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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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NHS Cause Week
The week of November 7-10, 2023, is the seventeenth annual NHS Cause Week. During this week, the National Honor Society (NHS) is responsible for the morning devotions to raise awareness of various causes and is often involved in raising funds to help a certain cause somewhere in the world. This time, they're focusing on the theme, “Give Because He Gave.” This year the cause and fundraising is for the SOW Safari mission trip. Students can become involved in purchasing bricks for the mission building project and to pray for this mission trip.
NHS Cause Week is when NHS officers, members, and guest speakers raise awareness about a specific cause with the aim to make a difference in the world, both globally and locally. “Cause Week” was created by some students from the class of 2008 during the 2006-2007 school year. They single-handedly created the first Cause Week at Andrews Academy. At the close of the first Cause Week, one of the individuals shared how his family lived in their car for a while. After a church took them in and helped them get reestablished, they were able to move to Berrien Springs so that he could go to Andrews Academy, and their lives turned around. Because of this, he had a burden to help his peers become aware of ways they could be involved in helping others. It was such a good and important week that the NHS has continued it since then. It is an important AA tradition.
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” (1 Peter 4:10)
Today (Tuesday), Karan Chun shared about the theme of “give because He gave.” She began her talk by sharing how small we are compared to the vastness of the universe. Despite this, the Creator of the universe came to earth to be born in a manger and eventually die for us! She shared three categories in how we can give:
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Materialistically, such as giving some money or belongings to those that are in need, or for a worthy project.
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Mentally, by speaking words of kindness & developing friendships.
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Spiritually, by praying and giving Bible studies.
She shared how someone put a kind note in her locker as a freshmen and how it made a big difference in motivating her the rest of the year. She hung onto it for three years. Little gifts make a big difference.
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Freshman Class Frozen Cookie Dough Fundraiser
The freshman class is in the midst of their cookie dough fundraising campaign. These cookie dough tubs make “tasty” Christmas gifts. We are taking the orders now, and the cookie dough will be delivered by Christmas break. Please support the freshman class fundraiser by contacting a freshman and placing your order today. Thanks so much.
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Chorale
This Sabbath, November 11, at PMC for both services.
Call Time FIRST service: 8:00 AM at the platform.
Call Time SECOND service: 11:30 AM at the platform.
Repertoire: Joy in the Morning
Attire: full concert outfit, including tuxedo, black dress, black formal shoes, and socks.
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Dress rehearsals at the Howard are as follows:
- Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 8, 6:30-8:30 PM
- This Friday, November 10, 3:00-5:00 PM
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E-Learning/Professional Development Day
This Monday, November 13
Please note that students will be working on assignments at home on November 13 while the AA faculty and staff are having Professional Development. Students, please check Google Classroom and your email for assignments from your teachers.
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Dodgeball Tournament
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Next Tuesday, November 14, 2023, starting at 5:00 PM, the AA PE department will host 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. Information and rules are posted on the gym doors. Each class should wear the samecolorto distinguish teams. Looking forward to seeing all of you come out to either play or support your class!
Please email Mrs. Mills your team rosters by this Monday, November 13, (samantham@andrews.edu).
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Community Service Church & Activities
Next Sabbath, November 18,
at 11:30 AM at AA
Lunch will be provided for all who attend.
There will be community service projects in the afternoon.
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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 (including snow days), upcoming events, and urgent information, 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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Tuition
Tuition payment #4 is due November 25. Since that is during Thanksgiving break weekend, please plan accordingly.
Please contact Ms. Gracie at gaytan@andrews.edu with questions.
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Berrien Springs - Eau Claire Rotary Club Honors Lauren Leonor & Marco Sciarabba Badenas
Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million people. Rotarians provide humanitarian service and help build goodwill and peace in the world. The Berrien Springs-Eau Claire Rotary Club serves the local community in a number of ways. One way is recognizing students for their outstanding service and achievements. Lauren Leonor and Marco Sciarabba Badenas were recognized today during the Berrien Springs - Eau Claire Rotary Club Youth Appreciation Breakfast.
(November 7, 2023)
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AU Veterans Day Ceremony
AA students Zola Sibanda and Daniel Henry Saturne led in the national anthem today during a Veterans Day ceremony on the campus of Andrews University. Thank you, Zola and Daniel, for doing this as we honor the veterans who sacrificed for us so we can enjoy the freedoms we experience today.
(November 7, 2023)
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SOW Safari 2023
December 31, 2023, - January 10, 2024
If you would like an opportunity to be part of the upcoming SOW Safari mission trip without leaving home, scan the QR code or click on the graphic to give online. You can also give via check (made out to Andrews Academy) or credit card (call AU Development at 269-471-3124 - specify AA's Student Missionary/SOW Safari fund).
If you would like to support one of the students going on the trip (non-tax deductible), please contact the school office at 269-471-3138.
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Class Vespers
Periodically throughout the school year, each class create a vespers activity and worship experience together. These vespers not only provides time to worship together but also to develop class leadership.
On Friday evening, November 3, each of the classes had vespers at various homes around the community. We have pictures from the freshman and junior vespers. Thank you to the families that opened their home for these vespers.
The freshman Thanksgiving feast was held at Melanie Fuste's home. This was a feast of traditional Thanksgiving foods, Thanksgiving praises to our God, and traditional Thanksgiving desserts for our vespers time together. Worship included singing songs of praise and thanks to our God as many members of the class shared their testimonies of thanks and shared a favorite Bible text. There was lots of talking, noise, and laugher as 51 freshmen enjoyed their evening together. One freshman said to me that it felt like a big family reunion! Thank you, freshmen, for sharing your thanks and bringing lots of tasty food.
Junior class vespers was at Leah Reid’s home. Pastor Goncalves had the vespers talk. Juniors enjoyed their time playing games, eating pizza, socializing, and then worshiping together.
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| Freshman Class Group FB Album |
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Tickets will be sold at lunch time tomorrow (Wednesday) and Friday this week for cash/check. Click on the button to register and for online payment options.
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| Banquet Registration/Online Payment |
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Senior Pictures & Ads for Yearbook
Senior pictures are needed for yearbook, class night, and the class composite to be hung in the AA Commons. Yearbook will need your senior and baby pictures ASAP. We encourage you to get your senior picture done ASAP if you haven't already. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD and get your picture done in a timely manner.
Please send an electronic senior picture (JPEG) to the yearbook sponsor (myersd@andrews.edu). You do not have to go to a professional photographer for this picture, but please make sure you follow the picture requirements below. If not, the yearbook team may request that you send an alternative. For yearbook pictures, seniors should be looking at the camera rather than away from it.
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Pictures for the yearbook and senior ads must adhere to the following requirements:
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- In color
- Picture from waist up (not entire body) - yearbook picture
- Portrait/vertical mode (not landscape/horizontal) - yearbook picture
- Attire per AA guidelines—no sleeveless shirts or bare shoulders, no low cut or cropped tops, no jewelry - both
- High-resolution JPEG (at least 4x6, 300 ppi resolution)
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Baby Photos
Please submit a baby picture ASAP as well. The baby picture will be used by yearbook as well as for senior bulletin board and class night purposes. Please submit a high-resolution JPEG baby picture. If you cannot scan the picture, you may bring the baby picture to the yearbook staff, and they will scan it for you.
Senior Ads
The yearbook team held two Senior Ad Nights last week. If you missed them, please email your text and images to myersd@andrews.edu (images under 10MB) or if larger than 10 MB, please use www.wetransfer.com.
*Senior ads are NOT mandatory, but an opportunity to have a dedicated space for your message for your graduate.
Parents, check your email from Diane Myers for cost and other details.
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Parents, check your email from Gina Meekma yesterday for the consent form and more information about this opportunity.
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Attention: 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.
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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Mondays - Thursdays:
7:40 AM - 4:00 PM
Fridays: 7:40 AM - 2:00 PM
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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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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. Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) in the main office.
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You can find your schedule, grades, etc. on FACTS.
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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 do have a limited supply of uniforms for sale at AA (cash or check only) during office hours.
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| AA's Lands' End Store |
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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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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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Andrews Academy
8833 Garland Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49104
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269-471-3138
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