A Note From The Principal
Faith. Strong.
Lately, many inquiries have landed in our laps concerning the possibility of new families coming to ACS. During those tours, I share this tagline, talk about church attendance/membership, share about the wonderful opportunities ACS has to offer, and ultimately share the love of Christ.
Each grade level wing of our facility is named. Our PK-1st grade wing is Strong Beginnings. Our 2nd-4th grade wing is Strong Growing. Our 5th-8th grade wing is Strong Living. The progression of how we teach our students to live into their faith is evident in our signs on the wall as well as living the journey of our Christ-centered education each day.
This Week
Parents Night Out - May 20
Hey parents, if you’re looking for a night out and have K-4 students, the 8th Grade Class is having an event to raise money for their class trip.
Parents’ Night Out will take place on May 20, from 5:30-8:30pm. You can drop off your kids in the gym lobby between 5:30 and 6:00pm. We will have the gyms and commons open where your kids will enjoy a variety of games and fun led by the 8th graders. We will not be providing a snack, but if you would like your child to have one, please send one labeled with your child and we will have a safe location for it.
If you are interested, please fill out this form by Wed, May 18 so we can plan accordingly. There is no set price but donations are appreciated at the door. We will accept cash, check or card.
Thank you,
8th Grade Students and Staff
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 8th graders and their teachers.
God is Able - One who has sufficient power, ability, and resources
Scripture: God, may we know that You are able to bless us abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that we need, we will abound in every good work. From 2 Corinthians 9:8
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
Parking Lot Safety
When using the car loop please use a single file line and do not cut around the line. It is important for student safety that we follow these rules in the parking lot.
Dress Code
As weather warms up please review our school dress code policy regarding tank tops, shorts and flip flops.
Hot Lunch Menu Change
Please note the menu change for May 31. Lunch will be: french toast strips/waffles, sausage links, potato choice, orange wedges and juice choice.
The May & June menu is here! Take a look at what’s for lunch the rest of the year and plan with your family.
Summer Camps & Tutoring
We will be offering a variety of camps and tutoring opportunities this summer.
PTO Happenings
Walk-a-thon Success
Walk-a-thon 2022 was fantastic! We're thankful for the beautiful sunny weather, for the staff who built excitement for the students and helped coordinate the day, for the two dozen enthusiastic parent volunteers, and for generous donations totaling over $30,500. We're excited that exceeding our fundraising goal will allow us to grant teacher wish list items at the end of the year! The highlight of it all was seeing the joy and energy of the students, with elementary racing to earn all the jelly bracelets they could on the track and middle school embracing the colorful mess of their run on the trails.
Thank you for your part in making this day a success! We have a wonderful school community.
Congratulations to the following prize winners:
Top-earning middle school homerooms doused their teachers in color powder: 6Z and runner-up 5G
Grade with the most school spirit earned a popcorn party: 4th grade
Top fundraiser from each grade won a $20 gift card:
PS: Fox Loney, Monkey class
K: Allie Abraham KP
1: Arie Pater 1G
2: Sophia Odell 2S
3: Ella Erickson 3C, Nolan Erickson 3K
4: Braeleigh Venlet 4S
5: Nico Mucci 5G, Amy VanWyk 5G
6: Delaney Denton 6Z
7: Gwyn Artz 7D, Breckon Cole 7H, Eddie Overbeck 7H, Asher Rauch 7H, Malachi Sandberg 7H
8: Anna VanWyk 8H, Emily Setlock 8S
Drawing winner for the top prize of the bean bag chair: Eddie Overbeck, 7H
ACS Athletics
PurePlay
Brody's Be will be on site this weekend selling coffee and Chick-Fil-A. Hope you see at the fields Saturday morning as we wrap up another great season of PurePlay!
Soccer: Boys @ 9:00, Girls @ 10:30
Tennis Tuesday: Going to the Ada Park courts next week. Please wear our tennis t-shirt.
Fall Soccer sign ups are open.
Calendar Reminders
May 30 - No School, Memorial Day
June 07 - 8th Grade Graduation
June 08 - Last Day of School
Requested Announcements
Baker Book Event - May 22
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)
May 31 - 8th Grade Graduation
June 2 - Last Day (Half day, dismissal at 11:30am)