Action Needed
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Feb 16 4:30-7:30pm
Feb 25 4:30-6:30pm
Locations
K-4 Teachers Classrooms
Specials Teachers Commons
56er Teachers North Gyms
78er Teachers South Gym
*Mrs. Van Noord and Mr. Schrotenboer in-person only on Feb 16 (Due to request for numerous virtual conferences)
If you requested an in-person conference you will receive a schedule in the coming weeks with your appointed time.
Snow, Parking Lot & Kid Danger
Students can and have slipped and tumbled into the parking and driving areas while climbing on the snow piles on our sidewalks and parking lot. Please help us keep our kids safe by helping us enforce the "Feet on the cleared areas of the sidewalks and parking areas, please." rule.
Thank you!
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
Now You Know
Art Box
These days of restriction have been hard on all of us, but especially our older population who are most at risk. A woman in the Ada Community has begun The Art Box Project where schools can collect children’s art to share with our elderly. The pieces will be gathered up at the end of each month, attached to an encouraging note and delivered to the GR Home for Veterans The volunteer coordinator shared that this art brings many smiles and much happiness to the 160 residents. Our art box is located in the foyer of the school. Please consider sharing this project with your children. Their creativity will bring needed cheer to these individuals who have served our country so well.
GRASP Summer Program
Forms can be downloaded or can be picked up in the ACS office. GRASP is an optional summer correspondence education program for grades K through 8, which helps students maintain reading and math skills while they are on summer vacation. Forms are due Feb 12.
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 specials teachers and assistants.
God is Immutable — One who never changes or varies.
"Jesus Christ, may we know that You are the same yesterday and today and forever." - Hebrews 13:8
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
ACS Athletics
PurePlay
PP Basketball is happening!
Co-ed Child-Parent Volleyball Clinic: Saturday, March 6 from 9-noon.
Boys and girls and Moms and Dads are welcome to this fun morning. Each child needs to be accompanied by an adult who will be his/her partner. The focus is on fundamentals and fun. Cost is $30 per pair. Two t-shirts included. To sign up, email Coach DK (gro.naitsirhcada@enielkeds). Deadline Feb 19.
Calendar Reminders
Feb 16 & 25 – Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb 18-22 – No School - Winter Break