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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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AA Joins Area Adventist Elementary Schools for SAU Mini-Concert
Today (November 15), Andrews Academy students walked over the the Howard Performing Arts Center, joining Ruth Murdoch and Village Elementary School students, as well as others for a concert. Southern Adventist University's orchestra is on campus to present a concert with AU's orchestra tomorrow (Saturday) night. SAU presented a short concert this morning for our schools. The music was beautiful and an educational experience, as the conductor told the story behind each of the songs they presented.
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AA Fall Play - Radium Girls
Step back to the 1920s—a time of glittering progress
darkened by hidden dangers.
This gripping true story follows young female factory workers who paint watch dials with a luminous, radium-infused paint, believing it to be safe, even magical. As they fall mysteriously ill, they discover the shocking truth: their beloved radium, hailed as a miracle cure-all, is slowly poisoning them.
Refusing to fade quietly, these courageous "Radium Girls" take on a powerful corporation, battling for justice and their lives. With each defiant step, they expose the cost of corporate greed and the importance of workers' rights.
Full of heart, tragedy, and resilience, Radium Girls reminds us of the power of ordinary people to ignite change.
Prepare to be moved by this intense and illuminating drama that sheds light on one of history's most haunting injustices.
Approximate run time: 120 mins. Interest level: ages 11+.
Purchase tickets online with a credit card, or stop by the Academy main office to purchase tickets via cash or check. Tickets may also be available at the door the night of the show.
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SA Thanksgiving Notes
Next Friday, November 22, 2024
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Meeting Time
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8:00 AM Class
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8:00 - 8:45 AM
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9:20 AM Class
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8:50 - 9:35 AM
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10:15 AM Class
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9:40 - 10:25 AM
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11:10 AM Class
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10:30 - 11:15 AM
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Worship/SA Event
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11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
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12:00 PM
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Regular Friday Schedule Resumes
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E-Learning Days/
AA Closed
November 25-27 (AM Classes only on Wednesday, November 27)
Students, please check Google Classroom and your email for assignments from your teachers.
AA will be CLOSED from November 25-29, for Professional Development, E-Learning, and Thanksgiving Break.
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Lifetouch Pictures
Proofs and pictures that were ordered from Retake Day are in the main office. Please stop by to get them.
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's school (not AU) ID number. Look in FACTS (it starts with 120) or contact Mrs. Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) for the number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
More about the Smilesafe program here.
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Don't Forget to Order this Year's School Pictures
ENJOY 10% OFF your order!
CODE: F202410OFF
EXPIRES: July 31, 2025
Redeem Now
Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card! More about the Smilesafe program here.
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AA Gym Schedule Fall 2024
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Parents Positively Involved (PPI)
As the AA school year and events are well under way, we are thrilled with the parent involvement thus far. There are many more opportunities to serve, and I encourage you to look ahead at the school calendar of events.
Please email me (aappi@andrews.edu) if you are available and willing to serve at any of these events. ~ Mrs. Kimberly Spare
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Tuition
Note that payment #4 is due on or before November 25 (AA will be closed for Professional Development that day). Ms. Gracie will be available by appointment on Tuesday, November 26, or you can put your payment in the drop box on the post by the main doors.
Please contact Ms. Gracie at gaytan@andrews.edu with questions.
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Sophomore Class Fundraiser
Please support the sophomore class fundraiser this fall. Who can resist yummy fresh baked cookies as the winter months approach? Please see a sophomore to place an order. These frozen cookie dough tubs make great gifts. They can be frozen for over a year and still taste great.
Orders will arrive before Christmas. Each tub can make 32 cookies.
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Chapel Recap: North American Countries Highlighted
At various times during the year, we have a special emphasis for a week of chapels. This week North American countries were highlighted. Each morning, there were trivia questions about various aspects of these countries. Guest speakers shared some heritage of their country as they also shared spiritual insights from Genesis 42-50.
On Monday, Mr. Rick Wright, AA math and physics teacher, presented a parallel study of the famine that hit Egypt and Ireland’s potato famine. As we know, Joseph saved food during the seven years of plenty to provide food for the seven years of famine. During this famine, many people had to migrate to find food. Similarly, about a million Irish died of famine, and about a million migrated many to America. Mr. Wright shared some of his American heritage, with some ancestors going back to the Irish migration to America. It was an interesting presentation as he presented a parallel story of Egypt and Ireland’s famine.
On Tuesday, Mr. Atkins, AA science teacher, shared Joseph’s story of forgiving his brothers and how God put all the experiences into Joseph’s life so he could lead the country and save lives of thousands of people during seven years of famine. Mr. Atkins shared a little about Canada and his experiences of working at an Adventist camp in Ontario. When in Academy, Mr. Atkins asked God to let him know what career he should pursue. God answered his prayer by giving him life experiences while working at this youth camp that helped him prepare to be a teacher and helped him realize he should be a teacher. He encouraged current students to ask Jesus to direct them in their careers so as they reflect upon their lives in the future, they can see how God led in making their life choices.
On Wednesday, Pastor Gabriel Johnson, AA Bible teacher, shared a story that his good friend from college shared with him. His friend, a Native American from Alaska, told the story of an Alaskan Native American in the early 1800s who, while in nature, heard a bird say, “father and son” and other phrases. He experienced peace and at one point was told to work six days and rest the seventh. He also heard about boats without oars, and boats that could fly (airplanes) and other things that would enter into Alaska, and that there would be hardship for his people. Another thing he heard was that God (referred to as Grandfather) will return to his people, but his people would go through a difficult time. Pastor Johnson shared that God will prepare us for the transitions in our lives like he did for Joseph from the Bible.
On Thursday, students watched two portions of the Torah Bible video series. It was a summary of the two portions of the book of Genesis. The first half was about the creation of the Earth and the fall, and how people always turned to sinful ways. The second half of the story is the redemption of our fallen state by following the life of Abraham and his descendants, and the lessons they learned, all helping us experience God’s redemption. After each video, Mrs. May had students point out things they failed to mention in the video and to point out a few errors. It was a good interactive chapel to help us think deeply.
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Attention Students: 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.
Parents: To sign your student up for the lunch program or add funds to your student's account, please pay at the Academy main office (cash/check/credit card) until a website is set up to load funds online. You may still pay cash or check in the Academy office even when the website is available. The preset amount for 20 lunches is $132, unless your student has been approved for reduced lunch.
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Southern Adventist University Symphony Orchestra & Andrews University Symphony Orchestra Joint Concert
Tomorrow, Saturday, November 16, 7:30 - 9:30 PM - FREE
Mrs. Laurie Redmer Cadwallader, director of the Southern Adventist University Orchestra, and Mr. Marc Élysée, director of the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, will join forces for a unique performance at 7:30 PM in the Howard Performing Arts Center. The program will feature works by Dukas, Barber, Shostakovich, and Mendelssohn. With more than 160 performers, this concert promises to be a truly exceptional event!
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Community Volleyball
AA hosts community volleyball on some Tuesday nights from 7:00-9:00 PM.
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Click on the form link if you would like to play. It needs to be completed before you can attend and play for the evening. You can access this form repeatedly to change your sign-up status. Please sign up the day before the Tuesday you choose to play so that Mrs. Mills can give the list to the supervisor for the evening. Each person that plans on playing needs to sign up using the attached form (using an andrews.edu email address).
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Our online textbook store is open. Please follow the instructions for purchasing workbooks and digital content that are automatically placed in your cart, which is required to purchase from them as part of our contract. The bookstore will list all of the textbooks required for each class that the student is registered for (note that some textbooks are optional if there is digital content required).
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Email Mrs. Gina Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) with log in difficulties. Contact EdTech with questions about your order.
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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 understand that uniforms are on back order from Land's End. 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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Google Account Security Key Required
PLEASE note that if your child still has their security key from last year, you DO NOT NEED to purchase them a new one.
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If you have not done so already, please purchase the Multi-Factor Authentication Security Key for all AA students. This key is essential for your child to access all Google platforms (AU email, Google Classroom, etc.), as well as secure documents from Andrews University and Andrews Academy. Each student needs their own security key.
Security Key Link
If you have any further questions, feel free to email me.
Forms to check out a school computer for use at home during the school year can be found in the main office. Both a parent and the student's signatures are required.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Mr. Caleb Akins, MA
Media Ministry Director
Andrews Academy
akins@andrews.edu
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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. Gina Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) in the main office.
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You can find your schedule, grades, missing assignments, etc. on FACTS.
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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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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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Mondays - Thursdays:
7:40 AM - 4:30 PM
Fridays: 7:40 AM - 2:30 PM
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Andrews Academy
8833 Garland Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49104
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269-471-3138
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