A Note From The Principal
Equipped for Service
This Week
Moms In Prayer
Join us for Moms in Prayer on Thursday, September 28 from 8:00-9:00am in the back ACS conference room. Our attribute this week is "God is Compassionate". We will be praying specifically for our 1st graders. Contact Kristen Yeh (616-307-2488) with any questions. Younger siblings are always welcome.
Action Needed
School Photos
Yearbook Pose Selection: If you haven't selected your child's pose for the yearbook - the final deadline to do so is this Friday Sept 29. After Friday, if you haven't selected one, a pose will be selected for you (your child will still appear in the yearbook).
Photo Orders: After Thur Sept 28, any photos ordered will include shipping charges and be mailed to your home.
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
Book Fair - Oct 11-17
Education Foundation Fundraising Dinner - November 2
You’re Invited to Ada Christian School on November 2, 2023 at 6:00 pm for the annual fall gathering. This event is the signature fundraising event for the Ada Christian School Education Foundation, which supports our call to provide a high quality Christian education to anyone who desires it. We hope you can join us on the campus of Ada Christian as we celebrate and launch our Faith Forward Advancement Campaign. Come enjoy an evening with friends as we share exciting plans for the future of Ada Christian School.
This year we welcome well-known practitioner, adolescent and family scholar, and author
Dr. Chap Clark. As a former pastor of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, CA, a professor and vice provost at Fuller Seminary, and a 15-year leader on Young Life staff, Chap has given his life to the encouragement and empowerment of young people and those who work with and for them. Be prepared for an uplifting and energizing message that promises to inspire!
Annual Ada Christian Education Foundation Fundraiser
Ada Christian School
6206 Ada Dr SE
Ada, MI 49301
November 2, 2023 at 6:00pm
6:00pm Cocktail Hour and Hors d’oeuvres
7:00pm Program and Faith Forward Campaign Launch
8:00pm Strolling Dinner, Drinks and Campus Experiences
Suggested Attire: Business Attire
Individual Tickets: $125
Sponsorship Information
For more information or questions, please contact Mark Stuit, Director of Advancement at mstuit@adachristian.org or 616.676.1289 ext 102.
Parent Teacher Conferences - Oct 12 & 17
Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Oct 12 & 17. Please keep an eye out in the Ada Connection next week for the Parent Teacher Conference schedule.
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.
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. ;
Y5 - 3rd Grade PE Newsletter
As we begin our new school year, lots of fun and learning are taking place! Read Coach DK’s newsletter to learn about Joy in the Gym.
School Lunch Program - Oct Menu
Next week brings a new month and a new Hot Lunch Menu . Check out the menu and plan for the month of October!
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
Let the Fundraising Begin!
Fundraising questions? Please email: pto@adachristian.org. ; Thank you in advance for your faithful support of the PTO. Together, we can reach (or exceed!) our fundraising goal of $15,000!
Athletics
Wildcat Athletics - Boys Basketball Signups
Winter I sign ups for 5-8th boys basketball are now open! Deadline to sign up is Sept 29. There is a $50 fee per child which can be paid online at the time of signup.
If you or someone you know is interested in coaching please contact Jon DeVries, gro.naitsirhcada@seirvedj
PurePlay (Y5's-4th grade)
Soccer games on Saturday Sept 30, girls at 9:00am; boys at 10:30am.
Mark Your Calendar
Oct 12 & 17 - PT Conferences