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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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Class of 2024 Senior Class Officers
At Andrews Academy, election of officers for the senior class occurs near the close of their junior year. This way the new officers have time to plan for their senior year, with their senior class trip being their first major project. Elections were held on May 10, 2023.
We express our congratulations to the class of 2024 officers and are excited to see what their leadership will bring to the table, here at AA!
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President: Callie Carlsen
Vice President: Max Snyder
Pastor: Marco Sciarabba Badenas
Secretary: Jion Kim
Treasurer: Seth Leets
Public Relations: Jasmine Patterson
Representatives: Lily Morrow, Luke Patterson, Towett Shiow
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Spring Concerts
The music department held their concerts this week: band/bells on Tuesday, May 9, and vocal/strings & orchestra on May 11. Each group did an amazing job! Thank you to Dr. Gallardo and Mr. Martins, and to all of the students for your hard work in putting together such excellent programs!
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| Video of Band/Bells Concert on FB |
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New Students
Each week more students are applying and enrolling for this coming school year. If you know someone who might be interested in applying for their child to attend AA, please contact the school at aaadmissions@andrews.edu.
For new students, please go to the AA website and click on "Apply Now" for the online application.
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Returning Students
For returning students who have not yet re-enrolled, please log in to FACTS and re-enroll. See the link below for detailed instructions.
(Parents, please keep in mind that even though your child was financially cleared, they will not be able to begin class this next school year (2023-24) if their account has a balance.)
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This Monday, May 15,
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM, at AA
This Monday, we will have our traditional class team relay, school vs. senior co-ed soccer and kickball, yummy food, and the yearbook release.
Please plan to arrive by 8:30 AM for devotions as we dedicate the new officers for the new school year and unveil the new yearbook.
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Dismissal is at 2:00 PM.
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SOW Safari Info Meeting
This Thursday, May 18, 6:00 PM
This meeting is for those who have inquired about SOW Safari, picked up an application and information, completed all paperwork, been officially enrolled in the class, and/or your name is on the waiting list. Regardless of your status, please attend our first Student and Parent/Guardian meeting for SOW Safari 2023-2024 next Thursday at Andrews Academy. During this meeting we will give more specific details about plans for the trip and how you can prepare over the summer.
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Awards Assembly
Next Friday, May 19, 10:30 AM
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SA Beach Vespers
Next Sabbath, May 20, 5:00-9:00 PM
Soon the newly elected Student Association will hold their first event: Beach Vespers. Dress code is casual (within guidelines - Sourcebook page 80) and bringing jackets, blankets, bug spray, and towels is encouraged.
Students may not drive themselves. Come to AA at 5:00 PM to be transported by bus to the beach.
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Laptops/Chromebooks
As we approach the end of the school year, we kindly request that all students return their assigned Laptops/Chromebooks and devices. Rest assured that Chromebooks will still be available for daily use during class finals.
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To make the process as smooth as possible, please take note of the following instructions:
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Return Dates: Next week, Wednesday-Friday, May 17-19
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Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM / 3:15 - 4:00 PM
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Location: Room A43. Please return all devices to Dr. Rojas at his office in the library.
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Please bring everything that was given to you - laptop/Chromebook, charger, accessories, and the box it came in.
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If you plan on borrowing the laptop for the next school semester, please do the following:
Please keep in mind that computers will be inspected and graded from 1 to 10 depending on the condition of the device.
For those who will be requesting a laptop for the first time, kindly refer to the instructions posted on office door A43, or feel free to approach Dr. Rojas directly for assistance.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. We wish you a blessed end to the school year.
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Lost & Found
Please check Lost & Found in the main office and the Commons to see if any items are yours. Most unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the school year.
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From the Registrar’s Office:
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* Parents/guardians will get an email from Ms. Gracie with a link to schedule an appointment for the class schedule once you have re-enrolled your student and been financially cleared (see enrollment instructions above).
* Those who missed your designated class week may schedule your appointment now using the link from Ms. Gracie.
Ms. Ivonne Segui-Weiss
Andrews Academy Registrar
269-471-6234
aaregistrar@andrews.edu
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Upcoming Events:
- Assembly - Honors Projects: This Tuesday, May 16
- Sophomore Car Wash & Bake Sale: Sunday, May 21
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Final Exam/Assessment Schedule
& Graduation Practices
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No early departure policy applies.
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Final exams/assessments start on Tuesday, May 23. Please note when your exams are scheduled for and carefully prepare for them so that you can do well in each of your classes. The first day begins at 9:00 AM to provide you more time to prepare. If your transportation requires you to arrive at the school at 8:00 AM, then please go to the Commons.
Students are required to attend even if you do not have an exam/ assessment for that time slot. However, if you have a study hall (or band) during the first exam slot of the day, then you do not need to arrive until devotions. For students with band or a study hall for the first or last exam slot of the day (except Thursday), parents should contact us at AAattendance@andrews.edu or 269-471-3138 to excuse band/study hall. Contact Mrs. Meekma in the front office if you have any questions. Be sure to sign in at the front office if you arrive late or leave early.
If you have a break in between two finals (for example, on Wednesday you have a 10:15 AM class final and no 11:10 AM class final [such as a study hall or CSA], then a 2:25 PM class final), then you must go to study hall. You may not leave campus and walk over to Apple Valley or anywhere else. Everyone should attend Mizpah/Communion/Checkout on Thursday.
Please remember that students must stay in the classroom for the entire exam class period. You may not go "get books," "get a drink," etc. when you are done with your exam.Before the exam begins, please get books you may need to study from, get a drink, use the restroom, etc. so that you can stay in the classroom the entire time. We want the entire school to be quiet during exams so that they can be done as effectively as possible without distractions. Thank you!
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Graduation Information
- Class Night: Thursday, May 25, 7:00 PM, AA Chapel - 6 tickets per graduate; overflow in library
- Consecration Service: Friday, May 26, 8:00 PM, at Village Adventist Church
- Parent Sabbath School: Sabbath, May 27, 10:00 AM, AA Chapel
- Baccalaureate Service: Sabbath, May 27, 11:45 AM (Get to PMC early)
- Faculty/Senior Party: Saturday night, May 27, 8:00 PM
- Commencement Service: Sunday, May 28, 11:00 AM, at PMC
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Tuition
Tuition #10 Due on or before May 25
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Testing Out of Spanish I or II at AA
Spanish I and/or II test out exams will take place on Sunday, June 4, at 2:45 PM in the Andrews Academy library.
The cost is $25 to take the exam, and students can bring cash or a check made to Andrews Academy.
If the student passes the test, an additional $75 will be charged if you would like the school to grant credit.
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If you would like to take the test out exam, please email Mrs. Silvestre (silvestre@andrews.edu) and let her know which one you would like to take. If you have any questions, please let her know.
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Service Projects
Andrews Academy encourages our students to get involved in various service projects. Numerous students get involved in helping in the area churches. Last Sabbath, Mr. Atkins’ co-leader for beginners (Cradle Roll) Sabbath School at PMC was absent. AA student volunteers and Mr. Atkins led the program, and the students taught the small lesson study for the children. As part of his biology class, students are to participate in a couple hours of service projects and some choose to help teach at PMC. Some enjoy helping so much that they’ve continued to volunteer throughout their Academy years and some right through college.
These students do a wonderful job, and the children there enjoy them so much! Mr. Atkins is sure that if both leaders are absent someday, these students will step up and run the whole program and probably do even better than the leaders. Thank you, students, for your dedicated volunteering at Sabbath School.
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Chapels this Week
This week's chapels were a continuation of our AAPI month focus—with the theme being "No Longer Invisible." Each day featured a speaker who came from an AAPI background, including both current and former students as well as former staff members and community members. Monday's speaker was Steve Suinda, who is an Indonesian-American. He related his experiences growing up in America, within an Indonesian household. He reminded students that our uniqueness is our identity.
Lal "Tan" Thar (sophomore) spoke on Tuesday about how ungrateful he was as a child and how it wasn't until he was older that he realized how much his parents sacrificed for him. His ultimate message was an encouragement to other students to not let other people influence what you think about yourself.
Wednesday's chapel was class devotions, due to the 2024 senior class' officer elections.
Thursday's speaker was Dr. Arlyn Drew, a former Economics teacher here at AA. She spoke about her experience as a first-generation Korean immigrant in the Bronx and the struggles she faced when she was "too visible." She encouraged students to go and show the world that we are more than what we are grouped as. "Find you identity in God," she said, "and it won't matter what others think of you."
Today (Friday), we had a cello special music from Kate Yang and Yeawon (Kristen) Kim. Jacob Elanko, an alumnus from last year's graduating class and brother of Nathan Elanko, spoke about his experiences being disciplined in an Indian household, and how he often related his experiences with that discipline with how he viewed God. He realized as he grew older that discipline was done out of love, and similarly, Jesus stepped in on our behalf to bear the lashes for us.
We thank each of the speakers and presenters for all the reminders and sharing of experiences!
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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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Grad Brunch for Incoming Freshmen
Sunday, June 4
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Andrews Academy
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Parents of incoming freshmen (9th graders), along with your student, are invited to join us to learn more about Andrews Academy, including our music program and classe; get financial information; sign up for classes; meet many of our faculty and staff; and more. We will eat brunch, and students will have fun activities in the gym as well.
If you plan to apply for Financial Aid, please bring copies of the following:
• 2022 W2 or 1099 (if you do contract work)
• 2022 Tax Return
This will help to speed up the processing of your paperwork.
Note: Classes cannot be reserved until online application and enrollment, as well as financial clearance, are completed, even if you turn a schedule in at Grad Brunch.
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Farewell to Pastor Dwight Nelson
Pastor Dwight's Final Sermon
For more information, go to the Pioneer Memorial Church website where you can also leave a tribute to Pastor Dwight.
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Spend Your Summer with Andrews University!
July 30-August 18
The Early College Experience is an in-person summer program for rising high school Juniors and Seniors as well as incoming college Freshmen. Come join us for three weeks of learning and fun on the campus of Andrews University. Each student will take one, 3-credit hour college course in addition to participating in seminars, activities, and local travel. This is a great way to earn college credit as a high schooler!
Admissions
Admissions requirements for the summer 2023 Early College Experience have changed.
All applicants must fill out and submit the online application. Students must have a 3.25 High School GPA with a college prep curriculum.* ACT, SAT or PSAT scores preferred. Students can be admitted without test scores, but must meet high school curriculum requirements. For questions, please email explore@andrews.edu
*Rising Juniors must submit additional test scores. Please contact the program director for special inquiries.
2023 Courses
College Writing I*
Communications Skills
World Civilizations*
Scripture* (general education religion)
*honors eligible courses
The Early College Experience is a single package price of $1,295. This covers all costs, including tuition, housing, food, books, and activities. There are no hidden costs or additional fees.
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Some AU Dual Enrollment Options
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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 an AA logoed jacket, they should also have an AA logoed shirt underneath.
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If you need PE uniform items, please see Pastor Ferguson at lunch time or after school (cash only).
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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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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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Parents, please let us know about positive COVID tests and symptoms. 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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