Fins Up Newsletter
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
August 20, 2022
It was a busy week as our students started our School Wide Project Based Learning Unit (PBL) with our IMPACT classes. To begin the unit, we took our first walking field trip to a bee apiary, which happens to be the backyard of Coach Houston's daughter's house. It was very informative and we can't wait to continue to learn more within our art, music, coding, P.E., and media center classes about bees and how to protect these important insects! Our school was created on the foundation of engaging students in learning for real-life application in STEM.
We are about to start week 4. It is hard to believe! I guess time flies when you are having fun learning! Have a wonderful weekend!
Committed to Success,
Heather Touchberry
SHARK SWAG
We are so excited to introduce SHARK SWAG to our students and families this year! SWAG stands for Students With Academic Goals. They are represented by charms that students get to wear on a necklace or bracelet while they are at school. Students can earn the Shark SWAG for various different goals while at school, in related arts (IMPACT classes), for assessments, and for good attendance. Each grade level has specific goals as well. The students are super excited about showing off their SWAG and displaying their achievements each day. At the end of each quarter, students will be able to trade in their SWAG to attend a special celebration.
Family Engagement Opportunities
Information for SHARK Families
SHARK Spirit Rock
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vBLqddeF8_VIOX9hdDiv9yMhXzOjgDY4qjpdcpUdO84/edit?usp=sharing
Tech It Home
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=00GLC10TP2O2VR1_ZZ5VJ3ANNBFPAU2
MAST Aftercare - 2022-2023 School Year
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefgIFl-9Cfe07grenlAWYUteRj6HFEmh_zO89HIXJt8zdhRg/viewform
Community Opportunities
YAMS is Back!
Lunch Menu
http://sdpcnutrition.com/Portals/1/Docs/Menu/Right%20Menu/McKissick%20Academy.pdf
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