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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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Parent Meeting
You are invited to our virtual Parent Meeting tonight, Tuesday, March 1, at 6:30 PM.
Meeting ID: 937 3563 5878
Passcode: 684462
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Orion Strings at Gobles Church
Andrews Academy's Orion Strings presented special music for Gobles Adventist church this past Sabbath, February 26, 2022. Thank you to Dr. Elsy M. Gallardo-Diaz and all of the Andrews Academy students who are taking music classes for their many hours of practice and the performances you do. These songs do indeed draw us closer to God during our worship experiences.
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Candlelight Vespers
This Friday, March 4, at 7:00 PM
AA Courtyard
Please join us in standing in solidarity with those affected by the situation in Ukraine.
This event is open to everyone. Light refreshments will be served.
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Next Tuesday, March 8, is our scheduled Academy Day, when area 8th graders will visit AA. This will be an asynchronous remote learning day for most AA students.
Class officers and organizational officers will be helping as tour guides for the day, and some music students may be needed for chapel, but the rest of the students will work on assignments at home. Please let us know if you need more details regarding this event.
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Lifetouch Pictures
Proofs and pictures that were ordered from Picture Retake Day are in the office. Please stop by and pick them up.
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Andrews Academy Student Association is proud to present The Masque Royal, our spring banquet, next Sunday, March 13, 2022, from 4:45 to 9:30 PM. Our banquet will be a masquerade themed event at The Palais Royale Ballroom in downtown South Bend. This is a Sadie Hawkins year, which is meant to encourage girls to ask guys to the banquet, but remember you can also go with friends or alone! We encourage everyone to come, and we promise that smiles will be had and memories will be made!
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. Mills or Mr. Steinkraus.
The event will start and end at AA; therefore, no one may drive themselves or be dropped off, and everyone must take the school transportation provided. Be at Andrews Academy at 4:45 to load the buses. We will LEAVE the AA parking lot at 5:15, so please arrive before then.
If you have any questions, contact any SA officer right away. Permission slips and more pertinent information will follow!
Daniel Randall
SA President 2021-2022
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Senior vs. School Badminton Tournament
The AA PE department is sponsoring a Senior vs. School Badminton tournament on Tuesday, March 15, starting at 5:00 PM.
There will be practice after school this week on 3/3 (Thursday) in the gym from 3:30-4:30 PM.
Come to practices and work with your partner, and if you do not have a partner yet, still come; you may find your badminton partner at the open practices.
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Equipment will be provided to each of the players for both the practices and the tournament.
If you are not planning on playing for the tournament, please come and support your class through your cheers.
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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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ELIGIBILITY:
- Students must be in good standing at AA.
- Students must have a track record of supporting and being actively involved with AA's music ensembles: orchestra, band, or choir.
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New Face-Covering Policy
Today, March 1, 2022, was a momentous day at Andrews Academy—face-coverings became optional. Some decided to continue to wear the mask, while others chose not to. Mr. Atkins has decided for now that when teaching from the front of the class, he will not wear a mask; however when working closely with students, such as in labs or answering questions, he will wear a mask.
It was almost two years ago, on Friday, March 13, 2020, that we as a school decided to start spring break one day early because of this new thing, COVID-19. The school also decided to take two weeks after spring break as online learning, hoping to go back to the classroom after those two weeks. Little did we know that the rest of the school year would be online, and that two years later, there would still be many precautions being taken. When Mr. Atkins mentioned to the class that March 13, 2020, was the first day of cancelling school, one student spoke up saying we should have waited until March 13, 2022, to switch to the new face-covering policy (to make it an even two years). However, many others spoke up saying, "No, earlier is better than waiting until March 13!" We appreciate the co-operation of the students and families as we’ve had to wear masks for so many months while at school.
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Chapels this Week
On Monday, Princess Khatri-Chetri presented chapel, discussing her family trip to Nepal last fall. It had been ten years since they returned to Nepal, so they were happy to get back to see family but also sad because this trip included being present for a memorial service for their uncle who died last year due to COVID. She shared how it’s illegal to do Christian evangelism. She shared some things the Adventist church they visited are doing and are in need of. She then shared a number of rituals their non-Christian family members did as part of the memorial service for their uncle, which was a multi-day event of rituals. Princess concluded that she and her family are so glad to be Christian. They do not have to do a bunch of traditions but instead have the free gift and promises of salvation in Jesus. We do not have to do works to be saved, just choose Jesus (John 8:12).
On Tuesday, Pastor Pratt, PMC youth pastor, presented a short devotion to start womens’ history month. She mentioned Marie Curie, the first person to develop, research, and coin the phrase "radioactivity." Pastor Pratt is also the first woman to be a youth pastor at PMC. Pastor Pratt’s devotion focused on Abigail, the wife of the wicked Nabal. David asked if his men could join the party Nabal was having after sheering his sheep. Nabal said no, so David sought vengeance. Nabal’s wife, Abigail, went out of her way to bravely save her family.
Sometimes it can be hard to stand-up for what is right like Abigail did. However, Pastor Pratt encouraged us to have courage, stand-up, remember Abigail, and be the first to make a change.
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8th graders are invited...
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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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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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