Fins Up Newsletter

McKissick Academy of Science and Technology - 9.6.24

September 6, 2024

Happy Friday, Shark Families!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. It was a short, but effective week! Our sharks worked hard this week. Next week, we have 5 solid days. Please try to have your sharks here at 7:50am or before. We want to be able to start instruction right at 8:00am. Also, some grade levels have extra recess before 7:50. The sharks have been loving the extra time to play!

Have a wonderful weekend and we can't wait to see you on Monday!

Committed to Success,

Heather Touchberry

FoodShare

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/

Click on the graphics for links!

Tech at Home Fees

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

MAST Fundraisers

Family Friendly Standards and At-Home Tips

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

STEM Corner

Use the Engineering Process to make SLIME at home!

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

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!

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