School Hours
M-T-Th-F
8:25AM - 2:45PM
School Hours
Wednesday
8:25AM - 1:45PM
Office hours
Monday-Friday
7:30AM - 3:30PM
***VPK Registration Information***
VPK registration is a two-step process.
- You must complete a VPK certificate on the Episcopal website. You can access that here: https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/ Once this is completed you must sign and date the certificate in the parent section. Send the completed copy to Mrs. Sherman via email, fax, or drop off to the South Woods Elementary School Front Office. This will secure the VPK students’ spot.
- After you have completed the first step, complete the VPK registration on the South Woods website under the Departments section. Registration for VPK opens on March 1.
Fax: 904-547-8615
Teacher of the Year
Ms. Fazzari
Rookie Teacher of the Year
Ms. Leeps
School Related Employee of the Year
Ms. Prytherch
Monday, March 25 - Monday, April 8
PTO Cookie Dough Sales
Friday, April 19
No School – Student/Teacher Holiday
Friday, May 24
Last Day for Students
Thursday, April 11
STEAM Family Night 6:00 – 7:30
Wednesday, April 24
4th Grade Field Study
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day – School Closed
Thursday, April 18
3rd Grade Field Study
Wednesday, May 15
5th Grade Field Study
Tuesday, May 28
Last Day for Teachers – Teacher Planning Day
Before and After School Activities
- Engineering Eagles Challenge 4th & 5th Grade Mondays 2:45pm – 3:45pm *September 25 – Spring
- Engineering Eagles Explores 2nd & 3rd Grade Wednesdays 7:30am – 8:15am *September 27 – Spring
- Singing Eagles 4th & 5th Thursdays 2:45pm – 3:35pm *October 27 – May 30
- Fishing Club Wednesdays 1:45pm – 3:30pm *January 17 – May 18
- Culinary Club Wednesdays 1:45pm – 3:30pm *January 24 – May 22
- Jump Rope Club Wednesdays 7:20am – 7:55am *March 20 – April 24
- Ancient City Soccer Tuesdays 2:45pm – 4:15pm *January 30 – May 14
- Battle of the Books Practice Tuesdays 2:45 – 4:15 *January 16 – March 22
- Before School Tutoring Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:10am – 7:55am
- After School Tutoring Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:25pm – 4:25pm
Our Engineering Eagles participated in the First Lego League Practice Tournament at FCTC on November 4th.
Our Engineering Eagles participated in the Robotics Tournament at FCTC on January 20th.
Transportation Information
Let your child’s teacher know how your child will be going home each day beginning the first day of school.
Bus
We encourage you to allow your child to ride the bus beginning the first day of school. Bus stop locations, drop off and pick up times are located in HAC (Home Access Center). You can access HAC on the St. Johns County School District Website. If you have not used HAC before, select the link titled Online Registration Instructions. For questions about HAC please contact the school at (904) 547-8610. For questions about bus stop locations and time, contact the St. Johns County Schools Transportation Department at (904) 547-7810.
Parent Pick Up
If you will be picking up your child from school, you will need to place the school approved Parent Pick Up sign in the drivers side of your car window. Please be prepared to show your ID when requested by our staff working the Parent Pick Up Loop.
Upcoming Events
Bullying Partnership
St. Johns County School District believes that all students and employees be afforded a setting that is safe, secure, and free from bullying and harassment of any kind. In compliance with Florida Statute 1006.147 and School Board Rule 3.21, the school district has adopted a comprehensive policy prohibiting bullying and harassment.
Head Start
St. Johns County School District Head Start provides a free pre-school program and comprehensive health and social services to eligible three- and four-year-old children and their families living in St. Johns County. Head Start is for income eligible families, proof of income is required.
Helpful Links
School Access
This is just a reminder that anyone (parent, guardian, friend, neighbor, aunt, uncle) must have school access to attend an event at South Woods Elementary School, have lunch with a student and/or attend an awards assembly. If you have not already done so, please complete the School Access Form. The process for approval may take up to 4 weeks, so please fill out the application sooner than later for any guests that would like to have school access. Once the application is approved, school access will be valid for three years.
FortifyFL App
FortifyFL is a website and app developed at the direction of the Florida Legislature. Any student, educator, parent or member of the public can report school safety concerns directly to law enforcement and school administrators anonymously and easily through the FortifyFL app or getfortifyfl.com.
Character Counts at South Woods!
South Woods Elementary promotes the Character Counts! framework for teaching good character. The six pillars of Characters Counts! are Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. PBS is committed to providing a safe environment for all students.
School District News
Elementary Fine Arts Summer Camp - FREE!
St. Johns County Center of the Arts (SJCCA) is pleased to offer the 2024-25 District South "Elementary Performing Arts Summer Camp" for rising 3rd - 5th grade students. This is a free summer camp that is being offered to cultivate and develop our fine young artists. You will receive an email with additional information once you have completed this registration.
All students will participate in Singing, Playing Instruments, Dancing, Creative Writing and Speaking, and Puppetry!
"The Link Between Language Age and Behavior" Virtual Discussion on April 9
Please join us on April 9, 2024, from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual discussion titled "The Link Between Language Age and Behavior." The discussion will be presented by guest speaker from UF Health Jacksonville David Childers, MD.
School Mission
South Woods Elementary School will create a positive learning environment that will instill good character and the desire for academic excellence, fostering the development of caring, productive, and digital citizens in the global world.