School Hours
M-T-Th-F
8:25AM - 2:45PM
School Hours
Wednesday
8:25AM - 1:45PM
Office hours
Monday-Thursday
7:55AM - 3:25PM
Due to Hurricane Makeup Days Wednesday’s Dismissal time will change to 2:45 beginning Wednesday, November 13th.
We will resume the 1:45 Early Release on Wednesday, February 12th.
Gate Access
House Bill 1473 establishes new perimeter and door safety requirements for all schools.
Our bus loop will remain open throughout the day. However, our Parent Pick Up loop will ONLY be open during arrival and dismissal, 6:00am-8:30am and 1:45pm-4:30pm. It will be closed and locked during the day.
Early Dismissals
Our Early Dismissal Policy has changed due to our Parent Pick Up gate remaining locked during the school day.
There will be no check outs after 1:45 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (12:45 on Wednesday’s).
No exceptions will be made.
Thursday, January 16
Report Cards Released
Tuesday, January 28 - Tuesday, February 11
Valentine’s Lollipop Gram – PTO Fundraiser
Monday, January 20
Martin Luther King Jr Day – Student/Teacher Holiday
Friday, February 14
Teacher Inservice Day – Student Holiday
Monday, January 27 - Friday, January 31
Literacy Week
Monday, February 17
Presidents Day – Student/Teacher Holiday
Please check our Newsletter section for other Upcoming Events.
Before and After School Activities
Battle of the Books – Every Monday | 2:45pm – 4:30pm | *January 13 – March 25
Robotics Club (2nd & 3rd Grade – Group 3) Every Monday | 2:45pm – 3:45pm | *January 27 – March 10
Robotics Club (4th & 5th Grade) – Every Tuesday | 2:45pm – 4:00pm | *August 27 – April 15
Ancient City Soccer Club (1st – 5th Grade) – Every Tuesday | 2:45pm – 4:00pm | *August 27 – December 17
Art Club (4th & 5th Grade) – Every Tuesday | 2:45 – 3:45 | *January 28 – December 10
The Gift of Dance – Every Thursday | 2:45pm – 3:45pm | *January 16 – May 1
Culinary Class – Sticky Fingers – Every Thursday | 2:45pm – 4:30pm | *January 23 – May 8
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.
Florida school districts are now required by the FLDOE to make a FortifyFL Training Presentation available to parents and guardians.
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
Instructional Materials Adoption for Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management
The St. Johns County School District has begun its review of instructional materials for Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management (Grades 9-12). These resources are chosen from the list of materials submitted to the Florida Department of Education (Instructional Materials).
You may access digital resources on EdCredible.com, once they are available from the publisher (view instructions for access).
Print Materials: Some printed materials might be available. You may review materials from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM when district offices are open. To access them or receive assistance with online resources, call 904.547.8900.
Get Involved: Parents and community members are encouraged to participate. If you want to join a school committee to serve on a review team, contact any school or call 904.547.8900 by January 10, 2025. Committee spots are limited, and school administrators will select members from those interested.
"Foundations for Lifelong Success: Enhancing Executive Functioning Skills" Virtual Discussion on February 4
Please join us on February 4, 2025, from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual discussion titled "Foundations for Lifelong Success: Enhancing Executive Functioning Skills." This informative session will highlight practical strategies to strengthen your child's executive functioning skills, including planning, organization, emotional regulation, and self-control, setting the foundation for lifelong success.
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.