Students are taking district and state tests during the month of May. Please ensure students get a good night sleep and arrive to school on time. Encourage children to relax and do their best! See the updated testing calendar here.

We are working on a plan for the school garden for next school year. The Finney Garden Committee will meet on Monday, May 7, 5:00-5:30 pm in Room 201.

Don’t miss out! Arts=Opportunity is offering a FREE class for families at Finney: Reading Through The Arts. Two Friday sessions, 1:15-3:00 pm May 4 and 11, and a FREE museum field trip for families on Saturday, May 12. Register here or in the school office.

Join us for the annual Special Education Resource Fair on Thursday, May 3, 5:00-7:00 pm at Greg Roger’s Elementary. Community agencies, food, kids’ crafts, raffles, and more!

April is Month of the Military Child. We salute our military families. Military children and families will be recognized on Monday, April 30 during announcements. Please join us at 7:45 on the blacktop! Everyone is encouraged to wear red, white and blue or PURPLE on April 30.

May 7-11 is Staff Appreciation Week at Finney! If you’d like to surprise a staff member, one of the best gifts is a sincere thank you note.

Want to know your teacher’s favorite things? We have compiled a list of staff gift preferences: click here.

We are asking parents to help provide breakfast treats for staff during this week. Each grade level is assigned specific items to bring. Please see list here.