News & Announcements

Volume 16, Issue 42

Andrews Academy's

Official Newsletter

February 7, 2023

Ceramics Class

Andrews Academy offers a number of different art classes. This semester, the school offers a ceramics class. Mr Zechariah Ray, local artist and AA alumnus, teaches this class. It's great to see a number of artists developing their skills in this class.

More photos on Facebook

This Saturday evening, February 11
5:30-10:00 PM
$10 cash

Tickets are available during lunch through this Thursday, February 9.

International Food Fair

This Friday, February 10, we will be holding an international food fair as part of our International Week activities. During the international food fair, students will be able to showcase cuisine from their respective ethnic backgrounds!

That is why we would like to request that all parents help contribute to our food fair. We are holding a food tasting, where a variety of vegetarian dishes will be offered as options to sample from. We have 248 students, so, the bigger the participation, the more our students will be able to experience different tastes!

Please fill out the Google Form linked below, letting us know how you can contribute to the international food fair. More details are on the Google Form.

If you have any questions about contributing, please email Mrs. Silvestre at silvestre@andrews.edu or Ms. Kim at joellek@andrews.edu.

Thank you for your continued investment into the enrichment of our students' experience here at AA!

Google Form

International Assembly
This Friday, February 10

Senior vs. School Badminton Tournament

The AA PE department is sponsoring a Senior vs. School Badminton tournament on Tuesday, February 21, starting at 5:00 PM. Please sign up on the list posted on the gym doors by next Friday, February 17, at 12:00 PM. This is a doubles competition, seniors can only partner with another senior, and underclassmen can partner with any class other than seniors. Based on team sign-ups will indicate if it is a single or double elimination.

There will be areas for spectators to watch the games and cheer for their classes and friends.

Practice for the tournament will be on Tuesdays/Thursdays leading up to the event from 3:30-4:30 PM.

Equipment will be provided to each of the players for the practices and tournament.

Looking forward to this fun event. ~ Mrs. Mills

Postponed: Ice Skating & Vespers

Ice skating and vespers have been postponed until Friday, February 24. Watch for more information from your sponsors as it gets closer to that date.

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:

National Honor Society Applications Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 8, at 4:00 PM. No late applications will be accepted.
No School - Presidents' Day: Monday, February 20
Black History Assembly: Friday, February 24
Parent Meeting (Virtual): Tuesday, February 28
Financial Clearance for Re-Enrollment Begins: Wednesday, March 1

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.

Unfortunately, the squall jacket is out of stock for this school year.

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

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, upcoming events, and performances, etc.

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!

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.

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