The Weekly Update #4

Southwood Academy of the Arts will begin the application/audition process this Fall! Sign-ups for Fifth Graders will be September 4th-8th, with auditions to be held October 2nd-27th at each "home" Elementary School.

An Open Audition will also be held for students in grades 5-7 on November 2nd at 4:00 p.m. at Southwood Academy of the Arts.

Please contact Principal Jamie Smith with any questions.

T.L. Hanna will host a Military Appreciation Night on Friday, September 15th (vs. Greenwood). This is open to any veteran who graduated from T.L. Hanna High School. All RSVPs should be submitted via the Google Form below by September 7th.

Please contact Captain John Lussier with questions.

Stretch Zone in Anderson is offering a back-to-school special for ALL Anderson Five employees, and a special A5 gift for the first 50 clients to sign up.

To sign up, visit: https://www.stretchzone.com/locations/anderson

Email anderson@stretchzone.com with any questions.

Remember, Anderson Five/Culinary Services is proudly participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2023-2024 school year. This means that ALL students enrolled in our schools/district may participate in the breakfast and lunch programs at absolutely NO charge. Families DO NOT have to fill out an application, either!

Email Quentin Cavanagh to learn more.

Anderson Five needs more school bus drivers! The starting salary is $19.71/hour with health benefits, flexible hours, and retirement options. Please help us spread the word!

Prospective drivers can text VIDEO to 98127 to apply.

Email Darryl Webb or David Poag with questions.

Use the links below to view the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar and Contract Calendars.

September is recognized as Hispanic Heritage Month!

• September 8th: International Literacy Day
• September 10th-16th: National Arts in Education Week
• September 17th: Constitution Day
• September 19th: Technology Support & Purchasing/Warehouse Appreciation Day

September 4th: Labor Day Holiday.

All Ander Five schools and offices will be CLOSED.

It is hard to believe that we have been back in school for almost one whole month!

An extra special shout-out to our first-year teachers!

Congratulations to our District Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Camille Richardson!