A Note From The Principal
What a Sight!
As I walked past the locked doors of our facility, looked over the playground with adults supervising, then snapped this picture with a smile on my face, I realized how much we have to be thankful for.
We cannot predict the future, but we know Who holds it and Who holds us!
This Week
Back to School Party
- Chick-fil-a
- Kona Ice
- Arcane Pizza
- Sir Sandwiches
Volunteers Needed
Consider helping out during the Back to School Party, we are looking for several volunteers to assist at the inflatables.
"Faith. Strong." Friday - Sept 09
Moms In Prayer
Join us for a Moms in Prayer Kickoff fellowship Thursday, Sept0 8 from 8:00-9:00am in the ACS conference room. This will be an informal time to get to know one another and learn about Moms in Prayer. Contact Kristen Yeh (616-307-2488) with any questions. Younger siblings are always welcome.
Now You Know
Spirit Shop
Get into the ACS spirit! Our Spirit Shop is open once again for a limited time. Take a look at the ACS gear we have available for purchase.
Protect Young Eyes - Oct 03
You are invited on Oct 03 at 6:30pm for a special parent presentation from Protect Young Eyes, titled the Digital Culture of Kids. Protect Young Eyes will be meeting separately with our 56ers and 78ers during the day for an age appropriate presentation about healthy use of technology.
After 7+ years, over 1,500 presentations, testifying in front of Congress, and countless conversations with parents, students, educators, and officers, Protect Young Eyes has discovered that parental controls alone don’t work and instead, there are 5 traits that often determine digital success in many families. They are called the 5 traits the Digital Trust Framework. What is Digital Trust? Do you have it? How does it apply to conversations about social media? Pornography? YouTube? TikTok? This fast-paced talk will use stories, simple examples, and quick tips that will give your family immediate actions.
Our desired outcomes include:
- A deep understanding of how to build Digital Trust in your family.
- Awareness of the hardware and software tools that support your digital goals.
- How to use practical solutions so that your family is prepared, balanced, and protected online.
To help us prepare, we ask that you register for this free seminar.
Sailor Serve
South Christian High School students will be on campus on Thur, Sept 15, 2022, as part of their annual service project they choose to do. We are blessed to be able to accommodate more than 50 students to help us in our classrooms as well as on our grounds. We hope this is the beginning of a long-standing tradition where our students get to see high school students be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Tech Time Talk
Digital Citizenship also involves finding a healthy balance with technology. Common Sense Media offers resources for Family Engagement, with some conversation starters.
This week, the focus of the conversation is on media balance. The goal is to have meaningful conversations with your children about their digital life.
Week 2:
Self-Management in Digital Life (K-2)
Self-Management in Digital Life (3-5)
Gathering Time Playlist
A new year has come and we have a new playlist on Spotify for you to follow. Be sure to click on the link below to listen to the Gathering Time songs at home!
Clothed in Christ GT Playlist 22-23
Fun with Elementary (K-4) Recess
Looking for a way to get involved? At lunch recess (12:05pm-12:30pm & 12:30pm-1:00pm) four parent volunteers are needed daily. On Fridays we also need four people for morning recess (9:55am-10:15am).
Younger siblings may join parents for this volunteer opportunity. Sign up for K, 3rd & 4th grade recess or 1st & 2nd grade recess.
If you have any questions about volunteering for elementary recess, please email Sharon DeKleine, gro.naitsirhcada@enielkeds
Foundation Dinner - Nov 10, 2022
Action Needed
School Pictures
Picture retakes will take place on Fri, Sept 09 from 8:30-10:30am. If you would like to have your child’s picture retaken please email Kimmie Brander by 3:00pm on Thurs (gro.naitsirhcada@rednarbk)
Picture Order Deadline
If you would like to order school pictures, please remember the deadline to submit your order or drop off your order form is Monday, Sept 12.
Hot Lunch - Sept Menu
The lunch menu for September is now available, please take time to review this as a family.
Please note that starting after labor day there will be two lunch options each day, one hot and one cold.
Students place their orders each morning for that day and deductions are made from their lunch account. Before your student can order lunch, an account must be created on Meal Magic. Visit adachristian.org/hotlunch for details or to apply for lunch assistance.
Parking Lot Reminders
When dropping off and picking students up, we have many people on campus at the same time.
As a reminder the car loops are for preschool parents only from 2:35-2:50pm. If you arrive earlier than 2:50pm for K-8 pickup please wait in the lot until preschool pickup has finished.
Parent Class Coffees
Moms and dads - join us and meet fellow parents of your child’s classmates! It only takes an hour, and it is a great way to connect with other parents. Led by our Promotions Committee, we will meet from 8:00am-9:00am in the outdoor “WoodshED” for coffee, refreshments, devotions, and time to chat.
Parent Class Coffee dates to pencil in:
Sept 19 Kindergarten (all sections)
Sept 20 First and Second Grades
Sept 21 Third and Fourth Grades
PTO Happenings
Support the PTO
In addition to our fall and spring fundraisers below are two easy ways to support the PTO throughout the year.
Box Tops
Buy participating products and use the Box Tops app to scan your store receipt. The app identifies eligible products and earnings are credited to your designated school online. Even if you’re shopping online or doing grocery pickup, you can still submit your digital or email receipt with the Box Tops app and earn. Twice a year, our school gets a check!
Direct Your Dollars
Do you shop at D&W, Forest Hills Foods, or Family Fare? If so, please save your receipts! SpartanNash gives Ada Christian School a $1,000 check for each $150,000 in receipts collected.
The money earned through this program goes directly back to our students through the PTO. Ask your family and friends to save receipts too! Every little bit helps. Receipts can be turned in at the ACS office.
Questions? Please contact Kristen Yeh (moc.oohay@hey_netsirk, 616.307.2488).
ACS Athletics
PurePlay (Y5’s - 4th grade)
PurePlay soccer begins Sept 10. Boys @ 9:00am; Girls @10:30am.
Rosters will be sent out before Labor day.
Calendar Reminders
Sept 07 & 08 - Preschool Begins
Sept 08 - 5:30-7:30pm: Back to School Party
Sept 09 - Picture Retake Day
Sept 19-21 - Class Coffees
Requested Announcements
Berlin Raceway Championship
The Johnson-Brower family would like to personally invite each and every one of you to join them, and NASCAR driver Jeffrey Earnhardt at the Berlin Raceway on September 10 in support of our very own Biniam VanWynen (ACS 8th grader) as he competes in the Chet Championship race.
Over the past few years Biniam has battled through a lot, including the loss of his mother. During this time he continued to have faith in Jesus, integrity, and good character. The Johnson Brower family was so moved by Biniam's story that they wanted to give him a life experience letting him know we as a body of Christ see him, support him, and we're proud of him.
Something you may not know about Biniam is that he is also a rising star race car driver competing at our local Berlin Raceway, in the Chet Championship race on September 10. We have arranged for NASCAR driver Jeffrey Earnhardt, grandson of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt to guest coach Biniam during the Championship race. However, as "cool" as it will be for Biniam to have Jeffrey by his side, we know the most "meaningful" thing for him would be to look into the stands and see his ACS family cheering him on to a victory.
Please consider joining us at the race. Kids are free, and everyone will have the opportunity to fellowship, and have pics with Jeffrey Earnhardt. On September 9, all 7th and 8th graders will be given a free race t-shirt to wear at school and at the race in support of Biniam.
Berlin Raceway
Sept 10
Come at 4:30pm for pre-race fun
"Let's Go Racing!!!"
Please email Jesse Johnson-Brower with any questions.
moc.muelortePdetiderccA@esseJ
Sailor Night Community Tailgate
East Kentwood High School
Come join for dinner and entertainment before watching the South Christian Sailors take on the Ottawa Hills Bengals.
Dinner provided!