A Note From The Principal

God Seeing Us Through

Many years ago, my father-in-law made a statement that I will never forget, “We were built for change.” I asked him what he meant by that. He proceeded to share how even Jesus in His human form took the shape of a baby, became a child, an adolescent, then a man. Those physical changes are natural and happen under the power of God. We all go through them. 

Our lives change on a dime. We can plan and plan and plan, but God’s timing is not our timing and His ways are not our ways. There is a season for everything under the sun. Despite all those changes, God is constant, never changing, always there and loving everlasting. We know there are storms. We know that in this world we will have trouble, but we can take heart, because He has overcome all of that! He promised He will be with us and see us through the storm. Keep the faith. Hold on - to Him!

(Thank you to the person who shared this picture with me)

This Week

Moms In Prayer

Join us for Moms in Prayer on Thursday, April 25 from 8:00-9:00am in the back ACS conference room. Our attribute this week is "God is Our Strength". We will be praying specifically for our front office support staff. Contact Kristen Yeh at momsinprayer@adachristian.org with any questions. Younger siblings are always welcome.

Now You Know 

Fine Arts Night

Fine Arts Night
Thursday, April 25
6:00-8:00 pm

Come celebrate both the visual and performing arts! Stroll the hallways to see how they have been transformed into an art gallery! Each student has at least two pieces of art displayed throughout the campus.

Our middle school band and orchestra will also have performances throughout the evening to display their musical craft. 

6:30pm - 5th & 6th band & orchestra

7:15pm - 7th & 8th band & orchestra

We hope to see you and your friends at Fine Arts Night! Come see all of the hard work your students have put in this year.

Make Friends With A Book

Dear Ada Christian School Parents,

Thank you so much for supporting my Make Friends With A Book project by purchasing and donating books during the recent ACS Spring Book Fair. 

As a result of your participation dozens of fantastic picture, easy reader, and chapter books will find their way into the hands and hearts of children/families living in the city of Grand Rapids.

Gratefully,
Mrs. Alphenaar

Travel Opportunities - Australia, New Zealand & South Africa

Has your family always wanted to go to Australia and New Zealand? Perhaps you have dreamed of going on safari to South Africa? 

Join fellow ACS families for an adventure of a lifetime!  

The trips will be taking place the following dates:

- June of 2025 is Australia and New Zealand
- July of 2025 is South Africa

There will be an informational meeting, hosted by World History teacher, Betsy Rybarczyk, on May 7 at 6:00pm in the library for those who are interested in learning more. Many people have already enrolled on the trip, so there are limited seats available.

Please RSVP!

*Please note that travelers must be 7 years or older to join the trip.

If you have any questions before the informational meeting, please feel free to contact Betsy Rybarczyk at gro.naitsirhcada@kyzcrabyrb.

Action Needed

Grand Friend's Day - Volunteers Needed

We look forward to welcoming Grand Friends to our school on May 3. There will be a chapel, fellowship, classroom visits and a time to explore the school and grounds. We've included a digital copy of our invite for your convenience if you prefer to pass it along via email. Leading up to Grand Friends Day, we'll provide further instructions including a Q&A to ensure smooth coordination for our guests. We're eagerly anticipating this memorable day!

We are looking for several volunteers to help us welcome and serve our Grand Friends. 

Volunteer Sign-Up

Electronics Policy

Please help us in enforcing our electronics policy. If a student needs to contact parents during the day they are encouraged to call from the school phone.  

Cell phones, headphones, iPads, smart watches or any electronic devices are not to be in use by students during the school day without special teacher permission. If your student needs to take any of these items to school they must be silenced and out of sight. Teachers will take any items in use and bring them to the office where the item will remain until the parent comes to pick it up from the principal.

School Lunch Negative Balances

We are asking parents to catch up on their student's negative balances. All positive balances roll over to the next school year.  If you have a student graduating we will transfer their balance to a sibling's account or a designated person you want to gift them with. When catching up on balances, please remember to add extra to get your student through to the end of the school year.  

You can make a deposit at grchristian.familyportal.cloud, there is no charge to make a payment with a credit or debit card. Questions, please email Jill at jzondag@grcs.org. ;

Check out the menu and plan for the month of April!

Summer Opportunities

Summer Camps & Tutoring

Every year it seems like our list of summer opportunities grows even bigger! Led by ACS teachers camp activities will ordinarily take place at ACS unless special approval has been granted.

Several Ada Christian teachers will be offering tutoring this summer. These tutoring sessions will be hosted at Ada Christian School.

Details, Dates & Signups

Summer Covenant Care

In Summer Covenant Care students will experience the summer alongside friends and participate in enriching activities. Care will be available Mon-Thurs, June 10-August 8.

Sign-up

PTO Happenings

Walk-a-thon

The annual Walk-a-thon is coming up on Friday, May 10! Grab a Volunteer Spot for this fun event!

We have a fundraising goal of $30,000, which we can reach if each student gathers $50 in donations. You can send checks in the donation envelopes or give online! Donations are due Wednesday, May 8.

Check out the great prizes students can earn:

• The top-earning middle school homeroom gets to douse their teacher in color powder!
• The top-earning grade earns a popcorn party! (Highest per-student average.)
• Classes with 100% participation in collecting donations earn a pajama day!
• The top fundraiser from each grade earns a $20 Target gift card! (Ties broken by drawing.)
• For every $50 brought in, students have their names entered in a drawing for the top prize of four tickets to Michigan’s Adventure!
• Thank you for your generosity, which allows the PTO to support the staff and sponsor a variety of events and programs that enrich the student experience.

Athletics

PurePlay (K-4th)

Mark Your Calendar

Apr 25 - Fine Arts Night 6:00-8:00pm
May 3 - Grand Friend's Day
May 6 - No School (Teacher In-Service)
May 10 - Walk-a-thon
May 27 - No School (Memorial Day)
June 4 - 8th Grade Graduation
June 5 - Last Day of School (Dismissal @ 11:30am)

Looking ahead: 24-25 Calendar

Requested Announcements

Free Mile Race for Kids!

Ages 5 TO 14 Tuesday, May 21 - start time 7pm
Grand Rapids Christian High School Track - 2300 Plymouth Ave. SE Grand Rapids
All Kids Receive a t-shirt, backback & medal.

More information

2024 Summer Calvin University Golf Camp at Indian Trails Golf Course

Come join us for Calvin Golf Camp 2024! These camps are for beginning & intermediate golfers and include instruction and on-course competition for boys and girls ages 9-14.                                                                                                                                           
Dates/Times                                                                               

Session A: M-Th, June 4-7, 8:30am-10:30am
Session B: M-Th, June 4-7, 11:00am-1:00pm CAMP FULL
Session C: M-Th, June 10-13 8:30am-10:30 am
Session D: M-Th, June 10-13, 11:00 am-1:00pm                                                                                                                                

Cost                                                            

All Sessions: $200.00 – deposit: $50.00 Includes a t-shirt and a nine-hole tourney Thursday

Location

Indian Trails Golf Course, 2776 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49507                       

For age exception requests please contact Coach Bolt at ude.nivlac@tlob.nairb

Register