Southwood Academy of the Arts
March 1st - 5th
Youth Art Display at the Anderson Arts Center
Visual art students have been producing incredible artwork this year with appropriate safety measures in place, and Mr. Powell is very proud of their work thus far. Last week, seven of our eighth grade students spent Wednesday hanging all the artwork for the Anderson County Youth Art Month exhibit at the Anderson Arts Center. Thank you to Kiera, Emily, Sidney, Sophia, Camila, Sara, & Abigail!
This image includes artwork by the following students (from top left across, then down):
Kimberly QM (8th)
Emily K (8th)
Abigail W (8th)
Sophia M (8th)
Zoee H (7th)
JaMichael J (7th)
Camila RC (8th)
Braelyn J (8th)
Sara W (8th)
Sidney M (8th)
Looking great, SAA Band!
Step it Up Fundraiser
PTO is sponsoring the Step it Up Fundraiser to benefit our school! Students have been asked to email friends and family asking for small donations to benefit our school. Many students turned in their golden tickets last week. Participating students are eligible for prizes. This fundraiser ends Monday, March 8th!
6th Graders Working Hard in Science & Math
Spirit Week Survey - We Need Some Input!
English I Examines Heroes with Mrs. Nickles
In the English 1 class, the students chose a historical, fictional, and personal hero. They wrote essays describing why they qualify as heroes, and they made stamps to represent their chosen heroes. The students presented a Google slides presentation to the class showing off their stamp creations. Each class voted for their favorites, and they are below! Congratulations to the following winners: Sidney, Kiara, Sadie Gray, Eliza, Kamille, and Kiley!
A5 Free Internet Information
AM Drop Off - front of the school 7:30-8:15!
Don't Forget Athletic Shoes for PE Day!
Order a Yearbook!
Don't Forget to Wash Your Masks!
PowerSchool for Students & Parents
A5's District Code is GWJZ
Bus Information
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.
Breakfast: the Most Important Meal of the Day
All School Meals Are Free for Students
Cafeteria Will Have Snacks for Sale!
The cafeteria is excited to announce that we will resume extra sales Wednesday, February 10th.
As before, we will be offering a selection of chips, drinks, ice cream and other snacks. All items meet the USDA criteria for Smartsnack options, meaning they are healthier snack choices for students. Since we have not been offering these items so far this year, I would like to remind students of how this works.
· Extra sales may be purchased during the lunch period after all students have finished going through the line to get lunches.
· Students must wear masks and bring their Southwood Student ID to the register to purchase items.
· Per Anderson School District 5 policy, students may not purchase extra sales if they have a negative balance on their lunch account. The balance must be paid in full before extra sales may be purchased.
· Students may purchase items with cash, but it makes their transaction much quicker to add money to their account ahead of time! Money may be added online ahead of time at http://www.k12paymentcenter.com.
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.
Spring Sports Information
Ebook Opportunities
Read 3 & Review 3
2020-2021 District 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