A Note From The Principal
Beautifying Our Spaces
This brings our spaces to life, especially since students were actively involved in the project. We are blessed to have this space and are ecstatic about how our students contributed to it.
Action Needed
Enrollment Forms Due Mar 1
Enrollment for the 24-25 school year is now open! We have included a comprehensive breakdown of 24-25 tuition rates and fees.
Each family received an email on Feb 12 with an invite to start a Blackbaud account. If you need help finding this email or logging into Blackbaud please email Dani Buchanan, gro.naitsirhcada@nanahcubd
Once you are logged into Blackbaud:
- Review and submit contracts (enrollment forms) for each of your children entering grades K-8. You can find the contracts in the top yellow banner.
- At the start of the contract you will be prompted about a Tuition Management account. Please select "No, I do not have an existing Tuition Management account." as we are switching all of our enrollment process over to Blackbaud.
- For families needing additional tuition assistance, you may follow these instructions and complete an online application through Blackbaud Financial Assistance. We respectfully request that the deadline for tuition assistance applications, May 6, 2024, is met, as this is a time sensitive process. Qualifying families will be notified of the assistance amounts by June and adjustments to your tuition total will be made at that time.
We ask that all enrollment forms are completed by March 1.
Sticky Faith Small Groups
This is your last chance to express your interest in becoming a part of a Sticky Faith Small Group. Our groups are currently in the process of formation. Last week, we had the privilege of hearing from Dr. Chap Clark, who provided invaluable insights into the concept of Sticky Faith, the motivations behind the book, and key themes to explore as we delve into its pages. This promises to be an enriching journey for those who are able to participate.
Our groups will convene 4-5 times at various dates and times. The aim is for each group to complete the book by May 2, enabling us to reconvene via Zoom with the author for an insightful Q&A session. If you're interested, please complete the brief survey by Friday, March 1. Contact Mark Stuit, Director of Advancement, at gro.naitsirhcada@tiutsm">mstuit@adachristian.org for your free copy of the book or if you have any questions.
We look forward to embarking on this journey with you and creating a space for insightful discussion and shared insights.
This Week
"Faith. Strong." Friday - Mar 1
Report Cards
Report cards will be coming home Friday, March 1.
Students in K-4 grades will come home with a printed report card. Please sign and return your child’s envelope / slip of paper and return it to their homeroom teacher.
Parents of students in 5th - 8th grade will receive an email with a digital copy of the report card. 5th - 8th grade parents can also log into their Powerschool parent portal and click on “Student Reports” in the left navigation to view the report card.
Moms In Prayer
Join us for Moms in Prayer on Thursday, February 29 from 8:00-9:00am in the back ACS conference room. Our attribute this week is "God is Our Portion". We will be praying specifically for our 5th grade students and staff. Contact Kristen Yeh at momsinprayer@adachristian.org with any questions. Younger siblings are always welcome.
Now You Know
Spring Book Fair
Every safari needs a guide—and it could be you! Help our students explore the reading wilds as a book fair volunteer. All volunteers get 20% off of their purchases. Sign up here.
The online companion fair is up and running. If you, family or friends care to order this way, the books will be shipped to school and ready for pick up after Spring Break. Click here to start shopping.
Employment Opportunities
We currently have openings in the following positions for the 24-25 school year:
- 4th Grade Teacher
- Y5s-1st Music and 7th/8th Choir Teacher
- Elementary Math Interventionist
- Band/Orchestra/Music support
- Sub bus driver
Forest Hills Expo - Mar 9
The Ada Business Association (ABA) and Forest Hills Business Association (FHBA) proudly present the Ada/Forest Hills Community Expo at Ada Christian! The Expo will highlight businesses, products and services available in the local area, while offering great entertainment and engaging activities for the entire family!
Saturday, Mar 9, 2024
10:00am - 2:00pm
This event is open to the public with FREE admission and parking. Additional parking will be available at Ada Congregational Church.
At the Expo:
- Over 90 exhibitors.
- Guest Emcee - Shelley Irwin!
- Door prizes
- Live entertainment - schedule TBA
- Food court
- Girl Scout cookies for sale
- A Kid's Zone with tumbling by Grand Rapids Gymnastics
- Interactive games hosted by i9 Sports, complimentary face painting and caricature drawings, mascot meet & greets and ACS Robotic Team demonstrations.
And more!!
March is Reading Month
We are celebrating all month long with author visits, special events, field trips and fun activities. Not to mention our treasured Book Fair! An informational packet will be coming home with your oldest child this afternoon. For a sneak peek or a back-up copy, please click here.
Please note: There is a special opportunity to purchase a signed copy of the book(s) written by the authors visiting K-4 and also 8th grade at a discounted price. Order forms for these books are kindly requested to be returned by Friday, Mar 8.
For a bit of extra fun, check out this recent WZZM video highlighting authors Eric and Meredith Schrotenboer, along with the release of their new book. We are honored to bring them in for the Kindergarten through 4th Graders in March.
Questions? Please contact Holly Karasinski (moc.liamg@4322kylloh) or Anna Hartemayer (moc.liamg@esuohtlobanna)
Joy In The Gym
Coach DK has put together a newsletter to share what's been happening in elementary PE for the month of February.
School Lunch Program - March Menu
Check out the menu and plan for the month of March!
Visit adachristian.org/hotlunch for details or to apply for lunch assistance. For questions on your hot lunch account please contact Jill Zondag, gro.scrg@gadnozj
PTO Happenings
Staff Appreciation Week - Mar 11-15
Our Staff Appreciation week is just around the corner, March 11-15. As we appreciate the ACS staff year-round, we set aside five days to celebrate and recognize their hard work with our families. Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities and more information in the coming weeks for Staff Appreciation Week.
Mother Son Event - Apr 12
Save the date: The Mother Son event will be on Friday, April 12. More details to come!
Athletics
PurePlay (K-4th)
Mark Your Calendar
Mar 11-15 - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
Mar 21&22 - 8th Grade Musical
Mar 28-Apr 7 - Spring Break
Looking ahead: 24-25 Calendar
Requested Announcements
Exchange Student Program
During the fall of this school year, Ada Christian had the opportunity to participate in a cultural exchange program for Guatemalan students and we are excited to continue the program this coming school year, 2024-2025.
The Faces And Our Cultures program is designed to provide Guatemalan students the opportunity to spend seven weeks in our community. We are looking for host families to host students this fall. Each participant will attend Ada Christian for seven weeks as a full-time student, have their own schedule, and will participate in all aspects of the school day. These student ambassadors are fluent in English and will arrive on Sunday, Oct 20 and depart on Saturday, Dec 14.
All the school related costs will be covered by the Faces Program.
Host families kindly provide homestay and make them part of their family's routine for seven weeks.
Each child will need a host home. The assigned child will be the same age and gender of the host child.
To learn more please complete this form.