A Note From The Principal

Advent - Joy

How can we really understand the love that the Father has for us? Is it feasible for us to grasp the concept of Him sending His one and only Son to save us from our sins? 

The final advent candle of love demonstrates the all powerful, all encompassing compassion that God the Father shared with us in John 3:16.

Below is from God’s Word, a text to bring us through this Christmas season and into another New Year:

“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us” 1 John 4:7-12

Action Needed

MAP Assessment

At Ada Christian School, each and every teacher and staff member works to provide the best possible education for your child. Ada Christian teachers use daily work samples, quizzes, informal screening, and teacher-student conferencing to monitor student growth. They utilize this information to guide instructional delivery that is geared toward your child’s individual needs.

ACS also uses a school-wide formal assessment called MAP Growth. These tests not only determine your child’s instructional level, but also measure academic growth throughout the school year (and from year to year) in Math, Reading, and Language Usage. 

MAP Growth tests are unique in that they are adaptive tests. As your child works through the assessment, the questions become more challenging with each correctly answered question. And, when your child answers a question incorrectly, the assessment becomes easier. Ultimately, targeting your child’s specific learning level. 

Following Christmas break, students will be participating on different days and at different times throughout the next several weeks. Your child’s teacher will share the specific dates with you in their class newsletter.

If it is your desire to have your child NOT participate in this assessment process, please complete the opt out form by Tues, Jan 03. 

Your Partners in Christian Education,
ACS Administration

Enrollment Intentions

Plans for the upcoming school year are already underway. The ACS Board, specifically the Finance Committee, is working on a budget for 2023-2024. They are requesting enrollment intentions from each family (K-7th) on or before January 3, 2023. Our process starts at this time so the Finance Committee can review the plan, then submit it to the full Board, then prepare it for the Annual Society meeting in March. 

Please note that Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year will begin on Feb 14.

Costume Help

Have crafting and/or sewing skills? A number of costumes need to be created for the play. Starting January 8 we will meet in the library every Monday after school from 3:00 - 5:00pm to transform clothing into costumes. 7th and 8th grade students and parents are welcome to sign up here. No sewing experience is required, just a can do attitude!

Calling All Costumes!

Do you have any of the following items that you would be willing to donate to the ACS for the spring musical Frozen? All items will be added to the school’s costume collection.

• Gauze, burlap, forest colored fabric (large scraps are welcome)
• Forest colored pants (brown, khaki, tan, beige, rust, jeans)
• Artificial greenery & garlands
• 2x4 scraps
• A door
• 2 twin headboards or 2 twin beds
• Wooden garden cart
• Trunk/chest
• Orb & Scepter
• Plastic cups with handles

Lost & Found

Lost and found items will be in the front lobby over the next week. Please come in to take a look for lost items before Christmas Break. 

Now You Know

Preschool Registration

Preschool registration for 2023-2024 begins on Jan 10. Attached you will find class offerings, tuition information , and more for the 2023-2024 school year. Preference will be given to current ACS families through Jan 16. 

Please note that kindergarten enrollment will take place in mid February. If you wish to add your child's name to this list please email, gro.naitsirhcada@rednarbk

Thank you also for sharing ACS with your friends and family. We have heard from so many already for tours and more information. 

If you have any questions please contact Jennifer Gormley, Preschool Director, at jgormley@adachristian.org or 616.676.0254

From The Library

While you are on Christmas Break, please be on the lookout for any ACS library books.  Students should bring them back to school when we resume in January.  Have a wonderful Christmas Break.

SEED Market

What? The Ada Christian S.E.E.D. Market

When? Friday, January 27 from 2:00-4:00pm

Where? Ada Christian North Gym 

Who? Parents, students, and anyone in the community

Bring? Money to purchase bracelets, slime, stress balls, home decor, baked goods, jolly pops, and much more! Prices range from $0.25 - $10. Cash or check written out to Ada Christian School are accepted.

S.E.E.D. stands for: Service Entrepreneurship Education and Design

The 5th and 6th graders have spent time learning about the needs of others in our local and global community. The SEED market offers 5th & 6th graders at Ada Christian an opportunity to create, make, and market a product while understanding the importance and power of micro-financing - something that is an essential aspect to non-profits all around the world. All proceeds from the market will benefit Mission India and World Vision.

Moms In Prayer

Moms in Prayer will be resuming again on Thursday, January 12 from 8-9am in the back conference room. We will gather for refreshments and a fellowship time to kick-off the new year. If you have been curious about Moms in Prayer, please plan to join us! Contact Kristen Yeh (616-307-2488) with any questions.

New Faces in the Office

While Mrs. Brander is out on maternity leave and we will have some new faces in the office. Mrs. Vliem and Mrs. Lineberry will be covering the front desk while Mrs. Brander is away. We ask for your patience in this transition. For attendance you may still email kbrander@adachristian.org ;

January Hot Lunch

The January hot lunch menu (2 MB PDF) is here. Take a look at the menu and plan for lunch each day. 

Calendar Reminders

2022-2023 Calendar

Dec 21 - Half Day - Dismissal at 11:30am
Jan 03 - School Resumes
Jan 16 - No School - Professional Development
Jan 27 - SEED Market