Southwood Academy of the Arts
March 28th - April 1st
SAA Band Earns Top Rating
Archery News
Students competed in the Shamrock Showdown last weekend, and the results are in. Congratulations to Grady Dobson, Logan Maeger, and Annabelle Morey for being the top three archers for the team. Southwood Academy came in third place.
The archery team is going to State! This is the first time that the archery team has achieved this honor. This competition will be Thursday, March 31st at Sumter County Civic Center.
Mr. Powell's Visual Art Students Beautify our School
Choral Concert Performance Assessment
On Tuesday, March 29th 7th and 8th Grade Chorus students are going to participate in CPA. We will be leaving from Southwood Academy around 7:30 am and arriving back after lunch. There will be rehearsing with everyone on Monday, March 28th during the beginning of 1st block.
6th Grade Announcement
All 6th grade students must get the Tdap vaccine before starting the 7th grade! If your 6th grader has not received the Tdap vaccine, please call your health care provider or clinic (Doctor, Minute Clinic, Urgent Care, Doctor’s Care) to do so as soon as possible. This time of year, especially with Covid, appointments are not as readily available. If your 6th grader has received the vaccine, please turn in an updated vaccination record that includes Tdap as soon as possible. Your 6th grader WILL NOT be allowed to start 7th grade without this Tdap booster anywhere in the state of South Carolina. If you have questions or updated vaccination records, please contact Nurse Rosa.
Baby News
Modern Day Heroes Project in English I
Mrs. Nickles’ 8th Grade English 1 classes designed stamps depicting their nominees for a commemorative stamp collection entitled “Modern Day Heroes.” Each student submitted original stamp designs for 3 categories using Google Slides. Students also submitted a written essay describing the reasons they believe their nominees are heroes. The 3 categories were “Personal Hero,” “Fictional Hero,” and “Historical Hero.” One set of winners was chosen from each class. Check out the winning slides below!
Jack Callahan
Amelia Paul
Kyndal Dyar
Lauren Yaekoub
Sara Littlefield
Amelia Paul
SCGSAH Odyssey Program News
For those 7th & 8th grade students who applied to the SCGSAH Odyssey Program:
Please complete the Google Form once you've received your acceptance status. If you applied for multiple areas, you may complete the form for each arts area.
A5 Zone Exemption Information
Make-up Work Mondays
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, March 28th- Make-up Monday, Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday, March 29th- Games Club 7:30 am, 3rd 9 Weeks Report Cards, 7th & 8th Grade Choral CPA
Wednesday, March 30th- ELA MAP testing
Thursday, March 31st- Games Club Lunches, YCI in the PAC, ELA MAP Testing, Archery Team State
Friday, April 1st- 7th grade Yearbook Staff applications due
Monday, April 4th- Make-up Monday
Tuesday, April 5th- Games Club 7:30 am
Friday, April 8th- 3rd 9 Weeks Honor Roll Lunch
Monday, April 11- Monday, April 18- Spring Break
Games Club News
Next Games Club Meetings
Tuesdays at 7:30 April 5th & 19th
Thursday lunch Mar. 31st in Media Center
The Chess Tournament is going on now. Games will take place in the mornings and during lunches. Students are welcome to support their friends and watch games.
YCI Thursday Mornings
Wyldlife News
TL Hanna Cheer Tryouts
Tryouts for TLH Competition/Football Spirit Cheer will take place April 5-8, 2022 in the auxiliary gym for those that have completed the Google Form. The Google Form can be found on the school website and cheer social media. For additional information please contact Head Coach Kelly Jones.
Glenview Cheer Tryouts
If you are interested in trying out for Glenview Cheer, there is a Google Form to fill in and there will be a parent meeting at the end of March.
Parent Meeting - Wednesday, April 27th, 2022, 5:00-5:30 in the Glenview auditorium
Tryouts - Wednesday, April 30, 2022, 5:00-6:00 in the Glenview gym
Spring Break Survey
SAA is an ABC Grant Recipient through the South Carolina Arts Commission!
Order Your Yearbook
Below is a link to the latest yearbook sales report. There are only 22 copies left! If you would like to order a yearbook, use the second link below! Yearbooks are $45. 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
Congratulations, Mrs. Spencer!
Media Center Schedule
Monday, March 28th - Make up Monday
Tuesday, March 29th - Games Club AM, Nickels Circulation
Wednesday, March 30th - Newsletter 3rd block
Thursday, March 31st - YCI in AM, Mundy Circulation, Games Club Lunches
Friday, April 1st - McElhannon Circulation
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