Fins Up Newsletter

Happy Friday, Shark Families!

It was a great week with lots of fun-filled learning activities and experiences! We also had our 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll Call with our Principal's All-As Breakfast. We are so proud of our Sharks and the growth journey they have already taken this year. We will continue to learn and grow, but it is hard to believe we only have around 35 days left this school year. Time flies when you are engaged and having fun! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. We can't wait to see you on Monday for another full and exciting week!

Committed to Success,

Heather Touchberry

Certificates and ticket vouchers for the Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars are being sent home this week! I recommend ordering your free tickets early! If you know that your family will not be able to attend the game, please return your voucher to Mrs. Mayo. We had a few students who turned their reading logs in late who will not receive a voucher unless someone else turns one in. There are no replacement vouchers if yours gets lost.

This is a wonderful festival that showcases businesses that incorporate STEM. This is a great way to do STEM with the whole family!

SDPC Camp TalentEd 2025 Applications Are Open!

Calling all young artists! SDPC Camp TalentEd is your chance to dive into visual and performing arts with professional instructors and performances in a fun, creative environment. Each week, explore a new artistic focus and grow your talents.

• Free for current SDPC students (includes meals and transportation)
• Application and teacher recommendation required
• Limited spots available! Apply by April 4, 2024
• Acceptance notifications by April 19, 2025

Camp TalentEd 2025 Student Registration Form

Camp TalentEd 2025 Teacher Recommendation Form

For more information or questions, please contact.

📌 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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Click here for fun STEM activities for March Madness and St. Patrick's Day!

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

April Menu

April

7-14 PTO Candygrams

10 Pup Tales @ 10am

11 Spring Musical

16 Coffee with the Principal @ 8am

18 No School

22-May 6 PTO Krispy Kreme Fundraiser

22 Shark of the Month

23 iReady K-2 grades

24 iReady K-2

25 All Pro Dads

28 Testing Pep Rally 1:30 (3rd-5th grade)

29 SC Ready-3rd grade Reading A

30 SC Ready-3rd grade Reading B

4th, and 5th grade Reading A

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