Southwood Academy of the Arts
November 8th - 12th
Kimberly Salazar - 8th Grade October Student of the Month
Nathan Nabors - 7th Grade October Student of the Month
Kamauria Norris - 6th Grade October Student of the Month
Students Enjoy the PTO Honor Roll Lunch
Band, Chorus, & Strings Prepare for Thursday's Performance
Dance Practices Leaps & Technique
Student Government Food Drive
The Southwood Student Government is excited to partner with Meals on Wheels for the NICE drive. NICE (Nutrition In Case of Emergency) Meals are provided to our recipients for use at times when we are unable to deliver hot meals due to inclement weather or power outages. The food drive will run from November 8th-19th. Please bring in the following items: single serving box of raisins , single serving can of pop-top fruit, single serving ready-to-eat canned pop-top soup *NO CONDENSED SOUP*.
*The grade level who brings in the most items will receive a hat day on Tuesday, November 23!*
Make-up Work Mondays
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, November 8th - 5th grade Open Auditions & Make-up Monday in Media Center
Tuesday, November 9th - Games Club am, Veterans Day rehearsal
Thursday, November 11th - YCI am, Veterans Day Program 9AM
Saturday, November 13th - Region Orchestra Weekend, SCMEA Middle Choral Clinic SSA
Monday, November 15th - Tuesday, November 16th - Cinderella Auditions
Tuesday, November 16th - Games Club am
Wednesday, November 17th - Cinderella Call Backs
Thursday, November 18th - YCI am, Games Club lunch
Tuesday, November 23rd - Games Club am
Thursday, November 24th - Friday, November 26th -Thanksgiving Holiday
Tuesday, November 30th - Games Club am
Veterans Day Rehearsal & Performance
7th & 8th grade strings and band students will rehearse for the Veterans Day program. The rehearsal will take place Tuesday, November 9th at 9:00 am. Students are responsible for missed work. 7th grade students involved will be listed in email.
The Veterans Day Performance will include band, chorus, and strings students Thursday, November 11th at 9:00 am. Parents and friends can watch the livestream performance using the link below.
Why We Celebrate Veterans Day
Cinderella Auditions & Information
SC Governor's School Informational Meeting
The South Carolina Governor's School Arts and Humanities meeting last week was very informative! 7th and 8th grade students and 6th grade dance students (12 years old by June 1st) can apply for the summer Odyssey programs in creative writing, dance, drama, music, and visual art. Students may apply for up to 2 arts areas. Check out the link below for information!
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!
Legally Blonde
Project Challenge’s new show Legally Blonde Jr. directed by Niki Callaham and Natalie Hill will be presented November 11th-21st . This classic musical theatre chick flick is about sorority president Elle Woods. When Elle Woods finds out her boyfriend Warner is going to Harvard and breaks up with her, she makes a plan. Elle finds new friends and challenges along her journey to win back Warner. Congratulations to all former and current Southwood
Academy students who are a part of this production!
Order or 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.
Media Center Schedule
Monday, November 8th - Mr. Kay's Gallery Walk & Make-up Monday
Tuesday, November 9th - Boswell Cirulation & Games Club AM
Wednesday, November 10th -Newsletter Club 11:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday, November 11th - Liles Circulation & Games Club 12- 1:45pm
Friday, November 12th - Paradis Circulation
YCI Thursday Mornings
Games Club News
Next Games Club meetings
Tuesday, Nov. 9th & Nov. 16th 7:30-8:00 am
Thrusday, Nov. 18th during Lunch
Basketball Tryout Information
Robert Anderson
8th Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts: Tryouts will be Nov. 8th and 9th from 4-5:30pm. Please make sure all paperwork and physicals are completed.
7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts: Tryouts will be Nov. 8th and 9th from 5:45-7:30pm. Please make sure all paperwork and physical are completed.
*If the school you are zoned for is not listed, please contact the school's Athletic Office for more information.
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