Fins Up Newsletter
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology - 4.12.24
April 12, 2024
Happy, Spring Friday Shark Families!
This week has been busy as we have gotten back from Spring Break and are busily working on specific pieces to help us continue to grow! We loved being able to see the Solar Eclipse and I hope everyone enjoyed seeing it as well. Our Annual STEM festival was so engaging and we loved learning with our families! Next week is a full 5-day week and I can't wait to see you back on Monday, April 15th! Have a wonderful weekend!
Committed to Success,
Heather Touchberry
Solar Eclipse
We loved all the real world learning that took place Monday with the Solar Eclipse.
1st Grade PBL
First grade students participate in a PBL where they looked at player statistics and determined their starting line up for a basketball roster as if they were the coach. Connecting learning to the real world, Tanner Latiff, a Clemson basketball player, came and talked with students on Friday.
STEM Night
We had a fantastic time at our STEM Night learning so much from our students, teachers, the Career Technology Center, Clemson Chemistry Club, and the Critter Keeper!
School Happenings
Chromebooks
So that we have all computers in school during testing, no chromebooks will go home with any students for the remainder of the year. All chargers, chromebooks, and cases should be returned to the school on Monday, April 15.
Community Events
School Happenings
MAST Fundraisers
SHARK Spirit Rock
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vBLqddeF8_VIOX9hdDiv9yMhXzOjgDY4qjpdcpUdO84/edit?usp=sharing
Box Tops
Join McKissick in earning cash for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love!
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Learning at Home
Important Upcoming Dates
19 SC READY TDW Field Testing
23 Parent Workshop #4: Dive into K5 Night
23 Spring Title I Meeting
24 Pup Tales #14 @ 11:30
25 Spring Musical @ EHS
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