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Volume 16, Issue 58

 

Andrews Academy's

Official Newsletter

April 11, 2023

 

Student Association Elections

 

Andrews Academy strives to lead the way in quality education. An important component of this is nurturing the development of our future leaders. One way we accomplish this is to encourage students to run for various offices in student leadership. If you have visited the school this week, you may have noticed that there are many posters in the Commons leading up to SA elections. Students have been in the midst of campaigning. We have the elections this time of year so that next year’s SA officers can learn a little from this year’s officers and can then work on careful planning for next school year.

 

Today (April 11) was SA speeches and elections. During the assembly, the description of each office was presented by current SA officers, and candidates made their speeches. (Please see the Facebook album for each candidate as they made their speech.) During lunch, students voted. Results were announced at the end of the day. Please pray for the choices that were made and for their leadership for the next school year.

Student Association Officers

President - Daniel Henry Saturne
Religious VP - Kofi Amponsah
Social VP - Lauren Leonor
Secretary - André Henry

Treasurer - Mackenzie Bokon
Public Relations - Braden Keyes
Parliamentarian - Alex Wright

More photos on Facebook
 

2023-2024 Re-Enrollment


Andrews Academy’s administration and staff welcomes you to re-enroll your child for the 2023-2024 school year. Parents, please take time now to complete your child’s re-enrollment for next year.

 

March 1, 2023
FACTS Re-Enrollment & Financial Agreement Opened

 

April 4
Academic Orientation, Class Schedule Available

 

August 16
First (Half) Day of School

 

FACTS ENROLLMENT

FACTS requires a non-refundable $100 payment upon submission of enrollment and a verification email will be sent to you.

 

Follow these simple instructions:

  1. Please go to https://factsmgt.com

  2. Select Family Log In.

  3. Select FACTS Family Portal.

  4. Enter AN-MI into the District Code field.

  5. Enter your username and password. If you have forgotten your username or password, please click on the link provided.

  6. After logging in, click on the Apply/Enroll button in the left menu.

  7. Click on the Enrollment/Re-enrollment button.

Our Enrollment system will open with a link to the enrollment packet for your child. The online process should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your information will be saved if you need to quit and come back later. 

 

(Please Note: You will need to use a computer to access the online enrollment packet. Mobile devices can be used to log into FACTS; however, the enrollment function will not work.)

 

MEDICAL INSURANCE CARD

Upload a medical insurance card (front & back – jpeg format only) when completing FACTS enrollment OR email to aaadmissions@andrews.edu.

 

FINANCIAL AGREEMENT

This Financial Agreement form must be approved by Gracie Gaytan, Student Accounts Manager. Please make an appointment for your family at https://calendly.com/aafinances/30min. We appreciate your patience as she has many families to meet with as well as other responsibilities.

 

CLASS SCHEDULE - Available as of April 4

Upon completion of FACTS Enrollment and the Financial Agreement, an email will be sent to you with instructions to make an appointment with the registrar. Appointments began in April starting with the new seniors, then juniors, and sophomores (see dates in registrar's announcement below).

 

Your class schedule will be time-stamped and reservation for classes will be based upon class standing, availability, attendance records, and a time stamp.

  • After FACTS Enrollment and Financial Agreement are completed, you will be able to choose your locker for next school year.
  • Instructions and forms are located on the Andrews Academy website.

CONTACT US

Re-Enrollment Process: aaadmissions@andrews.edu

Financial Plan: gaytan@andrews.edu

Class Schedule: aaregistrar@andrews.edu

 

Junior Class Enchilada Fundraiser

 

The junior class is taking orders for enchiladas, beans, and Mexican rice. Please see a member of the junior class to place an order for this delicious food. The orders can be picked up at Andrews Academy between 4:00 and 6:00 PM on Sunday, April 30.

The order forms and money are due to Mr. Wright by next Wednesday, April 19. Enchiladas will be prepared on Sunday, April 30.

 

Important Dates from the Registrar’s Office:

  • 2023-24 Class Schedules:

Juniors (class of 2025) - This Week, April 9-13


Sophomores  (class of 2026) May 1-5
 

* Parents/guardians will get an email from Ms. Gracie with a link to schedule an appointment for the class schedule once you have re-enrolled your student and been financially cleared (see enrollment instructions above).

* If you miss your designated class week, you will need to schedule your appointment beginning May 8.

  • Class Withdraw Deadline - Tuesday, May 9

Ms. Ivonne Segui-Weiss

Andrews Academy Registrar
269-471-6234
aaregistrar@andrews.edu

 

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Silhouettes & Orion Strings Music Tour: April 12-16
  • Reformation Tour: April 17-27

  • MAP Testing in AM/E-Learning in PM: April 28 (grades 9 & 10)

  • E-Learning Day: April 28 (grades 11 & 12)

  • Senior Retreat: April 28 (grade 12), 3-9 PM

  • Junior Vespers: April 28 (grade 11)

  • Spring Concerts: May 9 & 11

 

Seniors Signing up for Classes at AU


Yesterday (Monday) afternoon, Andrews Academy seniors who have been admitted to AU met with representatives at Buller Hall. Seniors met with advisors who then helped them sign up for classes they need for their major. Thank you, AU representatives, for helping our AA seniors prepare for their college experience. They also provided a tasty pizza lunch for the seniors to enjoy as they enrolled in classes.

 
 
 
 

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

 

This Weekend, April 15 & 16

Tickets are $10 for non-students, $7 with a student ID (price will be discounted at checkout). Children under 5 free (no ticket required). Tickets will also be available at the door.

 

Farewell to Pastor Dwight Nelson


On Sabbath, April 22, join Pioneer Memorial Church (PMC), Andrews University, District 9 Adventist churches and many out-of-town guests for the official farewell and celebration of the ministry of Dwight K Nelson, lead pastor at Pioneer from 1983 to 2023. This once-in-a-generation program will take place at 4:00 PM at PMC, telling the story of God’s blessing to the world through Nelson’s ministry, and feature testimonies, hymns, music by the Andrews University Singers, and by Charles Reid, along with moving material from audio and video archives.

All programming celebrating Pastor Dwight’s 40 years of ministry will be broadcast live on the Pioneer website, Facebook page, and the Roku channel.


Pastor Dwight Farewell Services

April 22 - 9:00 and 11:45 AM, PMC Church Services
April 22 - 4:00 PM, Tribute Program, PMC
May 20 - Farewell breakfast at 10:00 AM in the PMC Commons and Final Sermon at 11:45 (one service only).

For more information, go to the Pioneer Memorial Church website where you can also leave a tribute to Pastor Dwight.

 
 
2022-23 Calendar*
2022-23 Year-at-a-Glance Calendar
2023-2024 Year-at-a-Glance Calendar

* There are options to subscribe to the 2022-23 school calendar on our website.

 

Mondays - Thursdays:
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM

Fridays: 7:45 AM - 2:30 PM

Office closed for business during corporate worship: 8:55-9:20 AM

Sourcebook (revised 2021-22)
Faculty & Staff Contact Info
Useful Documents

Principal:
aaprincipal@andrews.edu
Main Office:
ginam@andrews.edu
Attendance: aaattendance@andrews.edu

Registrar/Class Schedule: aaregistrar@andrews.edu
Finances:
gaytan@andrews.edu

Guidance Counselor: nievesl@andrews.edu

 

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. 

We are working on other jacket options.

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.

If you need PE uniform items, please see Pastor Ferguson at lunch time or after school (cash only).

AA's Lands' End Store
 

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.

 

Students, please report positive COVID tests, symptoms, and exposure to COVID at the link below. Thank you!

COVID Reporting
 

Andrews Academy

8833 Garland Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49104

 

 

academy@andrews.edu

 

269-471-3138