Southwood Academy of the Arts
February 14th - 18th
Miss Silvey's Students Analyze Animal Classification
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.
Dance Students Enjoy a Performance in Clemson
Check Out Visual Art's Handiwork!
Archery Team News
Strings News
CPA Practices: In order to prepare for the upcoming CPA, 7th and 8th grade strings students will have after-school practices. The practices will be after school until 4:30 pm. The dates for these practices are Tuesday, February 22nd, Thursday, March 3rd, & Tuesday March 8th.
CPA Performances: Strings CPA will be March 10th and 11th at the Southwood Academy PAC. Thursday, March 10th, 7th and 8th grade will perform during the school day. Friday, March 11th, 6th grade will perform during the school day. All students must wear concert black or black and white for their performance days.
Strings Solo and Ensemble Festival: Strings Solo and Ensemble will be Saturday, April 23rd at Seneca Middle School. Please complete the form sent home about participation and money for Solo and Ensemble.
8th Grade ELA & English I Work on Display
Student Government Candy & Carnation Grams Are a Hit!
Student Gov't Candy & Carnation Grams
Plan Ahead for Spirit Week!
The Arts Area with the Most Spirit Will Win the Spirit Sword!
Make-up Work Mondays
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, February 14th- Candy Grams delivered during homeroom, Valentines Day
Tuesday, February 15th- Games Club AM, 8th Grade Art field trip to the Anderson Arts Center
Thursday, February 17th- YCI AM meeting in PAC, Spirit Week: Southwood Day, Cinderella 7-9 PM
Friday, February 18th- No school, student holiday, Cinderella 7-9 PM
Saturday, February 19th- Cinderella 7-9 PM
Sunday, February 20th- Cinderella 3-5 PM (Last perfomance!)
Cinderella News
*Stay up to date with all the latest Cinderella rehearsal news with the website. Congratulations to all of the students who made the cast and crew. It is going to be a great show!
*Cinderella tickets are available for purchase online. Use the link below or the QR Code to buy your tickets in advance.
YCI Thursday Mornings
Games Club News
Games Club has had a lot of participation, 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. 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
Tuesdays Feb. 15th & 22nd AM in Media Center
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 $45. For all yearbook questions, contact Mr. Powell.
PowerSchool for Students & Parents
A5's District Code is GWJZ
Masks Must Be Worn on Buses
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.
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.
Upcoming Doclink Presentations
Media Center Schedule
Monday, February 14th - Nickles circulation, Make-Up Monday 3rd block
Tuesday, February 15th - Games Club AM, McElhannon circulation
Wednesday, February 16th - Mundy Circulation, Newsletter 3rd block
Thursday, February 17th - Open for students with passes
Friday, February 18th - No school, teacher PD
February 17th is the Deadline for Book Review Forms!
Read 3 & Review 3
The Media Center & Black History Month
Robert Anderson Cheerleading Tryouts
Robert Anderson Middle School Cheerleading Tryouts will be held February 28 - March 3 at Robert Anderson. If students are interested, they will need to complete this google form. Once you complete the form, you will be emailed the tryout packet which includes steps and forms for them to complete and return to RAMS. The deadline to sign up is Monday, February 21st. For more information, contact Coach Goldsmith.
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