Finley-Oates Elementary School
Communication Update
February 19, 2024 - February 23, 2024
Rory Hilliard, Assistant Principal
Handicapped Parking
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!
Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up
- 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 times:
KG-2:55pm (Students will be picked up at the west wing.)
1st-3:10pm (Students will be picked up at the west wing.)
2nd-3:10pm (Students will be picked up on the North side of the building.)
3rd-3:10pm (Students will be picked up on the North side of the building.)
For the safety of our students, whomever is picking up the student must have a car tag. If there is a special custody issue, let the person walking the student to the car know who they can and cannot leave with.
Parents are not allowed to park and walk to the building to pick up students.
Anyone picking up a student before 2:30 pm must bring a valid government-issued photo ID
(ex: driver's license).
If your child is a car rider, you will need a car tag for every vehicle that picks them up. The car tag needs to be visible once you enter the parking lot until your child is in your car. Let the person picking up your child know about this procedure. If you need additional car tags, please let your child's teacher know and she will send one home with your child.
Accelerated Reader in the Library
Hey, kids!
Each nine weeks, students who read in the library before or after school with their parents will earn a ticket to go into the drawing for the Nintendo Switch at the end of the school year. You will also get a ticket every time you earn a point goal (K & 1st) or certification level (2nd & 3rd). The more you read, the more chances you'll have to win!
February Character Trait
Honesty: living truthfully in your words, actions and thoughts
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and lunch are free for ALL students.
Spring Gift Basket Raffle
The Finley-Oates PTO is seeking the donation of items to create our spring basket raffle, a big fundraiser for the school. All requested items will be used to create baskets available to win by raffle. All proceeds directly support the staff and students. You can support the fundraising effort in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/bJMuLUt
2) Review the options listed and choose the item(s) you would like to donate.
3) Bring your item to school no later than Friday, February 23rd.
Note: You do not need to create an account to use SignUp but will need to provide an email. SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Jennifer Hudson (jenn.hudson22@gmail.com) to sign up manually.
Thank you for all your support!
First Grade Dyslexia Night
Thursday, February 29 at 5:30
Parents of first grade students who have been flagged for dyslexia are invited to join us for an informational meeting led by Lauren Lyles, Finley-Oates Elementary Dyslexia Teacher.
Scan the QR Code above to go to our website!
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.