A Note From The Principal
Amazing Art Work
Come to Fine Arts Night! You will be blown away.Our students have done amazing work and share God’s talents with each other and with all of you tomorrow night.
This Week
Fine Arts Night - Thursday, Apr 28
Fine Arts Night
Thursday, April 28
6:30-8:00 pm
Come stroll the hallways this Thursday evening to see how they have been transformed into an art gallery! Upon arrival you will receive instructions for your self guided tour. Each student has at least three pieces of art displayed throughout the campus.
We hope to see you and your friends on Thursday night! Come see all of the hard work your students have put in this year.
Grounds Clean-up Day - Apr 30
The Operations Committee is hosting a Grounds Clean Up Day on April 30 from 12:00-6:00pm. We plan to spruce up our campus in preparation for a few spring events. This includes trimming trees, moving mulch, pulling weeds, etc. We need approximately 20 people to help around campus during each of our three 2hr sessions. Anyone middle school age and older is welcome to help.
Please sign-up so we know who to anticipate. If you have any questions please contact Kurt Rewa, moc.kcaprehs@truk
MENistry
When: Friday’s at 8:00am
Where: Brody’s BE Café
What: Man in the Mirror book review
Who: ACS dads
Why: To be in community with other fathers of ACS students and grow deeper in Christ.
Questions? Contact Andy Anderson via text/call, 616-325-6116
Moms In Prayer
This week we’re praying for our 5th graders and their teachers.
God Unites — To come or bring together for a common purpose or action
Scripture: Lord, may we be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with others in love. May we make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. From Ephesians 4:2-3
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, in the front office. If you have any questions, give me a call (Kelly, 616.304.2963)
Now You Know
Hot Lunch Menu
The May & June menu is here! Take a look at what’s for lunch the rest of the year and plan with your family.
Grand Friend's Day - Volunteer Opportunities
We are excited to welcome our Grand Friends next week on Friday May 06. Grand Friends are invited to join us at 8:00am. If you have tech savvy Grand Friend’s you may also send them a digital invite or send them a link to our Facebook event. Students will be dismissed at 11:30am on that day.We have several volunteer needs that morning, from stocking coffee stations to directing traffic in the parking lot. Please review the volunteer sign-up and come join the fun!
Summer Camps & Tutoring
We will be offering a variety of camps and tutoring opportunities this summer.
Employment Opportunities
Please take a look at our employment opportunities and forward to anyone you know who may be interested. Ada Christian School has the following positions available:
- 4's Preschool Teacher
- 5th & 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Covenant Care Aide
- Covenant Care (Before/After Care) Director
- Summer Cleaning/Maintenance Crew
PTO Happenings
Walk-a-thon
Our annual spring Walk-a-thon is coming on Fri, May 13, with the new twist of a color fun run for middle school! Check out our volunteer signup to help put on this fun event!
Envelopes are due back by Wed, May 11. We have a fundraising goal of $25,000, which we can reach if each student gathers $50 in donations.
Don’t care to write checks for each of your kids? Give online! Online donations will be split equally among siblings listed.
Check out the great prizes students can earn:
- The top-earning middle school homeroom will get to douse their teacher in color powder.
- The grade with the most school spirit will earn a popcorn party.
- Classes with 100% participation in collecting donations will earn an ice cream party.
- The top fundraiser from each grade earns a $20 gift card.
- For every $50 brought in, students will have their name entered in a drawing for the top prize of a Big Joe Imperial Lounger bean bag chair. (Thank you, Jung family!)
Thank you for your generosity, which allows the PTO to sponsor the following:
PTO-Sponsored Events: Christmas Gift Shop, Daddy-Daughter Dance, Mother-Son Event, Staff and Bus Driver Appreciation.
PTO-Sponsored Programs: Staff funds, middle school class funds, elementary class funds (room parents), preschool funds, Covenant Care funds, yearbooks, 3rd grade Bibles, 4th grade zoo school, 5th grade camp, spelling/geography bees, field trip funds, media center support, music boosters, curriculum enhancement, and Moms in Prayer. Also, any extra funds enable us to grant teacher wish list items!
Mother Son Event - May 13
Mother Son Event - May 13Friday, May 13, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Fowling Warehouse Grand Rapids.
$10/person with a max of $40/family.
Sign up online (with processing fee) or in the office (no processing fee).
ACS Athletics
PurePlay
Track and field club today. Pick up behind school at 4:15pm.
Soccer Saturday: Girls @ 9:00am; Boys @ 10:30am
Tennis Tuesday starts next week for those signed up. Email Coach DK to be added to the waiting list.
If your child is playing little league this spring, I'd love to come and watch. Please send me a schedule so I can come out and cheer "my kids" on. gro.naitsirhcada@enielkeds
Calendar Reminders
Apr 28 - Fine Arts Night
May 06 - Grand Friends Day (Dismissal at 11:30am)
May 09 - No School - Staff In-Service
May 13 - Walk-a-thon
Requested Announcements
Sports Physicals
Current 8th graders planning to play sports in high school in the 2022-23 school year need to have a MHSAA physical form on file with the high school athletic office before they are allowed to participate. A valid physical for 2022-23 must be completed any time after April 15, 2022. You may print out a physical form here. This form must be completed with all signatures in order to participate in sports in high school. You may attach your doctor’s office physical form for the doctor portion of this form but the parent portion and all signatures need to be completed on this form.
Family Fun & Fire Safety Day
May 14, Family Fun & Fire Safety Day
1:00pm - 3:30pm at the Ada History Center - 7144 Headley St
No Charge.
Interact with Ada firefighters, practice fire safety, see a demonstration of the jaws of life, get a picture taken with a fireman, explore a little of Ada's history and enjoy a treat. Come celebrate Ada's Hometown Heroes.
Looking Ahead
2022-2023 Calendar
Below is the calendar for next school year.
Aug 23 - First Day of School (Half Day, dismissal at 11:30am)
Sept 2-5 - No School (Labor Day)
Sept 26 - No School (Teacher In-Service)
Oct 19-23 - No School (CEA Convention)
Nov 23-27 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
Dec 21 - Half Day, Dismissal at 11:30am
Dec 22-Jan 2 - No School (Christmas Break)
Jan 3 - School Resumes
Jan 16 - No School (Teacher In-Service)
Feb 16-20 - No School (Winter Break)
Mar 30-Apr 9 - No School (Spring Break)
Apr 10 - School Resumes
May 5 - Grand Friends Day (Half day, dismissal at 11:30am)
May 29 - No School (Memorial Day)
June 2 - Last Day (Half day, dismissal at 11:30am)