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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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AA Thanksgiving Traditions
God has truly blessed this school year. As we are soon to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday, let's thank Jesus for the many blessings the Andrews Academy family has received, and please continue to pray for the school, that His Spirit will lead throughout the remainder of the school year.
Andrews Academy has a number of Thanksgiving traditions. A few weeks ago, we wrote Thanksgiving Notes during an assembly. This assembly involves writing letters of thanks to other students, as well as faculty and staff, who have impacted our life. The Student Association and volunteers then sorted these notes and gave out these letters to the students today (Friday) during our Thanksgiving celebration.
A second tradition is to have a Thanksgiving activity on the last day of in-person classes. It began with a video made by SA officers on the topic of giving. Then they announced a food drive that begins after Thanksgiving break. A pie eating contest entertained everyone.
This year, SA arranged to have pumpkin pie, cookies, and hot drinks for students to enjoy as they hung out together reading their notes of thanks. It was a fun and relaxing time.
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AA Fall Play - Radium Girls
Step back to the 1920s—a time of glittering progress
darkened by hidden dangers.
This gripping true story follows young female factory workers who paint watch dials with a luminous, radium-infused paint, believing it to be safe, even magical. As they fall mysteriously ill, they discover the shocking truth: their beloved radium, hailed as a miracle cure-all, is slowly poisoning them.
Refusing to fade quietly, these courageous "Radium Girls" take on a powerful corporation, battling for justice and their lives. With each defiant step, they expose the cost of corporate greed and the importance of workers' rights.
Full of heart, tragedy, and resilience, Radium Girls reminds us of the power of ordinary people to ignite change.
Prepare to be moved by this intense and illuminating drama that sheds light on one of history's most haunting injustices.
Approximate run time: 120 mins. Interest level: ages 11+.
Purchase tickets online, or stop by the Academy main office to purchase tickets via cash or check. Tickets may also be available at the door the night of the show.
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E-Learning Days/
AA Closed Next Week
November 25-27 (E-Learning for AM Classes only on Wednesday, November 27)
Students, please check Google Classroom and your email for assignments from your teachers.
AA will be CLOSED from November 25-29: Professional Development (25th), E-Learning (25-27), and Thanksgiving Break (28-29).
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Lifetouch Pictures
As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
- 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code USNOV50
- 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code USNOV40
- 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code USNOV30
Valid through 12/1/24
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's school (not AU) ID number. Look in FACTS (it starts with 120) or contact Mrs. Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) for the number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the SmileSafe program here.
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AA Gym Schedule Fall 2024
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Parents Positively Involved (PPI)
As the AA school year and events are well under way, we are thrilled with the parent involvement thus far. There are many more opportunities to serve, and I encourage you to look ahead at the school calendar of events.
Please email me (aappi@andrews.edu) if you are available and willing to serve at any of these events. ~ Mrs. Kimberly Spare
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Tuition
Note that payment #4 is due on or before this Monday, November 25 (AA will be closed for Professional Development that day). Ms. Gracie will be available by appointment on Tuesday, November 26, or you can put your payment in the drop box on the post by the main doors.
Please contact Ms. Gracie at gaytan@andrews.edu with questions.
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Physical Science Class
Ms Carrie Chao’s physical science class has been studying static electricity. A recent lab included using a handheld device. The blue part produces electrons, and when like charges that buildup a negative charge, they repel causing the thin aluminum to move away from each other. It was a fun way to experience static electricity. (November 20, 2024)
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Chapel Recap: Exodus 1-4
On Wednesday, there was a brief time for students to share with each other what they were thankful for. The rest of the chapel time was a rather unusual but blessed chapel experience. It brought back memories of chapel choir from the 1990s. Choir Director, Mr. Daniel Cerna, divided the entire student body into four groups and taught four different tunes. He then combined the parts so that the entire student body sang them together. It sounded great for such a short practice experience. He then explained more about the Adventist Hymnal, how it is organized, and what information is provided for each hymn. Then we sang one hymn together.
On Thursday, Kevin Mendonça, AA junior, told the story of shaving his first facial hair when he was 11. In the process, he cut himself and lied to cover up the accident. In Exodus 2, Moses failed in his Hebrew upbringing from his earlier years to do the right thing. Kevin shared three insights he gained:
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What happens in the dark always comes to light. When a wrong is done you should confess, not cover it up.
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Be aware of who you spend time with and their influence on your life.
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There is danger in taking things into your own hands. Make sure to trust in God and do His will.
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Community Volleyball
AU hosts community volleyball on some Tuesday nights from 7:00-9:00 PM in Johnson gym.
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Click on the form link if you would like to play. It needs to be completed before you can attend and play for the evening. You can access this form repeatedly to change your sign-up status. Please sign up the day before the Tuesday you choose to play. Each person that plans on playing needs to sign up using the attached form (using an andrews.edu email address).
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| Volleyball Sign-Up Form |
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Our online textbook store is open. Please follow the instructions for purchasing workbooks and digital content that are automatically placed in your cart, which is required to purchase from them as part of our contract. The bookstore will list all of the textbooks required for each class that the student is registered for (note that some textbooks are optional if there is digital content required).
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Email Mrs. Gina Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) with log in difficulties. Contact EdTech with questions about your order.
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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 understand that uniforms are on back order from Land's End. 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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Google Account Security Key Required
PLEASE note that if your child still has their security key from last year, you DO NOT NEED to purchase them a new one.
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If you have not done so already, please purchase the Multi-Factor Authentication Security Key for all AA students. This key is essential for your child to access all Google platforms (AU email, Google Classroom, etc.), as well as secure documents from Andrews University and Andrews Academy. Each student needs their own security key.
Security Key Link
If you have any further questions, feel free to email me.
Forms to check out a school computer for use at home during the school year can be found in the main office. Both a parent and the student's signatures are required.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Mr. Caleb Akins, MA
Media Ministry Director
Andrews Academy
akins@andrews.edu
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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. Gina Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) in the main office.
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You can find your schedule, grades, missing assignments, etc. on FACTS.
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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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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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Mondays - Thursdays:
7:40 AM - 4:30 PM
Fridays: 7:40 AM - 2:30 PM
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Andrews Academy
8833 Garland Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49104
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269-471-3138
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