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Andrews Academy's
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Dear AA Families,
I hope this letter finds you well. As we approach the end of the semester and my tenure here at Andrews Academy, I want to express my gratitude for your unwavering support over the years. My time at Andrews Academy has been both challenging and rewarding, and I leave with mixed emotions.
As we move closer to the conclusion of the school year, there are several important details to keep in mind. Attendance is crucial to student learning, especially with the limited time remaining in the semester. It is important for students to be present and attentive in class.
Here are some important dates to remember:
Concerts and Activities:
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Farewell Celebration for the Ferguson Family: This Wednesday, May 1, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM in the Lincoln and Hoosier Rooms at the Andrews University Campus Center.
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Vocal and Bells Concert: Tuesday, May 7, at 7:00 PM at the Howard. This will be Mr. Martin's final concert, and we encourage you to attend to show appreciation for his ministry at Andrews Academy.
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Orchestra and Band Concert: Thursday, May 9, at 7:00 PM at the Howard. All are welcome to attend this free concert also.
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SA Spring Picnic: Monday, May 13, from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. This will be a half-day for students. Refreshments will be provided. Although the yearbook distribution is typically scheduled for this day, it has been delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
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SA Beach Church: Sabbath, May 18. Further details will be provided as the event approaches.
Graduation 2024:
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Class Night: Thursday, May 23, at 7:00 PM in AA's Richard T. Orrison Chapel. Seniors will receive six tickets for this event, during which students will be recognized for their achievements, and parents will be celebrated through student tributes.
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Consecration: Friday, May 24, at 8:00 PM at the Village Adventist Church. Seniors will be dedicated for service.
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Sabbath School: Sabbath, May 25, at 10:00 AM in AA's Richard T. Orrison Chapel, featuring senior parent tributes, musical selections, etc.
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Baccalaureate Service: Sabbath, May 25, at 11:45 AM at PMC. Arrive early.
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Senior Vespers and Faculty Party: Saturday evening, May 25, 7:45 PM at Andrews Academy. Students will be transported to a prearranged destination via AU transportation department.
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Commencement Service: Sunday, May 26, at 11:00 AM at PMC.
Please note that there have been recent changes from the Andrews University Risk Management Office regarding trips, tours, and school-sponsored activities. As a result, we will be sending a blanket hold harmless agreement later this week that must be signed by all appropriate parties (students and parents/guardians). It will cover all activities for the rest of the school year. All parent/adult volunteers will also need to sign one if you will be volunteering at an event.
I look forward to seeing you at some of the activities mentioned above, and thank you once again for your support during my time at Andrews Academy. I leave with pride, knowing I have had the privilege to serve this community with distinction.
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Recreation Night - Volleyball Games
Periodically there are recreation nights that focus on a particular sport. This past Thursday, several teams were formed and enjoyed a fun evening of volleyball together. (April 25, 2024)
A couple of faculty and staff also joined in the games. Besides the players, many classmates were there to cheer their friends on.
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Upcoming Spring Concerts
You are invited to attend our music performances in May at the Howard. They will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page.
- May 7, 7 PM: Vocal & Bells
- May 9, 7 PM: Orchestra & Band
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2024-2025 Re-Enrollment
Andrews Academy’s administration and staff welcomes you to re-enroll your child for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents, please take time now to complete your child’s re-enrollment for next year.
March 1, 2024
FACTS Re-Enrollment & Financial Agreement Opened
April 2
Academic Orientation, Class Schedule Available
August 19
First Day of School
FACTS ENROLLMENT
FACTS requires a non-refundable $100 payment upon submission of enrollment. 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
The Financial Agreement form must be approved by Gracie Gaytan, Student Accounts Manager. Please make an appointment for your family at https://calendly.com/aafinances. We appreciate your patience as she has many families to meet with as well as other responsibilities.
CLASS SCHEDULE - Available as of April 2
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). Re-enrollment, including the financial agreement, MUST have been completed before an appointment can be made for the class schedule.
Your class schedule will be time-stamped, and reservation for classes will be based upon class standing, availability, attendance records, and a time stamp.
- Based on FACTS Enrollment and Financial Agreement completion dates, students will be able to choose a locker for next school year.
- Instructions and forms are located on the Andrews Academy website.
CONTACT US
Re-Enrollment Process: aaadmissions@andrews.edu
Financial Information: gaytan@andrews.edu
Class Schedule Questions: aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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New Students
Applications for new students are now open. If you have a current student at AA, you can start a new application packet in FACTS, in the same place that you re-enroll your current student (under Apply/Enroll, click on Application).
New families, please go to the AA website and click on "Apply Now" for the online application.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gina Meekma at aaadmissions@andrews.edu.
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Important Information from the Registrar’s Office:
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2024-2025 Class Schedule Appointments: For those who have completed re-enrollment, including the financial agreement, you will receive an email with a link to make an appointment for your class schedule.
Ms. Ivonne Segui Medina
Andrews Academy Registrar
269-471-6234
aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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Tuition
Note that payment #10 FOR SENIORS is due on May 6.
Tuition payment #10 for everyone else is due by May 25.
Please contact Ms. Gracie at gaytan@andrews.edu with questions.
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Mrs. Helen Christoffel of the Radiant Way Visits AA
Andrews Academy was honored to have Mrs. Helen Christoffel and her son visit the Academy on Thursday (April 25, 2024). Many of you may have seen this sign by the front doors of the school and may have wondered what the story was. Mrs. Christoffel worked at the front office of the Academy at our present location and at our previous location in Bell Hall for many years.
As you see by the smile on her face, she was known for her radiant example of friendship and cheerfulness. She was also known for her dedication to Andrews Academy and all that she did for the school. As she visited the school, she shared that she “loved working here.” Her colleagues have said that they loved working with Mrs. Christoffel, and that she helped make the school a wonderful place to work at.
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Chapel Recap
On Wednesday, student leaders each had a laptop and groups of students gathered together in the chapel. Student groups then enjoyed a group Kahoot game of Bible trivia together. (April 24, 2024)
On Thursday, Ava Trutwein, AA sophomore, had best friends work together to direct one of them through a maze while blindfolded. She had two other students who yelled out words to distract the process. She then shared how it’s hard to listen to God because there are so many distractions. She reminded us that if we ever feel lost in the dark to turn to God’s light for direction. (April 25, 2024)
On Friday, there was no chapel due to MAP Testing and e-learning.
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| More photos on Facebook |
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Attention: If you would like Friday's boxed 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 and to add funds, 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. At this time (while the new website is being worked on), you will still contact Dining Services to add funds to your student's account. Parents will now need to purchase at least 20 meals at a time. Any leftover funds will be refunded at the end of the year.
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Jr. Cardinals Girls Volleyball Tryouts
The Andrews Jr. Cardinals Girls Volleyball will be holding tryouts for next season's Jr. Varsity and Varsity teams the week of May 13. Tryouts will be from 4-6 PM at Johnson Gym. Further details will be forthcoming. Questions and inquiries can be directed to Coach George Kim at gskim575@gmail.com.
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Mondays - Thursdays:
7:40 AM - 4:30 PM
Fridays: 7:40 AM - 2:30 PM
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Important Attendance Information
- Pre-arranged Absences: Please be sure to fill out a pre-arranged absence card if you know in advance that you will be missing school due to a doctor/dentist/orthodontist appointment, trip, basketball tournament, driver's test, etc. These cards can be found in the main office or online. A parent's signature is required, then the office, and teacher(s) of the class(es) that you will miss.
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Class Schedule Adjustment (CSA) Requests: A CSA is available for students who have a study hall at the beginning or ending of the school day or will be working during a study hall during the school day. A CSA is required for students who leave the Academy to attend classes at Andrews University, who are going to work off campus, or who wish to begin the school day later or leave earlier on a regular basis. The CSA request form must be filled out and signed by everyone indicated on the form before the student stops attending their study hall. Students must adhere to CSA guidelines that are printed on the CSA application. Any violation may cause the CSA to be revoked. I will email students and parents when a CSA is approved.
- Other Absences: Parents, please call the front office (269-471-3138) or email aaattendance@andrews.edu if your student is going to be absent or tardy. These are the preferable methods.
Please provide the reason why your child will not be attending school and how long you think they will be out.
Parents/Guardians are the only authorized individuals who can excuse a student's attendance. When emailing, parents must send correspondence from their email account to maintain the validity of the request. Please include the name of the student.
From the Sourcebook (pg. 83):
Students who miss three (3) consecutive school days due to illness must provide written documentation from a certified medical professional corroborating the necessity of that absence.
For any attendance questions that you would like to ask by email, please direct these questions to aaattendance@andrews.edu.
Thank you!
Ms. Leslie Nieves
Guidance Counselor/Attendance Officer
Andrews Academy
269-471-3453
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Opting into Texting for One Call Now Alerts
Andrews Academy utilizes One Call Now, an automated messaging service, to contact students and parents about school cancellations (including snow days), upcoming events, and urgent information, etc.
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FACTS or Andrews Email Log In Help
If you need help logging in to FACTS or help with your Andrews email and password, please contact Mrs. Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) in the main office.
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You can find your schedule, grades, etc. on FACTS.
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AA Uniforms Available from Lands' End
Uniforms can be purchased from Lands’ End, including for PE. 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 do have a limited supply of uniforms for sale at AA (cash or check only) during office hours.
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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. Only AA logoed jackets are allowed to be worn in the building.
The PE uniform can only be worn during PE class.
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School Communications
The E-Sanjo and other communications from the school, including classroom teacher communications, use the email address(es) that you (and your parents) have recorded in FACTS when you registered for Andrews Academy. We will also use students' AU email address. Some have been wondering why they are not receiving their school communications to a certain email. If you wish to have communications sent to a specific email address, please send the change to ginam@andrews.edu. Thank you!
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Andrews Academy
8833 Garland Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49104
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