Southwood Academy of the Arts
February 6th-12th
Region Band News
Dr. Roehrs Talks About Brain Science
Author Skype & Book Club News
Because of the author skype on Wednesday, the 6th and 8th grade book clubs will meet Thursday, February 11th this week.
School Spelling Bee
The school spelling bee will be Wednesday, February 10th at 8:15 in the cafeteria. Parents are invited to attend our school-wide spelling bee. Aden S, Conor D, Michael G, Yancy M, Chandler V, Max B, Morgan T, Skylar G, Ambria W, Duncan H, Jackson C, Madeline H, Nia R, Molly M, Ayden H are the classroom winners who will compete. 2nd and 3rd place classroom winners are back-up participants in case of student illness. Good luck to all of the participants!
Spelling bee participants, don't forget that the final spelling bee practice is Tuesday, February 9th during lunch in the media center.
Yearbook News from Mr. Powell
Monday, February 15th is a PD Day - No School for Students
T-Dap Immunization Required for all 7th Grade Students
Parents, Southwood Academy will have a 1 day T-DAP clinic! This means your 6th grade student will be able to get the immunization and have all of the necessary paperwork at school. Watch for the permission form in the next few days!
IGP's for 8th Grade Students & Parents
Enjoy some spirit week photos from the yearbook staff!
Student Government News
The student government is sponsoring a Valentine's Dance Friday, February 12th after school until 4:30 pm. The cost for the dance is $3 at the door.
Student government students need to stay after Thursday, February 11th until 4:30 to help with Valentine sorting and dance preparations.
2016 ELA & Math After-School Tutoring
Students will be invited to join ELA or math tutoring if they are in need of extra practice or assistance. If you would like your student to be part of after-school tutoring, please contact your student's teacher.
ELA tutoring will be on the following Mondays: February 8th, February 22nd, February 29th, March 7th, March 14th, March 21st, April 4th, April 11th, April 18th, and April 25th.Math tutoring will be on the following Thursdays: February 11th, February 18th, February 25th, March 3rd, March 10th, March 17th, April 7th, and April 14th.
ELA and Math tutoring is 3:15-4:15 pm; prompt pick up is greatly appreciated!
Southwood Academy's Parent Cafe
Magnet School Application & Information
February RUSH schedule
6th Grade Atlanta Field Trip Payments Due
The 6th Grade will take a field trip to Atlanta May 26-27. A payment of $50 is due on or before Friday, February 12th. The final payment of $30 is due on or before Friday, March 18th.
PTO Tshirts & Spring Fling
Would you like to order Southwood Academy gear? Feel free to download the form below. T-shirt orders are due February 12th!
Mark your calendars for the Southwood Academy Spring Fling Saturday, April 23rd 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. More information will be available this spring. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Lagena Fant.
Inclement Weather Make-up Day
Spirit Week Surprise
Spirit Week Shock
Poetry Slam
Celtic Fest Has Been Rescheduled
Celtic Fest has been rescheduled for February 19th-20th at Calhoun Academy of the Arts Auditorium. Orchestra students from Anderson Districts 1 and 5 will be participating in the annual Celtic Fest. This is an event during which elementary, middle, and high school orchestra students learn the art of fiddlin'. Emerald Road will be in attendance at this concert, playing along with the students, as well as performing some of their songs.
Celtic Fest is a free event! Hope to see you there!
Westside Relay for Life
Southwood Academy of the Arts
Eric Chamblee, Associate Principal & Instructional Facilitator
Paula Doolittle, Guidance
Joshua Powell, Arts Lead Teacher
Cheri Gilbert, Secretary
Email: jamiesmith@anderson5.net
Website: http://www.anderson5.net/southwood
Location: 1110 Southwood Street, Anderson, SC, United States
Phone: 864-260-5205