Fins Up Newsletter
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
November 18, 2022
Happy Friday! It was a wonderful week with many events. We also had many families for our Thanksgiving lunch. It was so nice to see our Sharks with their families. I love our atmosphere and we are so grateful for our students. Next week, we are out of school but we hope everyone has a wonderful break and holiday. We can't wait to see you back on Monday, November, 28th.
Committed to Success,
Heather Touchberry
First Grade Project Based Learning- Balloons over Broadway
First grade completed their annual PBL with the text Balloons over Broadway. Students designed, measured, and created floats similar to Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. We had a school wide parade that allowed students to pull their floats around the school.
Annual Career Day
Thank you to our amazing School Counselor, Ms. Moore, for organizing another successful Career Day! Our students learned so much about careers from our community partners. Thank you so all people involved in making this day a success for our students!
Book Fair
You can bring in cash/check or debit card in person. If you prefer not to send in money with your student, you can pay at the link below:
PTO Corner
Library Needs
The library is in need of plastic bags (like Wal-Mart or Ingles grocery bags) for our upcoming Book Fair after Thanksgiving break!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/C8V0ADX5FJM7?ref_=wl_share
MAST Fundraisers
SHARK Spirit Rock
We have a new addition this year to our school! It's a spirit rock to be rented out by families to celebrate their student! The guidelines and sign up link is below. All proceeds will help fund our field trips this year! Please be sure to pay AND sign up on SignUp Genius.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vBLqddeF8_VIOX9hdDiv9yMhXzOjgDY4qjpdcpUdO84/edit?usp=sharing
Family Engagement Opportunities
Community Opportunities
Reading Corner
Make sure you are reading with students each night! Practice makes perfect! We are giving student incentives to encourage nightly reading for each grade level.
STEM Corner - Everyday STEM
https://kiddieacademy.com/blog/family-activities/10-stem-activities-you-can-do-at-home/
Great at home activities!
Lunch Menu
Below is a link to our November Lunch Menu.
http://sdpcnutrition.com/Portals/1/Docs/Menu/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