protected]  or  

585-671-1644 for more information.


FINNEY SPIRITWEAR!
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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! 


 

PLEASE
Prayerfully Consider:

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED:

 

The Charles Finney School is looking to update our substitute teacher list.  Please direct interested applicants to contact Mrs. Charity Curtis in the President's Office at (585) 387-3770, ext. 232 or at [email protected] 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 [email protected] - Thank you! 

 

*We are excited to welcome Mrs. Jen Anger as our Head-Lunch Monitor at Finney this year. 

YEARBOOK INFO. - PLEASE READ: 
This year we want the whole Finney family to be able to share photos they took of Finney Events! If you have photos of the Finney happenings (sports games, classes and Finney events) send them to Miss Rachel Perez at [email protected]

This year we want the whole Finney family to be able to share photos they took of Finney Events! If you have photos of the Finney happenings (sports games, classes and Finney events) send them to Rachel Perez at [email protected]

Senior Class Dodgeball Tournament

The class of 2015 is hosting a dodgeball tournament.  Come out to The Charles Finney School on Saturday, February 7th from 1pm - 4pm to see if your team is the best!  There will be prizes and food.  Put together a team of 8 people - the cost is $5 per person.  See Andrew Austin to sign up or for more details.  Thank you! 

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. The cost is $8.


2014-2015 School Calendar
The 2014-2015 School Calendar is available here
 
*Check out the WINTER SPORTS' SCHEDULES ONLINE! Let's go, Finney Falcons! 
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY! 
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Have you ordered your 2014-2015 High School Yearbook? Now is a great time to do that!  Only 1/2 of your payment is due at the time of ordering. The cost is $45 See Mrs. Moody in the main office TODAY! 

*MS/Elementary yearbooks will be available to purchase later this spring 2015.  We will let you know via FB, Constant Contact and The Finney Factor.  
 
Kindergarten Needs Your Help!
We are in need of 
clean gallon and some 1/2 gallon sized milk jugs. We will be constructing an igloo as a part of our Polar Exploration unit. We will also be sorting, counting, graphing them and more! So please, carefully rinse (or better yet wash) your gallon and half-gallon milk jugs and send them in! Ask your family, friends, and neighbors too! Thanks!

 

Miss Weisenreder & the K class

Library Book Drive
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It's Time to Donate to...

The Finney Library BOOK DRIVE!

Yes! It's almost spring...time to clean out bookshelves, drawers, and closets and donate to our library. Here's what we need:

--Gently used books, DVDs, magazines, posters & maps;

--Also, small toys and stuffed animals for our reading incentive program (think McDonald's toys, matchbox cars, beanie babies, play jewelry, cards, etc.)

--Stickers!

Here's what we CANNOT use (but thank you anyway): VHS, textbooks, cassettes. Any books we cannot use on our shelves, will be sold at a future book sale with proceeds to benefit the library.

A Book Drive bin will be located outside the Finney main office throughout the month of  February. Please drop off your books and donations there!
 
From the President 

 

Dear Finney Family,

 

It was my privilege to share with the community at the Praise and Worship night at Finney last week about God's unwavering hand of provision on our behalf. This unsolicited gift was the result of a donor who was obedient to God's prompting. When we are faithful to act on God's behalf, blessings follow.


 

 In case you have not heard by now, The Charles Finney School   received an unprecedented capital gift of $300,000 to support the renovation of the campus.   This transformational gift will be become part of the capital fundraising campaign and will help to leverage additional support from parents, alumni, foundations, businesses and community members. In the coming weeks, we will host a meeting to discuss, in more detail, the campus renovation plan.

 

In the meantime, we ask for your continued prayers for The Charles Finney School and the leadership as they discern the Lord's will on how to best use these funds. There is no shortage of projects that these funds could support. It is our desire to reveal the plan in the coming weeks.

 

These are exciting times for our school. Whether you are a current or past parent, friend of Finney or someone who is just getting to know us we hope you will share our excitement by telling your friends and family this wonderful news.

 

  
Mr. Michael VanLeeuwen
President
From the High School Principal

It is hard to believe we are half way through the year! We had more students start at the beginning of January. This brings our high school enrollment to 138 students!

The SAT review class is being offered during the school day again this year. This change has given more students the opportunity to participate! 

 

During the week of January 12th, I spoke with all the juniors about their PSAT scores. The summary report was sent home. I encouraged students to visit www.collegeboard.org/quickstart and use his/her personal Online Access Code to:
            * see correct answers and explanations
            * get a personalized SAT study plan
            * search for colleges
            * explore majors and careers
            * learn more about scholarship programs
            * see what AP courses he/she may be ready for

You may also check www.collegeboard.com for SAT testing dates and information.


 

Upcoming Dates:
*2/16-20
School Closed - Presidents' Day & Winter Break
*2/25 Mid-Quarter 3

 

Blessings for a great month! 

 

Mrs. Aimee Lyon

High School Principal

From The K-8 Principal

With the second semester under way, I want to thank everyone for your continued support of our students, teachers, and school as we collectively strive to provide optimal opportunities for learning each and every day. In addition, I want to also welcome our new families to Finney and trust that you will find yourselves to part of an outstanding and supportive learning community.

Report cards help to summarize the student's progress for both the student and their parents. The teacher's message makes the report card personal. It is one means of maintaining communication and a good working relationship between home and school. From the written comments, parents can determine the school's concern for their child. Most teacher comments contain suggestions and examples covering a wide variety of classroom situations. It is hoped that the suggestions given in the report cards can be used as a guide for goal setting and focus. The messages are intended for a starting point; please contact your child's teacher if you would like further clarification or suggestions for ways to help in the future.

Upcoming Events
- Friday           Feb. 13th     Faculty Valentine's Luncheon
- M-F               Feb. 16-20   School Closed
- Wednesday   Feb. 25        Mid Quarter 3
 

 
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Next Coffee Get Together 2/4, 9-10 am.


 

Blessings, 

 

Mrs. Yvonne Paganelli

K-8 Principal


Admissions Office Update

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Don't forget to enroll for the 2015-16 school year!

Please reenroll online by March 2nd and save $100 per child on registration fees.  We are also encouraging prospective students to apply now for next year using our new online application.  Parents are welcome to schedule appointments to view classrooms and meet teachers.  All current Finney families planning to apply for financial aid and/or scholarship renewal for next school year must submit an online financial aid application through FACTS by April 6th.  This will require your 2014 Federal Income Tax information and W2.  Please stop by the admissions office to enroll online at our computer station or to ask for assistance.  We are happy to help!

 

Preview Days

Elementary Preview Day: Thursday, February 5th 8:30am -2pm

Middle School Preview Day: Wednesday, February 11th 8:30am- 2pm

Preview Days are for current and prospective parents and students who want to get a "preview" of a particular grade in elementary or middle school during the school day before enrolling for next year.  Agenda:  School tours, participate in classes, view the curriculum, attend chapel, and stay for lunch.  Please call or email Admissions to register for preview day.  Preview Day postcards are available in the main office - invite a friend!

 

Upcoming Admissions Events:

All School Open House: Thursday, March 5th 7-8:00 p.m. for prospective and current Finney families.  Invite a family to join us for our Finney information session at 6:30 pm and school tour.

Freshman Entrance Exam: Saturday, March 21st from 9-1:00 p.m.  

 

Admissions Office: 

585-387-3770 x 224 or [email protected]

 

Blessings,


 

Ms. Tara Bator

Director of Admissions 

United Way Campaign
 
Development Office Update
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Thank you to all the parents who have made their gift to the Annual Fund, attended the January Parent Coffee and Praise and Worship Celebration.  Your support, feedback and prayers are critically important to being the leader in K-12 Christian education distinguished by excellence in program quality and student success.

 

We all know that exciting news travels quickly so by now you may have heard that an anonymous donor has made an unprecedented gift of $300,000 to The Charles Finney School.  In the coming weeks and months you will learn more about the capital improvement plan, the fundraising campaign, and how you can get involved.  This is a very exciting time in the history of The Charles Finney School. We give all the honor and glory to God for this gift of historic magnitude.

 

Because of our focus on leveraging additional support to renovate the school's campus, the Spring Auction, scheduled for Friday, April 17, is on hold.  We are in the midst of exploring other possible fundraising and community building events.  More will follow about this as the year progresses.

 

Spring is when the United Way will begin its annual campaign.  If your employer participates in the United Way of Greater Rochester Campaign, consider designating your gift to Finney.  Use the United Way Designation Form and indicate Charles Finney Corporate High School donor designation number 2564.

 

We are still $100,000 from meeting this year's Annual Fund goal.  We need the support of our entire community.  Prayerfully consider how the Lord would like you to support the needs of The Charles Finney School and then take a step in faith.  God always honors the work of the faithful!

 

Thank you for your support of The CharlesSchool.  We value your commitment to Christian education!


 

Serving in Christ,

 

Mrs.  Sheila Roman 

Vice President for Institutional Advancement

  
Squibbles From Student Services
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As you read this letter our second quarter will already be complete!

Report cards where once again emailed home through RenWeb.  Please contact Student Services if you did not receive your report card, or you require a hard copy mailed home.  Please encourage your student(s) to continue on a strong note, and check RenWeb weekly.

 

We included our second quarter Honor Roll in this month's newsletter and have posted it in the hall outside of Student Services. CONGRATULATIONS to those who made Honor Roll.   In order for a student to achieve Honor Roll, they must have an average of 90-94 for honors, and 95-100 for high honors in core classes. 

 

The juniors will be attending the National College Fair on Monday, March 16. 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 30, 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.  

 

Just a reminder that ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS are required to fulfill a minimum of 100 Service Credit Hours.  Forms are available on line and in Student Services.  If you are unsure of your service hours, please come to Student Services.

 

Important Dates:

Freshman Night   -  April 23

Junior/Senior Prom -  May 16

Senior Trip Week  -  May 18

Senior Chapel  -  May 27

 

Some special reminders for seniors:

 

The 2015 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now accepting applications.  Please take the time to complete this important application. 

Visit:  www.fafsa.gov

Note: There is never a fee to complete the FAFSA.

 

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.

 

 

Mrs. Lori Slattery

Director of Student Services

2nd Quarter Honor Roll

Honor  90-94   High Honor  95-100

Grade

Student

Honor

09

Ariana Kenville

High Honor Roll

09

Loren Fiorito

High Honor Roll

09

Veronica Fanning

High Honor Roll

09

Kayla Pajek

High Honor Roll

09

Meghan Morral

High Honor Roll

09

Ella Myrthil

High Honor Roll

09

Tyler Baugher

Honor Roll

09

Brianna Nance

Honor Roll

09

Aidan DiDomenico

Honor Roll

09

Nathanael Pecor

Honor Roll

09

Jared Brown

Honor Roll

09

Becca Oldham

Honor Roll

09

Anna Thorpe

Honor Roll

09

Bebe Porpilia

Honor Roll

09

Celeste Tones

Honor Roll

 

Grade

Student

Honor

10

Jason Weeks

High Honor Roll

10

Dylan Ocorr

High Honor Roll

10

Sarah Keegan

High Honor Roll

10

Jenna Ryder

Honor Roll

10

Betsy Bovee

Honor Roll

10

Ida Jones

Honor Roll

10

Nicholas D'Angelo

Honor Roll

10

Jerry Ingram

Honor Roll

10

Josh Dudley

Honor Roll

 

Grade

Student

Honor

11

Nicolette Pecor

High Honor Roll

11

Brianna Torrell

High Honor Roll

11

Noah Kemp-Schneider

High Honor Roll

11

Ashley Burch

Honor Roll

11

Molly Perrin

Honor Roll

11

Zoe Sylvester

Honor Roll

11

Simeon Heard

Honor Roll

11

Lauren Tornow

Honor Roll

 

Grade

Student

Honor

12

Jennifer Specht

Honor Roll

12

Phoebe Holmsten

Honor Roll

12

Andrew Austin

Honor Roll

12

Michael DiPonzio

Honor Roll

PTO News

Elementary Parents: Your help is needed!


 

It's the time of year when we get to be a blessing to the people who teach and support our children! And we need the help of each elementary family to make this event a success!


 

The annual faculty/staff Valentine's Luncheon, sponsored by the elementary school families, is coming up on Friday, February 13th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. How can you be involved? Donate some fresh fruit for a fruit salad; make a delicious dessert for that day; donate money to cover the cost of the main dish; help set up or clean up the day of the luncheon.


 

Please respond to the e-mail sent to you by your Parent Communications Rep, or click here to complete an online volunteer form on the SignUpGenius website. Questions? Contact Sue Ball at [email protected].

Thank you for making the effort to appreciate our teachers and staff! 

 


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Please register your REDcard online. Finney will get a percentage back. Use Finney School ID: 22758

 


 

 

SCHOOLMALL.COM

The holidays are fast approaching. While you are shopping on-line, please remember Finney's fundraising program called "School Mall".  The ONLY thing you need to do is go to www.schoolmall.com and enter our school name in the box before ordering from your favorite on-line store. This fundraiser is easy and has great potential to help the school financially. Some of the vendors include familiar stores:Kohl's, WalMart, Target, iTunes, Best Buy, Sears, Netflix, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy. We earned about $500 dollars last year with no additional effort by our already busy volunteers. We could raise $1,000's of dollars with a little effort on everyone's part. Thanks for your help!

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