A Note From The Principal
"Tall Sall" Introducing "Small Sall"
Our son, Noah and his wife, Shelby, welcomed Isaiah James Sall to our family on September 19, 2023, at 8:02am.
We are affectionately known as, “Opa and Oma.” We are ecstatic to become grandparents for the first time and wanted to share our news with the Ada Christian families. Noah and Shelby are doing really well and hope to settle in at home on Thursday.
This Week
Moms In Prayer
Join us for Moms in Prayer on Thursday, September 21 from 8:00-9:00am in the back ACS conference room. Our attribute this week is "God is our Comforter". We will be praying specifically for our kindergarteners. Contact Kristen Yeh (616-307-2488) with any questions. Younger siblings are always welcome.
Action Needed
Parent Teacher Conferences - Oct 12 & 17
Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Oct 12 & 17. Please complete the Parent Teacher Conference Form for K-6th graders with your preference of nights by Fri, Sept 22.
Parents of students in 7th & 8th Grade will have the opportunity to visit with each of their student’s teachers in the Commons. No sign up is necessary for 7th & 8th Grade. Our 7th and 8th grade teachers conduct a “Round Robin” style of conference, with each conference lasting about 3-5 minutes. You will find each teacher at a table in the Commons.
School Photos
Preschool Families: school photos were updated to family albums yesterday and an email was sent to you with your families access code. Preschool retakes are Tues, Sept 26.
K-8 families: If you’re student had retakes, those were also added to your family’s album. You received an email from Ada Christian School on August 25 with your families access code.
- Go to huttengaphoto.shootproof.com
- Find Ada Christian School Pictures
- Key in the password: 2023Ada
- Scroll to your family gallery
- Key in your family password
If you need help with your password please contact Karen khuttenga@sbcglobal.net or text to 616-293-6877.
Yearbook pose choice:
All students need to have a yearbook pose selected. Follow the instructions above to access your photo gallery and make a yearbook pose selection.
All orders must be placed on the website. Credit and cash are both accepted, please no checks.
If you wish to pay with cash - place your order online and indicate at checkout that you will send cash to school. On your envelope write the following information: “Picture Order Payment”, Student’s full name, the name of the person placing the order, and the order number.
Volume discounts: ordering all family photos in one order will provide your best chance at a discount.
Orders over: $70 = 10% off, $100 = 15% off, $200 will get a 20% discount
Kindergarten Intentions
As we begin to prepare for next year’s enrollment we are asking parents to help in this process.
If you are the parent of a 4-5 year old and interested in Kindergarten at ACS next year please take a few moments to complete this Kindergarten Intentions form. Official enrollment for 24-25 will take place in mid February.
First time Kindergartener in the family? Beginning in October, Principal Sall will open up his calendar to meet with any families new to Kindergarten at ACS.
Now You Know
ACS Grounds Clean Up Day
The Operations Committee is hosting a Grounds Clean Up Day on Oct 28 from 8:00am - 2:00pm. We plan to tackle some fall clean-up in preparation for winter. This includes trimming trees, moving mulch, pulling weeds, etc. We need approximately 20 people to help around campus during each of our 2hr sessions. Anyone middle school age and older is welcome to help. Please sign-up so we know who to anticipate. Thank You.
If you have any questions please contact Kurt Rewa, kurt@sherpack.com or Nate Kiser, nkiser@adachristian.org. ;
Gathering Time Playlist
We are so excited to be singing songs each week in Gathering Time once again. Listen along at home to the songs we are learning through our Spotify playlist!
Spotify Playlist Lord, Make us One
School Lunch Program - Sept Menu
There will be two options each day and a fresh fruit and salad bar. 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. For questions on your hot lunch account please contact Jill Zondag, gro.scrg@gadnozj
Faces and Our Culture - Host Families Needed
Thank you to one host family that has stepped forward to host a 7th grade boy. We hope to have one more family step forward so this program can be all it can be. Connect with Gaby Padilla if you would like more information.
The dates for this year's program are:
Saturday, Oct 14 - Saturday, Dec 9
This Cultural Exchange prepares students between the ages of 10 to 17, to be Cultural Ambassadors of their country, and their visit is designed to promote global understanding and friendship between young people from different cultures.
All Cultural Ambassadors bring International Medical Insurance and all school cost-related expenses will be covered.
We would like to invite you to learn more about the FACES Program and the possibility of becoming a Host Family for one of these students for 8 Weeks.
Interested in becoming a host family? Contact Gaby Padilla, State Coordinator, at moc.serutlucdnasecaf@allidap.ybag, schedule a 30 Minute Information Meeting, or complete the Host Family Form.
Education Foundation Fundraising Dinner - November 2
Save the Date for the annual Ada Christian Education Foundation Fundraising Dinner which will be held on campus Thursday, November 2, 2023. We will celebrate the Faith Forward Campaign and our new library, tech studio, support services and flexible spaces.
PTO Happenings
Charleston Wrap
The PTO has set a Charleston Wrap fundraising goal of $15,000 this year! The funds we raise help support our amazing teachers and staff, and give the classrooms new books, furniture, and supplies. Your generosity last year helped to exceed our fundraising goal; we can’t wait to partner with you again to support our school!
Athletics
PurePlay (Y5's-4th grade)
Soccer games on Saturday Sept 20, boys at 9:00am; girls at 10:30am.
Mark Your Calendar
Sept 21 – 3rd & 4th Grade Class Coffee
Sept 25 – No School, Professional Development
Oct 12 & 17 - PT Conferences