A NOTE FROM MRS. BROWER
Every day at school I see coworkers helping one another --- giving words of encouragement, asking about family members and students, sharing materials, and offering assistance to one another in so many ways. In addition, I see coworkers learning and learning and learning. I see our students surrounded by adults who appreciate education and model a love of learning. Thank you for entrusting your children to us, allowing us to grow and learn together.
ACS PARENTS PARTICIPATE IN CONGRESS
Last Thursday an ACS parent, Dr. Laura Champion, addressed the House of Representatives on behalf of Calvin College where she is a director. She spoke about lines being crossed in religious liberties with part of the government’s proposed health plan. Some of our students, including her three daughters were able to watch Dr. Champion’s testimony as it was live-streamed from Washington D.C. Another ACS parent, Justin Amash was one of the representatives who asked Dr. Champion questions.
5-DAY KINDERGARTEN OPTION AVAILABLE AT ACS NEXT FALL: At our last Education Committee meeting, it was decided that ACS will offer one section of All Day Every Day Kindergarten next school year contingent upon interest and enrollment. All of our Kindergarten programs will follow the same curriculum, with the Five-Day program allowing more time for enrichment activities such as art projects and science experiments. When we contacted other schools offering both three and five day Kindergarten options, teachers reported that students in the 5-Day program were no more and no less prepared for 1st grade than the students in the Three-Day program. We are confident that all of our Kindergarten classes will provide a quality, age-appropriate kindergarten experience and wish to offer this opportunity as an additional option for our ACS families.
ACS will be offering this new M-F class and the MWF and TThF sections. The MWF and TThF sections are still offered at our normal Kindergarten tuition rate and the M-F will be at the full student rate.
Please call the office to indicate your class section preference to aid us in our planning for the 2012-2013 school year. Thank you.
AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE UPDATE: As an Education Committee we are continually evaluating the programs we have in place and exploring quality options for our students and our families. One area that was brought to our attention was the possible need for after school child care. Two surveys were conducted; one last spring and one this past fall. After investigating space and programming requirements, and special licensing necessary, as well as the results of the surveys, it was determined that there is not enough need within our current families to pursue an after school program at this time. We appreciate your input on surveys and ask for your continued prayers as we constantly strive to educate students for service in God’s world.
SHARE ACS WITH OTHERS: Do you know why most of our prospective parents are interested in sending their children to Ada Christian School? Because many of them have had current parents share the benefits of Christian education with them and the way ACS partners with families to equip students for service in God’s world. Be sure to tell your family and friends about ACS and invite them to learn more. We have an Open House scheduled for March 7 from 11-1. Start inviting families now! Let’s work together to educate as many students as we can for Christ.
“DEAR EDWINA” THE DESSERT THEATER SHOW for 2012 is in full production mode.
We are looking for donations of:
- Hawaiian shirts, or Hawaiian style fabric/clothing, grass skirts, leis
- denim overalls, plaid shirts “country look” red plaid
- old formals or Bridesmaid dresses with long full skirts in teal, blue, purple, burgundy, orange, black or other jewel colors
- Black pumps in any size
- 3 matching Cheerleader outfits
- long black cape
- Girl Scout uniform dress, retro look if possible
Unless otherwise specified, donations will be kept for the costume closet or donated to the ACS spring rummage sale. Thank you
for all the support in making this a great, God glorifying show! Questions should be directed to Jane Parker at 269-838-6172 jpparker@iserv.net.
ARE YOU MISSING SOMETHING? ACS “Lost and Found” might very well have it. Please check the pile which is located through the commons and then on your left in the hallway by the kitchen and music rooms. Any items left after February 29 will be donated to the ACS rummage sale being held April 28.
ACS STAFF is currently looking for good used exercise equipment like weights, benches, treadmills, elliptical, stationary bikes... If you have anything that you would like to donate to the school, that would be great. Perhaps you have some old equipment in your basement that is just taking up space, and you're not sure what to do with it. We would be willing to come to your house and pick it up. Please also know that if we get too much equipment, it might end up in the rummage sale... a win win for the school! Any questions, email Alan Musch (amusch@adachristian.org) or Jan Hollander (jhollander@adachristian.org)
AUCTION: SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, February 16, 2013 is the next ACS Auction. We need many volunteers to make this wonderful night a success. The Auction sign-up board with the various committees needed will be in the entryway during conferences.
NO FOREST HILLS TRANSPORTATION: February 24 no PM transportation. March 29 no AM and PM transportation.
