Southwood Academy of the Arts
March 21st-25th
Archery News
*Good luck to the archery students who will compete in the Shamrock Showdown at Pendleton High School this Saturday!
*Congratulations to the archery team for making State! This is the first time that the archery team has achieved this honor. This competition will be Thursday, March 31st at Sumter County Civic Center, and it will be a field trip for the archery team. Archery members need to turn $10 to the main office to participate.
7th Grade Science Dissects Frogs
Math + Creativity = Systems Success
In Mrs Patterson's 2nd and 4th block classes, students completed their systems projects. The colorful creations can be found in the 8th grade hallway. Students had to take system word problems and change them to relate to a favorite tv show or movie.
8th Grade Dance Students Create Music
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.
A5 Zone Exemption Information
Band Concert Performance Assessment
*Southwood Academy 7th & 8th Grade Band will perform Tuesday, March 22nd at 1:00 PM. This performance is open to the public. If you plan to attend the performance, please plan to be seated @ 12:50-12:55.
Choral Concert Performance Assessment
On Tuesday, March 29th 7th and 8th Grade Chorus students are going to participate in CPA. We will be leaving from Southwood Academy around 7:30 am and arriving back after lunch. There will be rehearsing with everyone on Monday, March 28th during the beginning of 1st block.
Make-up Work Mondays
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, March 21st- Make-up Monday
Tuesday, March 22nd- End of 3rd Nine weeks, SAA Band Performance (1:00 PM), Band CPA in PAC, 5th Grade Open House 6-7 PM
Wednesday, March 23rd- Band CPA in the PAC
Thursday, March 24th - YCI in the MC, Math MAP testing, High School Auditions 4:30-5:30 PM
Friday, March 25th- Math MAP Testing
Monday, March 28th- Make-up Monday
Tuesday, March 29th- 3rd 9 Weeks Report Cards, 7th & 8th Grade Choral CPA
Wednesday, March 30th- ELA MAP testing
Thursday, March 31st- YCI in the PAC, ELA MAP Testing
Friday, April 1st- 7th grade Yearbook Staff applications due
Open House & Auditions
*Students who are interested in auditioning for Southwood Academy high school classes, may attend the high school auditions for arts classes. They will take place in the Southwood Academy arts area Thursday, March 24th 4:30-5:30 PM.
Games Club News
Next Games Club Meetings
Tuesdays at 7:30 Mar. 22nd & 29th
Thursday lunch Mar. 31st in Media Center
The Chess Tournament is going on now. Games will take place in the mornings and during lunches. Students are welcome to support their friends and watch games.
YCI Thursday Mornings
Wyldlife News
There will be no Wyldlife this week because the college students have spring break!
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
Spring Break Survey
SAA is an ABC Grant Recipient through the South Carolina Arts Commission!
Yearbook Crushes Their Final Deadline
Congratulations to the Yearbook Staff! They submitted the final draft of the yearbook! According to Hudson and Abigail, working on the yearbook is a rewarding experience. Being on staff can be challenging at times, especially when deadlines are looming, but the work really pays off! The staff feels a great sense of relief now that they final draft has been submitted.
*Mr. Powell has posted a Google Form in the MM Google Classroom for 7th grade students interested in being on next year's staff. Students must fill in the form no later than Friday, April 1st.
*Students and Parents, the Yearbook Sales Report is available. If you want to check whether you purchased a yearbook, use the link below. There are 27 copies available for purchase. Order yours before they run out!
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 21st - Make up Monday, Paradis research
Tuesday, March 22nd - Games Club AM, Boswell Circulation
Wednesday, March 23rd - Newsletter 3rd block, Paradis research & circulation
Thursday, March 24th - YCI in AM, Media Center Closed
Friday, March 25th - Liles Circulation
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