Southwood Academy of the Arts
March 7th -11th
Theatre Wins the Spirit Sword!
Youth Art Exhibit
Congratulations, All-State Orchestra Musicians!
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.
6th Graders Review Animal Phyla
Miss Paradis's Students Read Anne Frank's Diary
Ms. Paradis’s GT students just finished reading The Diary of a Young Girl, which is Anne Frank's diary. As a creative assignment, students chose one of the following: one-pager, scale model, or a condensed diary of significant events in Anne's life. This helped students review before the final test.
Mr. Kay's Students Create News Videos
Mr. Kay's Social Studies students have been studying the different countries of Asia in a creative way. Groups of students selected an Asian country, made questions about that country, researched them, and then cast roles in their group to create a news reporting project. Students can't wait to watch one another's news reports!
Visual Art 3D Creations
In Visual Art 1, 8th graders are using the resources of the 3D studio once again. They are creating insects out of wire. Students are experimenting with different wrapping and twisting techniques.
AnMed DocLink Presentations
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 next practice will be 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.
Here's Another Reason to Love Our Cafeteria!
National School Breakfast Week
Celebrate National School Breakfast Week at Southwood Academy! Join us every day, March 7-11 2022 for delicious food and fun prizes! The more you participate, the more you could win!
“Totes Tasty” Tuesday: Win 1 of 3 cool tote bags with snacks inside!
“Wild Guess” Wednesday: guess the number of candies in a water bottle, and win the bottle as your prize!
“Treat Yourself” Thursday: Get a special free treat with your hot breakfast!
“Fab Friday” : Check the bottom of your tray for a coupon to redeem at lunch!
A5 Zone Exemption Information
Here's a Chance to Show off Your Creative Writing!
Make-up Work Mondays
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, March 7th- Make-up Monday in Teacher Classrooms
Tuesday, March 8th- Games Club AM
Wednesday, March 9th- Newsletter Club, Yearbook during 3rd
Thursday, March 10th - YCI AM meeting in PAC, Orchestra CPA
Friday, March 11th- Orchestra CPA, All-State Band Clinic
Games Club News
Next Games Club Meetings
Tuesdays at 7:30 Mar. 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Thursday lunches Mar. 17th & 31st in Media Center
YCI Thursday Mornings
Wyldlife News
This Tuesday, Wyldlife will be Country Club themed! Dress up in country or country club: camo, cowboy boots, or even preppy! All are welcome!
Shamrock Showdown - Archery Team
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
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
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
Media Center Schedule
Monday, March 7th - Boswell circulation & class novels
Tuesday, March 8th - Games Club AM, Liles circulation & class novels
Wednesday, March 9th - Paradis argument writing & circulation, Newsletter 3rd block
Thursday, March 10th - Media Center services closed, Mrs. Small's classes Blocks 1-4
Friday, March 11th - Media Center services closed, Mrs. Small's classes Blocks 1-4
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