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Ada Connection - 4.10.24 April 10th, 2024

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A Note From The Principal

Beauty - God's Handiwork

Psalm 19:1- The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. This verse came to mind as so many of us experienced the solar eclipse! 

As I walked through certain sections of the ACS campus, I couldn’t help but notice this tree and flowers near the Outdoor Education room. Psalm 96:12 states, “Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.” To me, this tree is once again bursting with life and all of its beauty reminds me to thank God for His creation, His handiwork.

As Spring flourishes, take the time to praise God for His beautiful creation!

This Week

Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder characterized by behavioral and communicational affections that impact a person’s ability to navigate social interactions and also causes repetitive and restricted behaviors. Autism Awareness Day is celebrated on April 2nd each year. People around the world will Light It Up Blue to raise awareness for all the people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 

Ada Christian School will be celebrating on Friday, April 12. Everyone is encouraged to wear something blue in support of understanding and accepting people with autism. 

Lost and Found

Lost and found will be out in the front lobby starting tomorrow. Please stop by and grab your lost items! Anything not claimed next week will be boxed up for donation. 

Now You Know 

    Fine Arts Night

    Fine Arts Night
    Thursday, April 25
    6:30-8:00 pm

    Come celebrate both the visual and performing arts! Stroll the hallways to see how they have been transformed into an art gallery! Each student has at least two pieces of art displayed throughout the campus.

    Our middle school band and orchestra will also have performances throughout the evening to display their musical craft. 

    6:30pm - 5th & 6th band & orchestra

    7:15pm - 7th & 8th band & orchestra

    We hope to see you and your friends at Fine Arts Night! Come see all of the hard work your students have put in this year.

    Solar Eclipse Party

    Thank you to all who stayed around for our Solar Eclipse party on Monday! Our God is a God of wonder and majesty and we were grateful to spend time as a community observing His goodness. 

    Photos

    Video

    Book Fair

    A huge thank you from the library for your support of our Spring book Fair. The names have been drawn for all of the gift cards and winners have been notified. If you ordered books online, they have arrived and will be sent home with your children this week.

    Staffing Updates

    Jon DeVries

    We are happy to announce that Jon DeVries will be moving into the role of 4th-8th grade PE teacher for next school year! He will also maintain his role as Athletic Director.

    Lindsey Bosma

    Dear ACS Community,

    I have accepted an offer to teach high school Spanish at NorthPointe Christian School starting next year. My family and I are excited about the new direction God is leading. We are thankful for our time at ACS and for all those who have loved and supported us during our seven years here. I hope you know how much we care about ACS and are thankful for the teaching, molding, and care you have given to our children.

    With gratitude,

    Lindsey Bosma

    Joy In the Gym

    Another month has flown by! Here are some Y5-3rd Grade Physical Education highlights from March.

      School Lunch Program - April Menu

      Check out the menu and plan for the month of April!

      Visit adachristian.org/hotlunch for details or to apply for lunch assistance. For questions on your hot lunch account please contact Jill Zondag,

      Action Needed

      Earth Day Volunteers

      On Friday, April 19 our K-7 students will buddy up and deliver plants to our neighbors in the Adacroft neighborhood to celebrate Earth Day. We are in need of parents to ride the bus with students and teachers from ACS to Adacroft and then walk with the students and teachers in the neighborhood delivering plants. Sign up to help!

      Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to seeing you!

      Dress Code Reminders

      As the weather warms up please take time to review the ACS Dress Code Policy with your student(s).

      Summer Opportunities

      Summer Camps & Tutoring

      Every year it seems like our list of summer opportunities grows even bigger! Led by ACS teachers camp activities will ordinarily take place at ACS unless special approval has been granted.

      Several Ada Christian teachers will be offering tutoring this summer. These tutoring sessions will be hosted at Ada Christian School.

      Details, Dates & Signups

      Summer Covenant Care

      In Summer Covenant Care students will experience the summer alongside friends and participate in enriching activities. Care will be available Mon-Thurs, June 10-August 8.

      Sign-up

      PTO Happenings

      Mother Son Event - Apr 12

      Get your neon outfits ready! PTO invites you to our Mother Son Event on April 12 at Craig’s Cruisers.  We hope you can join us for an evening of fun!

      Check out the details

      Sign up deadline is tomorrow, April 11

      Walk-a-thon

      The annual Walk-a-thon is coming up next month on May 10th. Volunteer for this fun event!

      Athletics

      PurePlay (K-4th)

      Tennis Tuesday

      2nd-4th graders–limit of 20 kids

      The four Tuesdays in May.  3:00-4:15pm,  $40.00 

      Sign-ups are FULL to be added to the waiting list.

      Track and Field

      Begins next week 3:00-4:15pm

      April 17, 24, May 1, 8

      Soccer 

      First event: Saturday April 13.  Girls @ 9:00; Boys @ 10:30.

      Mark Your Calendar

      Apr 16 - Young 5's-1st Grade Spring Program
      Apr 25 - Fine Arts Night 6:00-8:00pm
      May 03 - Grand Friend's Day
      May 06 - No School (Teacher In-Service)

      Looking ahead: 24-25 Calendar

      Whatcha Doin' Out There!? - Nov 2023 December 05th, 2023

      OE News

      November was a month in which the weather transitioned quickly. There were many very warm days in November, but we also found ourselves in some cold, rain, and snow. As the weather turns we are able to consider what happens as creatures get ready for winter. We also wrapped up some of our fall activities like cider and began the transition into Christmas preparation. K-2nd grade made ornaments that will be on display at the Festival of Trees at Legacy Park in Ada for the Christmas season. Check out the ACS tree and the others if you're in town.  

      Kindergarten - In kindergarten we began November with a review of recent letters of the week A,D,S,L. Activities included Act like animals, Dig in the sand, Strolling, Skipping and Sprinting, and Launching Leaves. Later in the month we took a look at wind and made pinwheels as instruments to measure wind, just like an anemometer.  We then shifted to making ornaments that will be displayed at the Festival of Trees in Ada.  First we made a triangle shape out of sticks and then the sticks were wrapped with yarn and decorated with mini ornaments of their own.  

      1st - First grade took a turn with cider making one week and a couple weeks later had a special visitor. Johnny Appleseed met them in the woods to read about his life and enjoy some of the great cider that they made. First grade also learned about animal shelters and made some small places for animals to hide in the woods. To end the month they began Christmas preparations by making ornaments. Students made ornaments by decorating pine cones with ribbon and bells. The ornaments will be on display in the “Festival of Trees” in Ada.  

      2nd - A big theme in second grade was Pioneers. They began with a turn at the cider press. Then they enjoyed some pioneer games to see what kids did for fun long ago.  They also pushed their wheelbarrow wagon through the woods during the Oregon Trail simulation facing many challenges along the way. Lastly they used their pioneer skills to make candles which will serve as ornaments in the Festival of Trees in downtown Ada. Go check it out!

      3rd - Third grade took some time to review the great lakes in an activity where we put the numbers into perspective. Volume of water, perimeter and depth were all compared with the lakes and we reflected on the importance of 20% of the world’s surface fresh water that is in the 5 great lakes. We began to learn about the Native Americans by learning about the three sisters' planting method and clearing out that section of our garden so it is ready to plant in the spring. Lastly, we played games that the native americans played to practice balance and strength.   

      4th - Fourth graders had multiple science connections in OE. To begin we did a simulation that looked at food availability affect population size by searching for food in the form of colored straws. The next week we considered how animals used their senses in an activity in which students had to find animals of their own species by listening for the same sound while blindfolded. It was a challenge to listen to the specific sounds while others were also making sounds and predators were on the prowl. We introduced the topic of Community Supported Agriculture. We took inventory and decided to attempt our first Farm Fresh Box for thanksgiving. They were able to produce enough products for 12 families! Lastly, we talked about soil temperature tolerance and its practical application on the farm. The students learned how to take soil temperature samples and determine by reading the back of a seed packet if the seed would germinate in that environment.

      5th - This month we took a deep dive into the internal anatomy of a chicken. We studied the path of digestion and egg production. We learned how chickens break down their food and absorb nutrients. We learned what the “grade” of an egg means on the outside of an egg carton. Then we cracked some ACS eggs and studied the color/ shape/ and consistency of the yolk to decide what grade eggs our chickens lay. We rounded out the month with some Fun Farm Games. Kids learned how strong you need to be to do daily farm tasks in a fun and silly competition.

      6th - Our 6th graders have spent the month learning external anatomy of a goat. To encourage them to really understand the shape and muscle structure of a goat we learned how to draw one realistically. Now we have a great base understanding as we get more specific with anatomy in December. We rounded out the month with Farm Games and learned how to set product prices for SEED Market.

      7th - November in 7th grade OE involved students mapping out the memorial trees on our campus which will later be available as an interactive map with links to more information on the trees. We then turned our attention to composting. Students began learning about composting. We talked about the importance of composting as well as the basics of what materials are best including a balance of browns and greens. We are now collecting lunch scraps from 7th and 2nd grades for a compost bin here at school to put what we learned into practice.  

      8th - November was a month to transition to the Legacy Project for 8th grade. We began with a tour to see projects from previous grades and considered how well they met the needs of the school and what they offered to students. We then presented students with some potential legacy projects for this year. Now students are researching these topics to see what logistics will be necessary to make this happen.