Southwood Academy of the Arts
February 20th - 24th
Dance Updates
Social Studies Topics
Pickleball Time in PE
Interim Reports
Palmetto's Finest Finalist
Band News
Mr. Faulkenberry is the student teacher for Mr. Wade's band classes, and he is a senior studying Music Education at Anderson University. After he graduates on May 6th, he will be a middle school band director at North Central Middle School in Kershaw County. He knows how to play six instruments. Some of the musical ensembles he’s been in include AU Wind Symphony, AU Symphony Orchestra, AU Commercial Music Ensembles, AU Percussion Ensemble, and AU West African Ensemble. SAA is very happy to have him here!
Band updates: 6th grade band is progressing through Essential Elements to improve their technique and playing ability. They are also preparing for Solo & Ensemble. 7th and 8th grade band are preparing for CPA (Concert Performance Assessment) along with getting ready for Solo and Ensemble. Solo and Ensemble will be in April and will be at Fountain Inn High School.
AnMed Doclink Presentations
AnMed Doclink presentations will take place Wednesday, February 22nd during all grade level arts area classes. Both 6th and 7th grade will attend presentations on the effects and hazards associated with tobacco, vaping, and alcohol. 8th grade students will attend a presentation on the effects and hazards of drugs. Because this is a presentation from a local medical liaison, the content will focus primarily on the issues facing Anderson County.
Order Your Yearbook
* If you are not sure if you ordered a yearbook, check this list of students who will get a yearbook in the spring when they arrive!
6th Graders Need to Get Tdap Vaccines
Parents of 6th graders, if your student has received his or her Tdap vaccine, please turn in that documentation to Mrs. Rosa, the school nurse. At this time, there are nearly 120 students who are missing this documentation. **YOU MAY NOT ATTEND 7th GRADE ANYWHERE IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WITHOUT THIS VACCINE!** If your student needs to get this vaccine, please call your doctor and make an appointment immediately. If you cannot get in with your doctor, please contact the Minute Clinics, Urgent Care, or the Health Department and make an appointment with them. Southwood Academy’s main office would like to have these by the end of this school year so we can run your child’s schedule over the summer.
If you are interested in going on a summer 2024 trip to Europe, check out the presentation below!
This trip is open to current 7th or 8th grade students!
V Mine Day Spirit
Student Government Assembled & Passed Out Candy Grams on Valentine's Day
Work It Out Wednesdays
Student IDs
Clear Bag Policy for Anderson 5
As part of our ongoing effort to provide a safe and secure school environment for our students and staff, Anderson School District Five will be implementing a clear bag policy for high school and middle school football games. Further adjustments to this policy may be enacted prior to the beginning of winter sports. Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to:
Purses - larger than a clutch bag
Camera cases
Briefcases
Backpacks
Cinch bags
Tinted/printed pattern plastic bags
Diaper bags
Mesh bags
Diapers and other baby supplies can be carried into the stadium in a clear bag. Infant formula, milk, or medicine needing refrigeration is allowed in a small soft-side cooler, and is subject to search at the gate. For additional information, please check out the image below.
A5 Transportation News
Parents, A5 Transportation is excited to promote a new opportunity for you to get in contact with the Transportation Department. You can now text CONCERN to 98127 and gain quick access to:
Submit a new bus stop request
Submit a question, comment, or concern
Learn about the new Traversa Ride 360 parent app (this app is how parents get notification of late buses)
Anderson 5 Needs Bus Drivers
Anderson School District Five is in immediate need of bus drivers. The current salary is $17.43 for new drivers and up to $25.82 for equivalence drivers. On-site paid training is offered at a rate of $16.43 per hour. This includes, but is not limited to, classroom training and behind-the-wheel training. Certified bus drivers are guaranteed 30 hours per week and could work up to 40 hours per week. Full-time drivers qualify for state benefits and participation in the South Carolina Retirement System. If you are only interested in driving a morning or afternoon route, part-time positions are available. Please check out the interest form below.
Outsiders Characters Decorate the Walls
Governor School Visitors
On Wednesday two teachers from The Governor's School visited Southwood Strings. The teachers were there to give the Strings class constructive criticism on the songs the class is playing for Concert Performance Assessment or C.P.A.. The two teachers were Mrs. Dey, a viola player and Mrs. Hutton, a violin player. The teachers also gave ideas of how to play differently to the violin and violas of Strings class. Finally, the two teachers listened to one of the upcoming Strings class songs for the National Orchestra Festival.
Strings Reminders & T-Shirts
Reminders: Strings students have a lot of upcoming events this spring! Every Friday at 7:45 AM students will rehearse for the National Orchestra Festival. On Wednesday, February 22nd students will have an After School Rehearsal until 4:30 PM. February 24th-26th select students will attend All State Orchestra at Cane Bay High School, Summerville, SC. On Thursday, March 2nd students will have an after school rehearsal, as well as a Concert at 6:00 PM followed by a National Orchestra Festival question and answer. On Thursday, March 9th, Concert Performance Assessment will happen at Wade Hampton High School. Finally, from March 15th-19th National Orchestra Festival in Orlando, Florida will occur.
T-Shirts: The Southwood Academy Orchestra is selling T-Shirts. T-Shirts are available for faculty, students, and parents. The logo on the front is just our SAA logo and the back is very simple. If interested, please fill out the form and pay online. Shirts are $12 each.
Theatre Students Bring Sonnets to Life
6th Grade Field Trip
The field trip is March 9th-10th. This is an overnight trip and the trip fee will include: transportation, lodging, all meals, all activities, and sixth grade t-shirts. The parent form for the field trip is below. All fees should have been paid. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Liles.
Club News
Beta Club News
The next Beta Club Meeting will be Tuesday, February 21st at 7:45 am in the PAC. If you cannot attend the meeting, please email your sponsor.
Newsletter Club
Creative Writing Club
Creative Writing students meet every Tuesday morning in Miss Paradis's classroom! Students who attended worked on a short piece of literature about something that happened to them that morning. There were no guidelines, so everyone has the freedom to write in any form or style.
Southwood Academy's YCI
YCI is starting back up at Southwood Academy of the Arts! YCI, Youth Commission International, is a Christian organization that talks about God and fellowship. YCI is 7:30 am every Thursday in the Performance Arts Center, and Mr. Pendergrass (the 8th grade science teacher) is the supervisor. There will be games and snacks. All are welcome!
Games Club
Chess Tournament Continues
Archery News
Wyldlife News
This week Wyldlife will have Game Night! Wyldlife will be 7:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 21st at the Point Church. If parents or students have questions, they can call 670-857-8767.
Cafeteria Online Payments
Students may purchase meals and extra sales items with cash, checks deposited onto their account, or funds deposited into their account online. Students cannot purchase extra sales if their account balance is negative. To view your child’s balance or make payments on their account, visit this site. You will need your child’s student account number to create an account/log in and view their meal account.
SAA is an ABC Grant Recipient through the South Carolina Arts Commission!
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.
A5 COVID Guidelines
Media Center News
Book Love Month
Media Center Schedule
Tuesday, February 21st - Nickles & Crittendon circulation, Faculty meeting after school, 8th grade chess tournament
Wednesday, February 22nd - Games Club am, Gunn class visit 10:30, Newsletter Club 3rd block
Thursday, February 23rd - Mundy circulation, 6th-8th chess tournament
Friday, February 24th - Paradis circulation, 6th-8th chess tournament
Chromebook Care
Early Dismissal Days
Anderson Five will utilize three early dismissal days during the 2022-23 school year to support staff development, teacher conferences or end-of-semester exams. When utilizing early dismissal, lunch will be offered to students. Elementary students will be dismissed at 11:00 AM and Southwood Academy students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM.
Early dismissal will be implemented on the following dates:
May 31, 2023
June 1, 2023
Please add these dates to your calendar!
2022-2023 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