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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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Dear AA Families,
Holy Sabbath day of rest,
By our Master richly blest,
God created and divine,
Set aside for holy time.
Candlelight Vespers:
We praise God for the Sabbath rest that He has provided for us. This evening at 7:00 PM, Andrews Academy will host a candlelight vespers in the AA Courtyard (outside) to stand in solidarity with those who are affected by the situation in Ukraine. We will spend time in prayer and praise. We recognize that there are many who have been displaced, wounded, and killed by the military acts in Ukraine. All students and community members are invited to participate in this worship service.
Academy Day:
Academy Day 2022 happens this Tuesday, March 8. All area eighth graders are invited to this exploratory day. They should report to the Academy before 8:00 AM. Please review this E-Sanjo for further details.
Parent Meeting:
Thank you all for joining us on Tuesday evening for the Parent Meeting. We are grateful for your continued insight, questions, etc. If you have any questions or need clarification following that meeting, please feel free to contact the school.
COVID-19 Updates:
This week we had only one reported COVID case, which was reported before our mask adjustment. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 status and make any necessary changes.
Psalm 46:2-3: Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.
We have no reason to be afraid—God is in control!
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Physical Science Lab
Recently, physical science students did an experiment on reflection, refraction, and critical angle. Thank you, Ms Chao, for having hands-on experiments for students to learn and practice the concepts taught in class.
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Candlelight Vespers
Tonight, 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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This 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 and organizational officers will be helping as tour guides for the day, and some music students will be needed for chapel, but the rest of the AA students will work on assignments at home. Please let us know if you need more details regarding this event.
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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.
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.
Team sign-ups will be on the gym doors starting this Monday and will be due next Friday, March 11.
Equipment will be provided to each of the players for the tournament.
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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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Chapels this Week
Wednesday's chapel began with special music performed by Gabi Goncalves and Caleb Braswell. Our speaker was sophomore Fin Dronen. Fin spoke about three influential women from the Bible. Esther, who saved her people from destruction and dared to stand before the king. Jochebed, Moses' mother, had faith that God would protect her son. Mary Magdelene, a social outcast, humbled herself before Jesus and washed His feet with her hair. In closing, Fin drew three main points from the lives of these women:
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We need to use our platforms to speak up for others.
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We should have outstanding faith in dire situations.
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We need to humble ourselves before God.
On Thursday, as a school family, we said goodbye to our friend, Pastor Eric Bell. He has been a presenter for numerous chapels, presented at week of prayer, Bible Camp, graduations, and more. He has impacted the lives of many Andrews Academy students in a great way. As he follows God’s call to Chicago, he shared Elijah’s story of following God’s call. There will be impossible situations but as long as we call on God’s word, He can make these impossible situations a reality like He did For Elijah. The Academy presented him with a few gifts to remember the school by, as well as words of encouragement, then organizational pastors encircled Pastor Bell as Pastor Glassford prayed a prayer of blessing on him as he begins his new ministry in Chicago. Thank you, Pastor Bell, for your ministry to the Andrews Academy family.
Friday’s chapel began with a group of seniors singing for special music. Then Evan Keyes, AA senior, told of some early childhood experiences of developing friendships with students in elementary school. He also shared the hurt when friends rejected him for more “popular kids.” Throughout middle school and into the first part of high school, this caused him to question his relationship with God. He used a math concept of IF/THEN statements to explain his reasoning. He thought, IF friends reject him, THEN how can God love him? It was a pastor during a week of prayer that answered that question by restating John 3:16: IF God loves you, THEN He will send His son to die for you. And that is what Jesus did for us.
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8th graders are invited...
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* Masks are required to be worn for Academy Day. Thank you!
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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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Free Counseling Offered at Andrews University
The Andrews Community Counseling Center (ACCC) still has openings for new clients. Graduate-level practicum students who provide these free counseling services at the ACCC have training in counseling adults, adolescents, and children. Counseling sessions are completely confidential.
During the pandemic, the ACCC knows that the need for mental health services is great, and they also recognize that the need for physical safety is essential. Therefore, all counseling in-person sessions will require counselors and clients to wear a face mask covering the nose and mouth at all times, regardless of vaccination status. For those unable to attend in-person, some teletherapy services may also be available using confidential Zoom sessions.
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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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