A Note From The Principal
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! As we kick off a new year, I cannot help but pause to say, "Thank you!" Looking back over 2020, one of the most positive things I see clearly is the support ACS families share with their children and our ACS family. When times are hard, you are there to support one another through prayers, words of encouragement, and acts of kindness. When times are beautiful, you are there to express thankfulness, virtual high fives, and words of celebration. Together, we really are faith strong.
Thank you for the care and love each of you pour out on others. Here's to a wonderful 2021 in which we have more days to be working for the Lord as he does he work in and through us.
Sincerely,
Principal Brower
A Warm and Happy Welcome Back
It was with great joy and many smiles that we welcomed seven of our Off-Campus Learners back to in-person learning this week! In addition, we welcomed the Sandberg family who has a 6th grade student. It is great having more students in our building.
Summer Covenant Care Survey
Dear Preschool through 4th grade families,
Since Ada Christian School’s launch of our Covenant Care program in the fall of 2017, we have experienced great success and are seeing a growing need for summer child care for our families who have 4-year-old preschool through 5th grade students.
We have Covenant Care classrooms sitting idle in the summer months. Our Outdoor Education programming has expanded over the past few years, which is providing many beautiful spaces outside for summer exploration - trails, gardens, animals, villages and more! We have caring, experienced Covenant Care employees. For these reasons and more, we are exploring the possibility of offering a Summer Covenant Care program.
Before moving forward, it is our desire to determine the interest level of our families as part of our planning process. A few details about possible programming:
Days/Times
- Daily Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Start date: Monday after the last day of K-8 school
- Summer Vacation: Week of July 4 (no charge)
- End date: One week prior to start of K-8 school year
Typical Daily Schedule would include: devotions, free play, exploration of God’s World (for example: gardening, farming, art, movement, technology, music, and more!), quiet time, and planned activities and games.
Will you help us by completing this brief questionnaire if you believe a Summer Covenant Care program would be a good fit for your family? Please complete by Mon, Jan 11.
Sincerely,
Melissa S. Brower, Principal
Thank You From The Vissers
We just want to take this time to thank each and everyone of you who have held us in your prayers, gave us a meal, supported us, a quick note, or an email over the past few months, it was all so heartfelt and truly appreciated! The Ada family is wonderful! As of today we are in remission, and we are hoping and praying that his remission will last a long long time.
Jeff & Cyndi Visser
Action Needed
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Dear ACS Parents,
We miss seeing you! For parents comfortable meeting in person, we are offering in-person parent-teacher conferences Feb 16 and Feb 25. We understand there are a variety of family circumstances this year, so we are also offering virtual conferences with homeroom teachers.
Please read through the following information and then respond to a very brief questionnaire to let us know your preferred choice for conferences. It is important that we hear from each family no later than Jan 15 so we can plan and schedule appropriately.
Parking Lot Reminder
As a reminder please do not block the entrance off of Fox Hollow. If there is not room to pull forward fully into the bus loop please pull into the parking lot instead.
Now You Know
2021-2022 Preschool Registration Now Open
Preschool registration for 2021-2022 has officially begun!
Attached you will find class offerings, tuition information, and more for the 2021-2022 school year.
Please note that kindergarten enrollment will take place in late March. If you wish to add your child's name to this list please email Sharon DeJong, gro.naitsirhcada@gnojeds
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
Spelling Bee Finalists
Map Testing
Our winter MAP testing window is now open. Your teacher will communicate with you in their weekly newsletter about dates your child may be testing.
Employment Opportunity
Our Covenant Care team is looking for an aide to help out on Wednesday afternoons. If you or someone you know is interested in this position please contact Haley Herbruck. Must be 18 or older to apply.
Hot Lunch Menu - Jan
Free meals and snacks will continue on in January through the end of the school year. Enjoy! Review the Jan Hot Lunch Menu .
ACS Athletics
PurePlay
1st-4th basketball begins the week of Jan 18. See the latest schedules from Stacey Boender.
Y5/K basketball begins Sat, Jan 16, 9:30-10:30am
Calendar Reminders
Jan 18 – No School - In-service Day
Feb 16 & 25 – Parent Teacher Conferences