A Note From The Principal
Holy Week
There are no better words to share than those in scripture.
Philippians 2:3-11
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:
Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant being made in human likeness.
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
This Week
Good Friday Chapel
Our 7th and 8th grade students have planned a special Good Friday chapel this week.
We are asking that students in each grade, if possible, wear the following colors this Friday:
K- red
1st - green
2nd- gold/yellow
3rd- brown
4th- tan/cream/white
5th- black
6th-gray/silver
Parents and families are more than welcome to attend! Chapel will begin promptly at 8:15am.
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 3rd graders and their teachers.
God is Truth — One who is real, actual, fact, full of integrity, and honest
Scripture: Father, may You sanctify us by the truth; Your word is truth. From John 17:17
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
Elementary Spring Concert
We are excited to share the Greatest Promise with you on Tues, April 19 at 6:30pm.
Thank you for ordering your student(s) a spring concert t-shirt. T-shirts will be sent home on Mon, April 18 and should be worn for the concert on Tuesday evening.
If you have any questions, please contact Kaylee Vruwink, gro.naitsirhcada@kniwurvk.
Unicycle Club
The ACS Unicycle Club is for 1st-8th grade students who would like to learn how to ride a unicycle or progress in their unicycle skills.
We will meet from the end of the school day until 4:00 for four consecutive Wednesdays starting on April 20.
We provide the unicycles, and you provide the rider. The club will be capped at 15 members. Although unicycles are provided, you may bring your own if you prefer.
The cost is $30. Use this link to sign-up online. If you are registering multiple children, please fill out an individual form for each one.
Members will be admitted on a first come, first served basis.
Questions? Contact Lois Boerman (gro.naitsirhcada@namreobl)
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.
Let MI Kids Learn
The Michigan legislature passed two bills last fall which would have provided “student opportunity scholarships” to low-income families for their out-of-pocket educational expenses. Donors to scholarship organizations would receive a state tax credit. The scholarship organization would, in turn, provide scholarships to qualifying public and nonpublic school students for tutoring, school supplies, technology, and tuition, among other expenses. One bill created the scholarship system, and the other created the tax credit. Governor Whitmer vetoed the two measures shortly after the Michigan legislature passed the two bills last fall.
We wanted to make you aware of a petition drive that is now underway that would place the issue before the legislature again, which, if passed, would not require the governor’s signature to become law. The effort to obtain signatures is headed by Let MI Kids Learn, a coalition of organizations that includes the Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools (MANS), which includes Catholic, Lutheran, and Christian schools across the state and of which Ada Christian School is a member. MANS member schools have been asked to inform parents of the initiative in the event they would like to learn more and also sign the two petitions.
The initiative is not officially sanctioned by ACS. Rather, as mentioned above, as a member of MANS, ACS is sharing information on the petition initiative so that interested parents (who are registered voters) may stop at the school office to sign each of two petitions that are available at the front desk. The petitions will be available through the end of April 2022.
Earth Day Volunteers
On Friday, April 22 our K-6 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!
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
Grounds Clean-up Day - Date Change (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
Summer Camps & Tutoring
We will be offering a variety of camps and tutoring opportunities this summer.
Grand Friend's Day - May 06
A volunteer sign-up will be sent out separately.
Action Needed
2022-2023 Enrollment - Deadline 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.
There is a Tuition & Grants section on the form.
- The first TUITION amount you see is the calculation for the “Requested” or “Full Cost” amount of tuition.
- In the GRANT section, thanks to the generous, ongoing support of the ACS Education Foundation and our annual fundraising efforts, you will see the maximum grant amount you may accept towards your tuition. The grants are available for all families. Families that are able to pay the “Requested” or “Full Cost” of tuition will receive a charitable receipt for the difference (Thank You!).
- For families needing tuition assistance, you may complete an online application through FACTS, by May 06. Qualifying families will be notified of the assistance amounts no later than June and adjustments to your tuition total will be made at that time.
Covenant Care registration is also open at this time. If your family wishes to have Covenant Care for your K-5 student(s), please fill out the Covenant Care form.
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.
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Thank you for choosing Ada Christian School as your partner in education.
PTO Happenings
Daddy Daughter Dance - Apr 22
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
Friday, May 13 | 6:00 - 8:00pm, Fowling Warehouse Grand Rapids
Sign ups to come after Spring Break.
ACS Athletics
PurePlay
Soccer
This Saturday kicks off our Spring soccer season! Girls @ 9:00; Boys @ 10:30.
Track and Field Club
Wednesdays, April 20, 27, May 4, May 11 3:00-4:15pm
No cost.
K-4th graders
Parent volunteers are needed for help at stations.
“Tuesday Tennis”
Tuesday tennis is full.
If you'd like to be added to the waiting list, email 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)
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.
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)