Finley Community Club Spreads Joy

Finley Middle School Community Club members spent a heartwarming day at Carillon Nursing Home this past weekend, playing bingo and connecting with the residents. Through laughter, conversation, and friendly competition, students brightened the day for the elderly community while building meaningful intergenerational connections.

The club offers seventh and eighth grader a way to learn, engage, share, communicate and interact in the Finley community as well as throughout Huntington and Huntington Station.

The organization’s faculty advisors are Spanish teacher Ingrid Moreira and English/reading teacher Jessica Mollica. The duo is energetic, enthusiastic and creative.

The trip to Carrillon was an enjoyable experience for everyone. “It was a beautiful reminder of the power of kindness and the impact of giving back,” Ms. Moreira said

Finley students still interested in joining the Community Club should reach out to one of the faculty advisors. New members are welcome at any time. There are several more activities planned for the spring.

“The Finley Community Club program is a way to build foundations, leadership, a sense of community and family within the middle school,” Ms. Mollica said. “The program identifies student role models and places them in the role of leadership. The club brings upon many benefits to our students from which they can enhance their skills. Helping to develop school culture and appreciation, increasing peer support and encouragement, fostering a sense of belonging, improving reasoning and better decision making skills are just a few of these advantages. Students also work together to help each other with their academics, as well as offering guidance, support and encouragement aimed to develop competence, character and camaraderie.”