Fins Up Newsletter
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
January 13, 2023
We had a great week of learning! Students have been working hard in their classes and presenting through PBLs. We also celebrated our success from Quarter 2 today through Honor Roll Call and Shark SWAG (students with academic goals) celebrations. Next week is a short week as we honor Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 16th. We can't wait to see you back on Tuesday, January 17th! Have a wonderful, long week-end!
Committed to Success,
Heather Touchberry
PBL Presentations in Montessori The students worked extremely hard to create and accurately present information on each habitat. This is a sample of the rainforest. | Honor Roll Call Today students were honored for their hard work in quarter 2! Students came to ring the bell and the students with all As were celebrated with the Principal's Breakfast. Here are a few students in front of our new sign with our Engineer and Design Process! | Glow SWAG celebration Our Sharks worked extremely hard to earn their Shark SWAG from the 2nd quarter! To celebrate students with academic goals (SWAG), we had a Glow Party Celebration! |
PBL Presentations in Montessori
Honor Roll Call
PTO NEWS AND EVENTS

Save the Date for the first PTO meeting of 2023! January 18th at 3pm
President- Courtney Wynn
Vice-President-Rachel Slykhouse
Co-Secretary- Chamiya Brown and Samantha Green
Treasurer-Jennifer Galloway
Volunteer Coordinator- Rachel Rhye
We will also have our first meeting on January 18th at 3pm in the Shark Tank we would love for any and ALL parents to come and meet the new team!!
MAST Applications for NEW Students


MAST Fundraisers
SHARK Spirit Rock
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vBLqddeF8_VIOX9hdDiv9yMhXzOjgDY4qjpdcpUdO84/edit?usp=sharing
Family Engagement Opportunities

Reading Corner
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/regions/west/pdf/IES_FCA_1B_QuestionsInformationalText_English.pdf - Informational Text (Nonfiction)
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/regions/west/pdf/IES_FCA_1A_QuestionsAboutStories_English.pdf - Story Text (Literary or Fiction)
READING SCAVENGER HUNT CHALLENGE - Please email angelaspearman@pickens.k12.sc.us, if you complete this challenge for a free book!

STEM Corner - Everyday STEM
Lunch Menu
http://sdpcnutrition.com/Portals/1/Docs/Menu/McKissick%20Academy.pdf
