A Note From The Principal
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday – officially known as the Day of Ashes – is a day of repentance, when Christians confess their sins and profess their devotion to God.
It seems like some people observe this very literally, some sort of observe it, and others are excited about Good Friday and Easter coming but don’t really observe it. No matter where you land on this, know that Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the 40 days counting down to Easter.
If you choose to give something up for these days leading up to Easter, just make sure it is something that will help you focus on Jesus and cause you to pause daily in order to profess your devotion to God.
Just outside our middle school wing, there is a massive sign that states, “Every Square Inch.” This saying is from Abraham Kuyper. His actual quote is below and is a great reminder for us in how we are to devote our lives to God:
“There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!”
Pick-Up Procedures - Important
We recognize that our parking lot is a busy place in the afternoon and we all have places to be and people to see. We have a few important reminders to ensure that our parking lot remains a safe environment for the Ada Christian community.
We ask that you adhere to the following:
- Please do not block Fox Hollow Drive entrance.
- Please do not line up on Fox Hollow Drive.
- Please do not park on the access road to the back of school.
- Students MAY NOT cross traffic to load up your vehicle.
- When using the loops, cars must remain in one single file lane and must keep moving. Please do not leave space between you and the car in front of you.
- As the loops begin to fill, cars must find a spot in the parking lot area to wait their turn to get back in the loop.
Thank you for keeping everyone safe!
This Week
"Faith. Strong." Friday - Mar 04
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 8th graders and their teachers.
God is our Strength — One who has firmness of will, character, mind, or purpose; power to resist force
"Lord, may we be strong in You and in Your mighty power. May we put on the full armor of God, so that we can take our stand against the devil’s schemes." - Ephesians 6:10-11
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
March is Reading Month
Be sure to talk to your children about what’s going on this month. It’s a ton of fun when the month of March comes along! Here are some dates to know.
March 11 – Read My Shirt Day
Everyone is encouraged to wear a shirt with an appropriate saying or logo. The younger grades may want to wear a shirt with an image that can be “read.”
March 18 – Books & Blankets
Look for more information from your teachers about this one. Each grade level will be participating differently.
March 21 – World Down Syndrome Day
Students and staff are encouraged to wear mismatched socks. Different socks represent everyone’s differences and our differences are what makes us great!
Spring Book Fair
As part of March is Reading Month we are also hosting a Spring Book Fair. The dates of the fair are Thur, Mar 24 – Wed, Mar 30. The fair will be open each morning at 7:45 am and stay open all day until 3:15 pm. On Wed, Mar 30, the Book Fair closes at noon. Stop in to grab some good reads for Spring Break!
Belated Thank You
Take a minute to watch this ACS Olympic video as an official thank you to all who helped make the games possible.
March Hot Lunch Menu
Please note that Hot Lunch this Friday's lunch will be Alfredo pasta with steamed veggies and garlic knots.
The March Menu is now available. Please review this with your children to plan which days they would like lunch.
Michigan Art Education Association Finalist
Several Ada Christian students have artwork on display in the MAEA 2020 Region Nine Virtual Exhibition. These projects will be judged and placed on display at the Gifts of Art Gallery – Taubman Health Center in Ann Arbor, MI.
Grand Friend's Day - May 06
Please have your Grand Friend's save the date for May 06. We will be sending home personalized invitations in the new couple of weeks.
Action Needed
Spring Program T-shirt
Each student in grades K-4 needs a t-shirt for the Spring Program. You may purchase these t-shirts here, orders are only final when payment is received.
Summer Covenant Care Interest
Ada Christian School is once again offering a Summer Covenant Care Program for our families Monday-Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Please help us determine the interest level of our families by completing this survey if you are interested in this program. We understand summer plans may not yet be finalized for your family but this will help us as we prepared the daily programming and ensure we prepare for adequate staffing needs. Please note, actual registration for Summer Covenant Care will open at the same time as the 2022-2023 School Enrollment on March 30. Thank you!
Please fill out this survey no later than March 4.
Employment Opportunities
We have the following employment opportunities available:
- Long-term Social Studies Substitute
- 3rd Grade Teacher
- Early Intervention Specialist
PTO Happenings
Staff Appreciation Week - Mar 14-Mar 18
Staff AppreciationWe have the best staff around and it's almost that time of year when we get to shower them with extra love during Staff- Appreciation -Week March 14th-18th. Below is just a recommended calendar of when you or your kiddos can send in notes or small tokens of your appreciation to let them know their hard work is seen and appreciated.
March 14 - Administrative Staff/Facilities
March 15 - Homeroom Teachers
March 16 - Specials Teachers
March 17 - Bus Drivers
March 18 - Educational Support Staff
Don't forget, you can now access Staff Favorites on the right hand side of the family dashboard page. A full list of ACS Staff can be found in the directory or online.
Save the Date
Loads of fun are coming your way with our upcoming mother-son and daddy-daughter events. Mark the following days on your calendar so you don't miss out...
April 22: Daddy Daughter Dance 7:00-9:00pm
Dust off your dancing shoes and enjoy a night of dancing and snacks in our ACS gym. Stay tuned for more info.
May 13: Mother Son Event
ACS Athletics
PurePlay
Spring Soccer sign ups are open. The season will run from April 16-May 21. Sign up deadline is Mar 11.
Calendar Reminders
Mar 04 – 2nd Trimester Ends
Mar 14-18 – Teacher Appreciation
Mar 24-25 – Schoolhouse Rock JR. Dessert Theatre
Apr 01-11 – No School (Spring Break)
Requested Announcements
Fire-Rescue Apparel Fundraiser Benefiting Riding for Ryan
Now through March 16, the Cascade Firefighter Association is holding a Fire-Rescue apparel fundraiser. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Riding for Ryan, a local non-profit organization founded in memory of Ryan Marsman, an Ada Christian Kindergarten student who passed away in 2019. The non-profit provides free bicycle safety flags for kids to attach to their bike so they are more visible while riding.
Apparel can be purchased online at www.ridingforryan.org. Shipping is free and all orders will ship the first week in April. We hope you will consider supporting this great cause!
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)