Dear AA Families,

This past week was very busy at Andrews Academy. On Friday, the students participated in several activities including our international assembly, ice skating, and class vespers. For this reason, we deemed it best to send the E-Sanjo today. Thank you for your understanding.

We give God thanks for the opportunity to participate in these social gatherings. COVID-19 has robbed us of many opportunities to engage socially. We recognize that COVID may be around for a while, and we must learn to function safely and regain normalcy. Andrews Academy continues to monitor the effects of COVID on school environment and our community. This past week we had zero cases of COVID-19 reported. To God be the glory!

Please mark your calendar for our upcoming Parent Meeting on Tuesday, March 1, at 6:30 PM. We will discuss the future of Andrews Academy as it relates to COVID-19 and other important subjects.

James 1:2-4:

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Whatever test we face, let's remain faithful knowing we serve a faithful God.

Andrews Academy Student Association is proud to present The Masque Royale, our spring banquet on 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! 

Tickets will be sold for $10/single and $17/couple from tomorrow, Monday, February 14, to Friday, February 25, during all three lunches and after school.

Remember The Best Ask video submissions are due Friday, February 25, and The Banquitude award will be given out at banquet! (For more information, check out our Instagram @aasa_2k.)

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 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

Seniors Got Talent has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 27! Ready for some fun and food?! Join us for Seniors Got Talent at Andrews Academy. The event starts at 5:00 PM with dinner, then transitions into the gym for the show, concluding at 8:00 PM. Come out for a deliciously fun evening in support of the senior class. Contact Mr. VanDenburgh or Mrs. Pellegrini for ticket information.

Important Deadlines from the Registrar’s Office:

• March 1 - Final Honors Paper Deadline for SENIORS
• March 31 — Work Experience Evaluation Final Deadline for SENIORS

Ms. Ivonne Segui-Weiss

Andrews Academy Registrar
aaregistrar@andrews.edu

ELIGIBILITY:

1. Students must be in good standing at AA.
2. Students must have a track record of supporting and being actively involved with AA's music ensembles: orchestra, band, or choir.

Chapels This Week

Wednesday’s chapel began with a history nugget about Cheslie Kryst. A former attorney and Miss USA, Cheslie inspired many young women to do what they think is impossible. In honor of Black History Month, Zothile Sibanda read a poem she wrote before the speaker came on stage. 

Our speaker was Pastor White, and his topic for the day was The Dangers of Self-Mutilation. Self-mutilation is the act of harming one's body because of some type of mental stress. Some people think this pain is acceptable. However, Pastor White reminded us that each part of the body of Christ is necessary. Pastor White compared self-mutilation to racism. When someone is racist, it hurts the body of Christ. The Bible says, "if one part suffers, every part suffers with it." 

To close, Pastor White challenged us to do these three things:

1. Publicly proclaim there is a problem.
2. Try to heal. 
3. Make changes that stop pain and suffering.

Thursday’s chapel was Class Devotions. Periodically, the class pastors organize a worship for their class. It is also a time for the class to talk about class activities, such as fundraisers, and in this case, Friday's ice skating and class vespers.

Friday’s chapel was part of International Assembly. The scripture reading was read in five different languages. “See what great love the Father has for us that He would call us His children.” I John 3:1 The prayer was spoken in Russian by AA junior, Anna Rybachek.

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 new 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.

or

• 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.