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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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Winter Bible Camp 2022 - Pt. 2
Sixty-six students enjoyed Andrews Academy's annual spiritual retreat, "Winter Bible Camp," at Camp Au Sable (Jan. 20-23, 2022). Friday afternoon, time was spent enjoying the outdoors and preparing for the Agape feast and communion. Many enjoyed the sledding hill at various times throughout the weekend, hiking the nature trail, and communing with God in nature.
The foot washing, breaking of bread, and drinking of the grape juice were part of a memorable and very meaningful communion service for all on Friday evening. Throughout the weekend, there were afterglow activities. For example, on Friday evening, the females participated in an afterglow with a yarn activity. The ball of yarn was passed from one to another while affirming and appreciating each other. The girls laughed and cried as the web of yarn connecting them all was created.
Pastor Thorly James was the guest speaker for the weekend. On Saturday night, Pastor James gave each student the opportunity to make a personal commitment. After the students filled out their cards, each class pastor prayed with and for their classmates.
Saturday afternoon involved everyone hiking out to the chapel in the woods in Hartwick Pines State Park, a nearby 49-acre park of old growth pines. The rustic wooden structure provided beautiful acoustics. The spontaneous singing of hymns, gospel and many other familiar songs, interspersed with testimonials, was a highlight of Winter Bible Camp experience for many. Parents, your hearts would be filled with joy if you were able to be there and peek in the chapel doors. There was joy on everyone's faces, there was harmony all around, and it felt like we had created our own bit of Heaven.
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Class Devotions
Instead of Chapel this Friday, August 27, you will have devotions with your class. Locations will be posted on the display case.
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Junior/Senior Class Snow Evening
This Friday, January 28, from 4:00-6:30 PM
There will be a junior & senior class snow evening this Friday. Because of COVID, everything will be outdoors beginning at 4:00 and ending at 6:30 PM. We will begin with snowmobile rides and sledding. Only the adults will drive the snowmobile, and students will take turns riding on the snowmobile and the sled behind it. At sundown, we will gather by the outdoor campfire for a devotional and prayer to begin the Sabbath. Throughout the evening, students can enjoy s'mores by the campfire. Dress warmly and bring sleds!
Be sure to pick up a permission slip from your sponsors.
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MAP Testing for 9th & 10th Grades
January 26, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Grades 9 & 10 will be taking the MAP Test tomorrow, Wednesday, January 26. There is no cost, and no preparation is needed other than to get a good night's rest and eat a hearty breakfast.
Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 AM and end at 1:00 PM. We will provide a light breakfast snack. Lunch will not be served. Students should arrive at 7:45 AM on testing day. Please make sure that your student(s) arrive on time and are picked up on time as well.
We encourage the students to bring a book to read or homework that can be completed if finished with a section ahead of time.
Please contact me if your student is not able to make it to the school for testing that day so that alternate arrangements can be made.
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Grades 9 & 10 will also have asynchronous learning in the afternoon. Be sure to check Google Classroom for any assignments for your afternoon classes that begin at 12:00 PM or later.
Grades 11 & 12 will be at home that day. They should check Google Classroom for each of their classes to see what may have been assigned for that day. There will be no Zooming (asynchronous day).
Ms. Leslie Nieves, Guidance Counselor
269-471-3453
nievesl@andrews.edu
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Valentine Fundraising Baskets
Please, please support Andrews Academy freshman class by doing your Valentine shopping with us!! Show your love to someone* with an elegant basket, and at the same time you will also be supporting the freshman class!
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The basket includes: 1 Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider, 2 champagne glasses, 1 Bath & Body Works candle, 1 Bath & Body Works lotion, 1 Ferrero Rocher chocolate box, and 1 yummy popcorn. The Valentine Basket costs $40.
*girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, husband, grandparents, relatives, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and others.
To order, please contact any freshman student from Andrews Academy, email silvestre@andrews.edu, or call 616-710-8026. We are taking orders until February 4, 2022.
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Parent and Student Surveys
As part of our upcoming accreditation process, survey links were emailed to all AA parents and students. If you haven't already done so, please take a few minutes to respond to these surveys as soon as possible. Thanks!
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Important Deadlines from the Registrar’s Office:
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- This Friday, January 28 — Deadline for JUNIORS who are interested in graduating with Academic Honors to submit the application. This is NOT the same as the NHS application.
- March 31 — Work Experience Evaluation Final Deadline for SENIORS
Ms. Ivonne Segui-Weiss
Andrews Academy Registrar
aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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School Name: Andrews Academy
Picture Retake Day: Thursday, February 10, 9:30-11:30 AM
Picture Day ID: EVT6FD3JP
You can still order on mylifetouch.com with the above Picture Day ID. If you were not here for Picture Day in September or would like a retake, please come prepared to have your picture taken that day. If you ordered pictures and would like a retake, simply return your original picture package on Retake Day.
Please note that class composites are no longer available.
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Chapels This Week
Our special speaker for Monday was Mr. Wallace. To begin, Mr. Wallace sang a song with us. Mr. Wallace wrote this song about grace a few years ago, from the perspective of the disciple Peter. The bridge says, "only by grace" and refers to our salvation through God's grace. When Mr. Wallace was in college, he dropped out and felt hopeless; he wanted to run away. Mr. Wallace was living with his parents, and his room hadn't been cleaned in months. One day, his father cleaned it for him. This is how God cleanses our hearts and past sins from our records. To close, Mr. Wallace gave us a challenge: try to be more grateful in life. When life seems like nothing is going right, Mr. Wallace reminded us that Jesus saved us from the darkness in our lives when He died on the cross.
Today (Tuesday), we were blessed to have Pastor Bell join us for chapel over Zoom. Pastor Bell based his talk on Nehemiah 8:10, which talks about the Lord’s joy being our strength. To explain his point, Pastor Bell gave us a bit of context. Leading up to this, the Israelites had to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem because it had been destroyed. Once the wall was complete, there was a consecration and reading of scripture. The Israelites began crying after reading the scripture because they saw God’s prediction of their current circumstances. Some would say this seems like God willed them to sin. However, God simply understood and predicted our propensities for sin. Now, going back to Nehemiah 8:10. Some would also say that our joy in the Lord is what gives us strength. Even though we tend to be self-reliant beings, God is still there to work with us. Pastor Bell encouraged us to look at this verse with a different perspective. Instead of our joy in the Lord strengthening us, we should interpret it as our ability to provide the Lord with joy, is what strengthens us.
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Important: Remember that in order to order lunch, students must have a signed contract with AU Dining Services/Bon Appetit and their ID card. Also, lunches need to be ordered online or through the GET Mobile app at least one day in advance (by 5 PM). See instructions in a previous E-Sanjo or contact Dining Services for more information - 269-471-3161 or ds@andrews.edu. If a student orders lunch but then is absent that day, please email Dining Services by 9:00 AM to cancel the order.
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* There are options to subscribe to the 2021-22 school calendar on our website.
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Free Counseling Offered at Andrews University
The Andrews Community Counseling Center (ACCC) is now open for new clients. Graduate-level practicum students who provide these free counseling services at the ACCC have training in counseling adults, adolescents, and children. Counseling sessions are completely confidential.
During the pandemic, the ACCC knows that the need for mental health services is great, and they also recognize that the need for physical safety is essential. Therefore, all counseling in-person sessions will require counselors and clients to wear a face mask covering the nose and mouth at all times, regardless of vaccination status. For those unable to attend in-person, some teletherapy services may also be available using confidential Zoom sessions.
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Highlights of the new guidance for exposure to COVID-19:
Up-to-date on vaccines and boosters:
- Students and staff without symptoms do not need to quarantine. Monitor for symptoms and wear a well-fitted mask for 10 days.
Not up-to-date on vaccines and boosters:
- Students and staff must home quarantine from days 1-5 and test on day 5. Then wear a well-fitted mask for days 6-10.
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- Students and staff may test-to-stay for days 1-6, and mask-to-stay for days 1-10.
Students and staff who test positive may not attend school, and must isolate at home for five full days after symptom onset (or five days after the positive test if they do not have symptoms). They may return to school on day six if they have no symptoms and can wear a well-fitted mask for an additional five days.
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Andrews Academy
8833 Garland Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49104
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269-471-3138
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