Southwood Academy of the Arts
November 22nd - December 3rd
Mr. Maeger's Students Create Political Cartoons
Mr. Pendergrass's Students Learn About Light
Mrs. Marchi-Monroe's HS Students Spread Holiday Cheer
Student Government Food Drive Helps Those in Need
The Southwood Academy Student Government partnered with Meals on Wheels and AIM. Single serving and ready-to-eat items were used for the Meals on Wheels NICE (Nutrition In Case of Emergency) program. Items that could not be used for NICE were delivered to AIM's food pantry. Thank you to all students, parents, and faculty who participated! Congratulations, 6th grade, you won a hat day on Tuesday, November 23rd!
Mrs. Moules's Class & AIT
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, November 22nd- Make-up Monday, lunch tutoring in Mr. Boltin's room
Tuesday, November 23rd-Games Club AM
Thursday, November 24th - Friday, November 26th -Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday,November 29th- Make-up Monday, lunch tutoring in Mr. Boltin's room
Tuesday, November 30th - Games Club am, Math MAP test
Wednesday, December 1st- Math MAP test, Newsletter Club Meeting 3rd block, lunch tutoring in Mr. Boltin's room
Thursday, December 2nd- Reading MAP test
Friday, December 3rd- Reading MAP test
Make-up Work Mondays
Veterans Day Performance
The Veterans Day Performance included band, chorus, and strings students. Teachers, students, parents, and friends can watch the watch the recorded performance using the link below.
Winter MAP Testing
Cinderella Call-Backs
Thank you to everyone who came out to audition! The cast list is official and is linked below. The Cinderella Production Team was pleased with the enormous turnout. For those who were cast, the first rehearsal will be on Monday, November 22, at 4:00 PM, followed by a mandatory parent meeting at 5:30 PM in the Performing Arts Center. All cast and crew members must be represented by an adult at this meeting.
YCI Thursday Mornings
Games Club News
Games Club has had a lot of participation, which is fantastistic, but the limited number of games and passes creates issues. If you have been to Games Club at least 2 times, you are welcome to take a pass. Teachers will receive a list of students, and Mrs. Spencer will post a list outside the media center. If you have never tried Games Club and would like to, stop by the media center and talk to Mrs. Spencer.
Next Games Club meetings
Tuesday, Nov. 23rd & Tuesday, Nov. 30th
Masks Must Be Worn on Buses
Effective Monday, August 30th, face masks will be required on all school buses. If your child rides a school bus, please provide a mask for him or her to wear on the school bus. This new update and mandate was communicated to school districts by the South Carolina Department of Education on Thursday, August 26th. Superintendent Wilson communicated this change to all principals asking for notification be sent to all parents and students. If you have questions regarding this mandate, please contact Dr. Jerome Hudson at the Anderson School District Five District Office. The phone number is 864-260-5000.
Thank you for your assistance and support as we continue to follow COVID-19 guidance to keep everyone safe and healthy.
SAA is an ABC Grant Recipient through the South Carolina Arts Commission!
Order Your Yearbook
If you would like to order a yearbook, use the link below! Yearbooks are $40, and personalization is $7 and icons are $3.50 each. In addition, you can order an 8th grade recognition ad! For all yearbook questions, contact Mr. Powell.
PowerSchool for Students & Parents
A5's District Code is GWJZ
Bus Information
*The Robert Anderson Sports Bus is now available after school!
Early Dismissal / Appointment Policies
- When you arrive at school, please call the office: 864-260-5205 to let us know you are here to pick up a student for dismissal.
- Make sure to have your license ready and press the buzzer for entrance.
- Once the door is unlocked, be prepared to show your license through the window while you will remain in the foyer. Please DO NOT enter the office area.
- We will have a sign-out sheet in the foyer. Please know that we will get your student to you as quickly as we can.
All School Meals Are Free for Students
News from Nurse Rosa
1. Take the temperature of any child demonstrating shortness of breath, loss of taste, sore throat, muscle aches, chills, new or worsening cough, or runny nose.
2. Keep the child at home one or more days to monitor symptoms.
3. If you decide to have a COVID-19 test, notify the school nurse of the results so that the school can implement the Enhanced Health and Safety Protocols in the classroom(s) where your child attended.
*All information will remain confidential between the school and family. No other families will be given the health information of your child.
For any health-related questions, call the office or email Nurse Rosa.
Newsletter Club's Thanksgiving Survey
The Newsletter staff asked and SAA students responded. This Thanksgiving some students will be traveling to different places like North Carolina, Georgia, and Mississippi. Mrs. Griffith will be in London! Students will also be enjoying many different types of food. The most popular are mac and cheese and ham and turkey. Many people also enjoy apple pie and Oreo cheesecake. Also, on behalf of the Newsletter staff, we apologize for leaving out a few beloved items. It seems that one student may have left a few items out. Please accept our formal (and funny) apology below! No one was hurt in the creation of this apology.
Media Center Schedule
Monday, November 22nd - Make-up Monday only, Mrs. Spencer meeting 1st block
Tuesday, November 23rd - Games Club AM
Wednesday, November 24th - 26th - Thanksgiving Break!
Monday, November 29th - Newsletter am meeting, Make-up Monday, Liles circulation
Tuesday, November 30th - Games Club am, Boswell circulation
Wednesday, December 1st - Paradis circulation, Newsletter Club 3rd block
Thursday, December 2nd - Mrs. Spencer meeting 1st block, open for passes
Friday, December 3rd - open for passes
2021-2022 Academic Calendar
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