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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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Badminton Tournament
On Tuesday evening, February 21, 2023, students enjoyed this year’s badminton tournament. Many students participated and had fun playing badminton together.
Micah Leiterman and Nicolas Poloche were the champions.
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2023-2024 Re-Enrollment
Andrews Academy’s administration and staff welcomes you to begin re-enrolling for the 2023-2024 school year. Please take time now to complete your child’s 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 gaytan@andrews.edu. We appreciate your patience as she has many families to meet with as well as other responsibilities.
CLASS SCHEDULE - Available in April
Upon completion of FACTS Enrollment and 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.
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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Student Association Election Orientation
This Monday, March 6, at 3:30 PM, there will be a SA election orientation in the home ec room.
Anyone who is interested in running for an SA office, please attend this orientation. See Mr. Steinkraus if you have any questions.
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This Tuesday, March 7, is our scheduled Academy Day, when area 8th graders will visit AA. This will be an e-learning day for most AA students.
Class officers and organizational officers will be helping as tour guides for the day, and some music students will be needed for chapel, but most students will work on assignments at home that day. Please let us know if you need more details regarding this event.
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SA Banquet
Sunday, March 12, 4:00 PM
The Andrews Academy banquet is happening on Sunday, March 12! Please arrive at AA at 4:00 PM to be bused to the destination.
Please note the Dress Code for School Banquets on page 80 of the school Sourcebook. Students without appropriate apparel will be asked to change, per page 80. If you have any questions about apparel, please contact the appropriate SA sponsor: Mrs. Pellegrini or Mr. Steinkraus.
Watch for a permission slip, which must be signed by a parent/guardian. It will be required to get on the bus.
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Dual Enrollment Meeting
Attention Next year Juniors and Seniors: There will be a Dual Enrollment information meeting on Tuesday, March 28, at 6:00 PM at Andrews Academy. This program is available for juniors and seniors who are enrolled full-time and have a Cum GPA of 3.5 or higher. If you think you might be interested in and ready for the challenge of taking AU college classes while in high school, please attend this meeting with your parent as well.
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Please plan for Parent/Teacher Conferences via Zoom on March 29 & 30. School will dismiss at 12:00 PM on both days to accommodate the conferences. Conferences on Wednesday, March 29, will be from 4:00 – 8:00 PM, and conferences on Thursday, March 30, will be from 2:00 – 5:00 PM.
Online signups will open on Tuesday, March 14. The last day to sign up is March 28.
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.
To sign up online, please go to http://gotsession.com/aa 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.
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 Upcoming Dates:
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Spring Break: March 20-24
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Band Music Tour: March 29 - April 2
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Student Week of Prayer: April 3-7
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Important Deadline from the Registrar’s Office:
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- Work Experience Forms Due for Seniors - March 30
Ms. Ivonne Segui-Weiss
Andrews Academy Registrar
269-471-6234
aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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Lunch Volunteer Needed
The Dining Services Department is looking for a volunteer cashier to help at AA Monday - Thursday from 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM. This would be perfect for a parent or someone who is retired. The person would get a free meal everyday that they volunteer. If interested, please contact Nereida Martinez by emailing her at nereidab@andrews.edu or by calling her at 269-471-6352.
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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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Honor Roll
There is an almost full page article in the local newspaper, The Journal Era, listing those on honor roll for the first semester of the 2022-2023 school year. It includes a rather large color picture of the freshman honor roll students.
If you want to purchase the February 22, 2023, edition of The Journal Era, you will need to go to their main office in downtown Berrien Springs. Sorry, we did not notice this article in the paper until recently, so they are no longer available in local newsstands.
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Sophomore Class Fundraiser
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Be sure to mention this flyer for the AA fundraiser!
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Freshman Fundraiser
The Class of 2026 needs your support! And there's an EASY way to do it:
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Treat the family to a meal at Stevensville Culver's on Tuesday, March 14, from 5:00-8:00 PM. A portion of the evening's sales will benefit the freshman class as they begin saving for their senior class trip. Dine in or drive through, stop by and show your support. Culver's DOES have vegetarian options, including a veggie burger. And you won't want to miss their ice cream treats! See you there!
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Chapels this Week
This week, we heard from a variety of speakers, allowing for an exciting diversity of chapels.
On Monday, we heard from our Principal, Pastor Ferguson, who spoke to students about Psalm 137 and gave them a different perspective on how to approach the chapter.
On Tuesday, we were visited by ACA (Adventist Colleges Abroad) representatives, who informed AA students of the opportunities available to them, even as highschoolers, for studying abroad.
On Wednesday, we heard from Pastor Tom Gary, who started Women's History Month by sharing the story of his female predecessor (as written by her son), about her miraculous recovery and how, perhaps, the greatest legacy she left was helping foster a family who loved God.
Thursday's speaker was Kyle Hardinge, one of our seniors, who emphasized God's unconditional love, through the example of Absalom, David's son, as well as his own harrowing experience getting heart surgery when he was younger.
To end our week, Ms. Nancy Kardos-Moldovan (or Mrs. May, as she is known to the students) read a story about Thomas and his grief following Jesus' death, ending with his reaction to Jesus' resurrection. She made sure to emphasize that sometimes, when you're waiting for God to show up in your life, you may not realize that He has been there the entire time.
We'd like to thank each of the speakers for allowing us to remember to focus again on the Light and apply our newfound reflections in our lives!
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8th graders are invited....
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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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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 3-5, 2023
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 March 30 by texting
Jen Lemon (269-340-2264).
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* There are options to subscribe to the 2022-23 school calendar on our website.
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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 a fleece/squall jacket, they should also have an AA logoed shirt underneath.
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If you need PE uniform items, please see Pastor Ferguson or Mrs. Mills at lunch time or after school (cash only).
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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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