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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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Community Service Day
As part of Andrews Academy's educational program, we participated in community service on Thursday, April 6, 2023. As a school, we feel that it is important for students to learn to serve our community. We teach this in a very practical way by devoting an entire morning practicing this concept with the students, as well as having various smaller projects throughout the year.
Many projects were accomplished around Berrien County. One group of students picked up many bags of garbage at the on and off ramps of US 31 going into Berrien Springs as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program. Another group of students picked up garbage at Fisherman’s Village, the dam, bridge, and nearby parks. Another group of students helped clean and organize things at the Berrien Springs Fairgrounds. Others did various projects at AFM, Apple Valley, Village Adventist Elementary School, and Niles Adventist School. Seniors installed the first part of their class gift, patio stones behind the school for their gift of five park benches. They also painted the exterior of Ms. Chao’s home as their gift to their class sponsor. There were numerous other projects that other AA students and faculty worked at in and around Berrien Springs.
Parents, you should be proud of what your children did on Community Service Day as they served the community. Numerous people at these locations commented on how diligently AA students worked as they helped others, and how thankful they were for all that was accomplished. Our little bit of effort went a long way in demonstrating the philosophy of Andrews Academy, and the diligence, maturity, and selflessness of its students. As faculty, we are blessed to be able to have a part in it.
God blessed us with a beautiful, fun, and safe day.
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2023-2024 Re-Enrollment
Andrews Academy’s administration and staff welcomes you to re-enroll your child for the 2023-2024 school year. Parents, please take time now to complete your child’s re-enrollment for next year.
March 1, 2023
FACTS Re-Enrollment & Financial Agreement Opened
April 4
Academic Orientation, Class Schedule Available
August 16
First (Half) Day of School
FACTS ENROLLMENT
FACTS requires a non-refundable $100 payment upon submission of enrollment and a verification email will be sent to you.
Follow these simple instructions:
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Please go to https://factsmgt.com
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Select Family Log In.
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Select FACTS Family Portal.
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Enter AN-MI into the District Code field.
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Enter your username and password. If you have forgotten your username or password, please click on the link provided.
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After logging in, click on the Apply/Enroll button in the left menu.
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Click on the Enrollment/Re-enrollment button.
Our Enrollment system will open with a link to the enrollment packet for your child. The online process should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your information will be saved if you need to quit and come back later.
(Please Note: You will need to use a computer to access the online enrollment packet. Mobile devices can be used to log into FACTS; however, the enrollment function will not work.)
MEDICAL INSURANCE CARD
Upload a medical insurance card (front & back – jpeg format only) when completing FACTS enrollment OR email to aaadmissions@andrews.edu.
FINANCIAL AGREEMENT
This Financial Agreement form must be approved by Gracie Gaytan, Student Accounts Manager. Please make an appointment for your family at https://calendly.com/aafinances/30min. We appreciate your patience as she has many families to meet with as well as other responsibilities.
CLASS SCHEDULE - Available starting April 4
Upon completion of FACTS Enrollment and the Financial Agreement, an email will be sent to you with instructions to make an appointment with the registrar. Appointments begin in April starting with the new seniors, then juniors, and sophomores (see dates in registrar's announcement below).
Your class schedule will be time-stamped and reservation for classes will be based upon class standing, availability, attendance records, and a time stamp.
- After FACTS Enrollment and Financial Agreement are completed, you will be able to choose your locker for next school year.
- Instructions and forms are located on the Andrews Academy website.
CONTACT US
Re-Enrollment Process: aaadmissions@andrews.edu
Financial Plan: gaytan@andrews.edu
Class Schedule: aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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Student Association Officer Speeches & Elections
SA Elections are this Tuesday, April 11, during all lunches!
This Tuesday, the student body is able to take part in the tradition of voting for the future Student Association Officers for the 2023-2024 school year. The students will hear the speeches of each of the applicants during an assembly at 10:15 that morning.
We are soliciting the prayers of the student body, faculty & staff, parents, and family members as we seek to elect the student leaders that will represent AA, and most importantly Christ, during their term.
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If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Mr. Steinkraus.
Don’t be selfish, don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
Philippians 2:3
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Important Dates from the Registrar’s Office:
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Juniors (class of 2025) - Next Week, April 9-13
Sophomores (class of 2026) – May 1-5
* Parents/guardians will get an email from Ms. Gracie with a link to schedule an appointment for the class schedule once you have re-enrolled your student and been financially cleared (see enrollment instructions above).
* If you miss your designated class week, you will need to schedule your appointment beginning May 8.
- Class Withdraw Deadline - Tuesday, May 9
Ms. Ivonne Segui-Weiss
Andrews Academy Registrar
269-471-6234
aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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Important Upcoming Dates:
- Silhouettes & Orion Strings Music Tour: April 12-16
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Reformation Tour: April 17-27
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MAP Testing in AM/E-Learning in PM: April 28 (grades 9 & 10)
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E-Learning Day: April 28 (grades 11 & 12)
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Senior Retreat: April 28 (grade 12), 3-9 PM
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Spring Concerts: May 9 & 11
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Plan now for the class of 2023 "Seniors' Night Live" which will take place this Sunday, April 9. Enjoy an evening of fun as seniors share their talent and raise money for AA's Worthy Student Fund. The seniors would like to give back to the school as they share their talents.
Tickets are $10 each. They will be available at the door on Sunday.
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Student Week of Prayer
This week, we were excited to have our Student-Led Week of Prayer, organized by the Spiritual Life Committee—a student group consisting of the organization pastors, Lily Murphy (freshman), Gabby Roper (sophomore), John Bitterman (senior), Anna Rybachek (senior) and Fio Oudri (senior)—who gave messages that encapsulated this week's theme, "Unfiltered." Each message was accompanied by song leaders who led out in praise with this week's theme song, "You Have My Heart."
We would like to thank each of the students involved in this impactful week of reminders and lessons on how to remove our "filters" and approach God with our authentic selves.
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Remember: If you would like Friday's 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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Next Weekend, April 15 & 16
Tickets are $10 for non-students, $7 with a student ID (price will be discounted at checkout). Children under 5 free (no ticket required). Tickets will also be available at the door.
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Farewell to Pastor Dwight Nelson
On Sabbath, April 22, join Pioneer Memorial Church (PMC), Andrews University, District 9 Adventist churches and many out-of-town guests for the official farewell and celebration of the ministry of Dwight K Nelson, lead pastor at Pioneer from 1983 to 2023. This once-in-a-generation program will take place at 4:00 PM at PMC, telling the story of God’s blessing to the world through Nelson’s ministry, and feature testimonies, hymns, music by the Andrews University Singers, and by Charles Reid, along with moving material from audio and video archives.
All programming celebrating Pastor Dwight’s 40 years of ministry will be broadcast live on the Pioneer website, Facebook page, and the Roku channel.
Pastor Dwight Farewell Services
April 22 - 9:00 and 11:45 AM, PMC Church Services
April 22 - 4:00 PM, Tribute Program, PMC
May 20 - Farewell breakfast at 10:00 AM in the PMC Commons and Final Sermon at 11:45 (one service only).
For more information, go to the Pioneer Memorial Church website where you can also leave a tribute to Pastor Dwight.
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AA Uniforms Available from Lands' End
We have renewed our relationship with Lands’ End for uniform needs. More selections for uniforms are now included, such as a button-down shirt, a long-sleeved polo, and a sweater. 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 are working on other jacket options.
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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.
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If you need PE uniform items, please see Pastor Ferguson at lunch time or after school (cash only).
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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, upcoming events, and performances, 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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FACTS or Andrews Username Log In Help
If you need help logging in to FACTS or help with your Andrews user name/email and password, please contact Mrs. Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) in the front office.
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You can find your schedule, grades, etc. on FACTS. New students, if your username hasn't been set up yet, come to the front office for help.
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Students, please report positive COVID tests, symptoms, and exposure to COVID at the link below. 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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