MAST Shark Families,
We hope this message finds you safe and well. Due to Hurricane Helene's widespread power outages and continuing impact, schools are closed on Monday, September 30, and Tuesday, October 1, 2024. We understand that many families still lack power and internet access, and we appreciate your patience during this time.
Safety first. Your family's well-being is the top priority right now. If there are any urgent needs your school should be aware of, please let us know. We respectfully ask families to help us minimize travel on county roads during this time so that emergency workers can more easily access areas needing support.
Grace and flexibility. We know many families and teachers may be without power, making accessing or posting any learning activities difficult. We fully understand these challenges. In the meantime, low-tech options such as reading or reflective activities are encouraged if practical. A great example is silently reading 20-30 minutes daily for students and parents reading aloud (K-5th grade) any great book.
Extended deadlines. Students will have until 5 school days after school resumes to complete any assigned work from last Friday. Flexibility will be offered to ensure that everyone has ample time to complete any work missed during these closures.
Please prioritize your safety and well-being during this time. Stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming you back once conditions improve.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Heather Touchberry
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
Shark Families,
Please disregard the reminder about tomorrow. We are OUT of school for the weather and will have an E-Learning day tomorrow, 9/27/24. Sorry about the confusion!
Shark Families: Thursday will be a normal school day but afterschool care will end at 5:00PM. All students must be picked up no later than 5:00PM on Thursday. Friday will be an eLearning Day for the School District of Pickens County due to Hurricane Helene's predicted path and concerns with high winds for school buses and hazardous conditions. Be safe and take care!
Shark Families: Attention anyone that plans on participating in YAMS this year (3rd-5th Grade). The parent and student meeting will be tomorrow evening at 5:00PM. The meeting will be held in the shark tank. If you have your own instrument bring it on the 26th. If you do not have an instrument those are available to rent during the year for YAMS.
Happy Sunday, Shark Families! Here is Fins Up for this coming week: https://secure.smore.com/n/q7db5-fins-up-newsletter
Shark Families: We will continue tocelebrate attendance with a MAST spirit day tomorrow. Wear your favorite MAST t-shirt or MAST colors. We look forward to seeing everyone by 8:00am tomorrow morning!
Shark Families: PTO will be selling concessions tomorrow 9/20 during recess! All Items are between .50 cents and 2 Dollars. Proceeds go towards purchasing a sun shade for the playground. Bring that money for a sweet treat and to support PTO. Thank you!
Shark Families: Color Run Prize drawing- Get ready for our 3rd Annual MAST Color Run this Friday! Don’t forget to submit all fundraising money by Wednesday, September 18th. As an added incentive, any student who raises $100 or more will be entered for a chance to win an Amazon Fire tablet!
Shark Families: Just Reminder to turn in your RSVP for Parents as Learners. This information was sent home last week. We look forward to seeing you at this event.
Shark Families: Continuing with our Attendance celebration Monday will be hats off to good attendance. Wear your favorite cowboy hat or ball cap to celebrate attendance. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning.
Happy Friday! Here is the Fins Up News for next week, a full, five day week: https://secure.smore.com/n/hc8pe-fins-up-newsletter
Shark Families: We are kicking off Attendance Awareness month tomorrow. Plan to wear your favorite college team gear. We look forward to seeing everyone here on time tomorrow morning.
September is Attendance Awareness Month. School attendance is essential to academic success. To celebrate students who are in attendance, we have planned some special days for students. This Friday, September 13th, will be College Spirit Day. Wear the colors of your favorite college. Monday, September 16th will be Hat Day. Next Friday, September 20th, will be Treat Day. We look forward to seeing our Sharks celebrate school attendance!
September is Attendance Awareness Month. School attendance is essential to academic success. To celebrate students who are in attendance, we have planned some special days for students. This Friday, September 13th, will be College Spirit Day. Monday, September 16th will be Hat Day. Next Friday, September 20th, will be Treat Day. We look forward to seeing our Sharks celebrate school attendance!
Shark Families: There will be a volunteer training at 7:50am. Please make plans to attend if you still need to be volunteer trained. You need to be volunteer trained for field trips and to help with school activities. You need to have this training every school year.
Shark Families: PTO interest meeting will be tomorrow at 8:15am in the cafeteria. We can not wait to see you there.
Shark Families: Good evening. This is just a reminder that Pottery club begins tomorrow. Dismissal will be at 4pm in the bus loop. Good News Club begins on Tuesday, and dismissal will be at 3:45 in the car line. Singing (AM Club), Gardening (3rd-5th grade only), Tie Dye, Origami, and Yoga club begin on Wednesday. Dismissal from these clubs will be in the bus loop at 4pm.
Happy Friday evening! Here is our Fins Up for next week- a full 5 day week: https://secure.smore.com/n/sw27m-fins-up-newsletter
Shark Families: Don't forget about skate night tonight from 6:00-8:00pm. 8 dollars to skate and a parent must be with the child. Thank you.
Happy Friday before a long weekend! Here's our Fins Up for next week: https://secure.smore.com/n/g4haf-fins-up-newsletter