A Note From The Principal
Wildcats of the Month
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.
Kindergarten Intentions
If you intend to send your child to kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year, please call the office at 616-676-1289 or email Sharon DeJong (gro.naitsirhcada@gnojeds) We need your child’s first, middle and last name, address, email address, parent's name, phone number as well as your child’s birthdate for the list we are building.
We would also like to know if you prefer 5-day or Progressive Kindergarten. Parent preferences vary from year to year. To help us plan for staffing needs, we will cap the list for each option at 22 and then begin to build our 3rd class list. There is a chance that those on the 3rd list may be asked to alter their preference.
For families enrolling their oldest child in kindergarten, another part of the enrollment process is a meeting with Melissa Brower, our principal. This meeting may happen any time before enrollment. If you would like to schedule that meeting, please contact Mark Stuit at 616-676-1289 or gro.naitsirhcada@tiutsm
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 some classes are nearing capacity. If you have any questions please contact Jennifer Gormley, Preschool Director, at jgormley@adachristian.org or 616.676.0254
Thank you also for sharing ACS with your friends and family. We have heard from so many already for tours and more information.
Moms In Prayer
This week we’re praying for our front office staff.
God is our Hope — One who is our confidence, trust, expectation, or desire.
"God of hope, may You fill us with all joy and peace as we trust in You, so that we may overflow with hope by the power of Your Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13
We’re a group of Moms passionate about lifting up our kids and ACS faculty and staff in prayer — we are undaunted by COVID and will continue to pray every Thursday, 8:00-9:00am. If you’d like to join us via Zoom, please do! Below are the details. If you have trouble signing on, give me a call (Kelly, 616.304.2963)
Kelly Stafford is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: ACS Moms-In-Prayer mtg
Time: Dec 03, 08:00am
Meeting ID: 765 8779 5106
Passcode: TmSSV7
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 . Please note that pizza will now be served on Wednesdays.
PTO Happenings
The PTO will take a little break from organizing a School Party tubing at Cannonsburg this year, but they are still open.
Whatever you decide to do on Monday, whether you find some wintry fun outdoors or cozy in with some hot cocoa and good books - we wish you a wonderful vacation day - enjoy!
-Melissa Shripka, PTO President
ACS Athletics
PurePlay Basketball
Young 5's & Kindergarten ACS boys and girls begin THIS Saturday, Jan 16, from 9:30-10:30am. Meet in our North Gym. If you have questions, contact Coach DK.
1st-4th grade begins next week. If you have questions, contact Stacey Boender (gro.scrg@redneobS)
Calendar Reminders
Jan 18 – No School - In-service Day
Feb 18-22 – No School - Winter Break
Feb 16 & 25 – Parent Teacher Conferences