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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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Student-Led Week of Prayer
This Week, April 3-7, 8:50 AM
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Thank You, Silhouettes
We wish to thank the Silhouettes for giving of your time this past Sunday to sing at the memorial service for Mr. James McKee. He spent most of his professional career here at Andrews Academy, teaching the upper division math and physics classes from 1973 - 1995. It meant a lot to the family and his former students that were at the funeral and online from throughout North America for you to sing at this service. You represented Andrews Academy well as you sang for his service. Thank you.
Mr. Cleon White (second picture) presented the Life Sketch for Mr. James McKee. Mr. White taught chemistry and algebra at AA for many years and became vice-principal and then principal.
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According to Mr. Atkins, the teaching experience of these two math and science teachers impacted his teaching in a significant way when he arrived at AA as the “new kid on the block."
He listened to their advice and watched how they taught and interacted with students and participated in the school programs. He thanks both of these individuals for the influence they had on his own teaching career and the thousands of students they taught while serving at Andrews Academy.
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2023-2024 Re-Enrollment
Andrews Academy’s administration and staff welcomes you to re-enroll your child for the 2023-2024 school year. Parents, please take time now to complete your child’s re-enrollment for next year.
March 1, 2023
FACTS Re-Enrollment & Financial Agreement Opened
April 4
Academic Orientation, Class Schedule Available
August 16
First (Half) 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
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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
This Financial Agreement form must be approved by Gracie Gaytan, Student Accounts Manager. Please make an appointment for your family at https://calendly.com/aafinances/30min. We appreciate your patience as she has many families to meet with as well as other responsibilities.
CLASS SCHEDULE - Available on April 4
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.
- After FACTS Enrollment and Financial Agreement are completed, you will be able to choose your locker for next school year.
- Instructions and forms are located on the Andrews Academy website.
CONTACT US
Re-Enrollment Process: aaadmissions@andrews.edu
Financial Plan: gaytan@andrews.edu
Class Schedule: aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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Community Service Day
This Thursday, April 6
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(half day - no lunch, snacks provided)
Seniors will be practicing for Seniors' Night Live and doing community service until 3:15 PM.
Our AA Community Service Day is scheduled for this Thursday, April 6. As part of Andrews Academy's educational program, we participate in service to others.
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As a school we feel that it is important for students to learn to serve our community. We devote a day to practicing this concept with the students, as well as having various smaller projects throughout the year.
Please plan to arrive for Week of Prayer devotions at 8:00 AM. Activities for the day include yard work, picking up trash, cleaning windows, etc. A reminder to wear closed toe shoes and long pants (no shorts!) for protection as you work. Please bring work gloves. You do not need to wear your AA uniform; however, if you have an AA t-shirt, please represent our school. If you wear a hoodie, it should be appropriate. Our dismissal time will be by 12:00 noon.
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Important Dates from the Registrar’s Office:
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Seniors (class of 2024) - This week, April 4-9, 2023
Juniors (class of 2025) - April 9-13
Sophomores (class of 2026) – May 1-5
* 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).
* If you miss your designated class week, you will need to schedule your appointment beginning May 8.
- Class Withdraw Deadline - Tuesday, May 9
Ms. Ivonne Segui-Weiss
Andrews Academy Registrar
269-471-6234
aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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Important Upcoming Dates:
- Silhouettes & Orion Strings Music Tour: April 12-16
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Reformation Tour: April 17-27
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MAP Testing/E-Learning: April 28 (grades 9 & 10)
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E-Learning Day: April 28 (grades 11 & 12)
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Senior Retreat: April 28 (grade 12)
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Spring Concerts: May 9 & 11
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Governor's Recognition of AA's Adopt-A-Highway
A big thank you to Andrews Academy’s students and faculty who have helped clean the on and off ramps (Exit 15) of M-139. At Andrews Academy, we try 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 exit M-139 to enter Berrien Springs, please look for our “Adopt-A-Highway” sign! This photo was taken in the fall of 2022 during one of our cleanup sessions.
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Plan now for the class of 2023 "Seniors' Night Live" which will take place this Sunday, April 9. Enjoy an evening of fun as seniors share their talent and raise money for AA's Worthy Student Fund. The seniors would like to give back to the school as they share their talents.
Tickets are $10 each. They are being sold during lunch time.
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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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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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Students, please report positive COVID tests, symptoms, and exposure to COVID at the link below. 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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