Fins Up Newsletter
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology - 10.25.24
October 25, 2025
Happy Friday! We accomplished so much this week while also having fun! Today, the Children's Museum of the Upstate presented and created a STEM experiment with our Sharks for our Fun Friday! Utilizing our business partners also to give us experiences is an excellent way of learning. We love seeing our Sharks engaged! Next week is Red Ribbon Week. There are a lot of exciting opportunities each day for our Sharks. You won't want to miss a day! Have a wonderful weekend!
Committed to Success,
Heather Touchberry
Pup Tales
Our smallest SHARKS had a great time trick or treating during Pup Tales this week!
All Pro Dads
We had a great turnout for the first All Pro Dads, and we were delighted to hear Coach Touchberry (Mrs. Touchberry's husband and Daniel Athletic Director/Basketball Coach) speak about families.
Cooking Clubs
Students are loving being engaged in clubs!
PTO Weekend Fundraising Push!
We are currently sitting at a little over $7,000 in sales which is awesome! In order to get closer to our goal, we would like to do a weekend challenge and reward the class with the most online sales over the weekend with donuts next week!
MAST Happenings
STEM Corner
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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Important Upcoming Dates
28-1 Red Ribbon Week
31 Shark of the Month
1 Fun Friday: Career Day
4 No school
5 No school-Election Day
7 Beta Club Meeting @ 3pm
7 Beta Popcorn Sales
8 National STEM Day/School Spirit Day
8 FIeld Trip Fundraiser: Hat Day $1
11 Interim Reports Issued
14 Pup Tales @ 10am
21 Shark of the Month Celebration
21 Beta Popcorn Sales
21 8:30-9:30 Pals Parent Workshop #2
22 Field Trip Fundraiser: CFA Biscuits
25-29 Thanksgiving Break
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