FSC Principal's Update

Finneytown Families,

Have a wonderful holiday break. I hope each and every one of you get some time to relax, reflect, spend time with family and friends and give thanks! I know that I am looking forward to seeing family that I don't get much of a chance to see, including my kids!

Any Covid related questions or concerns should go to Kate Welling at (513) 497-3302 or finneytowncovid@finneytown.org.

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to me with questions!

Carol Miller

Principal

carmiller@finneytown.org

My name is Emily Styles and this is my 25th year at Finneytown schools. Currently, I am the 6th and 7th grade counselor. I have been a school counselor for 18 years but have also taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA. I have enjoyed my years working in our small community and it has become like family to me, especially now that I am working with some of my former students’ children (yes I AM that old). The time I spend with our students and staff and the stories they are able to share inspire me everyday.

I grew up in Okeana, Ohio (near Ross) where I was able to enjoy the outdoors and small town living. I attended Miami University for my undergraduate studies in elementary education and, later, received my master’s degree in school counseling from Xavier University. Currently, I live in Colerain and spend as much time as I can with my family and friends. I am lucky to have amazing parents, two sisters, 3 nephews and 3 nieces that keep me on my toes and constantly laughing. Traveling is my passion.. and if I could travel the world, I would!

Math tutoring is Thursday at 3:15 in Room 103. Thanks to Mr. Farr for organizing this and for our wonderful community members who come to help (The Brueggemeyers).

Mrs. Hawkins (Room 105) is available after school for homework help on Mondays from 3-4:00 as well.

Attention High School Students:

The time has finally come! Anyone interested in auditioning for The Sound of Music should visit the "FHS Spring 2022 Musical" page on the high school website. Audition dates, details, and materials can be found there, so you are encouraged to browse through each document carefully. Be sure to sign-up for a specific time slot and complete the audition form by Tuesday, November 30th at 5:00pm. Should you have further questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Zach Jung via email at zachjung@finneytown.org.

11/22/21- Inservice Day (No school for students); Girls Basketball (6:30)

11/23/21- Inservice Day (No school for students)

11/24/21- No School

11/25/21- No School

11/26/21- No School; Boys Basketball (4:30/6/7:30)

11/29/21- Girls Basketball (5/6:30)

11/30/21- Girls Basketball (6:00)

12/1/21- Girls MS Basketball (4:30/5:30)

12/3/21- Boys Basketball (4:30/6/7:30)

12/4/21- PEM Memorial Candlelight Vigil (6-9:00)

12/6/21-12/10/21 Secondary Campus Book Fair (Daytime)

12/7-12/8 Secondary Campus Book Fair (Evening) 4-7:30

12/7/21 - Boys HS Bball (4:30/6/7:30)

12/8/21 - Boys MS Bball (4:30/5:30); Girls HS (6:00)

12/9/21 - FMPA Cookie Dough Pick Up (3-6:00)

12/13/21- Boys MS Bball (4:30/5:30); Boys HS (6/7:30)

12/14/21- Boys HS Bball (6/7:30)

12/15/21- Boys MS Bball (4:30/5:30)

12/15/21 - Exams (8-11:40)

12/16/21- Exams (8-11:40)

12/17/21- Exams (8-11:40)

6th grade October Students of the Month:

Payton Howard: Academics

Cameron Stroud: Character

Jeremy Dawson: Effort

Autumn Boehm: Spirit

Mrs. Shafor’s Earth Science has been testing the soil in the raised beds in our community garden. Her class, once they get their results, will present to the Garden Club their recommendations for what to plant in the spring. Great real world PBL and improving our school community!

Ms. Gaines and her 6th grade writing class did a PBL unit on Indigenous People this month!

The following students have artwork in MSJ's exhibition: Abby Jeffries, Corey Griffin, Sophie Palmer, Ella Hursch, and Subash Gurung. Congrats to all of you!

www.pemmemorial.org

The P.E.M. Memorial Committee is excited to announce that McNasty's Food Truck will be on-site for the P.E.M. Memorial this year. They will be providing 250 meals (no cost for the attendees). Food includes hamburgers, cheeseburgers and pulled pork sandwiches.

• 10th grade Great Oaks presentations: Diamond Oaks will be presenting to all 10th grade students about their programs and application process during English classes on Tuesday, Nov. 30th.

• 10th grade field trip to Diamond Oaks: All 10th grade students will have the opportunity to tour the Diamond Oaks campus on Friday, Jan. 21. Students must have their Emergency Medical Forms completed in order to attend. Please complete on Final Forms ASAP!

• Transcript reminders: Students need to request their transcripts in advance from their counselor - please don’t wait until the last minute! Test scores are not included on transcripts and can be sent to colleges through your ACT account.

• SCOIR reminder: College application deadlines are quickly approaching. Please be sure to add colleges to your SCOIR account with the corresponding application deadline. Transcripts will not be sent unless the information is in your SCOIR account.

• FAFSA reminder: FAFSA opened Oct. 1 - the sooner you fill it out, the more federal and state funding you’ll be considered for. Don’t wait!

• Additional resources:

• Counseling website

• Twitter: @fsc_counseling

• Instagram: @fsccounseling