A Note From The Principal
100 Days of School!
This particular one caught my attention, since I have a bit of a sweet tooth. Anyway, to see the creativity of our students is one of the most exciting things for me to witness. This one also caught my eye, because I have played quite a few games of Chutes and Ladders with my kids over the years - great memories!
I wonder what memories you might have about what you may have done in kindergarten. Everyone knows that, “All I need to know, I learned in kindergarten.” At least that saying has been around for many years!
A Time For Everything
According to Ecclesiastes, there is a time and season for everything! The season of retirement has come for a couple of our ACS teaching family members.
Sharon Boersma and Judy Schaafsma have prayerfully considered this phase in their life and have both come to the decision that this school year will be their last. Thank you seems trivial for the many years of service these two pillars have given to Christian education. Their legacy will live on and they both assured us that just because they are retiring doesn't mean they aren't available in future years to support ACS in some way. They both love this place and these people. Their hearts will always be at ACS, even if they aren't always physically here. Best wishes to them as they look forward to a new chapter in their lives!
This Week
Olympics at ACS
Our very own ACS news team is posting daily Olympic recaps, take a look!
"Faith. Strong." Friday - Feb 09
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 6th graders and their teachers.
God is our Shield — One who is our means of defense or protection
Scripture: "LORD, may You be a shield around us, our glory, and the One who lifts our head." - Psalm 3:3
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
Feb Hot Lunch Menu
A new month means a new menu! Check out the Feb Menu .
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.
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
- 3rd Grade Teacher
- Early Intervention Specialist
PTO Happeninga
PT Conference Recess Coverage
Conferences are just around the corner and one way we can support our teachers is by covering recess duty so they have extra time to prepare. Please sign up if you're available.
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
Calendar Reminders
Feb 07-11 – Olympics at ACS
Feb 15&24 – Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb 17-21 – No School - Winter Break