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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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Andrews Academy will be closed next week during Spring Break (except by appointment).
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International Assembly
The International Assembly was part of International Appreciation Week held at Andrews Academy from March 10-14, 2025. This week was an opportunity for each student and faculty to learn more about the many cultures here at Andrews Academy.
Today (Friday), we arranged the class schedule so that we could combine the chapel and assembly time and have a longer program. It ended near the lunch hour so that we could enjoy an international food fair together. Thank you to all of the parents who brought food and helped set up and serve!
Forty-seven countries were represented as we celebrate our cultures in Christian unity. For example, one of the songs was done by a combination of Russian and Ukrainian cultures. We truly celebrated the cultural diversity that the Andrews Academy family enjoys each day.
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2025-2026 Re-Enrollment
Andrews Academy’s administration and staff welcomes you to re-enroll your child for the 2025-2026 school year. Parents, please take time now to complete your child’s re-enrollment for next year.
March 12, 2025
FACTS Re-Enrollment Opened
March 31
Financial Agreement Appointments Begin
April 8
Academic Orientation, Class Schedule Available
August 4
Tuition #1 Due
August 18
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.
Follow these simple instructions:
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Please go to https://factsmgt.com
- Select Log In Here.
- Under For Families, select Family Portal Log In.
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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. If you are unable to log in, please contact Gina Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu or call 269-471-3138) for assistance.
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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 - Sign up now for appts beginning March 31.
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 April 8
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).
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 dates, you will be able to choose your locker for next school year, typically during the summer.
- 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: 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).
For new families, please go to the AA website and click on "Apply Now" for the online application.
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Student Association Officer Nomination Forms Due
Thank you to those who have turned in their nomination forms. The deadline has been extended to after school on Monday, March 24, since there are still some open positions. Please contact Mrs. Mills (samantham@andrews.edu) with any questions.
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Important Dates from the Registrar’s Office:
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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 with our Registrar, Ms. Ivonne.
Please note dates for priority enrollment based on class standing. **It is important to make sure to schedule your appointment in the correct week:
► Seniors (Class of 2026) - April 8-18
► Juniors (Class of 2027) - April 20-25
► Sophomores (Class of 2028) - May 5-9
► All classes - May 12 forward
* If you miss your designated class week, you will need to schedule your appointment for May 12 or later.
Ms. Ivonne Segui Medina
Andrews Academy Registrar
269-471-3996
aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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Cheese the Day! — Class of 2026 Enchilada Fundraiser
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Support the AA junior class fundraiser by ordering delicious homemade enchiladas! We are selling take-and-bake Cheese Enchiladas, Beans, and Mexican Rice. Please complete our online form to secure your order today! Payments can be made via CASH or CHECK to the Andrews Academy front office. Please note that orders are not finalized UNTIL payment has been made. Orders must be placed and paid for by APRIL 1. Pick-up will be on Sunday, APRIL 13, at Andrews Academy from 4-6 PM. For more information, contact ginap@andrews.edu or denburgh@andrews.edu.
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Attention parents, if you are interested and willing to help out with this year's SA banquet on Sunday, May 11, please sign up today. We need your help to make it a success. This would include planning for the banquet, attending evening planning meetings, assistance with decor, assistance with setting up for the banquet, and help during and after the banquet. Please fill out the Google Form if you are interested. Thank you!
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Group Therapy with Andrews University
Wednesdays at 3:30 PM, A-58 (Study Hall Room)
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Parents Positively Involved (PPI)
As the AA school year and events are well under way, we are thrilled with the parent involvement thus far. There are many more opportunities to serve, and I encourage you to look ahead at the school calendar of events.
Please email me (aappi@andrews.edu) if you are available and willing to serve at any of these events. Note that all volunteers need to do the Sterling Volunteers training and background check, providing proof to AA. ~ Mrs. Kimberly Spare
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Tuition
Payment #8 is due on March 25. You may put your payment in the drop box on the post by the main doors if needed.
Please contact Ms. Gracie at gaytan@andrews.edu with questions.
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Chapel Recap: International Appreciation Week
International Appreciation Week was held from March 10-14, 2025. Each day we had a speaker present insights from their culture or discuss spiritual insights learned from their culture or international experience. The theme for the week was, “Think in Love, Live in Unity.”
Andrea De Leon, AA senior, translated for her father during chapel on Wednesday of International Week. He asked how can we have unity with all the barriers we have. He read from Colossians 3:12-15 and listed in Spanish while Andrea listed in English all the division that existed in Paul's time.
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Remember you are chosen by God to be on His team.
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Put on the love of God that binds you in perfect unity.
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Put on the peace of Christ. He then looked at how this overcomes these barriers.
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On Thursday, Arthhur Rakmeni, AA junior, translated for his father who spoke Indonesian as he presented on missionary work he was involved with in Indonesia. Pastor Rakmeni is currently in the seminary completing his MDiv. He shared that there are various villages that are in the tops of mountains that sometimes take days to walk to. There the Adventist church has built numerous schools, not only to teach academics, but more importantly to introduce children to Jesus. Missionaries have to sacrifice a lot, sometimes hiding to preserve their lives; however, their hearts are filled with the love of Christ that helps them overcome these obstacles.
He encouraged each student at AA to do the following:
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Help each other.
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Not waste the time they have here to share Jesus.
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Take time each day to build a relationship with Jesus.
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Youth & Young Adult Week of Prayer at Harbor of Hope
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The Highland Ave Adventist Church is hosting a Youth & Young Adult Week of Prayer between April 5-12 on select evenings at 5 PM at Harbor of Hope (769 Pipestone St, Benton Harbor).
They extend an invitation to the students of Andrews Academy to participate as speakers in this special series. The theme is The Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), where each session will focus on one aspect of the fruit of the Spirit—highlighting Christ and our calling as His children to bear fruit that blesses and nourishes others.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to grow spiritually, develop their gifts, and engage with the wider faith community; tasting and seeing, eating and being healed, hearing and being saved, taking part and being nourished. If you are interested in speaking or participating, please contact Pastor Caris Wright (Pastorcaris@havchurch.com).
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Save the date for Andrews University's annual
International Food Fair!
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Our online textbook store is open. Please follow the instructions for purchasing workbooks and digital content that are automatically placed in your cart, which is required to purchase from them as part of our contract. The bookstore will list all of the textbooks required for each class that the student is registered for (note that some textbooks are optional if there is digital content required).
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Email Mrs. Gina Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) with log in difficulties. Contact EdTech with questions about your order.
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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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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 understand that uniforms are on back order from Land's End. 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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Google Account Security Key Required
PLEASE note that if your child still has their security key from last year, you DO NOT NEED to purchase them a new one.
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If you have not done so already, please purchase the Multi-Factor Authentication Security Key for all AA students. This key is essential for your child to access all Google platforms (AU email, Google Classroom, etc.), as well as secure documents from Andrews University and Andrews Academy. Each student needs their own security key.
Security Key Link
If you have any further questions, feel free to email me.
Forms to check out a school computer for use at home during the school year can be found in the main office. Both a parent and the student's signatures are required.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Mr. Caleb Akins, MA
Media Ministry Director
Andrews Academy
akins@andrews.edu
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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. Gina Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) in the main office.
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You can find your schedule, grades, missing assignments, etc. on FACTS.
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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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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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Mondays - Thursdays:
7:40 AM - 4:30 PM
Fridays: 7:40 AM - 2:30 PM
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Andrews Academy
8833 Garland Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49104
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