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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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SA Banquet
The Student Association banquet, “The Masque Royal,” was held at the Palais Royale in South Bend on March 13, 2022. It was a fun and beautiful evening for all.
Thank you, SA officers and sponsors, for creating this banquet and creating so many wonderful memories.
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2022-2023 Re-Enrollment
Andrews Academy’s administration and staff welcomes you to begin re-enrolling for the 2022-2023 school year. Please take time now to complete your child’s enrollment for next year.
- Instructions and forms are located on the Andrews Academy website.
Class Schedule Information:
Once you have re-enrolled online and completed your Financial Agreement with Ms. Gracie, you will receive an email with instructions on how to make an appointment for a class schedule (available in April) with our Registrar, Ms. Ivonne.
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Student Association Officer Nomination Forms Due
This Friday, March 18, by 12:00 PM.
Anyone who is interested in running for an SA office, please fill out the nomination form from the office. See Mrs. Mills if you have any questions.
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Noon Dismissal This Friday
This Friday, March 18, we will dismiss at 12:00 PM. Afternoon classes will be asynchronous. Lunch will not be served.
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Please plan for Parent/Teacher Conferences via Zoom on March 30 & 31. School will dismiss at 12:00 PM on both days to accommodate the conferences. Conferences on Wednesday, March 30, will be from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. Conferences on Thursday, March 31, are from 2:00 – 5:00 PM.
Online signups opened today, Tuesday, March 15. The last day to sign up is March 30.
If things are going well for your child in their class, please do not feel like you have to make an appointment with the teacher. If you would like to, you can make an appointment, but making an unnecessary appointment will result in fewer appointments available for those that really need to have a conference.
When online signups open, please go to http://gotsession.com/aa to sign up and complete the following steps:
- Fill out the form (please use full parent and student names).
- Select a time for your conference.
- Click the “Add to Cart” button.
- Click the “View Cart” button to view your scheduled time.
- Click the “Submit Order” button to save your appointment.
These steps MUST be done for EACH appointment.
In your confirmation email, you will receive the teacher’s Zoom information.
If you need additional help to schedule via mobile device or PC/Mac, please click on a video tutorial link below.
- How to schedule a conference using a mobile device
- How to schedule a conference using a PC/Mac
We encourage students to attend these conferences with their parent.
Please note that only full-time teachers are listed. Contract and college/dual enrollment class teachers aren't listed. If you have a desire to conference with a contract teacher, the office will be able to provide you with contact information. College teachers must be reached through the University. Music teachers are listed when available as they teach for RMES as well.
If spots are filled or there is not a time slot that is workable for you, please feel free to email the teachers through the FACTS portal and schedule an appointment that works for both of you.
We look forward to meeting with you.
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Important Deadline from the Registrar’s Office:
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- March 31 — Work Experience Evaluation Final Deadline for SENIORS
Ms. Ivonne Segui-Weiss
Andrews Academy Registrar
aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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Thank You, Pastor Ferguson!
At the beginning of chapel on Monday, Pastor Ferguson dialogued briefly about the two year COVID-19 journey the Andrews Academy family has gone through as he announced that face masks are now optional for chapels and assemblies.
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The following day, a teacher publicly thanked Pastor Ferguson as he led the school through the majority of this two year experience. He explained to the students the many hours and stresses Pastor Ferguson went through as he navigated us through COVID-19. He had to find the balance of what the Berrien County Health Department was saying and expecting, as well Andrews University, and guidelines from the CDC. These three entities did not always have the same expectations. Pastor Ferguson also had to evaluate where the school was in reference to COVID-19 cases; what students, parents and faculty were desiring; and then make important decisions as he navigated us through COVID-19.
THANK YOU, PASTOR FERGUSON, for navigating us through COVID-19 thus far and for continuing to do so as this pandemic hopefully winds down soon.
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Juniors' Night Live
Sunday, April 3, at 5:30 PM
Please support the junior class and enjoy an evening of entertainment which will include skits created by the juniors, music, light refreshments, and much more.
Contact a junior to purchase a ticket for $10, or purchase tickets
during the lunch hours this week.
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Chapels this Week
Madison Whitman, a new junior, presented chapel on Monday. She focused on instability and not belonging. Madison is a pastor's kid. As such, she and her family moved around a lot. Moving around frequently required Madison to switch schools. Enrolling at a new school can be difficult, especially when you don't have friends. With the continual changes in her life, Madison found it hard to find a constant in her life. Through it all, she remembered that God is always with her. To close, Madison reminded us that God will always be there for us. No matter how far we may go or where we end up, we will always belong with God.
Today (Tuesday), special music was performed by Zothile Sibanda and her sister Zola. Our guest speaker was Dr. Vanessa Greer. Dr. Greer started by posing the question: What is your purpose? Jesus met with the people of the community every day. We are to follow Christs' example, so we should also show our love for our community. Hebrews 10:24 says, "Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." People in Benton Harbor are struggling and in poverty, and they are just down the way within our reach. It would take one phone call to help someone. In closing, Dr. Greer encouraged us to help people first, then share Christ with them.
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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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2022 Summer Program
Where: Andrews University
Bell Hall, Suite 114
Ages: 12+
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What is it?
Social Survival is a therapist led program that combines your love of video games with effective social skill strategies.
What You Will Learn
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How to carry on effective conversation by using a variety of social strategies
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How to interpret body language and other non-verbal communication
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How to connect with peers, maintain friendships, and much more!
For more information:
www.socialsurvival.net
contact@socialsurvival.net
213-510-1084
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When: June 13 - July 1 (Monday - Friday)
Ages 12-14: 8:30-9:30
Ages 15-17: 10:00-11:00
Ages 18+: 11:30-12:30
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Highlights of the updated 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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