A Note From the Principal
To say it has been a joy to serve as the principal at ACS for the past 11 years is an incredible understatement! Thank you for the honor it has been to partner with you in Christian education. As this school year comes to a close and my career as an administrator draws to an end, I want to say thank you for the tremendous love and support you have shared with me. What a special family we have at ACS! May God bless each of you as you continue working together to nurture kids -- mind, body, and soul in Christian community!
In Christian Love,
Principal Brower
Now You Know
Face Masks
Students in grades 6 & 7 are being permitted to take mask breaks while socially distanced indoors.
Summer Office Hours
Although we are looking forward to summer break we will still have staff in the office from time to time. Please see our summer schedule below:
Tues, Wed, Thur 9:00am-2:00pm or by appointment
Chickens Available NOW
As part of our integrated outdoor education curriculum, we plan to have 6th grade students learn about and enjoy the process of hatching chicks, raising pullets, caring for hens, and managing their "Got Yolk" egg business each year.
Hatching new chicks each year means we need to find homes for some of our adult chickens each spring!
If you would like one or more of our adult chickens, please contact our Farm Manager, Miss Leah, as soon as possible. Our feathered friends will be given away on a first come, first serve basis! (gro.naitsirhcada@ikswokneisl)
Host Families Needed
We will be welcoming several new families to ACS come fall. Would you consider being a host family for the upcoming school year? As a host family you will introduce yourself to an assigned family that has a child entering the same grade as yours. We encourage you to welcome them and serve as a resource for them.
Interested? Contact Mark Stuit, gro.naitsirhcada@tiutsm
Retirement
Last call: There is still time to give towards retirement gifts. Gifts will be presented to our retirees at the end of the school year.
Summer Lunches
The Michigan Department of Education provides free meals for students over the summer break. For a location near you, please follow the link for the "Meet Up and Eat Up" map.
FIRST LEGO League 2021
You’ll love FIRST® LEGO® League! The League members are 4th grade and up that research a real-world problem (like food safety, recycling, energy, etc.). The team will be challenged to develop a solution using new knowledge and creative imagination. The team will also design, build, and program a working robot using a LEGO MINDSTORMS® kit, then complete “missions” on a table-top playing field. Teams compete against each other at exciting events where members will make new friends, show off what they have learned and invented, express team spirit, and celebrate! Sound like fun? What are you waiting for? Apply to join the ACS FIRST® LEGO® League today!
Coaches: Ms. Frens, Mr. Jorgensen (veteran FLL coach and former ACS parent) and Mr. Schrotenboer
Applicants: Students in grades 4-8 (Minimum 8, and maximum 10 students on each team)
When: Two days/week (M and Th) from September-December (may also include weekend regional competition dates TBA). FIRST Lego League has attempted to be accommodating to other sports schedules, but FLL is on par with other competitive activities due to its potential for team recognition and scholarship opportunities.
Time: 3:15-5:00pm
Where: Ada Christian School Media Center / Computer Lab
Fee: $300 The fee includes FIRST® LEGO® League competition application fee, robotics / technology upgrades, t-shirts, snacks, supplies and coach stipend. All travel expenses related to competition (regional, state or world) are separate. Payment will be returned if team limit has been reached. Contact Ms. Frens (gro.naitsirhcada@snerfj) if fee is a barrier to participation.
ACS FIRST® LEGO® League: Please complete this survey by Monday, Aug 31. Cash App, PayPal and Venmo accepted for the $300 fee. Club limited to 10 participants per team. If more than 10, applicants are selected based on commitment and persistence. There is the possibility of 2 teams.
*We anticipate meeting in person.
From the Library
Summer Camps & Tutoring
Discover the exciting camps we are offering at ACS this summer. Whether your child loves art, technology, music or outdoor ed there is something for them!
Mrs. VanStee will be offering tutoring opportunities for K-4th grades on Wednesdays.
ACS Athletics
PurePlay
PP soccer is done for this school year. Thanks to all who helped make our season a success.
Signups for Fall are open.
Calendar Reminders
June 09 - Last Day of School (Dismissal @ 11:30am)
Please look over these important dates for next school year.
Aug 24 – First Day of School (1/2 Day)
Sept 03-06 – No School Labor Day Weekend
Sept 27 – No School - Teacher In-service
Oct 20-22 – No School - Teacher's Convention
Nov 24-28 – Thanksgiving Break
Dec 18-Jan 02 – Christmas Break
Jan 17 – No School - Teacher's In-Service
Feb 17-21 – Winter Break
Mar 29 – ACS Annual Society Meeting
Apr 01-11 – Spring Break
May 06 – Grand Friend's Day (1/2 day)
May 09 – No School - Teacher Inservice
May 30 – No School - Memorial Day
Jun 07 – 8th Grade Graduation
Jun 08 – Last Day of School (1/2 day)