Finley-Oates Elementary

Finley-Oates Summer Reading Programs

Did you know that students can lose over two months’ worth of reading skills over the summer? That means that it is important for your student to read not only during the school year, but during the summer months, as well! Finley-Oates has partnered with local agencies and the Bonham Public Library to provide fun and convenient ways for students to avoid the “Summer Slide”.

To learn more about the summer reading programs available to our students, click on the Book Worm or CLICK HERE!

Finley-Oates Wins 3^rd Grade UIL District Academic Championship!

UIL Academic Championship Trophy

Students from Finley-Oates Elementary recently attended the UIL Academic District meet in Leonard, Texas. Bonham 3^rd grade students won the District 10-AAA 3^rd Grade Academic Championship. This means that the students’ combined point total placed them at the top of the competition. In addition, several students placed in individual events. Results are below.

Music Memory – Abilene Cheek (3^rd place), Giovanni Loredo (4^th place), Rylee Dawber (5^th place), 2^nd Place Team
Spelling – Levi Hays (2^nd place), Ali Smith (4^th place), Rylie Holley (5^th place), 1^st Place Team

Congratulations, students and sponsors!

SCHOOL HOURS

Class Begins 7:40 am! Student drop-off is on west and north side of building. K and 1st Dismissal is at 3:05 pm on the west side of building. 2nd and 3rd Dismissal is at 3:15 pm on the north side of building.

Student Drop Off Information

PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF STUDENTS BEFORE 7:00 AM! Doors are locked and students will not be able to get into the school. Students should not be dropped off in front of the building (Albert Broadfoot entrance). If students are entering from the front, a parent/guardian must accompany them.

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FINLEY-OATES COMMUNICATION UPDATE!

Stop Sign

Finley-Oates Elementary welcomes parent and community involvement. For the safety of our students, however, ALL VISITORS ARE REQUIRED TO CHECK IN AT THE FRONT OFFICE. Please bring a valid ID. Thank you for your coopertaion!

Breakfast in the Classroom

Breakfast tray

All Finley-Oates students are eligible to receive breakfast in the classroom at no cost to their families. A nutritious breakfast is served before classes begin each morning. Please make sure that students arrive on time so that they can enjoy a good start to their day!

Ms. Fox Gets SLIMED!

On September 15, faculty and students at Finley-Oates Elementary gathered to watch principal Mary Lou Fox get SLIMED! Donning a rain poncho, shower cap, and goggles, students watched as Ms. Fox had a bucket of purple slime dumped on her head. The sliming was in celebration of the fact that Finley-Oates reached its goal of raising over $2500 to help West Columbia Elementary, a school affected by Hurricane Harvey. Thanks for being a good sport, Ms. Fox! And thanks to everyone who donated change to help the West Columbia students and teachers!

Click on the photos below to see the slimey action!