Fins Up Newsletter
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
April 23, 2023
Happy Sunday Shark Parents,
It was a busy week as we continue to prepare for end of year growth and testing! I was also priviledged to attend a national conference with Magnet Schools of America this past week to accept our school's national award of Distinction but also present based on our school and what we have been able to do with student growth and achievement! It was truly remarkable and I had the honor to present with Mrs. Carden in first grade and Mrs. Spearman, our reading coach. Mrs. Karla Kelley, our school board member also went on SDPC's behalf to celebrate our success and help support us in the presentation. It was wonderful to not only celebrate but continue to learn how to be better each day as well! This week will be full of learning and I can't wait to share it with our sharks!
Committed to Success,
Heather Touchberry
We love books!
Field Trips Matter
2nd Grade Swimming
Our 2nd graders are going to be amazing swimmers by the end of the year! We are so thankful for this partnership with the YMCA!
Shark Tank Investigations
We love to read!
Mrs. Stoudt's class loves to read and earned time to read outside, enjoying the beautiful weather!
Shark Squad
Our Shark Squad painted rocks to remind them to be kind!
MAST families,
As many of you have heard, I have been named principal at Crosswell Elementary School for next school year. It has been a blessing and an honor to be your child’s assistant principal over the last four years. I have enjoyed working with your children and want you to know that the impact they have made on my life has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you for allowing me to serve your children over the last four years.
Sincerely,
Mr. Shipman
The Open Book Project Donations
The Open Book Project hosts 2 book fairs per year to fund educational grants in our community. We are collecting gently used books for them. There will be a bin in the front office. Please use the QR code in the picture to follow them on social media.
End of the Year Testing Schedule
SPRING SOCK HOP DANCE - TITLE ONE FAMILY NIGHT
MAST ART SHOW
STEMsational Summer Enrichment
MAST IS HOSTING SUMMER STEM ENRICHMENT
MAST Fundraisers
SHARK Spirit Rock
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PUP TALES
READING CORNER
Complete and earn a free book. We want all of our SHARKS to KEEP on READING!!
STEM CORNER
Complete this choice board to earn a free book. Email angelapearman@pickens.k12.sc.us, when you have completed the board. Then you will be able to select a free book!
APRIL 2023 CALENDAR
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
Email: heathertouchberry@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: https://mast.pickens.k12.sc.us/
Location: 156 McKissick Road, Easley, SC, USA
Phone: 864.397.2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MASTFINSUP
Twitter: @mastfinsup