Finch Elementary

It's happening!!!! #Finchfalcons #wearemckinney #everystudenteveryday #breakingthetrend

We had such a great morning celebrating some Veterans! Thank you for your service! #Finchfalcons #wearemckinney #everystudenteveryday #breakingthetrend

We have 3 days left for our canned food drive! Our goal is 1,500 cans and we are at 1,157! We can do it!!! #finchfalcons

November is the perfect time to express our thanks, and we invite you to join in showing appreciation for the amazing teachers and staff members at Finch Elementary who make a difference every day. We encourage you to share a few sentences on why you’re thankful for a teacher or staff member or how they’ve impacted you or your child. Simply fill out our Google Form with their name and your note, and we’ll deliver these special messages to their doors throughout the month of November. Let’s fill our school with gratitude and support for those who inspire and care for our students! https://tinyurl.com/thankfinch

Mrs. E and Mr. Allen are grilling burgers for our teachers and staff on this spooky day. Thank you to all of our parents who donated items for lunch and dessert! #Finchfalcons #wearemckinney #everystudenteveryday #breakingthetrend

Join Student Council for our annual canned food drive. We will begin collecting cans from October 23-November 8th. The grade level that brings in the most cans will get extra recess and a PJ party!

Picture day is in full swing! Even Chiquis Torres got her picture taken!

This Friday is **Finch Night** at the MISD stadium! Any student wearing a Finch shirt gets in free, but parents will need to purchase tickets. You can easily buy tickets by scanning the QR code on the flyer or from the signs outside the front of the school. All Falcons are invited to go on the field before the game for a special group photo. Let’s show our Falcon spirit and make it a night to remember!

On Tuesday, October 22, our school has a fun-filled day planned! During the day, students will have individual school pictures taken, so don't forget to dress to impress. Then, in the evening, join us for our Trunk or Treat community event from 5:30-6:30 PM. It's sure to be a spook-tacular time for everyone!

This upcoming week is Red Ribbon Week! Join us for our fun dress up days.

MISD kicked off the 2024-2025 McKinney Community Action Network (CAN) series with a great turnout of more than 30 participants at Finch Elementary on Thursday, October 17!

After a welcome from Principal Erika Echegaray, Superintendent Shawn Pratt led the group through an overview of the program and then introduced presentations from Safety & Security Director Rusty May, Director of Athletics Jennifer Frazier and Director of Fine Arts Dr. Jared Critchfield.

Afterward, Echegaray and her team led the group on a tour of the school as the guests donned headsets that Finch uses to provide translation during events and parent meetings. They also provide a great communication tool while moving quietly around a school campus!

McKinney CAN meets four times a year at different schools to provide participants with in-depth knowledge about the vision, goals, and operations of McKinney ISD. The program aims to ‘pull the curtain back’ on public education and McKinney ISD and to show our stakeholders how each department works to support campuses and our students.

Thanks to Principal Erika Echegaray and the staff and students of Finch Elementary for their hospitality!

**Storybook Pumpkin Decorating Contest!** Get ready for some fall fun with our Storybook Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Students are invited to pick a favorite character from a children’s storybook and decorate a pumpkin to match. It’s a great opportunity to get creative together during Fall Break! Pumpkins must be turned in between October 16-18, and remember—no carved pumpkins, please! We can’t wait to see the amazing storybook characters come to life through your pumpkin designs!

**Fall Break Reminder!** Our Fall Break is just around the corner! There will be no school from Friday, October 11 through Tuesday, October 15. Students will return to class on Wednesday, October 16, ready to finish the semester strong. We hope everyone enjoys a restful and safe break!

**Get Ready for College Week: September 23-27!** We’re excited to celebrate College Week from September 23-27! This special week is all about inspiring our students to think about their future and the endless possibilities that await them. Throughout the week, students will learn about different colleges, careers, and the importance of continuing their education. We’ll have fun activities, spirit days, and opportunities to discuss how setting goals now can shape their bright futures. Let’s come together to encourage our students to dream big and achieve their full potential!

**Join Us for Specials Night on Tuesday, September 17!** Mark your calendars for our exciting Specials Night on Tuesday, September 17, 2024! We’re kicking off the evening with our first fundraiser of the year, featuring the In-N-Out food truck. Tickets are just $5 and must be purchased at the school by Monday, September 16, no later than 3pm. Food will be served from 5:00-6:00pm, so come hungry! After enjoying a delicious meal, families are invited to explore fun activities with our amazing art, music, and PE teachers from 5:45-6:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there for a night of food, fun, and learning!

Students will not have school on September 2nd and 3rd. We will see all of you on Wednesday, September 4th.

Our Falcons are ready to SOAR this year! #finchfalcons #wearemckinney #everystudenteveryday #breakingthetrend

MISD school namesake Fanny Finch (1866-1941) was a remarkable, longtime McKinney educator who became the first woman to serve on a school board in Texas. Her influence and leadership brought libraries, restrooms and playgrounds to the city's schools, and in 1924, the school board, in response to a petition from the community, changed the name of South Ward Elementary to Fanny Finch Elementary. 100 years later, Finch's legacy lives on in the school that still bears her name. On Aug. 5, Principal Erika Echegaray, Asst. Principal Mike Allen and the Finch staff were joined by former Finch Principal Becky Hoffman and former AP Lisa Paine for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of MISD's Finch refresh project and to celebrate a new chapter in the life of Finch Elementary!

Our principal Erika Echegaray and assistant principal Mike Allen , were ready to lead the Finch teachers and staff on their first day back from summer vacation. We have already started to plan great things this school year!

Our building has been undergoing renovations over the summer of 2024. We are excited for our students, parents and community members to see all the work our district has been doing.