A Note From The Principal
Springing with Joy
An 80 degree day, baby goats to cuddle, delivering flowers to neighbors on Earth Day, enrollment forms rolling in, sharing tours with prospective families, and hosting class coffees have all added to the many reasons to smile at ACS over the past few days! As we begin to count down the days left this school year (5 more school Mondays)we hope you enjoy the many moments and ways we are partnering to educate kids -- mind, body, and soul in Christian Community!
Employment Opportunity
After 8 years of service in our middle school, 56er science teacher, Heather Westrate, has made the decision to continue her teaching career elsewhere. We are thankful for her years of service and wish her the very best!
ACS has posted a 56er Science position here.
This Week
Lost & Found
Check the lost and found this Thursday and Friday, Apr 29 and Apr 30 while you walk the halls for Fine Arts Night. The items will be boxed up after Friday, Apr 30.
Spring Elementary Class Coffees
Apr 27, 28 & 30, 8:00-9:00am. Parents are invited to join us at the WoodShed for coffee and a time to connect. Teachers will be joining in - we have missed seeing our parents!
- Apr 30 - 3rd/4th
Fine Arts Nights - Apr 29 & 30
Our annual Fine Arts Night will be hosted over two evenings. ACS families are invited to join us for a self-guided tour through our halls featuring student artwork. You will be amazed! Grandparents and friends are welcome to join you. Please try to attend on the suggested date below based on your family last name.
Thurs, Apr 29 from 4:00-7:00pm last names A - K
Fri, Apr 30 from 4:00-7:00pm last names L - Z
Moms In Prayer
This week we’re praying for our 5th grade teachers and students.
Attribute: God is Merciful — One who is full of mercy, kindness, and compassion
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. Join us in person or, if you’d like to join us via Google Meet, please do! If you have trouble signing on, call Kelly Stafford, 616.304.2963
Now You Know
May Hot Lunch
Check out the May Hot Lunch Menu and see what's for lunch!
Retirement Open House – May 20
Please join us for a special retirement open house in honor of:
Melissa Brower (11 Years)
Julie DeKoster (32 Years)
Sharon DeJong (25 Years)
Come celebrate the many years of loyal service these three have poured into our students. Come wish them the best as they close out this chapter and begin anew.
When: Thurs, May 20, 2021 - 5:00-8:00pm
Where: On the track at Ada Christian School
Bring the whole family. We will have dessert trucks and activities for all!
Questions about how to give towards retirement gifts? Please contact Mark Stuit.
FACTS Enrollment Notifications
As a reminder, upon enrollment you will receive notifications from FACTS in three separate actions. (Please note this can take a few weeks).
1. Confirmation of the total commitment you have made (this will include tuition and any donations).
2. Confirmation of the enrollment fee you have paid.
3. Confirmation of any financial assistance you will receive (please note that this may not happen immediately. Our team along with several churches are still calculating assistance.)
Contact Amy if you have any questions or concerns at gro.naitsirhcada@gnitnuocca.
Summer Camps & Tutoring
Discover the exciting camps we are offering at ACS this summer. Whether your child loves art, technology, music or outdoor ed there is something for them!
Mrs. VanStee will be offering tutoring opportunities for K-4th grades on Wednesdays and Mrs. Vruwink will offer ukulele and voice lessons to 3rd-8th graders on Tuesday mornings.
Spring Band & Orchestra Concerts
Grades 5-8
Parents are invited to join us for our Spring Concerts. Guests will be limited so please watch for more details. Come see the incredible progress our musicians have made this school year.
Monday, May 17
6:00-6:30 5th grade band & orchestra concerts
7:00-7:30 6th grade band & orchestra concerts
Wednesday, May 19
6:00-6:30 7th grade band & orchestra concerts
7:00-7:30 8th grade band & orchestra concerts
PTO Happenings
Walk-a-thon - May 07
The annual Walk-a-thon is back! Full information can be found on the envelopes that came home with students, but here are the highlights:
- Our fun Walk-a-thon event will take place on Friday, May 07 during school hours! Please have students wear ACS apparel or school colors.
- Fundraiser money helps the PTO support the school. The bulk of the money goes directly to our wonderful teachers and their classrooms! Watch a quick video with examples of where the money is used.
- Envelopes are due by Wednesday, May 05. Please track donations and sign the permission slip. Please convert cash to checks made payable to Ada Christian School. You can also give online.
Thank you for your support!
Questions? Contact Leslie Hulst or Kelly Knecht.
ACS Athletics
PurePlay
Soccer begins this Saturday. Girls @ 9:00am, Boys @ 10:30am.
Track and Field Club starts this week 3:00-4:15pm
Calendar Reminders
Apr 29 & 30 - Fine Arts Nights, 4:00-7:00pm
May 07 - Walk-a-thon
May 07 - Half day (dismissal @ 11:30am)
May 10 - No School – Professional Development
May 20 - Retirement Event
June 09 - Last Day of School (Dismissal @ 11:30am)