Finley-Oates Elementary School

The mission of Finley-Oates Elementary School is to provide instruction and support to build a strong educational foundation, while promoting opportunities for all students to achieve their maximum academic, social, emotional, and physical potential.

Mary Lou Fox, Principal

mary.fox@bonhamisd.org

Cristi Uland, Assistant Principal

cristi.uland@bonhamisd.org

Parents,

Please be considerate when dropping off or picking up your student by not parking in our marked Handicapped Parking spaces unless you have a valid tag or sticker.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Normal arrival time is 7:15 am to 7:40 am.

• Please do not drop students off at the front doors (east side).
  
• Parents may drop-off on the west side of the building, or go through the drive on the north side.
  
• Students are tardy if they are not in class by 7:40 am.

Dismissal

Parents are no longer allowed to park and walk to the building to pick up students.

• Kindergarten Dismissal-West Side of the Building; 2:55 pm
• First Grade Dismissal-West Side of the Building; 3:10 pm
• Second Grade Dismissal-North Side of the Building; 3:00 pm
• Third Grade Dismissal-North Side of the Building; 3:00 pm

Anyone picking up a student before 2:30 pm must bring a valid government-issued photo ID

(ex: driver's license).

Please send a water bottle to school with your child. Students will be allowed to refill their bottles as needed throughout the day. Make sure his/her name is on it!

Honesty: living truthfully in your words, actions & thoughts

Breakfast and lunch are free for ALL students.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 @ 6:30PM

2nd grade Finley-Oates Winter Music Program

Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 @ 7:15PM

3rd grade Finley-Oates Winter Music Program

I will need 2nd grade in the Bonham High School cafeteria by 6:00PM to line up and warm up. 3rd grade will need to meet me in the Bonham High School cafeteria at 7:00PM to line up and warm up. Students should wear festive Christmas attire that’s school appropriate.

Anna Waller

anna.waller@bonhamisd.org

Join us for an evening of fun! Painting With My Tribe will be back on Tuesday, December 7th and Tuesday, December 14th. Select the night that works best for you and your family, choose a painting from those below, and make some memories!

Thursday, December 9th

BISD campuses are designated Coat Drive drop-off locations for the Fannin County Community JustServe project. Anyone who wishes to donate a coat may drop it in the collection box at any of the schools. The deadline is Dec 10th.

We appreciate your service to the Fannin Community!

Our students are serving our families and friends on December 16, 2021, and we want to invite you to join! We are having a spaghetti dinner with garlic bread, salad, and tea. Admission for the dinner is $5/person at the door and begins at 5PM in the BHS Cafeteria. We will also be having a silent raffle in the BHS gymnasium beginning at 5PM. These 2 events are to assist in raising funds for our BHS Vocal Ensemble San Antonio Heritage Music Festival trip scheduled for the Spring of 2022.

The dinner ends at 6:30PM and the silent auction at 7PM. Our choir concert begins at 7:00 PM, and winners will be announced during the concert itself.

Anna Waller

BHS Choir

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) launched a statewide mental health support line to help all Texans experiencing anxiety, stress, or other emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The line is available anytime day or night at

(833) 986-1919. Counseling services are confidential and free of charge. More information on COVID-19 related mental health resources can be found at https://hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-substance-use-resources.

The Bonham Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of the Bonham Independent School District should be directed to: Superintendent, Bonham ISD, P.O. Box 490, Bonham, Texas 75418. Telephone number is 903-583-5526, extension 1100.