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Volume 16, Issue 46

 

Andrews Academy's

Official Newsletter

February 21, 2023

 

SA Banquet

Sunday, March 12, 4:00 PM

The Andrews Academy banquet is happening on Sunday, March 12! Please arrive at AA at 4:00 PM to be bused to the destination. Tickets are being sold during all lunch periods.

$15 for a single ticket
$25 for 2 people

The last day to purchase tickets is this Friday, February 24. Hope to see you all at the banquet!

When you buy a ticket, be sure to vote for courtesy king and queen (seniors only).

Please note the Dress Code for School Banquets on page 80 of the school Sourcebook. Students without appropriate apparel will be asked to change, per page 80. If you have any questions about apparel, please contact the appropriate SA sponsor: Mrs. Mills or Mr. Steinkraus.

Watch for a permission slip, which must be signed by a parent/guardian. They will be required to get on the bus.

 

Black History Assembly

This Friday, February 24, 10:45 AM

 

Ice Skating & Class Vespers This Friday

 

Ice skating and class vespers will be this Friday, February 24. The four classes will skate together, then each class will go to their own location for a vespers together. Some classes will also have supper together.

As you load the bus at 2:45 PM in the parking lot of AA, please bring the following:

► Your permission slip (you will not be able to get on the bus without it)
► $10 for ice skating
► Cold weather gear (the rink is outside)

The $10 is to cover the cost of using the ice, skate rental, and to help defray some of the cost for transportation. We will leave the rink at 5:30 PM and travel to your respective class vespers location (listed on the permission slip).

 

Freshmen: Bring chips, cookies, juice, or soda to go with dinner. Pick-up time from vespers location (listed on the permission slip) is 8:00 PM sharp.

Sophomores: Pick-up time is 6:30 PM.

Juniors: Pick-up time is 7:00 PM.

Seniors: Pick-up time from vespers location if needed (listed on the permission slip) is 8:30 PM.

 

This Saturday evening, February 25, 6:00-10:00 PM
$10
Worship, activities, games, and food

Tickets will be sold at lunches and after school. Please contact Mr. Steinkraus (steinkraus@andrews.edu) with any questions.

 

Tuition

 

Tuition payment #7 is due on or before February 25.

 

Important Deadline from the Registrar’s Office:

  • Work Experience Forms Due for Seniors - March 30

Ms. Ivonne Segui-Weiss

Andrews Academy Registrar
269-471-6234
aaregistrar@andrews.edu

 

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Parent Meeting (Virtual): Next Tuesday, February 28
  • Financial Clearance for Re-Enrollment Begins: Next Wednesday, March 1

  • AU Choir & Orchestra Music Festival: March 1-4 (starting at 5 PM on March 1)

  • Academy Day: Tuesday, March 7 - Area 8th graders and some AA students. Most AA students will be home that day doing e-learning.

 

Lunch Volunteer Needed


The Dining Services Department is looking for a volunteer cashier to help at AA Monday - Thursday from 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM. This would be perfect for a parent or someone who is retired. The person would get a free meal everyday that they volunteer. If interested, please contact Nereida Martinez by emailing her at nereidab@andrews.edu or by calling her at 269-471-6352.   

 

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.

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 a fleece/squall jacket, they should also have an AA logoed shirt underneath.

If you need PE uniform items, please see Mrs. Mills at lunch time or after school (cash only).

Lands' End
 

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.

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.

 

8th graders are invited....

 
 

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

 
 

Floor Hockey at RMES

 

This Sunday, February 26, from 10 AM -12 noon, come on out and enjoy some great hockey time! Bringing your own stick is advantageous but not necessary. For more information and to sign-up, connect with Micah Leiterman or Kiera Lyons.


Sponsored by Coach Lonto
and Mrs. Lyons

 

Adventist Colleges Abroad is a consortium of Seventh-day Adventist Colleges and Institutions


Students can earn language credits during the summer at an Adventist college overseas. This meeting will take place in Buller Hall at Andrews University on Tuesday, February 28, at 7:00 PM.

 

There will be a raffle for a free plane ticket to the institution of your choice.

 
 
2022-23 Calendar*
2022-23 Year-at-a-Glance Calendar

* There are options to subscribe to the 2022-23 school calendar on our website.

 

Mondays - Thursdays:
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM

Fridays: 7:45 AM - 2:30 PM

Office closed for business during corporate worship: 8:55-9:20 AM

2021-22 Sourcebook
Faculty & Staff Contact Info

Principal:
aaprincipal@andrews.edu
Main Office:
ginam@andrews.edu
Attendance: aaattendance@andrews.edu

Registrar/Class Schedule: aaregistrar@andrews.edu
Finances:
gaytan@andrews.edu

Guidance Counselor: nievesl@andrews.edu

 

Students, please report positive COVID tests, symptoms, and exposure to COVID at the link below. Thank you!

COVID Reporting
 

Andrews Academy

8833 Garland Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49104

 

 

academy@andrews.edu

 

269-471-3138