Finch Elementary School

10/28/2026

Every Wednesday, Finch students look forward to a visit from Arlo, our therapy dog, and his owner, Roxanne! ❤️🖤 Arlo loves spending time with our students, and one of his favorite activities is listening to them read. As a patient and caring reading buddy, Arlo helps students build confidence, strengthen their reading skills, and enjoy books in a calm and supportive environment.
Thank you, Arlo and Roxanne, for bringing encouragement, smiles, and a little extra joy to our Finch students each week! 📚🐶❤️🖤
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10/28/2026

🎃👻 Don't Forget! Finch PTO's Trunk or Treat is Almost Here! 👻🎃
Join us for a fun-filled evening at the Finch PTO Trunk or Treat on October 29th from 5:00-7:00 PM in the Finch parking lot!
Come enjoy decorated trunks, treats, costumes, and a wonderful opportunity to connect with our Finch community. We hope to see all our Mustang families there for this spooktacular event!
🧡🖤 Happy Halloween, Mustangs! 🖤🧡
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10/28/2026

LEVY VIDEOS: Thank you for taking the time to learn about the replacement Educational Programs and Operations levy that voters who live within Spokane Public Schools’ boundaries will see on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot.

To re-watch any the videos we shared this fall, please visit youtube.com/watch?v=cSwYn2LCYH0&list=PLNCCvBaM2dFQ. It takes about 15 minutes to watch all 10 videos explaining how schools are funded, what school nurses do, and more.

Learn more at spokaneschools.org/2026levy.

10/26/2026

🌊🎨 Mr. Skalstad's class has been making waves with their creativity! Students created their own versions of the famous Japanese artwork The Great Wave off Kanagawa by artist Katsushika Hokusai. Through this project, students explored artistic techniques while learning about one of the world's most recognizable works of art.
A special thank you to Mrs. Jagoda for visiting the classroom and supporting students throughout this exciting project. We love seeing our former staff visit Finch to create meaningful learning experiences for our students!
Great work, Mr. Skalstad's class! 🌊🖌️✨

10/26/2026

VOTER REGISTRATION: There’s still time to register or update your voter registration information online at olvr.votewa.gov. After Oct. 26, new registrations and updates can be made in person at the Spokane County Elections Office.

In Washington, residents who are U.S. citizens and at least 16 years old can sign up as a Future Voter for automatic voter registration when they turn 18. Learn more at sos.wa.gov/futurevoter.

Ballots for the 2026 General Election can be returned at Ballot Drop Boxes outside all Spokane Public Library and Spokane County Library locations until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026.

For more information about voting in Spokane County, visit www.spokanecounty.org/elections.

10/24/2026

Get ready to show your Mustang pride! October 26-30 is Finch Spirit Week.
Let's fill the halls with school spirit and show what it means to be a Finch Mustang. We can't wait to see everyone dressed in red and black and celebrating our amazing school community!
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10/20/2026

LEVY LEARNING: Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levies are temporary, which is why we run replacement levies. The current 3-year EP&O levy approved by voters expires in 2027; if passed, the SPS replacement levy on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot would be collected in 2028, 2029, and 2030.

This cycle gives voters regular opportunities to review the proposed dollar amounts, estimated tax rate and how the funds are used.

Take 71 seconds to watch a quick video to learn more, or visit spokaneschools.org/2026levy.

10/19/2026

Ballots for Spokane County voters have been mailed. Remember to vote by Nov. 3, 2026.

RETURNING YOUR BALLOT: The General Election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The 18-day voting period has begun in Washington, and ballots have been mailed to registered voters.

There are several ways for Spokane County residents to return their ballots:

• Ballot Drop Box: There’s a ballot box outside every Spokane Public Library branch and Spokane County Library District branch, as well as several other locations across Spokane County. Find a ballot box near you at spokanecounty.org/187/Ballot-Drop-Box-Locations. You can drop it off anytime until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.

• In Person: The Spokane County Elections 1033 W. Gardner Ave.) is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours – 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. – on Election Day (Nov. 3). Stop by if you need to return a completed ballot, get a replacement ballot or envelope, register to vote, use an Accessible Voting Unit, or have questions about voting. Find details at spokanecounty.org/201/Voter-Service-Center-Locations.

• Mail: Drop your ballot in a mailbox – no stamp required. To be counted, ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3. Please note that US Postal Service recommends returning ballots by mail at least a week before Election Day. If returning your ballot by mail after Oct. 27, it’s recommended that voters take ballots to the counter at their Post Office to ensure it is postmarked by Nov. 3.

After returning your ballot, you can track its journey at voter.votewa.gov.

10/18/2026

There will be no school October 19-23 as Finch Elementary observes Fall Break.
We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a wonderful week filled with rest, fun, and time together. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready to learn on Monday, October 26!
Have a safe and enjoyable Fall Break, Finch families!
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10/15/2026

LEVY AT WORK: “A lot of people think it's just Band-Aids and ice packs, and it's so much more than that.”

Yes, school nurses like Aidan McCrum address the day-to-day bumps and bruises associated with active, young students, but a significant part of their job is also managing health care plans for students with chronic or life-threatening health conditions, so they can attend school in a safe and healthy environment.

Positions for school nurses are supported in part by the local Educational Programs and Operations levy, which helps to fund academic programs, services, and student activities and athletics that are not funded by the state. The local levy makes up about 15% of Spokane Public Schools' annual operating budget. A replacement levy will be presented to voters on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot.

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