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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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To view the full newsletter, you may need to click on the words at the top -
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Bible Class Tours Horn Museum
Pastor Kardos-Moldovan ("Ms May") took her Encountering Jesus 11 classes to the Horn Museum (next to Apple Valley) recently. Dr. Hudon gave the class a tour of the museum, and showed them artifacts which point to the presence/existence of certain Bible characters (like King David and King Jehu).
This was in conjunction with the first unit, 11.1 The Bible. Within this unit, they looked at how the Bible has been preserved through the years and is a trustworthy book gifted to us by God inspiring human authors.
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Tomorrow, Sabbath, October 28, at PMC for both services.
Call time: 7:50 AM on the platform
Attire: Full Concert Attire
Cases: Leave those in the Board Room (next to the kitchen in the commons).
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This annual event is tomorrow, Saturday evening, October 28, from 8:00–10:00 PM. AA students (taking 2.5 credits or more) are invited to attend, and they will be joined by area 7th & 8th graders to enjoy games and food, all for just pennies. If you don't have pennies, you can exchange money for them.
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Lifetouch Pictures
Proofs and pictures that were ordered from Picture Day are in the office. Please stop by and pick them up.
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Picture Retake Day: Next Friday, November 3
Picture Day ID: EVTV4ZNV3
If you didn't get your picture taken yet, or you would like retakes, please come prepared to have your picture taken on November 3. If you ordered pictures and would like retakes, simply bring the original package on Picture Retake Day.
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Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures
ENJOY 10% OFF your order!
CODE: F202310OFF
EXPIRES: May 1, 2024
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Junior and Senior Preview Days at AU
November 5 & 6, 2023
Juniors and seniors have the privilege and opportunity to participate in College Days at Andrews University next Sunday, November 5, and Monday, November 6. This is an opportunity to explore different career and college major/minor choices. These are required days—all juniors and seniors are expected to be present and participate. AU will donate to the class funds based on participation levels.
At every event at the Howard or Johnson Gym, please check in with a class sponsor for attendance.
Sunday:
- *12:30 - Registration and Lunch at the Campus Center (Terrace Cafe) (Optional)
- 1:30 - Welcome at the Howard Performing Arts Center (Howard)
- Afternoon - Career Fair and choosing two areas to visit on Monday
- 5:30 - Supper at Terrace Cafe
- 6:30 - Worship at Howard
- Evening - Games in Johnson Gym
- *9:30 - Food Truck and hanging out on the patio between Buller and Nethery Halls (Optional)
- 10:00 - Go home
Monday:
- *8:00 - Breakfast at Terrace Cafe (Optional)
- 9:00 - Worship at Howard
- 9:40 - Gymnics show in Johnson Gym
- 10:30 - First academic department visit
- 11:30 - Second academic department visit
- 12:30 - Lunch at Howard
- 1:10 - Final Assembly
- 2:00 - Go home
Students taking college classes on Monday morning can check out with a sponsor to go to their class. They are expected to return after class.
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Dress rehearsals at the Howard are as follows:
- Wednesday, November 8, 6:30-8:30 PM
- Friday, November 10, 3:00-5:00 PM
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Dodgeball Tournament
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On 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. Sign-up sheets and rules will be posted on the gym doors by this Tuesday, October 31. Each class should wear the same color to distinguish teams. Looking forward to seeing all of you come out to either play or support your class! Please email Mrs. Mills (samantham@andrews.edu) if you have any questions.
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Intramurals and Fitness Center at AA
Students, please click on the intramural interest button and answer all of the questions to aid in planning the after-school activities at AA for the 2023-2024 school year.
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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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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 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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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 Ad Nights
The time has come to reserve space in the yearbook for your “Parent tribute” for your graduate. Please fill out the form to reserve your space here: https://forms.gle/RgH43TAN8wcCJe6v5
The yearbook team will be holding two Senior Ad Nights this Monday, October 30, and Tuesday, October 31, from 5:00-7:00 PM. Your text and images should be emailed in advance OR you can also bring your images to Senior Ad Night where they can check the size and resolution for you. Any images under 10MB can be emailed to myersd@andrews.edu 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 Pastor Ferguson 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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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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