Fins Up Newsletter

Happy Friday! It was our first full week of 2025, and our Sharks were busy getting back into things, especially after the snow day last Friday. Thank you for your help with transportation and the smooth two-hour delay on Monday as well. We know there may be more potential weather patterns but we are hoping that it won't affect our school time. We love snow but love learning and growing also! However, if there is we will always keep you updated through text and emails. Thank you for your support at home with E-learning as well. We value our families here at MAST and know that it takes all of us working together to ensure our Sharks are successful. Monday is a holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We hope you have a wonderful long weekend and can't wait to see you back on Tuesday!

Committed to Success,

Heather Touchberry

📌 4K Registration

A child who is four years old on or before September 1, 2025, may apply for 4K; however, students must qualify for the program. Each student will be screened, and only qualified students will be accepted.

🔗 Learn more & apply: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page
📩 Questions? Email us at prekreg@pickens.k12.sc.us

📌 5K Registration

A child who is five years old on or before September 1, 2025, is eligible to enroll in 5K (kindergarten) at SDPC.

🔗 Learn more & register: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/registration

🗺️ Find Your Zoned School

Before registering, we encourage families to use our School Locator tool to determine their zoned school:

🔗 www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/school-locator

For specific questions about 5K Registration, please call your child’s future school. Contact information for all schools can be found in our School Directory.

New for 2025-26! We're excited to enhance our preschool programs across the district. Read about these important updates here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097

Stay Connected with SDPC!

We encourage you to stay informed by visiting our website and following us on social media for district updates and school news:
🌐 District Website: www.pickens.k12.sc.us
📘 Facebook: @SchoolDistrictofPickensCounty
📷 Instagram: @pickensschools

Thank you for choosing the School District of Pickens County! We look forward to welcoming your child and working together to provide an engaging, high-quality education that prepares students to RISE to their full potential.

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These are great activities to do at home to do in January to incorporate STEM!

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!

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

January Menu

20 Holiday-MLK Jr. Day

23 MAST Ambassadors Meet

26 National School Choice Week

28 Pals Parent Workshop - 4th Grade STEM Workshop

30 Magnet Tours 9am and 1pm

30 8:00 Shark of the Month Celebration

31 All Pro Dad and Real Men Read/ MAST School Spirit Day

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