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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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Thank You for Making Penny Arcade 2024 a Resounding Success
Penny Arcade is a Saturday night school activity (November 2, 2024) in which the area seventh and eighth grade students are invited to attend. Andrews Academy students from various school organizations set up many creative booths for both Academy and seventh/eighth grade students to participate in. There was also lots of food available...everything for only pennies.
The evening began with a sundown vespers, followed by activities and food for all. Many participated in the famous “kissing booth” (parents, don’t worry— students sent a note to a friend, then the students running the booth hand delivered the note as well as a chocolate kiss to the recipient). It was a fun night for all as seen by the many smiles in the photos. At the end of the evening, prizes were given to students for various activities.
THANK YOU to the parent volunteers, as well as the officers and volunteers of the classes, NHS, and SA for their many hours of preparation and service throughout the evening, making it a fun evening for all.
We estimate at least 129 seventh and eighth grade guests were present. We hope each of them enjoyed the evening and will plan to become a part of the Andrews Academy family when they graduate from elementary school.
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Perseverance Through Trials: Bake Sale & Donations for Hurricane Victims
Please support NHS Cause Week by buying bake sale items ($2-$3) and/or bringing items for hurricane victims. All funds raised this week go to the hurricane victims.
Donations Items: Cleaning supplies, health and safety items, kid's disaster kits, personal care items, etc. (see full list on Instagram).
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Andrews Academy Music Department Vespers Concert
This Friday, November 8, 7:00 PM, Howard Performing Arts Center
Livestreamed (check YouTube and/or Facebook)
Join the Andrews Academy Music Department for an evening of inspiring music and poetry featuring the Silhouettes, Chorale, Symphonic Band, AA Strings, and Resound (handbells) under the direction of Mr. Daniel Cerna and Dr. Elsy M. Gallardo-Díaz. We will explore various facets of the Christian walk in Jesus, such as joy, celebration, peace, and rest, as well as the hope for His Second Coming.
FREE admission. Good will offerings to benefit the Andrews Academy music department will be gladly and gratefully accepted.
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Organizational Pictures
Next Tuesday, November 12, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Organizations include class officers, SA/NHS officers, music groups (band, chorale, bells, strings, and orchestra), Spiritual Life Committee, PFE, Lady Acumen, and Acumen. Be sure to bring any uniform changes that you will need for music ensembles. This includes concert attire with the appropriate BLACK DRESS SHOES and BLACK SOCKS.
Check the schedule that will be posted soon (it will be emailed also) and change before your picture time so that we can run as efficiently as possible.
Please bring your instruments (if applicable) for the pictures. Thank you!
~ Mrs. Myers & the Yearbook Team
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E-Learning Days
November 25-27
AA will be closed on November 26-27, as well as during Thanksgiving Break (November 28-29).
Students, please check Google Classroom and your email for assignments from your teachers.
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Lifetouch Pictures
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's school (not AU) ID number. Look in FACTS (it starts with 120) or contact Mrs. Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) for the number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
More about the Smilesafe program here.
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Don't Forget to Order this Year's School Pictures
ENJOY 10% OFF your order!
CODE: F202410OFF
EXPIRES: July 31, 2025
Redeem Now
Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card! More about the Smilesafe program here.
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You're Invited!
Who: Academy Students
What: Volunteer Opportunity
Where: Ruth Murdoch Elementary, right next door!
When: During study halls or after school - for half an hour a week or more
Why: Because you can make a difference!
How: Email Mrs. Cancel at cindyc@andrews.edu for more information
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AA Gym Schedule Fall 2024
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Parents Positively Involved (PPI)
As the AA school year and events are well under way, we are thrilled with the parent involvement thus far. There are many more opportunities to serve, and I encourage you to look ahead at the school calendar of events.
Please email me (aappi@andrews.edu) if you are available and willing to serve at any of these events. ~ Mrs. Kimberly Spare
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Tuition
Note that payment #4 is due on or before November 25 (E-Learning/Professional Development Day).
Please contact Ms. Gracie at gaytan@andrews.edu with questions.
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Junior/Senior Preview at AU
This past Sunday and Monday, AA juniors and seniors participated in Preview Days at Andrews University. This is a 24+ hour program designed by Andrews University to help academy students experience a taste of college life and expectations of college. It also provides an opportunity to learn more of what is needed to be done to get into college. After the welcome on Sunday, academy students from the Lake Union academies were mixed with other schools and divided into small groups to participate in various activities. Sunday night included an open gym night. On Monday, students spent time talking with professors in their area of interest that they would like to pursue while in college. (November 3 & 4, 2024)
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Chapel Recap: Genesis 38 and 41
On Monday, Pastor Levi Meszaros, AU Seminary student and husband of religion teacher, Mrs. May, presented on Joseph’s life from Genesis 41, focusing on the story of redemption. As we know, Joseph was sold into slavery, accused falsely, and put into prison. He then rose to be second in command over all Egypt. Pharaoh, a non-believer, was so impressed with Joseph that he asked, "Can we find a man like this in all of Egypt?" He also acknowledged that Joseph was a servant of God. Even though Joseph was in the wrong house, the wrong land, wearing the wrong robe, had a wrong name, and had a wrong wife, Joseph stayed close to God. We sometimes forget that Judah is a hero as well: he was willing to offer himself instead of Benjamin, then many generations of his lineage later, it was Jesus who offered Himself for all.
Tuesday’s student-led Bible study focused on Genesis 38. Some groups read the verses while others read and discussed the main ideas of the chapter. This was the story of Judah and Tamar.
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Attention Students: 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.
Parents: To sign your student up for the lunch program or add funds to your student's account, please pay at the Academy main office (cash/check/credit card) until a website is set up to load funds online. You may still pay cash or check in the Academy office even when the website is available. The preset amount for 20 lunches is $132, unless you have been approved for reduced lunch.
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Community Volleyball
AA hosts community volleyball on some Tuesday nights from 7:00-9:00 PM.
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Click on the form link if you would like to play. It needs to be completed before you can attend and play for the evening. You can access this form repeatedly to change your sign-up status. Please sign up the day before the Tuesday you choose to play so that Mrs. Mills can give the list to the supervisor for the evening. Each person that plans on playing needs to sign up using the attached form (using an andrews.edu email address).
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Our online textbook store is open. Please follow the instructions for purchasing workbooks and digital content that are automatically placed in your cart, which is required to purchase from them as part of our contract. The bookstore will list all of the textbooks required for each class that the student is registered for (note that some textbooks are optional if there is digital content required).
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Email Mrs. Gina Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) with log in difficulties. Contact EdTech with questions about your order.
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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 understand that uniforms are on back order from Land's End. 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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Google Account Security Key Required
PLEASE note that if your child still has their security key from last year, you DO NOT NEED to purchase them a new one.
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If you have not done so already, please purchase the Multi-Factor Authentication Security Key for all AA students. This key is essential for your child to access all Google platforms (AU email, Google Classroom, etc.), as well as secure documents from Andrews University and Andrews Academy. Each student needs their own security key.
Security Key Link
If you have any further questions, feel free to email me.
Forms to check out a school computer for use at home during the school year can be found in the main office. Both a parent and the student's signatures are required.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Mr. Caleb Akins, MA
Media Ministry Director
Andrews Academy
akins@andrews.edu
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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. Gina Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) in the main office.
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You can find your schedule, grades, missing assignments, etc. on FACTS.
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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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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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Mondays - Thursdays:
7:40 AM - 4:30 PM
Fridays: 7:40 AM - 2:30 PM
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Andrews Academy
8833 Garland Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49104
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