Southwood Academy of the Arts
May 3rd-7th
Mr. Burdette's Students Study Internal Organs using Technology
It is Frog Dissection Time!
Ms. Lee's Students Measure and Record Plant Growth
SAA's Cory White Diversity Award: Camila Ramirez Camarena
Library Week
Chorus CPA
The 7th and 8th grade chorus students had the opportunity to submit a recording of two songs for a virtual Choral Performance Assessment, or CPA. The two songs were “Shut De Do” and “Over the Rainbow.” They recorded on April 30th.
Strings End of the Year Concerts
Mrs. Griffith is excited to announce that her students will have orchestra concerts in person on Thursday, May 20th in the SAA's Performing Arts Center! Students will be safely distanced on the stage and wearing masks. Parents are asked to sit in family groups safely distanced in the audience. Every other row will be marked off. There will be programs on the seats where you can sit. Students should wear their concert black attire.
6th & 7th Grade Concert 6:00 pm
(Students need to arrive by 5:30 pm)
8th Grade Concert 7:00 PM
(Students need to arrive by 6:40)
Get the Grade Tutoring Center
YCI Thursday Mornings
YCI is meeting in the Performing Arts Center at 7:30 am on Thursday mornings! All are welcome.
8th Grade Dance
Performing Through the Decades
Performance is Thursday, April 6th 6:30-7:30 pm!
A5 Free Internet Information
AM Drop Off - front of the school 7:30-8:15!
Don't Forget Athletic Shoes for PE Day!
Order a Yearbook!
Don't Forget to Wash Your Masks!
PowerSchool for Students & Parents
A5's District Code is GWJZ
Bus Information
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.
Robert Anderson Cheerleading
Any 6th or 7th grade student interested in cheerleading at Robert Anderson Middle next year. We will be having tryouts on Friday, May 14th at Robert Anderson. To try out, you must fill out the google form below or posted on the school website so the coaches can email you tryout materials and information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Solla .
TLH Color Guard Information in the Main Office
McCants Volleyball Info
If you are interested in playing volleyball for McCants, there is summer training information in the Google Classroom link below. The code to join the Classroom is uvmrvfm. All information they will need is in there!
McCants Girls Basketball
If you are interested in playing girls basketball at McCants, please check out the Google Classroom linked below and email Coach Quan Ramsey. Bogodcd is the Google Classroom code in order to join. All announcements and information will be there!
Middle School Cheer Tryouts Are Happening Soon
Ebook Opportunities
2020-2021 District Calendar
Don't Forget Mother's Day is Sunday!
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