Fins Up Newsletter

Happy Friday afternoon!

It has been a wonderful week of learning at MAST! Our students are settling beautifully into their routines and procedures. Today, our first graders proudly presented their Shark Bite Box PBL unit, designed to make a positive impact in our community. If you haven’t had the chance to see it yet, it’s displayed just below the sign at the bottom of our driveway. We are continuing to collect donations to support our community.

We also had an incredible turnout for our Grandparents Breakfast fundraiser! The event was such a success that, moving forward, we will divide it by grade level to make the experience even better. Thank you for your continued partnership and for joining us in creating such positive beginnings to the school day.

We look forward to welcoming families again at the end of the month for our All Pro Dad’s event.

Have a wonderful weekend! We can’t wait to see our Sharks back on Monday!

Committed to Success,

Heather Touchberry

We have some exciting news that may help our busy families with meeting our volunteer requirements. We are now offering a VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER TRAINING! Follow the steps in the attached file to be cleared to chaperone for field trips and other school events. Please note that MAST requires that all volunteers have a current background check through our Raptor system (information about how to order is in the attached document). Background checks are good for 3 calendar years. If you have any questions, please contact me at whitneymoore@pickens.k12.sc.us. We look forward to working with you this year!

Also, let me know if you would like to be added to PTO's email distribution list for opportunities to help volunteer through their events and activities this year.

https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/volunteers

This website introduces students to a multitude of STEM careers! This is a great way to get your child to think about his or her future, and how STEM is used in everyday life!

The Spirit Rock is available for families to rent, offering a special way to celebrate your student! Check out the guidelines and sign-up link below. All proceeds will go toward funding our field trips this year!

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

September 15: Beta Club Induction for new members at 5:45pm at Gettys Auditorium

September 16: Pup Tales @ 8:15am

September 23: Parent Workshop: Raise a Reader 8:15am OR 6:00pm

September 25: Beta Club Meeting 3-4pm

September 26: Shark of the Month @ 8am

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