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Andrews Academy's
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Student-Led Week of Prayer: Theme - “Honoring God Through Service”
One of the highlights of Spring semester is Student Week of Prayer, (April 1-5, 2024). The class, SA, and NHS pastors, under the guidance of Pastor Mario Ferguson and the religion teachers, have prayed, brainstormed, planned, and worked together to create a series of messages centered around the theme, “Honoring God Through Service.”
Karan Chun began Wednesday’s chapel with prayer, followed by Lilly Murphy asking students share with each other some insights of their own personal service experiences with those sitting next to them. Following this, there was a special music, reading of scripture, and then song service. Zola Sibanda, junior class pastor, presented on the topic of service with sacrifice. She read Romans 12:1, Ephesians 5:2, and other Scriptures on this topic. Esther was willing to serve by potentially sacrificing her life for her people, and John the Baptist prepared the way of the Lord, losing his life in the process. She weaved other Biblical examples together as she developed the theme of serving by sacrifice.
On Thursday, senior class pastor Marco Sciarabba Badenas shared the Biblical definition of honor, and that is to glorify. He shared from Matthew 20 that to be great is to be a servant, which contradicts the worldly view of greatness. Humility of heart is what is important. The Creator of the universe should be glorified. We need to humble ourselves and serve—this is a way to honor God through our service.
Today (Friday), the last day of week of prayer, SA pastor Kofi Amponsah presented how God uses service to further His work. He shared stories about the lives of Joseph and others in the Bible to illustrate this point. He encouraged each of us to give ourselves away to serve others and God. Pastor Ferguson concluded the Week with Prayer by calling for us to carry our cross.
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Farewell for Pastor Ferguson and Mr. Martins,
& Community Vespers
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Tonight, Friday, April 5,
5:30 & 7:00 PM
Everyone is invited to a farewell (including a light supper - bring salad or bread to share) for Pastor Mario Ferguson and Mr. Marcelo Martins at 5:30 PM. The vespers will start at 7:00 PM.
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Bells
AA Resound will perform tomorrow, Sabbath, April 6, at Niles Westside Adventist Church, providing music for both services.
IMPORTANT! Transportation WON'T be provided. Bells students will meet at the church at 1105 Grant St (aka Niles-Buchanan Rd), Niles, MI.
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Call Time FIRST Service: 8:00 AM at Niles Westside.
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Snacks will be provided in between the services.
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Call Time SECOND Service: 10:50 AM at the platform.
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Attire: full concert outfit, including tuxedo, black dress, black formal shoes, and socks.
You will be dismissed after the second service at around 12:20 PM.
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Solar Eclipse
This Monday, April 8
The 2:25 PM classes will be given solar eclipse glasses (courtesy of AU) this Monday so that they can (hopefully) see the eclipse during the class period.
Students who have a college class or study hall and leave early should request a pair of glasses from the front office before they leave.
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Senior Class Vespers
Next Friday, April 12, 5:30-8:30 PM
Seniors will leave from the AA parking lot on the bus at 5:30. All students must ride the bus.
- You MUST ride the bus.
- You MUST fill out the waiver in Google Classroom (if under 18, a parent must also sign).
- You MUST have a permission slip signed on both sides turned to Mr. Wright in by this Wednesday.
- Bring food: If your last name begins with A-C chips, D-J fruits/veggies, K-N cookies/desert, O-Z drink
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The permission slip is in Google Classroom or can be picked up in the main office.
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2024-2025 Re-Enrollment
Andrews Academy’s administration and staff welcomes you to re-enroll your child for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents, please take time now to complete your child’s re-enrollment for next year.
March 1, 2024
FACTS Re-Enrollment & Financial Agreement Opened
April 2
Academic Orientation, Class Schedule Available
August 19
First 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. (You may now pay online - the issue has been fixed.)
Follow these simple instructions:
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Please go to https://factsmgt.com
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Select Family Log In.
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Select FACTS Family Portal.
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Enter AN-MI into the District Code field.
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Enter your username and password. If you have forgotten your username or password, please click on the link provided.
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After logging in, click on the Apply/Enroll button in the left menu.
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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
The Financial Agreement form must be approved by Gracie Gaytan, Student Accounts Manager. Please make an appointment for your family at https://calendly.com/aafinances. We appreciate your patience as she has many families to meet with as well as other responsibilities.
CLASS SCHEDULE - Available as of Tuesday, April 2
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 begin in April starting with the new seniors, then juniors, and sophomores (see dates in registrar's announcement below). Re-enrollment, including the financial agreement, MUST have been completed before an appointment can be made for the class schedule.
Your class schedule will be time-stamped, and reservation for classes will be based upon class standing, availability, attendance records, and a time stamp.
- Based on FACTS Enrollment and Financial Agreement completion dates, students will be able to choose a locker for next school year.
- Instructions and forms are located on the Andrews Academy website.
CONTACT US
Re-Enrollment Process: aaadmissions@andrews.edu
Financial Information: gaytan@andrews.edu
Class Schedule Questions: aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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New Students
Applications for new students are now open. If you have a current student at AA, you can start a new application packet in FACTS, in the same place that you re-enroll your current student (under Apply/Enroll, click on Application).
New families, please go to the AA website and click on "Apply Now" for the online application.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gina Meekma at aaadmissions@andrews.edu.
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Important Information from the Registrar’s Office:
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2024-2025 Class Schedule Dates (for those who have completed re-enrollment, including the financial agreement): You will receive an email with information to make an appointment once you have completed re-enrollment/financial clearance. Make sure that you sign up for the correct week. You will be rescheduled if necessary.
- Seniors (class of 2025) – April 2-8, 2024
- Juniors (class of 2026) – April 9-15
- Sophomores (class of 2027) – April 16-24
*If you miss your designated class week, you will need to schedule your appointment beginning April 29.
Ms. Ivonne Segui Medina
Andrews Academy Registrar
269-471-6234
aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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Tuition
Tuition payment #9 is due on April 25.
Note that payment #10 FOR SENIORS is due on May 6.
Please contact Ms. Gracie at gaytan@andrews.edu with questions.
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Governor Recognizes Andrews Academy’s Adopt-A-Highway Project
A big thank you to Andrews Academy’s students and faculty who have helped clean the on and off ramps (Exit 15) between the 31 bypass and M-139. At Andrews Academy, we aim to foster service in our co-curricular program. This is one of the more visible things students do to help serve our community. As you take the exits to/from Berrien Springs, please look for our “Adopt-A-Highway” sign! This photo was taken in the spring of 2023 during one of our cleanup sessions.
A group of students did this today as part of the Service Day. We will have many photos of Service Day in our next edition of the E-Sanjo.
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Sophomore Class “After Hours” Variety Show
& Silent Auction
This Sunday, April 7, from 6:00-8:00 PM
Enjoy an evening of entertainment and purchase delicious desserts and specialty baked goods. Come show your support! Tickets available during lunch or online.
If you're unable to attend but would like to support the event, follow the link and click the "Donate" button.
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Come & support the juniors this Sunday!
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Home Ec Class
Andrews Academy’s Home Skills Home Ec class provides students with a variety of learning opportunities on how to manage and care for a home. Currently students are learning basic sewing skills. They also learn basic cooking, finance, home repair skills, and more. And they are having fun along the way!
Thank you, Mrs. Kayongo, for teaching such a practical class that students will use for the rest of their lives!
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Attention: 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.
To sign up for the lunch program and to add funds, 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. At this time (while the new website is being worked on), you will still contact Dining Services to add funds to your student's account. Parents will now need to purchase at least 20 meals at a time. Any leftover funds will be refunded at the end of the year.
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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RAD Self-Defense Class
Who: Ladies ages 12 & up
Wonderful for mother/daughters, girl's evenings, and any lady who would like to learn some potentially life-saving methods of self-defense.
When: April 16, 17, & 18, 2024
5:30-9:00 PM
Food will be provided.
Where: The Community Center at the Stevensville Adventist Church
6657 Stevensville-Baroda Rd
Stevensville, MI
Cost: Free (donations welcome)
Space is limited, so sign up ASAP! Reserve your spot by April 6 by calling/texting
Jen Lemon (269-340-2264).
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Mondays - Thursdays:
7:40 AM - 4:30 PM
Fridays: 7:40 AM - 2:30 PM
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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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Opting into Texting for One Call Now Alerts
Andrews Academy utilizes One Call Now, an automated messaging service, to contact students and parents about school cancellations (including snow days), upcoming events, and urgent information, etc.
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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. Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) in the main office.
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You can find your schedule, grades, etc. on FACTS.
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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 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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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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Andrews Academy
8833 Garland Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49104
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269-471-3138
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