A Note From The Principal
Music to Their Ears!
I am always incredibly astounded by these students!
They pick up some musical knowledge by playing the ukulele in 3rd grade and the recorder in 4th grade. Once they get to 5th grade, they choose either orchestra or band. The part that amazes me is how much they learn from September up until now. The simple fact that they can play songs already is one thing, but the ability to hear themselves in a larger group and the dynamics that exist in order for the entire band (or orchestra) to sound so great is another.
Our music program is fantastic!
This Week
Little Mermaid Jr.
The ACS 8th Grade class presents Disney's "Little Mermaid Jr."
We would love to share this night with you. Come for the show and stay after for dessert and coffee!
Tickets are $13. Show begins at 7:00pm
Online orders will be accepted through today. If you wish to purchase tickets after this time, you may do so at the doors the night of the performance. Please note tickets at the door will be card only.
Moms In Prayer
Join us for Moms in Prayer on Thursday, March 21 from 8:00-9:00am in the back ACS conference room. Our attribute this week is "God is Our Helper". We will be praying specifically for our 8th grade students and staff. Contact Kristen Yeh at momsinprayer@adachristian.org with any questions. Younger siblings are always welcome.
Now You Know
Solar Eclipse Party
At 3:15pm on April 8, the Monday after spring break, Grand Rapids will be in the 0.01% of the world experiencing 94% darkness. The next time this will happen in Grand Rapids is 2099! Because of this, we are going to celebrate! Dismissal will occur at 2:45pm* and we invite parents and their children to join us on the baseball field for a solar eclipse party! Glasses have already been ordered for the whole school and extras for parents to purchase.
*Dismissal for our preschool will happen at 2:20pm. Preschool families are also invited to join the party!
Attendance Notification Reminder
As a friendly reminder, please notify the school office (gro.naitsirhcada@rednarbk) and your students' teacher if your family will be leaving early for spring break vacation. Thank you and have a wonderful break!
Spring Book Fair
WHEN: Now through March 27 (online) & March 21- 27 (in person)
WHY: - Encourage children to read and build their imaginations
- Raise funds for the ACS Library
- Collect purchased books for Officer Judy's Book Box*
Please share our link with family and friends to purchase for themselves as well! Every purchase benefits the ACS Library!
Every safari needs a guide—and it could be you! Help our students explore the reading wilds as a book fair volunteer. All volunteers get 20% off of their purchases. Sign up here.
Don't know how much money to send with your child with or do you want to make sure you know what they are buying? Browse books here! There are plenty of middle school titles and a few books for parents (think cookbooks) as well.
Do Grandpa or Aunt Pam want to support the book fair but don't know how? Ideas for family members and friends - Digital Gift Cards and age-based Literati Book Club Memberships are available online.
The Book Fair this year has some really great drawings happening! Local businesses have been so generous! For every book purchase in person, your family will be entered into the drawing. Some of the donations include -
- Boulder Ridge Zoo Passes
- Jet's Pizza
- Subway
- Chick-Fil-A
- Starbucks
- Frederick Meijer Garden Passes
Also, other fun free gifts with purchase!
*Every purchase benefits the ACS Library and every donated purchase benefits Officer Judy's Book Box. Look for more information about Officer Judy’s Book Box in upcoming issues of the Ada Connection and in your children’s classroom communication.
Questions? Contact Amy Irvine alirvine11@gmail.com ;
March is Reading Month
We are celebrating all month long with author visits, special events, field trips and activities! Please click here for a full list. Stay tuned each week for the upcoming fun events!
This week:
Thursday, March 21: Rock Your Socks Day! Wear mismatched socks in support of World Down Syndrome Day. (Bonus for socks with words!)
Thursday, March 21: GRHCS Storytellers Students will enjoy immersive tales from the GRCHS Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association.
Thurs, Friday: Literati Book Fair
Employment Opportunities
We currently have openings in the following positions for the 24-25 school year:
- Y5s-1st Music and 7th/8th Choir Teacher
- Band/Orchestra/Music support
- Sub bus driver
School Lunch Program - March Menu
Check out the menu and plan for the month of March!
Visit adachristian.org/hotlunch for details or to apply for lunch assistance. For questions on your hot lunch account please contact Jill Zondag, gro.scrg@gadnozj
Summer Opportunities
Summer Camps & Tutoring
Every year it seems like our list of summer opportunities grows even bigger! Led by ACS teachers camp activities will ordinarily take place at ACS unless special approval has been granted. This summer we will offer the following camps:
- Animal Adventure Camp (Preschool-1st)
- Art Camp (3rd-5th & 6th-8th)
- Bake-A-Book (Preschool)
- Farm Club (2nd-8th)
- Forest Adventure Camp (2nd-8th)
- Little Tikes Art Camp (1st&2nd)
- Preschool Olympics (Preschool)
- Summer Olympics Camp (1st-3rd)
- Spiritual Retreat (Middle School Girls)
Several Ada Christian teachers will be offering tutoring this summer. These tutoring sessions will be hosted at Ada Christian School.
- Elementary - Reading and Writing
- Elementary - Language Arts and Math
- PreAlgebra, Algebra & Geometry
Summer Covenant Care
In Summer Covenant Care students will experience the summer alongside friends and participate in enriching activities. Care will be available Mon-Thurs, June 10-August 8.
GRASP
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 can be downloaded or can be picked up in the ACS office and are due by spring break.
PTO Happenings
Staff Appreciation Week - Thank You
Thank you to everyone who helped make Staff Appreciation Week special for the ACS teachers and staff! It was great celebrating and recognizing their hard work. Even though Staff Appreciation Week is officially over, we encourage you to keep sharing your appreciation for all that the ACS teachers and staff do everyday!
Mother Son Event - Apr 12
Athletics
PurePlay (K-4th)
What: Track and Field Club
Students will be given the chance to try a wide variety of track and field events
Who: 1st-4th graders
When: Wednesdays, April 17, 24, May 1, 8 3:00-4:15 pm.
Where: ACS track
Why: Because exercise is FUN!
Cost: Nothing...but must be ready to work hard
Help: Volunteers are needed to help at stations
How: Sign up by emailing Coach DK (gro.naitsirhcada@enielkeds)
Deadline: April 12
Soccer
Rosters and schedules and details will be sent out before spring break. First event: Saturday April 13. Girls @ 9:00; Boys @ 10:30.
Mark Your Calendar
Mar 21&22 - 8th Grade Musical
Mar 28-Apr 7 - Spring Break
Apr 8 - Solar Eclipse Party - Dismissal at 2:45pm
Looking ahead: 24-25 Calendar