A Note From The Principal

A Night to Remember

This night is a night to remember! Many of you recognize this part of the elementary concert from April 19. The audience was asked to shine their phone lights during one of the songs. I heard someone else say it was like being at a live concert for a professional artist, only there was no fee to enter!

Later, a faculty member shared some perspective during a faculty devotion time to remind us that Jesus is the light and we need to walk in that light. The program was so good because it felt personal, it felt real, it allowed for the Spirit of God to move, which the Spirit certainly did move!

While the program was a wonderful experience, one that will likely be talked about for quite some time due to how well it was written, how well it was directed, how well it was acted out and sung; it is also a reflection of who we are at Ada Christian School. We are Faith. Strong. We do educate our children’s mind, body, and soul in Christian community. We know we aren’t perfect. We know we make mistakes. However, the more we seek Christ, the more we see Christ. 

We must keep all of what we think, say, and do under the scope of it being under God’s rule/reign. Ada Christian doesn’t exist because of any person, but only by the grace and love of God.

Welcome Baby Reidsma

Introducing Judah Dale Reidsma! He made his arrival last Friday. All praise and thanks to our God for our little man. Thank you for your prayers!

-Mrs. Reidsma

This Week

"Faith. Strong." Friday - Apr 22

It’s that time again! Parents, students and staff are encouraged to wear their Ada Christian spirit wear this Friday, Apr 22.

Lost & Found

Lost and found will be laid out in the front lobby tomorrow. Come take a look!

MENistry

When: Friday’s at 8:00am
Where: Brody’s BE Café
What: Man in the Mirror book review
Who: ACS dads
Why: To be in community with other fathers of ACS students and grow deeper in Christ.

Questions? Contact Andy Anderson via text/call, 616-325-6116

Moms In Prayer

This week we’re praying for our 4th graders and their teachers.

God is Understanding — One who has empathetic or tolerant recognition of somebody else’s nature or situation

Scripture: "God, may You fill us with the knowledge of Your will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives." - Colossians 1:9b

We’re a group of Moms passionate about lifting up our kids and ACS faculty and staff in prayer — we pray every Thursday, 8:00-9:00am, in the front office. If you have any questions, give me a call (Kelly, 616.304.2963)

Now You Know

Summer Covenant Care

Sign-ups for Summer Covenant Care are now open for students entering grades K-5. Deadline to register is Friday, Apr 22. 

Register Now

Grounds Clean-up Day - Apr 30

The Operations Committee is hosting a Grounds Clean Up Day on April 30 from 12:00-6:00pm. We plan to spruce up our campus in preparation for a few spring events. This includes trimming trees, moving mulch, pulling weeds, etc. We need approximately 20 people to help around campus during each of our three 2hr sessions. Anyone middle school age and older is welcome to help.

Please sign-up so we know who to anticipate. If you have any questions please contact Kurt Rewa, moc.kcaprehs@truk

Grand Friend's Day - May 06

Last week the youngest child in your family will come home with paper invitations to Grand Friend’s Day. Please pass these invites along to your Grand Friend’s and have them save the date for May 6 @ 8:00am. Please fill in the back of the invite with each child in your family’s name and homeroom. If you have tech savvy Grand Friend’s you may also send them a digital invite or send them a link to our Facebook event. Students will be dismissed at 11:30am on that day. 

A volunteer sign-up will be sent out separately. 

Prayer Walk

We invite you to come walk through the prayer walk on the grounds of ACS. You may start your journey at the OE bulletin by the Hoophouse. Attached you will find the prayer walk flyer for Easter and beyond.

Summer Camps & Tutoring

We will be offering a variety of camps and tutoring opportunities this summer. 

Details, Dates & Signups

Employment Opportunities

Please take a look at our employment opportunities and forward to anyone you know who may be interested. Ada Christian School has the following positions available:

• 4's Preschool Teacher
• 5th & 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
• Early Intervention Specialist
• Covenant Care Aide
• Covenant Care (Before/After Care) Director
• Summer Cleaning/Maintenance Crew

Action Needed

2022-2023 Enrollment - Due Friday Apr 22

Dear Parents,

It is time to re-enroll your student(s) at ACS for the 2022-2023 school year. Please follow the instructions below and do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions. We are excited to partner with you! We ask that you complete the online enrollment form by Fri, April 22.

To complete the enrollment form for 2022-2023:

1. Log into PowerSchool using your web browser.
2. Click on "Forms" in the left navigation menu.
3. Complete the relevant forms.

We have worked hard to ensure our online enrollment process will go well for our families; however, we realize you may have questions during this process. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for choosing Ada Christian School as your partner in education. 

PTO Happenings

Daddy Daughter Dance - Apr 22

Dust off your dancing shoes and enjoy a night of totally rad dancing and snacks in our ACS gym for this year's 80's themed Daddy Daughter Dance! Leg warmers and scrunchies optional! Buy tickets on Eventbrite or in the office. 

We're looking for a few enthusiastic moms to help out at the Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, April 22nd. Sign up here. 

Mother Son Event - May 13

Mother Son Event - May 13

Friday, May 13, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Fowling Warehouse Grand Rapids.

$10/person with a max of $40/family.

Sign up online (with processing fee) or in the office (no processing fee). 

ACS Athletics

PurePlay

Soccer

This Saturday kicks off our Spring soccer season! Boys @ 9:00; Girls @ 10:30.

Track and Field Club

No Track and Field today, first day will be next week.

Wednesdays, Apr 27, May 4, May 11 3:00-4:15pm

 “Tuesday Tennis”

Tennis Tuesday starts May 3 for those who have signed up with Coach DK.

Calendar Reminders

Apr 19 - Elementary Spring Concert
Apr 22 - Daddy Daughter Dance
Apr 28 - Fine Arts Night
May 06 - Grand Friends Day (Dismissal at 11:30am)
May 13 - Walk-a-thon

Requested Announcements

Sports Physicals

Current 8th graders planning to play sports in high school in the 2022-23 school year need to have a MHSAA physical form on file with the high school athletic office before they are allowed to participate. A valid physical for 2022-23 must be completed any time after April 15, 2022. You may print out a physical form here. This form must be completed with all signatures in order to participate in sports in high school. You may attach your doctor’s office physical form for the doctor portion of this form but the parent portion and all signatures need to be completed on this form. 

Family Fun & Fire Safety Day

May 14, Family Fun & Fire Safety Day

1:00pm - 3:30pm at the Ada History Center - 7144 Headley St

No Charge. 

Interact with Ada  firefighters, practice fire safety, see a demonstration of the jaws of life, get a picture taken with a fireman, explore a little of Ada's history and enjoy a treat.  Come celebrate Ada's Hometown Heroes.

Looking Ahead

2022-2023 Calendar

Below is the calendar for next school year. 

Aug 23 - First Day of School (Half Day, dismissal at 11:30am)
Sept 2-5 - No School (Labor Day)
Sept 26 - No School (Teacher In-Service)
Oct 19-23 - No School (CEA Convention)
Nov 23-27 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
Dec 21 - Half Day, Dismissal at 11:30am
Dec 22-Jan 2 - No School (Christmas Break)
Jan 3 - School Resumes
Jan 16 - No School (Teacher In-Service)
Feb 16-20 - No School (Winter Break)
Mar 30-Apr 9 - No School (Spring Break)
Apr 10 - School Resumes
May 5 - Grand Friends Day (Half day, dismissal at 11:30am)
May 29 - No School (Memorial Day)
June 2 - Last Day (Half day, dismissal at 11:30am)