Southwood Academy of the Arts
Winter Break 2021-2022
Maggie Haren 8th Grade December Student of the Month
Khiasia Hatton 7th Grade December Student of the Month
Allena Garland 6th Grade December Student of the Month
8th Grade IGP Meetings Will Begin in January
The IGPs, Individual Graduation Plans, for current 8th grade students will be held in January. 8th graders and their parents will meet with either Ms. Doolittle or Dr. Chamblee to learn about course options and sign up for high school classes. Use the link below to access Ms. Doolittle's IGP website for course catalogs and career path information. Then use the calendar links below to make an appointment with either Ms. Doolittle or Dr. Chamblee. Parents will join the meeting via video conference using Google Meet. For questions, contact Ms. Doolittle.
All-County Band Honors
Congratulations to SAA's All-County Band Students! The following students have received this honor:
8th Grade - Grady Dobson, Jack Zarrouf, & Jack Rosato
7th Grade - Cobi Davis, Eli Williams, Layla Pettigrew, Anna Kloeck, Ryker Erwin, Hector Perez-Jimenez, & Maggie Hunsinger
Recorded Performances & Visual Arts Displays
8th Grade Students Say Farewell & Welcome
Welcome to Mrs. McElhannon!
8th Grade Chorus Holiday Games
Christmas Carol Escape Room with Mrs. Mundy
Mrs. Mundy class completed an escape room on three different versions of the classic tale "A Christmas Carol." Students enjoyed the activity!
Important Upcoming Dates
December 18th - January 2nd- Winter Break
Monday, January 3rd - Makeup Monday in the Media Center
Tuesday, January 4th - Games Club AM
Thursday, January 6th - Games Club lunches
Tuesday, January 11th - Games Club AM
Wednesday, January 12th - End of 2nd 9 Weeks
Friday, January 14th - Teacher Work Day - No School for Students
Monday, January 17th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
Friday, January 21st - Report Cards for 2nd 9 Weeks
All-County Orchestra Auditions
Miss Silvey's Students Use Snap Circuits
Make-up Work Mondays
6th Grade Math Pins the Nose on Rudolph with Ozobots
6th Grade Visual Art
Cinderella Website
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!
7th Grade Visual Art
YCI Thursday Mornings
6th Grade Book Club
The 6th Grade Other Words for Home Book Club finished the novel this past week, and they received a fantastic surprise. The author Jasmine Warga met the students for 10 minutes via Google Meet. This was a very meaningful opportunity for the book club students! Thank you to all who participated!
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
Tuesday, Jan. 4th AM, Thursday, Jan. 6th lunches
8th Grade Visual Art
SC Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities Application
Wyldlife News
Merry Christmas from your Wyldlife leaders! Sadly, no more Wyldlife this month but we will be picking it back up in January!
If you are interested in going to Wyldlife weekend camp here is the link to sign up https://tricountysc.younglife.events/wyldlifeweekend2022 if you have any questions email southwoodwyldlife@gmail.com or call/text (352)270-2709.
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!
Order Your 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.
Westside Soccer Information
JV soccer practice will begin on Monday, Jan 3rd at Westside High School at 4pm. All JV players will meet at the practice fields (bus parking lot side of school).
All 7th and 8th graders are eligible to play JV soccer. For more information, please pick up a flyer in the front office.
Boys interested in playing should contact Coach Rodney Burdette.
Girls interested in playing should contact Coach Allie Meaders.
Media Center Schedule
Monday, January 3rd - Make-up Monday, Boswell, Liles, & Heyward book checkout
Tuesday, January 4th - Games Club AM, Nickles circulation
Wednesday, January 5th - Newsletter Club 3rd block
Thursday, January 6th - Mundy circulation, Games Club lunches
Friday, 7th - McElhannon circulation 3rd, 4th block
Happy Holidays from the Newsletter Staff!
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