Fins Up Newsletter

Happy Friday, Shark Families!

We had another great week of learning! Our district-SDPC mobile Innovation Bus came for 5th and 1st grades to help facilitate engaging lessons as we continue to build our STEM implementation. Eventually, we will utilize the bus for all grades. Next week is another full week of learning! We are also beginning our iReady assessments on Tuesday. This is a new assessment for our district but very similar to MAP testing. If your Sharks mention it, just let them know it is nothing to worry about. Just encourage them to try their best and work hard. This is just to see how our teachers can help them with their daily skills. Have a wonderful weekend and we can't wait to see you next week!

Committed to Success,

Heather Touchberry

We will be iReady Testing next week, and all students will need headphones. Please send these in if you have not so that all students have them available.

SHARK Parents,

This year our news channel is under new management!! Mrs. Stovall and Miss Gibson have been working very hard to make it engaging and fun for students to watch. We want to encourage you to like and subscribe to our Fins Up News channel especially if you have a student who is involved in the news! Scan the QR code to enjoy our Fins Up News!

FoodShare is an affordable, fresh produce box program in our area. FoodShare boxes come with 10-12 varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables, including items from local farmers in the Upstate and recipe cards for inspiration! The produce boxes are $20 for customers paying with credit/debit and only $5 for customers paying with SNAP/EBT. Customers order their food box online, and can select sites in Dacusville, Easley, Liberty, or Clemson to pick up their box twice per month.

More information at this link https://feedandseedsc.com/foodshare/

Please use the QR Code to pay your child's Tech at Home fee!

K-5 | Expect More South Carolina (expectmoresc.com)

The activities on this site are great ways to engage your child in STEM at home. STEM careers are even tied to each activity!

STEM AT HOME

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

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!

Use this referral code HZ5F0LUF when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2024, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=HZ5F0LUF

http://sdpcnutrition.com/Portals/1/Docs/Menu/Right%20Menu/McKissick%20Academy.pdf

Above is the link to the August menus!

August 27 - iReady Testing - Reading

August 28 - iReady Testing - Math

August 28 - Shark of the Month Celebration

August 29 - 5:30 Concessions and 6-7pm Open House; Volunteer Orientation; Grades 3-5 Field Trip Meeting

September 2-3 - No School for Students

September 4 - Interim Reports

September 5 - Beta Club Meeting for Selected Students

September 19 - Parents as Learners Workshop: Math Story Problems

September 20 - Fun Friday: Color Run

September 26 - 6pm Beta Club Induction

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