FINNEYTOWN SECONDARY 8619 FOUNTAINBLEAU TERRACE, CINCINNATI, OH 45231

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2011-2012 BOARD President, Donna Saul Vice President, Jennifer Richardson Recording Secretary, Theresa Eve Treasurer, Claire Snyder Council Delegate, Jim Reeb Alt. Council Delegate, Joan Gordon Faculty Rep Amy Lampe Alt. Faculty Rep Lara Walker School Board Rep Anita E. Ruffin Advocacy/Advisor Elise Fessler After Prom Mary Barkocy Community Service Karen Mahan Flower Sale Dan Deitsch Gift Cards (Scrip) Leslie Gamble Kroger Gift Cards Kim Fain Grade Level 7 Rep Grade Level 8 Rep Grade Level 9 Rep

There’s still some time left … There is still time to join Finneytown families, teachers, and support staff in becoming a PTA member and participating in our PTA fundraisers. Proceeds from Flower Sale, PTA/Kroger cards & Script cards support many activities from which students, teachers, and our school community benefit directly. We provide financial support for teacher appreciation, community service, and student activities & recognition. For example, $8,000 dollars are awarded to After Prom, Senior graduation activities, and scholarships. PTA is also the oldest and biggest advocacy group in the United States for quality public education. Together we are making a difference right here in Finneytown. Get on our e-mail distribution list and “like us” on Facebook so we can stay connected.

Dan Deitsch Heidi Rice Mary jo Berlon Leslie Gamble Joan Gordon SherryEnderle Patty Kathman Elizabeth Green Jane Kennedy Kellie Smoker Angela Murphy Mary jo Berlon Donna Saul Dan Murphy Dan Murphy

THANK YOU FOR JOINING! Ann & Chris Auffrey, Maria Bailey, Mary & Brian Barkocy, Jennie

President’s Message

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Baumgartner, Mary jo & Kevin Berlon, Kim &Mark Besserman, Sandy Blais, Diane Bolling, Denise & Neil Bond, Dawn & Greg Bouman, Karen & Tony Bramble, Nancy & Keith Brown, Linda & Bruno Carlsson, Janet & Allen Cobbs, Carrie & Paul Cooker, Ryan & Shaunna Dace, Brenda & Dave Dennis, Glenda & Todd Esslinger, Theresa & Brian Eve, Elise & Bill Fessler, Pam Friedhoff, Leslie Gamble, Cindy & Jim Garner, Janet & Josh Germann, Richelle & Brian Gill, Kristi Gorski, Priscilla Green, Elizabeth Green, Marsha & Peter Grubbs, Vickie Harman, Tammy Haynes, Lillie & Matt healy, Cindy Heath, Barb & Jeff Hershey, Kelley & Joe Hickey, Beth & Ralph Katerberg, Patty & Jeff Kathman, Renee & Brian Keith, Kim Koehne, Janet Leal, Bill McMahan & Trudell Thomas-McMahan, Carolyn & Mike Morgan, Angela & Dan Murphy, Barb & Mike Pantano, Kimberly & Rick Payne, Alison Pordash, Kim & Paul Quarry, Jen & Rob Rasp, Heidi & Jim Reeb, Jennifer & Trent Richardson, Penny & Bart Sauer, Donna & Mike, Deborah & Frank Sawyer, Ruthann Schwartz, Troyleana Smith, Claire & Dave Snyder, Jeff Spaulding, Lynne & Scott Steele, Julie Steimle, Vickie & Brian Stump, Pamela Taylor, Janet Theado, Dianna Trapp, Sonia Valerio, : Wourinen, Beth & John Zimmermann. Teachers & Jennifer White-Jarvis, Chris Wolferst, Tina & Phil Support staff: Carolyn Althoff, Alan Bolton, Lea Browne, Victor Burkhart, Brenda Carr, Rick Canter, Mike Chicurco, Kelly Cobb, Cathy Counts, Tammy Dietz, Jen Dinan, Shana Elbrecht, Sherry Enderle, Phil Farr, Julie Ficke, Jack Fisher, Lana Gerber, Chuck Grosser, Deb Hartlaub, Larry Heath, Alexandra Hedrick, Ryan Hubbard, Heidi Johnson, David Kennedy, Michael Kennedy, Jane Kopke, Amy Lampe, Lorraine Lawyer, Bob Leugers, Donna Maley, Shawn Maus, Jason McKee, Cathy McNair, Sarah Miller, Kelly Montchai, Emily Neff, Heather Neher, Barb Osborn, Terry Owen, Sue Polter, Amy Reynolds, Megan Rivet, Laurie Roessler, Nicole Sanders, Deb Semenick,, Sarah Shackelford, Vickie Stofel, Catherine Strecker, Emily Styles, Dennis Turner, Lynn Volz, Lara Walker, Kate Wilson, Michelle Yauss. Members listed here joined

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before Nov. 15, 2011. Don’t see your name on the list? Or maybe your name is on the list and you don’t remember joining? Contact Angela Murphy at [email protected]. (Sorry if we missed you!)

FINNEYTOWN PTA: Reflections Winners School Event Calendar Student Congratulations

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Grade Level 10 Rep Grade Level 11 Rep Grade Level 12 Rep Hospitality Membership Mini-Grants Newsletter Editor Phone Books/Editor Safe Homes Senior Ribbons & Signs Staff Recognition Vol. Coordinator Web Master

Cathy Zimmerly Jenny Rasp Trent Richardson Bill Fessler

Contents

PTA FUNDRAISING FLOWER VOUCHER SALE 4-5 KROGER & SCRIP GIFT CARDS

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PTA PARENTS THINGS TO DO

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COMPLETE FORM & RETURN TO OUR PTA MAIL BOX LOCATED AT THE SECONDARY CAMPUS IN THE MAIN OFFICE (NEXT TO MS. OSBORN’S DESK). OR MAIL DIRECTLY TO CLAIRE SNYDER, TREASURER, 1002 EASTGATE, CINCINNATI, OH 45231. (MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO FINNEYTOWN SECONDARY PTA) _____ Yes! I’d like to join PTA For only $5.00! _____ 2012 PTA Phone Book $5.00

_____ No, I cannot join at this time but I will gladly donate to continue supporting Finneytown’s school community

Name ________________________________________________ Amount Enclosed $______________ Address ______________________________________________ Zip ___________________________ E-mail for PTA distribution list __________________________________________________________

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NATIONAL & OHIO PTA NEWS Ohio PTA Position Statement for Charter Schools:

After the Conference

Charter/Community Schools must:

When discussing a parent/teacher’s conference with your student afterward, stress the good things that were covered and be direct about problems that were identified. If an action plan is in place, explain to your student what was arranged. When an action plan is in place, consider the following:

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Be open to all students.

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Abide by all federal and state laws which protect the health and safety of children, prohibit discrimination, and comply with the Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Acts and Americans With Disabilities Act. Comply with federal and state laws governing public schools which require fiscal responsibility and accountability.

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Comply with federal and state laws governing public schools regarding student assessment and reporting the resulting data. Be accountable to the school boards in their local school districts; those with no location (Internet/electronic schools) should be accountable to the state school board. Ensure that professional faculty and staff are highly qualified as defined by No Child Left Behind Act, 2002, for the positions they hold and receive ongoing education throughout their employment.

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Involve parents or guardians in meaningful ways including: decision making, communication, volunteering and collaborating.

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Have a mechanism for independent evaluation to determine if they are providing students with an education at least comparable to the public schools in their area Routinely evaluate their mission and monitor the progress of fulfilling their specific mission of innovation as stated in their contract.

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Charter/Community Schools must not:

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Be sponsored or operated by forprofit organizations, nor be affiliated with a non-public sectarian or religious school.

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Divert money from public schools

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Charge tuition or fees not charged by public schools.

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Watch your student’s behavior and check on classwork and homework. Ask how your student feels about schoolwork. Stay in touch with the teacher to discuss your student's progress. Express appreciation as progress is made. Validate, validate, validate their efforts. A good way to promote a continuing relationship with the teacher is to say "thank-you" with a note or a telephone call. Keeping in touch with the teacher, even if things are going well, plays an important role in helping your student achieve education goals and develop strong interpersonal social skills. When students know that parents and teachers are working together, the student will see that education is a high priority requiring commitment and effort.

OHIO HOUSE BILL 116 On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, the House concurred with changes made in the Senate on HB 116. The anti-bullying legislation, sponsored by Rep. John Barnes (D-Cleveland), adds several anti-bullying provisions to Ohio law. It was signed by Gov. Kasich. Some of these provisions are requiring annual age-appropriate instruction to all students enrolled in a district if state or federal funds are appropriated for th is purpose; requiring schools to annually communicate their bullying policy to students, in addition to a written statement sent to parents, which may be sent with regular student report cards or delivered electronically; requiring school boards to incorporate training on the board’s policy into its in-service training; defining cyberbullying in the definition of bullying; allowing for anonymous reporting of bullying; prohibiting making false reports of bullying; and adding school buses to the places that the policy should cover.

OHIO HOUSE BILL 136 We challenged you to make legislative contacts on this issue and you responded! Finneytown School District & Board of Education led the way passing a resolution opposing HB136 after which many school districts throughout Ohio followed. We are being encouraged by key legislators to keep the pressure on the members of the General Assembly. That is why we're asking you to reach out again to the House. House Bill (HB) 136 continues to be a hot issue at the Statehouse. Even if you have already communicated with the state representatives and legislators, we urge you to make another contact! Another concern is that there will be amendments added to HB 136 in an attempt to secure votes and split the education community. It is important to note this is not about academic issues, but about subsidies for private tuition in the name of “choice.” We must be clear that this is an attack on public education and that the supporters will not stop until private tuition for families is supported without regard to the academic program in their district. HB 136 is not an isolated issue — it represents a bigger movement toward the privatization of public education. For all advocacy issues, go to www.ohiopta.org for current information & updates.

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PTA PARENT’S “TO DO” PAGE: The Senior Video Committee is looking for three (3) photos of your senior "through the years"-- these photos depict your student growing up: from a baby picture to grade school years and finally the senior photo. In addition, the Senior Video Committee is looking for two (2) group photos of your student with a group of his/her friends. Clearly label the photos with the student name. Each student will have an envelope available in the main office to keep photos organized for easy return. For your convenience, you may send photos to Patty Kathman 1043 Thornfield Lane Cincinnati, OH 45224. Mrs. Kathman can even pick them up if needed. The deadline is April 27, 2012 for all photos. If you have questions, please contact Patty Kathman at 235-4282. Seniors will have a dinner May 29 and we will watch the video after dinner.

SPECIAL THANKS

To J. Gumbos & Moeller Greenhouse …

… and to Dan Deitsch, Julie Steimle, Janet Theado, Bonnie Smart, Angela Murphy, Leslie Gamble, Kim Fain, and our Secondary PTA Board & Membership for their fundraising efforts. We TRULY appreciate your ongoing support and dedication. Special thanks to Karen Mahan & the Community Service volunteers for serving families in our community! To Jen Rasp for coordinating the Parent/Teacher Conference Dinner and all the PTA parent volunteers who brought in food!

SOPHOMORE & JUNIOR PARENTS THIS IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT COLLEGES WHILE COLLEGE IS STILL IN SESSION. VISIT THE COLLEGE WEB SITES ONLINE TO GET DETAILS. CONTACT YOUR STUDENT’S HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR & DOUBLE CHECK WITH THEIR TEACHERS (E-MAIL) ABOUT THE BEST TIME TO SCHEDULE A VISIT TO AVOID CONFLICTS WITH IMPORTANT PROJECTS & EXAMS.

VIP PTA POSITION OPEN: Secondary PTA is looking for a volunteer to chair the Kroger Card Fundraiser. PTA is looking for someone proficient with Excel & can volunteer few hours each month to update parent records. Please contact Kim Fain ASAP at [email protected]

A VERY HEARTFELT THANK YOU & CONGRATULATION TO THE FOLLOWING Examples possible headlines include Product WinsWHO IndustryHAVE Award, New Product Can Save You Time, Membership Drive Exceeds PTA ofPARENT VOLUNTEERs THEIR YOUNGEST OR ONLY SONGoals, OR and New Office Opens Near You. DAUGHTER GRADUATING FROM FINNEYTOWN THIS YEAR: Diane Bolling, Molly & Dan Sandy Crowell, Denise Neil Bondtool , Cheryl Taylor, Ruthann Schwartz, Haynes, OneDavenport, benefit of using your newsletter as aand promotional is thatShrider, you can Erin reuseOehler, contentPamela from other marketing materials, suchTammy as press releases andPriscilla market Green, studies. Patty & Jeff Kathman, Kim and Mark Besserman, Tony and Karen Bramble, Mary & Brian Barkocy, Janet Theado,

Patty & Jeff Vogt, Kim & Paul Quarry, Barb & Mike Pantano, Karen Mahan, Jane & Rick Kennedy, Carrie & Paul Cooker.

Whilyour main goal of distributing a newsletter might be to sell your product or services, the key to a successful newsletter is making it useful to your reader.

Corrections for PTA Phone Book CUT & PASTE INTO PTA PHONE BOOK BACK PAGE UNDER FINNEYTOWN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (FAA) President: Brian Watson,[email protected] 513 348 8272 Vice president- Randy Miller, [email protected] Communications Director Baseball-Tim Fain,- [email protected] Softball - Tony Bramble,- [email protected] Basketball - Rob Burlew,- [email protected] Soccer - Bob Ward, [email protected] Football - Darren Stevens,[email protected] Cheerleading, - Dianna Watson - [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TEACHER’S APPRECIATION WEEK OF MAY 7-11TH If you have not signed up yt contact Jen Rasp to get on the baking & cooking list: [email protected]

LOOKING AHEAD! Thursday, April 12 th Scheduling Fair Night & College Fair Night for current 8th-11 th graders Incoming 6 th Grade in PAC for 7 th Grade Presentation April 16 th – 20 8th Grade online scheduling in 306 lab HS online scheduling Media Center & 252 Lab

The honor of your presence is requested… Underclass Awards Middle School Awards Senior Awards

May 22…1:30 PM May 23…1:30 PM May 24…. 7 PM

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SECONDARY PTA NEWS Over 52 Finneytown students participated in this year's 2011-2012 PTA Reflections program entitled “Diversity Means…” Congratulations to all of the students who participated and thanks to the faculty and staff that helped with the program especially Mrs. Sandy Haskin and Mrs. Elise Fessler, Reflections Chairmen. Below is the list of winners for Finneytown with the title of their work. Students will be recognized at the upcoming Student Award programs scheduled in May. Photography- Middle/Junior (6-8) 1st– James Fain (6thgr.) Peacock; Senior (9-12) 1st– John Cooker (12thgr.) Susaclaranjaphone; 2nd– Abbey Smith (12thgr.) Rainbow Sharp; 3rd– Jessica Kathman (12thgr.) Roses; Honorable Mention – John Cooker (12thgr.) Skittles; Jessica Kathman (12thgr.) Construction Paper Film Production Anderson (11thgr.)

Middle/Junior (6-8) 1st– James Fain (6thgr.) My Baseball Team; Senior (9-12) 1st– David Grubbs (10thgr.); 2nd– Justin

Visual Arts - Middle/Junior (6-8) 1st– Anisha Silva (8thgr.) Diversity is Multi-Cultural; 2nd– Hannah Siuda (8thgr.) Diversity is Great ; 3rd– Luke Brueggemeyer (8thgr.)Diversity Comes In Many Flavors; Honorable Mention – Victoria Francis (8thgr.) Coming Together; Keir Adams (8thgr.) Hello; Senior (9-12) 1st– Abbey Mahan (12thgr.) Diversity; 2nd– Zack Richardson (9thgr.) The Privilege...; 3rd– Corinne Saul (9thgr.) Diversity; Honorable Mention – Ethan Hirtle (10thgr.) Color Is No Barrier; Antonia Berry (11thgr.) Diversity

MARK YOUR CALENDARS March 19 March 23 March 24 March 27 April 1 April 2-6 April 9 April 12 April 16-20 April 16 April 19 April 21 April 23 -27 April 24 April 26 April 27 April 28 May 1-4 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 10 May 11 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18 May 19 May 20 May 22-24 May 22 MAY 23 May 24 May 25 May 28 May 29-31 May 31 May 31 June 4

BOE Meeting 7:30 pm Third Quarter Ends Band Festival for Charity FLOWER/PLANT VOUCHER DEADLINE Secondary PTA General Elections 7:30 Boosters Meeting Spring Break (No School) FMPA Meeting 7 pm/ Report Cards Sent Home Scheduling/Wellness/College Fair 5-7:30 pm 8th Gr. Online Scheduling/HS online scheduling BOE Meeting 7:30 pm Music Faculty Scholarship Concert/Senior Recital OMEA District 14 Jr. High Solo & Ensemble Ohio Achievement/Assessment Testing Secondary Campus PCC/Secondary PTA Meeting High School Art Show Mock Prom Crash Event TBA Prom & After Prom Interims Sent Home/Ohio Achievement Testing Senior Athletic Reception 4:30 pm/Boosters AP Chemistry Exam/AP Psych. Exam/ AP Spanish Exam/AP Art Exam HS/MS Chorale Festival, NHS Inductions 6:30 pm AP English Lit. & Comp. Exam AP US History Exam FAA Meeting Theater Awards 7 pm Academic Signing Celebration 2 pm FMPA Meeting 7 pm AP French Exam/Band Festival Secondary Campus Early Release Day Orchestra Festival OMEA District 14 Jr.High Band, Choir, Orch OMEA District 14 Jr. High Band, Choir, & Orch. Music Dept. Awards 3 pm Senior Exams Underclass Awards Ceremony Middle School Awards Senior Class Awards Dorm Safety Presentation for Seniors by Springfield Twp. Fire Memorial Day (No School) Secondary Campus Exams Last Day for Students! Graduation 7 pm Report Cards Sent Home

MINI GRANTS The Finneytown Secondary PTA Mini Grant Committee would like to thank all the teachers who applied. Due to a large number of applications, it was very difficult selecting the recipients for this year. I thank the committee for their efforts and commitment to PTA. We congratulate the recipients listed below and thank all who applied for their dedication to our students. Kate Wilson -Ohio Coach reading workbooks Jen Dinan- Higher level reading books Carolyn Althoff- Inking Plate/bench hooks Amy Reynolds- itunes for iPad apps Chuck Grosser - Coffee crew-supplies Dennis Turner - Yabla subscription/ software Lyn Volz- Geography maps, map software Shana Elbrecht/Sarah Miller- Bean bag chairs & mag.books

$129.90 $346.46 $318.50 $100.00 $200.00 $100.00 $211.30 $400.00

Submitted by Mary jo Berlon, Committee Chair. Committee members- Kevin Berlon, Cindy Garner, Jennifer Rasp, Janet Theado, Tina Wuorinen, PTA GENERAL MEETING: MARCH 27, 2012 AT 7:30 P.M. ELECTIONS FOR NEW OFFICERS WILL TAKE PLACE! PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND!

CONGRATULATION STUDENTS! Phillip Reinhart has been selected to receive the Distinguished Finalist medallion in the 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for his outstanding volunteer work. He was chosen by state-level judges as one of the top eight runners-up in this year’s program in Ohio. DeMarco Hunter was voted the Beacon Orthopaedics Primetime Performer of the Week for Feb. 10, 2012.

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ANNUAL PTA VOUCHER FOR FLOWER & MULCH SALE

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BUY A VOUCHER AT A DISCOUNT PRICE! USE YOUR VOUCHER AT MOELLER’S GREENHOUSE FOR VARIETY, COLOR, QUALITY. MOELLER’S GREENHOUSE IS LOCATED AT 2471 Banning Road . The vouchers are valid from APRIL 6 –MAY 31, 2012 There are SIX different vouchers which you may order in any quantity: ANNUAL FLATS – (4-8 pack – 32 plants) $15.00 Mix or match flowers in packs (you save $3.49 per flat) 10” STANDARD HANGING BASKET $20.00 All varieties (you save $4.99 per basket) ANNUALS – (15 Pot Flat of 4 ½ inch Pots-15 per flat) @ $55.00/flat Mix or match (you save $20.85/flat) PERENNIALS – (5” deep pot – 8/flat) @ $45.00/FLAT Mix or match (you save $13.92/flat) VEGETABLE FLATS (Flat of 10 – 4 inch pots) @ $17.00/FLAT (save $12.90/flat) Mix or match tomatoes, cabbage, squash, peppers, and others MULCH (Hardwood – 2 cubic feet/bag) $3.75 (you save $ .24/bag)

COMPLETE ORDER & RETURN TO: Dan or Linda Deitsch 1199 W. Seymour 45224 OR SEND INTO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BEFORE 3/24/12 DUE DATE C/O SECONDARY PTA FLOWER VOUCHERS.

______Annual Flats (8 pack – 32 plants) $15.00 ______10” Standard Hanging Basket $20.00 ______Annual Flats (15 Pot Flat 4 ½” pots) $55.00 ______Perennial Flats (5” Deep Pot – 8/flat) $45.00 ______Vegetable Flats (Flat of 18 – 4 inch pots) $17.00 ______Hardwood Mulch (black) 2 cubic feet/bag $3.75/bag ______Total Cost

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NAME__________________________ PHONE_____________________ ADDRESS___________________________________________________ Checks Payable to: FINNEYTOWN SECONDARY PTA

Questions? Contact Dan OR LINDA DEITSCH (513) 617-1347 OR E-MAIL: [email protected]

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PTA HAS MAILBOXES LOCATED IN EVERY SCHOOL OFFICE. IF YOU SEND YOUR VOUCHER ORDER INTO THE SCHOOL, PLEASE MAKE SURE THE ENVELOPE IS MARKED SECONDARY PTA FLOWER VOUCHERS & RETURN BEFORE DEADLINE OF MARCH 24, 2012.

PLEASE SUPPORT THE FINNEYTOWN SECONDARY PTA

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BEGIN SAVING FOR 8TH GRADE D.C. TRIP AND/OR BAND NOW! For more information contact Kim Fain 641-4551 or [email protected]

Parent Name: ___________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________ Phone # _____________________ E-mail:____________________ # Of Kroger Cards______________X $10.00 each Total enclosed:_________________ Make check payable to Finneytown Secondary PTA (FSPTA) Mail form and payment to: Kim Fain 850 W. Northbend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45224 Check: ______For your child/student’s 8th Grade Washington, DC Trip ______For the Washington, DC Trip Scholarship Fund ______For your child/student’s Band Camp ______For the Band Camp Scholarship Fund ______For the PTA General Fund

Student’s Name:

_______________________________________ Class of ________ _______________________________________ Class of ________ _______________________________________ Class of ________ Any family who purchases a Kroger Gift Card will receive 75% of the proceeds* received from the Kroger Gift card registered in their name to use towards their designated trip. Additional cards may be purchased for others to use and can be registered to any student’s name. The Finneytown Secondary PTA keeps the remaining 25%. The monies earned will be given to the Treasurer of the Board of Education in the student’s name for credit towards their trip. The effective dates will be different based on the specific trip. The deadline for the Washington, DC trip is September 30 of the student’s 8th grade year. The deadline for band camp is May 30 of that summer. The deadline for the band/chorale trips are 60 days prior to departure. Dates are approximate. The actual dates will be the closest date of the Kroger invoice that does not exceed payment due date. In the event that a student cannot attend the trip, the monies earned are nontransferable or refundable in cash, but will go toward the scholarship fund for that particular trip. If the student earns more than needed for a particular trip, funds are put in the trip event scholarship fund or can be used for a future trip or used for another immediate family member. Funds may not be transferred to another student’s account unless an immediate family member.

SCRIP GIFT CARDS PTA is happy to announce that our great SCRIP gift card program is available online. Access hundreds of gift cards throughout the year right from your own home! Buying your gift cards from Scrip provides additional funds for the Secondary PTA to support our students, teachers, and community. Books, equipment, trip scholarships, and even the couch in the media center have come from PTA grant money. Supporting these programs couldn’t be any easier. To sign up and begin ordering gift cards go to the Great Lakes SCRIP family registration page at: https://www.shopwithscrip.com/getst arted/register.aspx You will need this Finneytown family enrollment code: 6DBCCEFF4861 for registration. Once registered, follow the links on the page for more information. Or follow the link on the www.finneytownpta.org and click “Secondary PTA” to follow the links there in the left margin

For more information contact Leslie Gamble, PTA SCRIP gift card coordinator, at [email protected]

Signature & Date: ___________________________________________________________ (Your signature verifies that you have read all of the above and understand the policy. )

*Finneytown Secondary PTA earns 4% of the amount you reload (add before checking out) onto the Kroger Gift Card purchased from the Finneytown Secondary PTA. 3% of total reload is directed to the student and 1% goes to the general PTA fund. For office use only: Date: _________________________________ Card #’s: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

PTA FUNDRAISING FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT WWW.FINNEYTOWNPTA.ORG. CLICK ON SECONDARY PTA AND FOLLOW THE LINK LOCATED IN THE MARGIN.

PTA HAS PLENTY OF WHITE LONGSLEEVE T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR $15.00 IN SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, AND EXTRA LARGE. PLEASE CONTACT DONNA SAUL AT 821-5714 OR [email protected]