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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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Winter Bible Camp 2022
Sixty-six students are currently enjoying Andrews Academy's annual spiritual retreat, "Winter Bible Camp," at Camp Au Sable (Jan. 20-23, 2022). The design for the weekend is to have each student involved in leading out in some aspect of the program so that each would be blessed and grow through the activities, to challenge students to critically think about choices they make, and to develop a deeper relationship with Jesus. The Spiritual Life Committee, consisting of organizational pastors, prepared several interactive Bible activities for the meetings.
On Thursday evening, the girls gathered for a tea party! They talked about how God has bought us for a great price, and how He is the Potter and we are the clay. We don’t need to feel or talk like we are a throw-away Styrofoam cup or insignificant cafeteria mug. We are valuable, precious teacups. The girls chose a teacup to use for the evening and then keep as a reminder. While eating, the girls were given a surprise letter from their family affirming and appreciating them – reminding them why their beautiful heart matters.
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Student Council Meeting
This Monday, January 24, 3:30 PM
Class representatives, please meet in the library for this meeting.
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Tuition
Tuition payment #6 is due on or before this Tuesday, January 25.
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This Tuesday, January 25, starting at 5:30 PM, the AA PE department will host its first event for 2022: the annual class vs class dodgeball tournament. This is a great event for AA to have a fun evening with the student body and staff. Sign up sheets and rules are posted on the gym doors. Please email Mrs. Mills (samantham@andrews.edu) with your full name and class (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) if you would like to play on your class team. Looking forward to seeing all of you come out to either play or support your class!
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MAP Testing for 9th & 10th Grades
January 26, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Grades 9 & 10 will be taking the MAP Test this Wednesday, January 26. There is no cost, and no preparation is needed other than to get a good night's rest and eat a hearty breakfast.
Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 AM and end at 1:00 PM. We will provide a light breakfast snack. Lunch will not be served. Students should arrive at 7:45 AM on testing day. Please make sure that your student(s) arrive on time and are picked up on time as well.
We encourage the students to bring a book to read or homework that can be completed if finished with a section ahead of time.
Please contact me if your student is not able to make it to the school for testing that day so that alternate arrangements can be made.
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Grades 9 & 10 will also have asynchronous learning in the afternoon. Be sure to check Google Classroom for any assignments for your afternoon classes that begin at 12:00 PM or later.
Grades 11 & 12 will be at home that day. They should check Google Classroom for each of their classes to see what may have been assigned for that day. There will be no Zooming (asynchronous day).
Ms. Leslie Nieves, Guidance Counselor
269-471-3453
nievesl@andrews.edu
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Parent and Student Surveys
As part of our upcoming accreditation process, survey links have been emailed to AA parents and students. Please take a few minutes to respond to these surveys as soon as possible. Thank you!
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Important Deadlines from the Registrar’s Office:
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- Next Friday, January 28 — Deadline for JUNIORS who are interested in graduating with Academic Honors to submit the application. This is NOT the same as the NHS application.
- March 31 — Work Experience Evaluation Final Deadline for SENIORS
Ms. Ivonne Segui-Weiss
Andrews Academy Registrar
aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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School Name: Andrews Academy
Picture Retake Day: Thursday, February 10, 9:30-11:30 AM
Picture Day ID: EVT6FD3JP
You can still order on mylifetouch.com with the above Picture Day ID. If you were not here for Picture Day in September or would like a retake, please come prepared to have your picture taken that day. If you ordered pictures and would like a retake, simply return your original picture package on Retake Day.
Please note that class composites are no longer available.
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Latin American Culture Class
In Latin American Culture Class, the students continue to learn about Mexico. This week, they learned about different Mexican traditions for celebrating birthdays, festivals, Christmas, and national holidays, among others. One of the traditions is to celebrate with a piñata. In groups of two, the students started to create their own piñata to experience the culture hands-on.
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| More photos on Facebook |
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Chapel - Guidance Counselor Week
Wednesday’s special music was performed by Grace Dockerty (vocals) and Ben Loenser (piano). Our guest speaker was a graduate student, Yulian Tinoco. Yulian focused on group therapy and pointed out four major takeaways from it. First, in group therapy, you aren’t alone. Second, you have a support system in a group. Third, you have a voice you can use candidly (but respectfully). And fourth, you have a safety net to fall on if you don’t meet your goals.
Jesus and His disciples were the first example we have of group therapy. Jesus didn’t turn any of His followers away after they made a mistake; instead, He helped them learn from it. Yulian shared this quote with us: “Check yourself before you wreck yourself.” Sometimes you may think you’re doing okay, but it’s always good to slow down and check. Like when you go to the doctor for your annual checkup, for example. You may think everything is okay, but your doctor could find something that needs fixing. To close, Yulian encouraged us to consider the idea of group therapy and try it out, at least once.
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| More chapel photos on FB |
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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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* There are options to subscribe to the 2021-22 school calendar on our website.
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Two of our Andrews Academy students excel at playing hockey as an extracurricular activity. One of these athletes is senior Benjamin Proctor. Ben #50 is the starting goalie for the LSJ Varsity Warriors hockey team. Ben is one of the team-chosen captains of his team, and this past weekend, he led his team to one of the most amazing victories in high school hockey. Ben’s team played a game against Riley High School that ended in a tie, which then went into overtime, in which neither team was able to score. This led to a shootout match. Ben claimed victory for his team after 7 rounds against 7 shootout players.
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The other featured athlete is freshman Brenden Meyer. Brenden #75 is the starting goalie for the LSJ Junior Varsity Warriors hockey team. Brenden and his partner goalie led their team to a 5-0 undefeated victory in the Pittsburgh MidWinter Classics Tournament this past weekend in Pennsylvania.
Brenden is also ranked the number 2 goalie for JV goalies in the entire state of Indiana (which is the league this team is part of). Brenden is favored to take Ben’s place next year on the Varsity team.
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Free Counseling Offered at Andrews University
The Andrews Community Counseling Center (ACCC) is now open 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 new 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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