A Note From The Principal

Blanketed in Love, Assurance of Hope

This picture was taken just outside my office window on November 30, 2021. The snow on the branches triggered a peace and a calm that I cannot explain. It typically reminds me of the love of Christ and the assurance of His omniscient presence - a sense of peace/hope.

The next couple of paragraphs come from one of our faculty members that writes devotionals for some volunteers for a different group she meets with.

“Immanuel has got to be one of the most comforting of all the names of Jesus.  Immanuel, God with us. Our sins made it too impossible for us to come to God so out of His extreme love, He came to us in human form. Immanuel, God with us.   

This Advent season may we take comfort in the fact that we truly are never alone.  No matter the challenge, no matter the obstacle, we are never alone. Whatever we need, God is with us. He offers strength, hope, joy, mercy, deliverance. Even when the world around us seems dark or when we can’t see Him, just reach out and know He is there. He will never leave us or forsake us. He is Immanuel, God with us.”

I couldn’t write this any better, so I asked her for the use of her words! 

Blessings to you all in this advent season as we look forward to the promise of Jesus’ birth this Christmas! What a Gift!

This Week

"Faith. Strong." Friday

It's that time again. All students, staff and parents are encouraged to wear their ACS gear to school this week Friday, Dec 03.

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 7th grade teachers and students.

Jesus the Resurrection — Risen from death; giving us new life; a living hope; an imperishable inheritance

Scripture: God, may we know that our old sinful self was crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our life; that we're no longer a slave to sin; that You gave us life when You raised Christ from the dead. From Romans 6:6 and Ephesians 2:5b (NLT)

We’re a group of Moms passionate about lifting up our kids and ACS faculty and staff in prayer — we pray every Thursday, 8-9am, in the front office conference room. Siblings always welcome. If you have any questions, give me a call (Kelly Stafford, 616.304.2963

Action Needed

Report Cards

Report cards will be coming home today. Please sign and return your child’s envelope/slip of paper and return it to their homeroom teacher.

Students in K-4 grades will come home with a printed report card.

Parents of students in 5th - 8th grade will receive an email with a digital copy of the report card. 5th - 8th grade parents can also log into their Powerschool parent portal and click on “Student Reports” in the left navigation to view the report card.

Report cards come home on Wed, Dec 01. Please sign your child's envelope/slip of paper and return to school.

Parking Lot Safety

Please remind children to exit from the passenger side of the vehicle only (curbside) and not into oncoming traffic in the car loops. Especially with snow and ice this is very important for the safety of our students.

Christmas Shop

Our annual Christmas Shop will be happening Mon, Dec 06 put on by the ACS PTO. Please remind your child to turn in their shopping form by the end of this week. 

Board Nomination

It is time to begin the nomination process for our 2022-2023 School Board Members. Submit a nominee for the Ada Christian School Board. 

Now You Know

Chess Club

Chess Club with Mr. Hoo is back! Please complete the attached club form and return with payment to the front office. 

Middle School Christmas Concert

We invite you to join us in the South Gym for this year's 5th - 8th Grade Band & Orchestra Christmas Concerts on Dec 09. For those not able to join us in person, we will be streaming these concerts.  
6:00 - 5th Grade
6:30 - 6th Grade
7:00 - 7th Grade
7:30 - 8th Grade

Annual Fund

This year we have an Annual Fund goal of $335,000. Good news, through tuition gifts and other gifts we have already raised $244,000. What does the Annual Fund do? The annual fund directly supports our tuition assistance program as well as supplies the extra resources needed for ACS to deliver an education tailored to our students' unique needs and learning styles. The Annual Fund makes an immediate impact on our school. If you have given to the Annual Fund in the past, thank you. We hope you will continue your tradition of giving again this Christmas season. If you're considering giving for the first time, please know what a huge difference your gift will make for our kids here at ACS.

Questions, please feel free to contact Mark Stuit, Director of Advancement. 
Give a gift today!

2021 Giving Statements

Your 2021 Giving Statements for ACS and the Education Foundation will be mailed out the first week of January. If you have any questions on your giving, please contact Mark Stuit, Director of Advancement. Thank you!

Whatcha Doin' Out There!? - Nov 2021

Curious what your kids have been up to in Outdoor Education? Read this months' installment of Whatcha Doin' Out There to find out!

Kindergarten Exploration Night

Attention Preschool parents of eligible Kindergarten students: We invite you to a night of exploration on Dec 07 from 6:00-7:00pm. If you plan to come or would like more information please fill out this form. 

Advent Walk at ACS

Join us on Dec 16 for our ACS Advent Walk on the grounds of Ada Christian School. Walk the trails in reverence as you reflect on the first Christmas and hear about the Christmas story from live actors. More details to follow!

Dec Hot Lunch Menu

The Dec Hot Lunch Menu . Take a look and plan with your kids!

Stuff-A-Bus

The bus has been stuffed! We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our families to help our friends at Degage Ministries in their mission. Thank you for you support!

PTO Happenings

Christmas Gifts for Specials Teachers

We are blessed to have many amazing "specials" teachers at ACS. They allow our kids to enjoy music, art, OE, library, PE, technology, Spanish, orchestra, and band. If you'd like to contribute toward a Christmas gift for our "specials" teachers, there will be a large yellow envelope in the office from December 1st-10th to receive donations. There is no need to specify any one teacher. The Christmas elves will make sure every teacher is taken care of.

Staff Favorites

Good News! You can now access staff favorites from the ACS website under the family dashboard. This is a great place to find favorite restaurants, stores, hobbies, or classroom wish list items for any of our staff.

ACS Athletics

PurePlay

This Saturday: 1st-4th graders begin clinics at Quest (girls) and Iroquois (boys). Times vary. If you haven't been notified, contact Stacey Boender at GRCES. 

Y5/K begins Jan. 8.  Coach DK will send more info before Christmas break.

Calendar Reminders

Dec 07 – Kindergarten Exploration Night
Dec 09 – Middle School Christmas Concert
Dec 16 – Advent Walk
Dec 18-Jan 02 – Christmas Break
Jan 11 – 2021-2022 Preschool Registration Begins