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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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Thank You!
We are thankful to our principal and all of our teachers for their tireless, hard work! Leading and teaching are often thankless jobs.
Feel free to let Pastor Ferguson and your teachers know how much you appreciate them, not only this week, but all year long!
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Andrews Academy Class of 2023
Presenting the Andrews Academy Class of 2023 (picture taken Tuesday, May 2, 2023). We know graduation is just around the corner when we start to see graduation gowns!
Last Friday, seniors enjoyed their senior retreat at UltraCamp in Niles. There they did some of the last steps of planning for graduation. Most of the time was spent hanging out together as they tried out their skills at rock wall climbing, laser tag, foam pit, and more. After dinner, during worship, they shared their future goals, shared scripture promises of how God is in charge of their future, and some shared how the Academy influenced them in making their choice of future goals.
Seniors, if you haven't joined your class Facebook group yet, you may want to do so. It's a great way to keep in touch with each other after graduation.
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New Students
Each week more students are applying and enrolling for this coming school year. If you know someone who might be interested in applying for their child to attend AA, please contact the school at aaadmissions@andrews.edu.
For new students, please go to the AA website and click on "Apply Now" for the online application.
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| Instructions for New Students |
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Returning Students
For returning students who have not yet re-enrolled, please log in to FACTS and re-enroll. See the link below for detailed instructions.
(Parents, please keep in mind that even though your child was financially cleared, they will not be able to begin class this next school year (2023-24) if their account has a balance.)
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Freshman Class Vespers
Today, Friday, May 5,
6-9 PM
Freshmen, join us for games, food, and worship. See the permission slip in the main office for more information.
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Sophomore Class Vespers
Today, Friday, May 5,
5-7 PM, $5 due with permission slip
Sophomores, join us for food and worship. See the permission slip for location and more information.
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Senior Class Vespers
Today, Friday, May 5,
6:30-9 PM
We hope each senior will be able to enjoy our last class vespers together. We will enjoy hotdogs around the campfire followed by worship together. Please see your permission slip for more details.
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NHS Community Service & Vespers
Tomorrow, Sabbath, May 6,
3-8:30 PM
The National Honor Society is doing community service outreach at a nursing home and having vespers tomorrow. The permission slip is required to get on the bus. See Ryleigh Bergmann for a list of food to bring.
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Upcoming AA Spring Concerts
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You are invited to attend our music performances in May:
This Tuesday, May 9, 7 PM: Band & Bells Concert
This Thursday, May 11, 7 PM: Orchestra & Vocal Concert
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Dress Rehearsals:
This Monday, May 8, 6 PM: Band & Bells Rehearsal(watch for more info from your music teachers)
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This Wednesday, May 10, 6 PM: Orchestra & Vocal Rehearsal (watch for more info from your music teachers)
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Lost & Found
Please check Lost & Found in the main office and the Commons to see if any items are yours. Most unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the school year.
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From the Registrar’s Office:
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* 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).
* Those who missed your designated class week, you will need to schedule your appointment beginning this Monday, May 8.
- Class Withdraw Deadline: This Tuesday, May 9
Ms. Ivonne Segui-Weiss
Andrews Academy Registrar
269-471-6234
aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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Important Upcoming Dates:
- Spring Picnic/Yearbook Distribution: Monday, May 15
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SA Beach Vespers: Sabbath, May 20
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Final Exams (no early departure policy applies): May 23-25
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Graduation Weekend: May 26-28
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Tuition
Tuition #10 Due on or before May 25
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Testing Out of Spanish I or II at AA
Spanish I and/or II test out exams will take place on Sunday, June 4, at 2:45 PM in the Andrews Academy library.
The cost is $25 to take the exam, and students can bring cash or a check made to Andrews Academy.
If the student passes the test, an additional $75 will be charged if you would like the school to grant credit.
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If you would like to take the test out exam, please email Mrs. Silvestre (silvestre@andrews.edu) and let her know which one you would like to take. If you have any questions, please let her know.
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Chapels this Week
This week marked the beginning of Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month, which spans over the month of May. It is a celebration of the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
AAPI Month began as a week-long celebration in the late 1970s that extended into a month-long celebration in 1990. The month of May was chosen in honor of the first Japanese immigrants who came to the United States, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad, which both occurred during May.
Andrews Academy is celebrating AAPI Month through a series of chapels from May 1-19, with the theme No Longer Invisible. The theme verse is found in Colossians 1:16, which reads "For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through Him and for Him."
On Monday, we heard from Nate Sitaneng, who is Indonesian-American. He spoke about some hardships he had about wanting to belong to a particular culture/group and, ultimately, encouraged students to be themselves. Tuesday and Wednesday's speaker was Joanne Kim, mother of Jordan and Jaira Kim (senior, freshman) and Ms. Joelle Kim (English teacher), who is Korean-American. She shared about her experiences growing up in a first-generation immigrant household and her experiences as a missionary in Mongolia—ending with the message that God loves us, even though we may not deserve it. Thursday's speaker was Nathan Elanko, junior, who spoke about how he struggled when he was younger with feeling invisible and unseen. He related his story to that of David and how David seemed to be crying out to God in his psalms when he felt invisible. Nathan spoke of how God responded not only to David but to us with the words that He sees us.
We'd like to thank each speaker and the planners behind AAPI Month for the opportunity to celebrate the diversity here at AA and the individual stories we have.
Today each class had their own worship.
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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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Some AU Dual Enrollment Options
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Farewell to Pastor Dwight Nelson
Pastor Dwight's Final Sermon
For more information, go to the Pioneer Memorial Church website where you can also leave a tribute to Pastor Dwight.
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Spend Your Summer with Andrews University!
July 30-August 18
The Early College Experience is an in-person summer program for rising high school Juniors and Seniors as well as incoming college Freshmen. Come join us for three weeks of learning and fun on the campus of Andrews University. Each student will take one, 3-credit hour college course in addition to participating in seminars, activities, and local travel. This is a great way to earn college credit as a high schooler!
Admissions
Admissions requirements for the summer 2023 Early College Experience have changed.
All applicants must fill out and submit the online application. Students must have a 3.25 High School GPA with a college prep curriculum.* ACT, SAT or PSAT scores preferred. Students can be admitted without test scores, but must meet high school curriculum requirements. For questions, please email explore@andrews.edu
*Rising Juniors must submit additional test scores. Please contact the program director for special inquiries.
2023 Courses
College Writing I*
Communications Skills
World Civilizations*
Scripture* (general education religion)
*honors eligible courses
The Early College Experience is a single package price of $1,295. This covers all costs, including tuition, housing, food, books, and activities. There are no hidden costs or additional fees.
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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 are working on other jacket options.
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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.
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If you need PE uniform items, please see Pastor Ferguson at lunch time or after school (cash only).
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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 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!
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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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Parents, please let us know about positive COVID tests and symptoms. 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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