No school on Friday, February 3 and Monday, February 6
A Note From the Principal…
Some things I see.
In the mornings when I make my “loop” through the halls, I see mornings started with devotions and prayer. Then, as the days unfold, I see students engaged in learning as their teachers inspire them to be life-long learners. Here is a glimpse of a few things I saw over the past few days…
Some of our students are headed for space (They even made space helmets!), several are exploring China (colorful dragons everywhere), singers are “ice skating” on a piece of white paper, and boys and girls have created obstacle courses using two or more of the body systems (Imagine bouncing 20 times in a bladder before hitting a button to send you down a tube and out of the game???!). Do you know our Kindergarten students can write their own sentences? (They can!) Ever wonder what transition words you would use to blow a bubble? (Check out the display in room 306 – impressive!) Have you considered the way wax and sand can be used to express the likenesses and differences between volcanoes? (Some of our middle school students can educate us on that.) The list goes on.
Know that we enjoy your children. They are a blessing.
Your partner in education,
Mrs. Brower, Principal
GETTY CONCERT TICKETS have not sold as we thought they would, so we need your help. Please help us promote this wonderful concert to all of your Bible study members, co-workers, neighbors, friends, churches and relatives. We don't want to host the Getty's and have them sing to a half full venue. See a preview of the concert at http://bit.ly/x3YhmB. Special offer: 50% off reserved tickets when 10 are purchased at a time; these have to be purchased over the phone at 800-965-9324 and you will need the promo code "choir". Free Getty DVD's for the first 3 people who buy 10 or more tickets so get your groups together now and purchase your tickets.
FACEBOOK CHALLENGE! If you’re a “Facebook” participant, we ask you to “Like” or “Share” the posting on the Ada Christian School Facebook page posted Monday morning—let’s spread the word to all our Friends!
VOLUNTEERS are still needed to help with ushering and reloading the Getty bus following the event. You will receive free tickets if you are willing to help. Contact Lisa Jonker 942-9061 or cljonker@comcast.net to claim your DVD or to volunteer.
SKATING PARTY: Our annual ALL SCHOOL skating party at Woodland Skating Center – 2100 28th St. SE is just around the corner. The date is Tuesday, January 31.
4:00 – 6:00 PM is the time for all Preschool – 5th grade students to skate
6:00 – 8:00 PM is reserved for our Middle School students.
The cost is $5 per person and includes rental of roller skates or roller blades. You are also allowed to bring your own skates. This is a wonderful opportunity for our ACS community to spend time with friends and family. This event is sponsored by the PTO!
SKI DAY AT CANNONSBURG – Monday, February 6 is the day that has been set aside this year for an all school opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors at Cannonsburg Ski Area. There is a form attached to this note that will need to be filled out and brought to Cannonsburg on the day. We will also have forms available in the office. $10 will cover ski/snowboard rental and a lift ticket valid from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. You may arrive at 9:30 to begin the process so that you are ready to “hit the slopes” by 10:00!
IF you would like a lesson, you must sign up in the office and pay an additional $5 by Wednesday, February 1st. Cannonsburg must have firm numbers to be sure that they have enough instructors there to meet our needs!
PLANNING FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR: If you know that your family will not be attending Ada Christian School next year please notify the school office. This information helps us in budgeting for next year.
KINDERGARTEN INTENTIONS: Please let the office know of your intent to have your child attend kindergarten for the fall of 2012-2013 by calling the office to have your child’s name placed on the list. Enrollment forms will be mailed to you in mid-March.
NO FOREST HILLS TRANSPORTATION:
*January 26 no PM transportation *January 27 no AM and PM transportation *February 24 no PM transportation.
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 January 31 will be donated to the ACS rummage sale being held April 28.
