A Note From The Principal
Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today
My wife was ordering some chicken tenders/nuggets at the gas station. She asked the gal there if they had any. The employee responded with, “It will be about 5 minutes before they are ready.” My wife let her know that wasn’t a problem and she could wait. They finished cooking. The employee asked if my wife wanted any dip to go with that and she said that would be great! She said it with a smile. The employee said, “Thank you for being so kind!”
In my wife’s retelling of the story the other night, she wondered how much unkindness a gas station employee deals with on a daily basis - hmmmmm.
Can we be the reason someone smiles today? Will our kindness be contagious? Will our smile spark another smile and another and so on…?
(This picture is in one of our 4th grade classrooms. The first student to find me with the correct answer as to which classroom it is in can come see me for a piece of candy.)
This Week
Fiddle Concert
Moms In Prayer
Join us for Moms in Prayer on Thursday, February 9 from 8:00-9:00am in the back ACS conference room. Our attribute this week is "God is our Fortress". We will be praying specifically for our kindergarteners and their teachers. Contact Kristen Yeh (616.307.2488) with any questions. Younger siblings are always welcome.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found will be in the Main Lobby starting tomorrow. Please take a look when you are here for conferences next week. Items will be boxed up over Winter Break.
Action Needed
Parent Teacher Conferences
Our teachers look forward to meeting with you next week Tuesday and Wednesday for parent teacher conferences. We desire to partner with you in educating your child(ren) - mind, body and soul in Christian community.
A schedule is attached below for our elementary grades. Please make plans to attend at your scheduled time.
Our 5th and 6th grade conferences will meet in the Library from 4:30pm-7:30pm.
Our 7th and 8th grade conferences will meet in the Commons from 4:30 pm-7:30pm.
The 5th-8th grade conferences are meant to last for up to 5 minutes so as to allow parents the opportunity to meet with various teachers over the course of the evening if they wish to do so. This year we are asking parents to select the 30-minute time slot in which they are expecting to attend so that teachers have an idea of how to plan for those conferences.
Thank you for joining us. We appreciate your partnership and love for ACS!
Re-Enrollment Opens Feb 14
It is almost time to re-enroll your students for the 23-24 school year! On Tuesday, Feb 14 you will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to enroll. We will also include enrollment information in the Ada Connection next week. Please make sure that you have access to your PowerSchool account prior to enrollment. PowerSchool works best when accessed from a laptop/desktop rather than a mobile device.
Login questions? Contact Dani Buchanan.
Now You Know
Marcia McEvoy Parent Workshop - Mar 14
Save the date for the evening of March 14 for a workshop with
Helping Kids Get Along at School: What Parents Can Do to Create a Culture of Kindness and Reduce Student Unkind Behavior
Presenter: Marcia McEvoy, Ph.D.
March 14, 2023
6:30pm - Ada Christian School
You are invited for a very special evening on March 14 at 6:30pm as we welcome Dr. Marcia McEvoy, a licensed psychologist who has worked in a variety of professional settings including schools, community mental health, a child guidance clinic, and two universities. Dr. McEvoy spent the day with our staff at our January professional development day.
In this humorous and interactive workshop, you will be presented with information about how to work collaboratively with the school to reduce unkind behavior and create a culture of kindness. You will be shown how to intervene when you see hurtful behavior and will also learn how to help your child respond in a resilient way to everyday worries and hurtful interactions.
Similar to our Protect Young Eyes Presentation, this is an educational opportunity that we are pleased to offer our families as we partner together to equip students for service in God’s world.
All parents are encouraged to attend. To help us prepare, we ask that you register for this free seminar. Questions? Please contact the office.
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 12-August 10. Sign up beings March 1.
Looking Ahead - 2023-2024 Calendar
Below are some important dates for the 2023-2024 calendar.
Aug 22 - 1st Day of School (Dismissal at 11:30am)
Sept 01-04 - No School (Labor Day)
Sept 05 - Preschool Open Houses
Sept 06&07 - Preschool Begins
Sept 25 - No School (In-Service)
Oct 18-20 - No School (Teachers Convention)
Nov 22-26 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
Dec 22 - Half-Day (Dismissal at 11:30am)
Dec 23-Jan 07 - No School (Christmas Break)
Jan 08 - School Resumes
Jan 22 - No School (In-Service)
Feb 15-19 - No School (Winter Break)
Mar 28-Apr 07 - No School (Spring Break)
Apr 08 - School Resumes
May 03 - Grand Friends Day
May 06 - No School (In-Service)
May 27 - No School (Memorial Day)
June 04 - 8th Grade Graduation
June 05 - Last Day of School (Dismissal at 11:30am)
February Hot Lunch Menu
The February Hot Lunch Menu is here! Take some time to review the menu as a family and plan for each day.
Not getting emails about negative hot lunch balances? Please send jzondag@grcs.org your child's name with your email address. Thank you!
PTO Happenings
Parent Teacher Conference Help
Conferences are coming up next week, Feb 14 & Feb 15 from 4:30 - 7:30pm.
Recess Coverage: Conference days are long for our teachers. If you are able, we are looking for volunteers to cover recess duty on Feb 14 and 15.
Direct Your Dollars
Spartan Stores has decided to end the Direct Your Dollars program effective March 1. Ada Christian PTO has received $7,000 from this program since its inception. Let's try to get to $8,000! Please submit any remaining receipts by Friday, February 24 so that they can be tabulated and recorded. Thank you for your support of ACS through participation in Direct Your Dollars.
ACS Athletics
PurePlay
Basketball is done for the year. Thanks for another great season!!
Spring soccer signups are now open:
Saturdays: April 15-May 20.
9:00-10:00am or 10:30-11:30 am (rotates weekly)
Cost: $50-$70 per student
1st-4th grade will have one practice during the week. Day/Time TBD by coaches. Please consider coaching.
Deadline Mar 17.
Calendar Reminders
2022-2023 Calendar
Feb 14 - 23-24 K-8 Enrollment Opens
Feb 14-15 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb 16-20 - No School - Winter Break
Requested Announcements
GRHS Drama Presents Peter and the Starcatcher: Ever wonder what happened BEFORE the story of Peter Pan? Peter and the Starcatcher explores the characters that audiences are already familiar with and have grown to love. Based on the book series by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, the play answers questions like How did Peter and Captain Hook become mortal enemies? Where does Tinkerbell come from? How do the Lost Boys come to live in Neverland? And why does that alligator chase Captain Hook so diligently? From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair ... and the bonds of friendship, duty, and love. Shows run Feb 9 - 11.
SCHS Drama Presents Willy Wonka: “Come with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination. Take a look and you'll see into your imagination.” Willy Wonka, Charlie, the Oompa Loompas, and the rest of the cast invite you to this interactive, fun-filled trip to the chocolate factory where anything can and does happen. Grab your golden ticket and bring the whole family to lose yourselves in the world of imagination on March 2, 3, and 4 at 7:00 p.m. and a matinee 2:00 p.m. show on March 4 at South Christian High School (7979 Kalamazoo Ave, Byron Center) Note: More information regarding tickets will be coming in February on our social media pages and schs.org