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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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AA will be closed from December 19 - January 2 for Christmas Break.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 3.
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Fiddler on the Roof - The Musical
A fine Andrews Academy tradition is the school play or musical by the “Literary Interpretation” class, which just presented three outstanding performances of Fiddler on the Roof, (December 3, 4, and 5).
Fiddler on the Roof is a musical set in the Pale of Settlement of Imperial Russia in or around 1905. It is based on "Tevye and His Daughters" (or "Tevye the Dairyman") and other tales by Sholem Aleichem. The story centers on Tevye, a milkman in the village of Anatevka, who attempts to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon his family's lives. He must cope with the strong-willed actions of his three older daughters who wish to marry for love; their choices of husbands are successively less palatable for Tevye. An edict of the tsar eventually evicts the Jews from their village.
All three performances were either sold out or very close to being sold out. Many in the audience commented on what an amazing production it was. I overheard one exclaim to their friend, “It’s amazing that high school students can do this so well!”
Over the years of producing plays at Andrews Academy, we have noticed that students enrolled in the class have surprised themselves by what they can do, and they have gained a new confidence in their abilities. Additionally, it is what happens in the process of preparing for the musical that is most important—students learning to work together toward one goal, keeping at it until it is "right" and not just putting in practice time, realizing each one is important to the success of the project, and creating strong bonds and a sense of "belonging" and group accountability. Those intangibles help students grow in positive and memorable ways.
Thank you, Mr. David VanDenburgh and Mr. Marcelo Martins, for investing so many hours and so much energy into the production of this musical. They, with the help of the students, parents, and numerous volunteers, built the set, prepared costuming and makeup, trained voices, and tended to the numerous details that made this production possible. Special thanks to Mrs. Carrie VanDenburgh for conducting, Philip Roberts (AA class of 2002), for providing sound and lighting tech, and Darrin Kurtz for assisting.
A big thank you and bravo to each of the actors for their outstanding performance. And a big thank you to the orchestra members for their fabulous performance and their many hours of extra evening practices to make this musical possible.
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Christmas Concert Dress Rehearsals
Feast of Lights Chorale Dress Rehearsal: Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 7, 6:00 PM at Pioneer Memorial Church (PMC)
Christmas Pops Dress Rehearsal: This Thursday, December 8, 6:00-9:00 PM at Howard Performing Arts Center
Feast of Lights Rehearsal: This Friday, December 9, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at PMC. Band members should meet at PMC before 8:00 AM, with practice starting at 8:00. Other music groups will be taken by bus to the church as needed for practice.
Concerts: All ensembles must arrive by 6:30 PM on Friday and Saturday evenings wearing full concert attire.
Those participating in the programs, watch your email for more details from Dr. Gallardo-Diaz and others. Please remember that dress rehearsals and performances are a required (and graded) part of the music program. You are expected to arrive BEFORE the starting time, so the ensemble can begin rehearsal on time. Make any arrangements you need to make in advance so you may be present.
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This is a reminder to bring in your food for the food drive! We are collecting until this Friday, December 9, so stop by the store, and bring in what you can! We want to give as much as possible. Last year we made 150 boxes of food. Our goal this year is to make 200 boxes. Let's make that happen together! Bring your food items to the wall in front of the gym. Let's give back to our community! Thank you.
Requested items:
- Student Association
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Andrews Academy Christmas Concerts
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Join us this Friday night at 7:00 PM at Pioneer Memorial Church and be inspired by a program of music, Scripture readings and drama honoring the King of Kings. Feast of Lights—now in its 49th year—is the Christmas musical gift from Andrews Academy to the Berrien Springs community and beyond. It is an evening of instrumental music, bells, choral and congregational singing, lights, and a Nativity scene.
Experience with us the joyful retelling of the Christmas story, beginning with the humble incarnation of the long-expected Messiah and culminating with the Lord of Lords receiving "the kingdoms of this world" and our universal expression of praise: "Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth ... and He shall reign for ever and ever (Revelation 19:6, 11:15)."
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Christmas Pops
This Saturday night, December 10, 7:00 PM
Howard Performing Arts Center
Campus of Andrews University
Everyone is welcome to attend both concerts!
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Final exams/assessments start next Wednesday, December 14. Please note when your exams are scheduled for and carefully prepare for them so that you can do well in each of your classes. The first day begins at 9:25 AM to provide you more time to prepare. If your transportation requires you to arrive at the school at 8:00 AM, then please go to the Commons.
Students are required to attend even if you do not have an exam/assessment for that time slot. However, if you have a study hall (or band) during the first exam slot of the day, then you do not need to arrive until devotions. For students with band or a study hall for the first or last exam slot of the day, parents should contact us at AAattendance@andrews.edu or 269-471-3138 to excuse study hall/band. Contact Mrs. Meekma in the front office if you have any questions. Be sure to sign in at the front office if you arrive late or leave early.
Students with a college class exam time that conflicts with AA classes or exams, please contact your teachers to make other arrangements. Also let the office know so that you can be excused.
If you have a break in between two finals (for example, on Thursday you have a 10:15 AM class final and no 11:10 AM class final [such as a study hall or CSA], then a 2:25 PM class final), then you must go to study hall. You may not leave campus and walk over to Apple Valley or anywhere else.
Please remember that students must stay in the classroom for the entire exam class period. You may not go "get books," "get a drink," etc. when you are done with your exam.
Before the exam begins, please get books you may need to study from, get a drink, use the restroom, etc. so that you can stay in the classroom the entire time. We want the entire school to be quiet during exams so that they can be done as effectively as possible without distractions. Thank you!
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Important Deadline from the Registrar’s Office:
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- Next Friday, December 16 — Last Day for Second Semester Schedule Changes
Ms. Ivonne Segui-Weiss
Andrews Academy Registrar
269-471-6234
aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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Tuition
Tuition payment #5 is due on or before December 25. Since the school will be closed for Christmas Break at that time, please plan accordingly. You may mail a check made out to "Andrews Academy" to this address:
Andrews Academy
8833 Garland Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
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Bible Camp
January 19-22, 2023
Camp Au Sable, Grayling, MI
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Applications for Bible Camp are available in the main office. We can only accommodate 80 students, so complete applications (with $140 payment) are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Once we have 80 students, others will be placed on a waiting list. The deadline to receive applications and payments is next Friday, December 16.
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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 have added a squall jacket (male and female options) to the uniform store. They are currently on sale. The AA logo must be added ($5.95), and the jacket can be worn in class/school. To add a proper name and/or class year, please call 800-469-2222.
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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 a fleece, they should also have an AA logoed shirt underneath.
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If you need PE uniform items, please come to the main office.
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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, upcoming events, and performances, etc.
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Please make sure that we have the phone number that you would like to have contacted. We also sent an email, put the announcement on our Facebook and Instagram pages, and alerted 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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The Fitness Center is typically open and available on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 PM. The challenge has been that no one has accepted the opportunity to work out. Please, take the time and opportunity now that it is cold to enjoy what is available to every student at AA by using the Fitness Center on Mondays. The link to sign up so we can prepare ahead of time is below, but it is not necessary.
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The Women's Strength Club is still going strong, and I would really like to thank Mrs. Case for providing her expertise and experience in coaching and training the females of AA. This opportunity is still available for those that would like to join on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 PM in the Fitness Center. Again, you can sign up on the form below, or just show up ready to receive coaching from a certified Personal Trainer.
~ Mrs. Mills
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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.
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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.
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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
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* There are options to subscribe to the 2022-23 school calendar on our website.
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Students, please report positive COVID tests, symptoms, and exposure to COVID at the link below. 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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