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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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Dear AA Families,
We have ended another week with no reported cases of COVID-19. We praise God that we have been able to maintain this status. We will continue to monitor and make necessary adjustments as needed.
Academy Day:
This past Tuesday, 71 potential students attended our Academy Day. We hope and pray we will have the opportunity to call them Andrews Academy students.
Music Tours:
Many of our students will participate in these upcoming music tours. Some will be leaving this Wednesday, March 16. Please review the travel policy that was sent from the music department. COVID tests are still required prior to travel.
Electronic Devices:
We want to remind parents and students that cell phones and smart watches should be kept in a safe place, and they should not be seen or heard during the school day. It is important that our students learn to operate within the boundaries set by the school. Even if students don’t like the rules, they are still required to adhere to them. Our education at AA is not just about academics; it is also teaching our students how to properly conduct themselves. Please encourage your child to make appropriate decisions regarding rules and behaviors.
Re-Enrollment:
We are now enrolling students for 2022-2023. Please see the announcement below for more information.
Prayer for Peace:
We continue to pray for those affected by the situation in Ukraine. Special thanks to those who participated in the candlelight vespers last Friday. God is still in control.
As we continue to pray for those who are far away, let us also pray for those in our immediate proximity: those who are struggling with mental health and physical illnesses, those who are living below the poverty line, and those who are homeless.
Proverbs 29:7: The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. As children of a compassionate God, may we reflect His character by showing compassion to those who need to be loved and cared for.
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NHS Induction
On March 10, 2022, thirteen new members were inducted into the Andrews Academy chapter of the National Honor Society, the Alma L Campbell Chapter. This brings the total membership to twenty-eight.
Part of the program included candle-lighting to representing the four pillars of the NHS Society: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. Congratulations to each inductee! May God richly bless each of you as you live these pillars for Him.
Please see the picture of the program for details of this service.
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2022-2023 Re-Enrollment
Andrews Academy’s administration and staff welcomes you to begin re-enrolling for the 2022-2023 school year. Please take time now to complete your child’s enrollment for next year.
March 8, 2022
FACTS Enrollment & Financial Agreement Opened
April 1
Academic Orientation, Class Schedule Available
August 17
First Day of School
FACTS ENROLLMENT
FACTS requires a $75 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 Parent 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 gaytan@andrews.edu. We appreciate your patience as she has many families to meet with as well as other responsibilities.
CLASS SCHEDULE - Available in April
Upon completion of FACTS Enrollment and 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 seniors, then juniors, and sophomores.
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 Nomination Forms Due
Next Friday, March 18, by 12:00 PM.
Anyone who is interested in running for an SA office, please fill out the nomination form from the office. See Mrs. Mills if you have any questions.
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Noon Dismissal Next Friday
Next Friday, March 18, we will dismiss at 12:00 PM. Afternoon classes will be asynchronous. Lunch will not be served.
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Please plan for Parent/Teacher Conferences via Zoom on March 30 & 31. School will dismiss at 12:00 PM on both days to accommodate the conferences. Conferences on Wednesday, March 30, will be from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. Conferences on Thursday, March 31, are from 2:00 – 5:00 PM.
Online signups will open this Tuesday, March 15. The last day to sign up is March 30.
If things are going well for your child in their class, please do not feel like you have to make an appointment with the teacher. If you would like to, you can make an appointment, but making an unnecessary appointment will result in fewer appointments available for those that really need to have a conference.
When online signups open, please go to http://gotsession.com/aa to sign up and complete the following steps:
- Fill out the form (please use full parent and student names).
- Select a time for your conference.
- Click the “Add to Cart” button.
- Click the “View Cart” button to view your scheduled time.
- Click the “Submit Order” button to save your appointment.
These steps MUST be done for EACH appointment.
In your confirmation email, you will receive the teacher’s Zoom information.
If you need additional help to schedule via mobile device or PC/Mac, please click on a video tutorial link below.
- How to schedule a conference using a mobile device
- How to schedule a conference using a PC/Mac
We encourage students to attend these conferences with their parent.
Please note that only full-time teachers are listed. Contract and college/dual enrollment class teachers aren't listed. If you have a desire to conference with a contract teacher, the office will be able to provide you with contact information. College teachers must be reached through the University. Music teachers are listed when available as they teach for RMES as well.
If spots are filled or there is not a time slot that is workable for you, please feel free to email the teachers through the FACTS portal and schedule an appointment that works for both of you.
We look forward to meeting with you.
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Andrews Academy Student Association is proud to present The Masque Royal, our spring banquet, this Sunday, March 13, 2022, from 4:45 to 9:30 PM. Our banquet will be a masquerade themed event at The Palais Royale Ballroom in downtown South Bend.
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.
The event will start and end at AA; therefore, no one may drive themselves or be dropped off, and everyone must take the school transportation provided. Be at Andrews Academy at 4:45 to load the buses. We will LEAVE the AA parking lot at 5:15, so please arrive before then.
Permission slips (attached) must be signed by a parent (even if the student is 18) and are required to get on the bus!
If you have any questions, contact any SA officer right away.
Daniel Randall
SA President 2021-2022
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Senior vs. School Badminton Tournament
The AA PE department is sponsoring a Senior vs. School Badminton tournament this Tuesday, March 15, starting at 5:00 PM.
Equipment will be provided to each of the players for the tournament.
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If you are not planning on playing for the tournament, please come and support your class through your cheers.
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Important Deadline from the Registrar’s Office:
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- March 31 — Work Experience Evaluation Final Deadline for SENIORS
Ms. Ivonne Segui-Weiss
Andrews Academy Registrar
aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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Robotics Class
This semester, Mr. William Yoong, AA alumnus, is teaching a Robotics class for the Academy. The name of the robots that the students are working with is the VEX clawbot (arm isn't attached yet), and they are using graphical programming in a software by VEX robotics called ROBOTC.
The following are two of the five projects students are currently working on:
Game 2: Figure 8
Place robot in the starting position.
Make the robot go around the markers in a figure 8 path and return to its starting point and its original orientation.
Game 3: Spin and Go
Place robot in the starting position.
Make the robot go forward until it hits the first marker and stop.
Do a 360-degree spin.
Go to the next marker and stop.
Do a 180-degree turn.
Go back to the first marker and stop.
Do a 360-degree spin.
Return to starting position and orientation.
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Juniors' Night Live
Sunday, April 3, at 5:30 PM
Please support the junior class and enjoy an evening of entertainment which will include skits created by the juniors, music, light refreshments, and much more.
Contact a junior to purchase a ticket for $10, or purchase tickets
during the lunch hours next week.
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Chapels this Week
Wednesday's chapel experience was primarily a time to sing and pray together. There were various songs, and special music performed by Nate Miller. Several individuals led out in an A.C.T.S prayer, as we prayed for each other and world events. It was a meaningful worship experience.
On Thursday, Lucus Navia, senior class president, presented chapel, which included a little math. He graphed a function to show how various slopes can be calculated at various intersections of the graph. He then dialoged about intersectionality, the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group. Although we see many differences in individuals, he encouraged us to focus on the similarities, emphasizing our commonality as Christians. To close, Lucas reminded us to love like Jesus, with equality no matter how different we are.
Today (Friday), we had individual class devotions, and no pictures were taken.
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Important: Remember that in order to order lunch, students must have a signed contract with AU Dining Services/Bon Appetit and their ID card. Also, lunches need to be ordered online or through the GET Mobile app at least one day in advance (by 5 PM). See instructions in a previous E-Sanjo or contact Dining Services for more information - 269-471-3161 or ds@andrews.edu. If a student orders lunch but then is absent that day, please email Dining Services by 9:00 AM to cancel the order.
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2022 Summer Program
Where: Andrews University
Bell Hall, Suite 114
Ages: 12+
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What is it?
Social Survival is a therapist led program that combines your love of video games with effective social skill strategies.
What You Will Learn
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How to carry on effective conversation by using a variety of social strategies
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How to interpret body language and other non-verbal communication
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How to connect with peers, maintain friendships, and much more!
For more information:
www.socialsurvival.net
contact@socialsurvival.net
213-510-1084
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When: June 13 - July 1 (Monday - Friday)
Ages 12-14: 8:30-9:30
Ages 15-17: 10:00-11:00
Ages 18+: 11:30-12:30
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Free Counseling Offered at Andrews University
The Andrews Community Counseling Center (ACCC) still has openings for new clients. Graduate-level practicum students who provide these free counseling services at the ACCC have training in counseling adults, adolescents, and children. Counseling sessions are completely confidential.
During the pandemic, the ACCC knows that the need for mental health services is great, and they also recognize that the need for physical safety is essential. Therefore, all counseling in-person sessions will require counselors and clients to wear a face mask covering the nose and mouth at all times, regardless of vaccination status. For those unable to attend in-person, some teletherapy services may also be available using confidential Zoom sessions.
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Highlights of the updated guidance for exposure to COVID-19:
Up-to-date on vaccines and boosters:
- Students and staff without symptoms do not need to quarantine. Monitor for symptoms and wear a well-fitted mask for 10 days.
Not up-to-date on vaccines and boosters:
- Students and staff must home quarantine from days 1-5 and test on day 5. Then wear a well-fitted mask for days 6-10.
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- Students and staff may test-to-stay for days 1-6, and mask-to-stay for days 1-10.
Students and staff who test positive may not attend school, and must isolate at home for five full days after symptom onset (or five days after the positive test if they do not have symptoms). They may return to school on day six if they have no symptoms and can wear a well-fitted mask for an additional five days.
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Andrews Academy
8833 Garland Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49104
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269-471-3138
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