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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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Senior Class Trip
The seniors departed AA this past Sunday morning, headed to Tennessee and the Smoky Mountains. They arrived at their destination safely that evening. After settling into their rooms, they lounged on the balcony, played games, soaked in one of two jacuzzis, and chatted together excitedly. Class Pastor Marco ended the day with worship.
Other activities included an amusement park, aquarium, fun park, and worship together each day, as well as community services. While there, they also celebrated a classmate's birthday, ending the day with cake and ice cream.
Thank you to the senior class officers and sponsors, parent chaperones, and each member of the senior class for a fantastic trip!
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Junior/Senior Parent Information Night
This Tuesday, September 26, 6:30 PM
Attention all juniors, seniors, & parents! The Guidance Department, in collaboration with Andrews University's Enrollment Department, will host a Parent Information Night at Andrews Academy. The purpose of this Parent Night is to provide information about GPA and test scores, registration, scholarship opportunities, and Andrews University's Early College Experience Program. In addition, students and parents will have the opportunity to hear more about the pros/cons of community college vs. four year universities, how to schedule a family visit at AU, and learn more about upcoming events. Please join us!
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SAT Testing at AA
We are excited to announce that students will have the opportunity to participate in SAT School Day on Thursday afternoon, October 26. The SAT is a standardized test for college admissions in the United States. Allowing students to take the test in a familiar environment will build their confidence and do well. To learn more about the SAT, we invite you to explore the website: https://www.collegeboard.org/. You are also able to access a free practice test: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/practice-preparation/practice-tests
Students can bring their payments starting this Monday, September 25. The deadline to register is October 20, and there is limited seating available for the test; we will allow a total of 50students who are in the 11th & 12th grades to sign up. Students must bring their $60 to the office, and write their names to reserve a place on the list. Checks should be payable to Andrews Academy with "SAT" written on the memo line.
October 26 is the second day of Parent/Teacher Conferences, and the students have noon dismissal. Students participating in SAT School Day are excused from their classes that day only if they are present for the test that afternoon and should arrive at school at 1 PM to begin testing promptly at 1:30 PM. If you do come for the whole day, please bring a lunch.
Please bring an approved calculator:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/what-to-bring-do/calculator-policy
Ms. Leslie Nieves
Guidance Counselor | Andrews Academy
269-471-3453
nievesl@andrews.edu
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School Name: Andrews Academy
Picture Day: This Thursday, September 28
Picture Day ID: EVTCCZXPJ
You can order ahead of time at mylifetouch.com with the above Picture Day ID. Or you can order after the proof has arrived.
Students should wear their AA logoed uniform shirt for the picture.
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School Vs Senior Flag Football Games
This Thursday, September 28, girls' game starting at 5:00 PM (time change), and the boys' game immediately follows, at the Academy field.
Mrs. Mills needs a list of teams by today, Friday, September 22. Sign up sheets are on the gym door.
***MUST be coached by an adult that is verified by Mrs. Mills at all practices
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The school team must have at least 1 representative from each class on the team.
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Intramurals and Fitness Center at AA
Students, please click on the intramural interest button and answer all of the questions to aid in planning the after-school activities at AA for the 2023-2024 school year. You can also sign up to use the fitness center on Monday afternoons from 3:30-4:30 PM.
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Opting into Texting for One Call Now
Andrews Academy utilizes One Call Now, an automated messaging service, to contact students and parents about school cancellations (including snow days), upcoming events, and urgent information, etc.
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Please make sure that we have the phone number that you would like to have contacted. We also send an email, put the announcement on our Facebook and Instagram pages, and alert local TV stations (WSBT, WNDU, ABC57).
To receive a text notification instead of a call (text works best), please text “ALERT” to 22300. Please make sure that you have given us the number that you would like to be texted on as well. Email ginam@andrews.edu with any changes. Thank you!
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After-School Hours Agreement
The After-School Hours Agreement needs to be signed by a student and a parent. Here are the acceptable ways to return this document (if you haven't already done so):
- Complete the attached fillable document and email to ginam@andrews.edu.
- Print the attached document, complete it, scan or take a picture, and email it to ginam@andrews.edu (or turn it in to the school office).
- Stop by the school office and complete the form.
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Tuition
Tuition payment #2 is due this Monday, September 25.
Please contact Ms. Gracie at gaytan@andrews.edu with questions.
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Senior Pictures & Ads for Yearbook
Senior pictures are needed for yearbook, class night, and the class composite to be hung in the AA Commons. Yearbook will need your senior and baby pictures by Friday, October 20, 2023. We encourage you to get your senior picture done ASAP if you haven't already. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD and get your picture done in a timely manner.
Please send an electronic senior picture (JPEG) to the yearbook sponsor (myersd@andrews.edu). You do not have to go to a professional photographer for this picture, but please make sure you follow the picture requirements below. If not, the yearbook team may request that you send an alternative. For yearbook pictures, seniors should be looking at the camera rather than away from it.
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Pictures for the yearbook and senior ads must adhere to the following requirements:
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- In color
- Picture from waist up (not entire body) - yearbook picture
- Portrait/vertical mode (not landscape/horizontal) - yearbook picture
- Attire per AA guidelines—no sleeveless shirts or bare shoulders, no low cut or cropped tops, no jewelry - both
- High-resolution JPEG (at least 4x6, 300 ppi resolution)
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Baby Photos
By the same date (October 20), please submit a baby picture as well. The baby picture will be used by yearbook as well as for senior bulletin board and class night purposes. Please submit a high-resolution JPEG baby picture. If you cannot scan the picture, you may bring the baby picture to the yearbook staff, and they will scan it for you.
Also, please plan ahead for senior yearbook ad nights on Monday and Tuesday, October 30 & 31, at 5:00 PM. At that time, you and your parents can purchase senior ads for the yearbook (see the messages to seniors in the back of previous yearbooks for examples).
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Chapels this Week
On Tuesday, Pastor Ben Martin, a PMC youth pastor, shared a story from Paul’s ministry from Acts 14. Paul heals people, and they are so appreciative they start to worship them as god’s of their religion. Paul tried to stop them from doing this. The people of that time where trying to make sense of things and put the two of them into their “box” a their God. The Jewish people of Jesus’ time did a similar thing, Jesus did not fit into their world as they knew it and killed him. We need to be careful to not do a similar thing. God is much bigger than our views (or problems), don’t set aside God because it’s hard to make sense of things. Get to know God and make sense of his view of how we wants us to live.
We are now celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month during chapels on Wednesday and will have a special assembly at the end of the month. The music leaders led in a couple of songs in Spanish. Our speaker for Wednesday was AU Professor Yazmik Cantillano. She creatively shared some famous Hispanic people with the students. As in our society, our students recognized some famous singers/actors who unfortunately live a very non-Christian lifestyles. However, students did not recognize, for example, a well-known Spanish speaking pastor who is like the “Billy Graham” of the Hispanic world. Too often, we know the infamous, but not the Godly. She encouraged each to really know Jesus, and to remember Ephesians 5:1-2, that we are to be imitators of Christ, not imitators of this world. It was a very impactful and informative presentation.
On Thursday, Mr. Peter Flores had students answer seven questions on a piece of paper anonymously. The papers were passed to other people in the chapel, and these people stood in response to the answer for each question. It was a good way to see how many student feel alone, or are in need of prayer, etc. He shared how Jesus is there for you through the tough times you may encounter, and to remember that things will get better. Also remember Jeremiah 29:11. Two points to remember:
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God has special plans for you and to respect others' plans that Jesus has for them.
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We don’t have much to worry about because Jesus has a place and a plan for you. He has already paid the price.
Friday was class devotions.
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Attention: If you would like Friday's boxed lunch, those who are signed up for the lunch program must order it each week by Wednesday at 2:00 PM. The sign-up sheet will be at lunch or in the front office.
To sign up for the lunch program or add funds to your student's account, please contact Andrews University's Dining Services at ds@andrews.edu or call 269-471-3161. The Dining Services Office is located on the first floor of the AU Campus Center.
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Event for 7th & 8th Graders Next Week
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AU Agriculture Education Center
Open House:
September 30, 4-6 PM
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Set your GPS to 8385 Farm Oval Drive to park at the top of the hill and take a stroll down, or 8225 Dairy Dr, Berrien Springs, MI 49104 to find parking down at the Agriculture Education Center.
Wander around, meeting the animals and seeing the facilities. This is not just a mini farm, this is our pride and joy. This facility allows us to offer hands on education to our students, as they learn to care for our animals.
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AU Harvest Run 2023
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Homecoming Weekend at Andrews University (September 28 – October 1) is fast approaching, and we’d like to personally invite you to participate during one of our weekend events, the Bradley Family Harvest Run on Sunday, October 1, starting at 9:00 AM at the Andreasen Center for Wellness. The race features a 5k and 10k distance around the campus of Andrews University and, for the 10k, challenging trails down by the Dairy. Come enjoy a morning of exercise and test your competitiveness with the rest of our Andrews University community and visiting alumni. There will be overall 5k/10k awards in addition to age group medals. The race will be timed, and we’re offering finisher photos for the first time this year that we’ll send out to you after the race. Learn more and register at https://alumni.andrews.edu/run. We hope to see you on race day!
Your AU Alumni Team
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Attention AA Alumni:
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Fall is here, and that can only mean one thing—ALUMNI WEEKEND! We are so excited to host AA Alumni weekend on October 20 & 21! The main events are on Sabbath, October 21. Career Seminars presented by alumni for current students are held on Friday morning. Friday evening vespers is being planned by the class of 2003.
Plan to attend all of our events and catch up with classmates. In case there are any updates to the weekend's schedule, please visit our reunion information page before alumni weekend. Events are hosted at the Academy unless otherwise stated. Some honor classes may have additional gatherings to attend. Many of the honor classes have a Facebook group page where classmates may be planning activities for the weekend. See our list of FB groups for links.
This year, we are planning to have basketball games for Shydepoke. Challenges have arisen over the past couple of years regarding Shydepoke, and we are seeking to make AA Alumni aware of them and potentially develop some possible solutions that will be agreeable to most. We would like to keep the spirit of Shydepoke alive and request your feedback in this matter.
The Shydepoke planning challenges are as follows:
- The Berrien Springs High School field is no longer a feasible option due to time constraints and costs.
- The athletic field at Andrews University is still under construction.
- AA's field doesn't have lights, which are cost prohibitive to rent.
AA Alumni Weekend Events:
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Friday, October 20: 8-11 AM - Convocation and Career Seminar Presentations by alumni for current student body
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Friday, October 20: 7 PM - Vespers by the Class of '03
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Sabbath, October 21: 10 AM - Tribute Sabbath School & Alumni Proceedings (Roll Call)
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Sabbath, October 21: 11:30 AM - Alumni Worship Convocation: Doug Taylor '98, Speaker
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Sabbath, October 21: 12:45 PM - Honored Class Alumni Photos & Haystack Luncheon (food provided) - Honor Classes will have a classroom to meet in for lunch and the afternoon.
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Sabbath, October 21: 2-6 PM - Academy building open for extended mingling.
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Saturday night, October 21: 8 PM - Shydepoke (Basketball games hosted at the AU Andreasen Center for Wellness gym); the AA Commons will be open for visiting.
Sabbath School and church are typically live-streamed on AA's Facebook page and YouTube channel. If you are unable to join us in person, please join us virtually!
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Mondays - Thursdays:
7:40 AM - 4:00 PM
Fridays: 7:40 AM - 2:00 PM
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Two Factor Authentication Device & School Laptop Loans
When logging into school computers and AU email/Google Classroom, students are now required to use the two factor USB authentication device that has been provided by the school. Most students have already received and installed the device.
Please sign the technology form (attached in case your student did not bring one home), indicating if your student would like to take home a school-owned laptop for use during the school year, and/or noting that they received (or will receive) the required two factor USB device, and return the form to the main office. Students, if you have not yet received at two-factor device, please stop by the main office.
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School laptops will be loaned with a signed form from the student. Parents and students, be sure to read the second page of information, the Authorized User Policy, which includes replacement costs for lost or damaged laptops and two factor devices.
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Important Attendance Information
- Pre-arranged Absences: Please be sure to fill out a pre-arranged absence card if you know in advance that you will be missing school due to a doctor/dentist/orthodontist appointment, trip, basketball tournament, driver's test, etc. These cards can be found in the main office or online. A parent's signature is required, then the office, and teacher(s) of the class(es) that you will miss.
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Class Schedule Adjustment (CSA) Requests: A CSA is available for students who have a study hall at the beginning or ending of the school day or will be working during a study hall during the school day. A CSA is required for students who leave the Academy to attend classes at Andrews University, who are going to work off campus, or who wish to begin the school day later or leave earlier on a regular basis. The CSA request form must be filled out and signed by everyone indicated on the form before the student stops attending their study hall. Students must adhere to CSA guidelines that are printed on the CSA application. Any violation may cause the CSA to be revoked. I will email students and parents when a CSA is approved.
- Other Absences: Parents, please call the front office (269-471-3138) or email aaattendance@andrews.edu if your student is going to be absent or tardy. These are the preferable methods.
Please provide the reason why your child will not be attending school and how long you think they will be out.
Parents/Guardians are the only authorized individuals who can excuse a student's attendance. When emailing, parents must send correspondence from their email account to maintain the validity of the request. Please include the name of the student.
From the Sourcebook (pg. 83):
Students who miss three (3) consecutive school days due to illness must provide written documentation from a certified medical professional corroborating the necessity of that absence.
For any attendance questions that you would like to ask by email, please direct these questions to aaattendance@andrews.edu.
Thank you!
Ms. Leslie Nieves
Guidance Counselor/Attendance Officer
Andrews Academy
269-471-3453
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FACTS or Andrews Email Log In Help
If you need help logging in to FACTS or help with your Andrews email and password, please contact Mrs. Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) in the main office.
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You can find your schedule, grades, etc. on FACTS.
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AA Uniforms Available from Lands' End
Uniforms can be purchased from Lands’ End, including for PE. Click on the option(s) that you would like, then choose the size (kid or adult). Please be mindful that Andrews Academy is not responsible for your orders.
We do have a limited supply of uniforms for sale at AA (cash or check only) during office hours.
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Please review the Sourcebook (pgs 79-81) for more information regarding uniforms. Only approved logoed uniform wear is allowed. A solid-color, long sleeved undershirt may be worn under the AA short-sleeved polo (no writing should be visible on the undershirt). If a student is wearing an AA logoed jacket, they should also have an AA logoed shirt underneath. Only AA logoed jackets are allowed to be worn in the building.
The PE uniform can only be worn during PE class.
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School Communications
The E-Sanjo and other communications from the school, including classroom teacher communications, use the email address(es) that you (and your parents) have recorded in FACTS when you registered for Andrews Academy. We will also use students' AU email address. Some have been wondering why they are not receiving their school communications to a certain email. If you wish to have communications sent to a specific email address, please send the change to ginam@andrews.edu. Thank you!
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Andrews Academy
8833 Garland Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49104
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269-471-3138
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