Finch Elementary Family Night
Parent Resources
Finch Elementary encourages parent engagement and participation in all that we do, and we hope that every student’s family will make a commitment to become involved in his or her education and in supporting our campus.
How to become involved at Finch Elementary
- Join our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
- Volunteer at Finch – Volunteer Forms
- Attend our family learning activities- Book Fair and Specials Night and Open House
- Attend student programs and assemblies (specific dates are included on the campus calendar)
Important Parent Information Resources
- Communities in Schools Finch is fortunate to have Raul Ferrer, a Communities in Schools case manager, on our campus. The Communities in Schools Mission is: “Surrounding students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.” Communities In Schools (CIS) is a non-profit organization committed to helping students stay in school, achieve academically and graduate to become productive and contributing members of our communities. CIS is part of the largest stay-in-school network in the nation, and the leading program of its kind. For more information about CIS programs or to request CIS services contact: Raul Ferrer , Campus Manager , 469-302-5694 [email protected]
- Home Access Center (HAC) -At the HAC site you will be able to view various information regarding to your student’s academic performance such as attendance, report cards and standardized test scores. You will receive a personal login to access your student’s information.
- Student Registration Information -This site includes information for new registration as well as annual enrollment.
Communication Information
Communication is important at Finch. Since Finch is a bilingual campus, all communication to parents is provided in English and Spanish. Our methods of communication include:
- Weekly communication from the teacher by newsletter, e-mail or Parent calls let parents know what is going on in the classrooms.
- The campus newsletter, Falcon Focus, is sent home weekly and emailed.
- Written flyers and communication are sent home in Wednesday Folders.
- Reminders and information about important events are communicated as needed through Parent calls.
- Parent conferences and curriculum nights communicate academic expectations.
- The Finch Website is an important method of communication. Current activities, resource information, contact information, and campus calendars are just a few of the resources located on the Finch website.