A Note From The Principal
The Olympics Are Coming
It is no coincidence that the photographer (Mr. Sall) took a picture with the Canadian flag next to the American flag, since he married a Canadian eh?!
Anyway, students are excited about being on an Olympic team and teachers look forward to competing in the ACS games! We also have the best announcers creating some pretty sweet videos.
We look forward to positive leadership from our older students and for memories to be made. A little bit of fun mixed in with our Christ-centered academic excellence is going to be a “win” for everyone!
This Week
"Faith. Strong." Friday - Feb 04
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 is our Shepherd — One who cares for, guards, and tends sheep
Scripture: "May You, God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant, brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip us with everything good for doing Your will, and may You work in us what is pleasing to You." Hebrews 13:20-21a
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
Feb Hot Lunch Menu
A new month means a new menu! Check out the Feb Menu .
Olympic Volunteers Needed
We are still in need of several volunteers on Tues, Wed and Thurs from 11:45am - 1:15pm. Please sign-up and we will be in touch with you with more details.
GRASP
Grand Rapids Academic Summer Programs are available for ACS students. GRASP is an optional summer correspondence education program for grades K-8, which helps students maintain reading and math skills while they are on summer vacation. Please complete the attached form and return to the ACS office.
KIDS-TRIP Credits
KIDS-TRIP fiscal year will be finishing February 28, 2022. Credits earned from March 2021 - February 2022 (minus admin fees) will be applied to your FACTS accounts by mid-March. Please help our team by either logging into your Shopwithscrip account or your RaiseRight App and making sure you have your Family Account up to date.
If logging into ShopwithScrip, go to Profile listed under Account Settings (on the left side of your screen) and scroll down until you see Student Name. Please add your students first and last names here. Under class room please add the graduating year of your youngest student.
If you choose the RaiseRight app, go to Account - Settings - Personal information and where it says Name (Optional) please type in your students first and last names. Under Classroom/Group (Optional) please add the graduating year of your youngest student.
We want to make sure that credits go to the correct accounts.
Action Needed
Parent Teacher Conference Schedule
K-4th parents: Please review the PT Conference Schedule .
If you have a student in grades 5-8 conferences will be round robin in the gym each night.
Parking Lot Safety
Now that the snow has begun to fall. Please have your kiddos ready to exit your car on the sidewalk side as soon as you pull into the loop. Once you come to a complete stop, have your kiddos get out and shut the door. If they are not ready to get out please do another loop around or pull into the parking lot. There are lots of cars that use this every morning and we have to be patient but yet prepared to use it.
Egg Cartons Needed
Mr. Wanner is in need of both paper and styrofoam egg cartons for art class. If you have a carton or two please turn them in at the office. Thank you!
Employment Opportunities
We have the following employment opportunities available:
- Long-term Social Studies Substitute
- Early Intervention Specialist
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)
ACS Athletics
PurePlay
Spring Soccer sign ups are open. The season will run from April 16-May 21.
GRCES offers boys and girls lacrosse teams. If interested, contact Stacey Boender, gro.scrg@redneobS
Co-Ed Child-Parent Volleyball Clinic
Boys and girls, Grades 1-4
Limited to first 20 students
March 05 9:00 -11:45 am
ACS North Gym
Cost: $30.00 per adult/child pair. Two T-shirts included.
This Clinic is for both boys and girls, accompanied by an adult, and is designed to help students learn skills and parents understand how to help their child practice the skills of volleyball.
To Register, email Coach DK (gro.naitsirhcada@enielkeds)
Deadline: Feb 15
Calendar Reminders
Feb 07-11 – Olympics at ACS
Feb 15&24 – Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb 17-21 – No School - Winter Break