It’s been another wonderful week of learning and growth here at the Finn School! Our classrooms are still buzzing with activity, curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Now that the Fall Weather is upon us, please make sure your child comes to school with a jacket or sweatshirt.

We have our Annual Finn Fundraiser approaching, so please take a moment to select your child’s T-shirt size for our upcoming Finn Rainbowraiser!

Finn TEESHIRT Request Form.

We want ALL of our students to have and wear one of our Fundraiser Tees on the BIG CELEBRATION day of the Fundraiser, Wednesday, November 5th. This incredibly fun SOS Fundraiser event is one of the highlights of our school year — a celebration of community, color, and kindness.

Also, please read an important health update from our school nurse, Trish Frutman.

Finally, don’t miss our “Learning in Action” photos. These photos capture the joy, effort, and teamwork happening every day across Finn. You’ll see smiles, collaboration, and the kind of authentic engagement that makes the Finn School such a special place to learn and grow.

Thank you and enjoy the long weekend.

Clayton and the Finn School Staff

I would like to inform you that there have been several recent cases of head lice at the Mary Finn School, not isolated to any specific classroom.

 

Head lice are a common occurrence among school-age children. Anyone can get head lice. Head lice move by crawling; They Cannot Hop or Fly. Head lice are spread by direct contact with the hair of an infested person. Anyone who comes in head-to-head contact with someone who already has head lice is at greatest risk. Spread by contact with clothing (such as hats, scarves, coats) or other personal items (such as combs, brushes, or towels) used by an infested person is uncommon. Personal hygiene or cleanliness in the home or school has nothing to do with getting head lice.

 

Over the next 2-3 weeks I am recommending that you periodically check your child’s hair for any signs of lice. It is best to do a head check in natural sunlight. Head lice are small, brown insects, no larger than the size of a sesame seed, that live and feed on the human scalp. Eggs and nits are tiny, whitish to brown ovals, about the size of this comma (,) that are firmly glued to the hair shaft usually close to the scalp. Often, they are located at the nape of the neck, behind the ears and at the crown of the head, but they can be found anywhere on the head.

 

If you suspect your child has head lice or have found nits or live lice, please notify me before your child comes to school. Students with lice are not excluded from school, but must be treated prior to returning (manual removal of lice, shampoo treatment, etc.. check with your pediatrician if you are unsure what is best for your student.)

 

Any child with head lice needs to be screened by the school nurse. By working together, we can prevent further spread! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.

 

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Trish Frutman, BSN, RN, NCSN

Finn School Nurse

Please take a moment to learn about our Art, Library, Music, P.E. and Spanish teachers:

Meet the Specialists

School Breakfast and Lunch: School Breakfast and Lunch is free this year and students will be able to get both starting on the first day of school. Finn. School menus are here-Finn School Breakfast and Lunch Menus