A Note From The Principal
The God of All Comfort
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Praise to the God of All Comfort
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."
Yesterday’s shooting in a Texas elementary school marked another dark day in our world.
ACS mourns with those that have lost a loved one, with those whose school has been rocked by tragedy, pain, and suffering, with those that may not know where or who to turn to.
If you were at Grand Friend’s Day or at our spring concert, you will likely recall our students reciting the Heidelberg Catechism Q & A #1- What is our only comfort in life and death? The short answer of, “...that I belong body and soul, in life and in death to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ.” Little did any of us know how true those words ring in light of our nation’s existing heartache.
Our school theme this year is, “Standing on the Promises of God,” based on Psalm 145:13b - The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all He does. No matter what happens in our world, we can be assured of His promises.
Be assured that ACS trains its faculty and staff with all necessary safety drills. Students know where to go and what to do in the event of an emergency. Staff members are assigned duty before and after school, at recesses, during lunch, and more volunteers help to keep our property as safe as possible.
Ultimately, God is in control. We trust Him for that. We live by faith, not by fear and rest in His everlasting arms both in this life and the eternity that awaits us.
This Week
Field Day
You are invited to come watch our annual elementary field day this Friday outside by the track. Our 8th grade students will be helping to run each of our eight "School House Rock" themed stations. If it is raining too heavily we will move to the gyms.
3rd and 4th Grade: 8:45 - 10:00pm
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade: 10:35 - 11:55pm
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 the ACS community.
God is Awesome — One who inspires awe; majestic, magnificent, wondrous, astonishing, amazing, breathtaking
Scripture: LORD, may we pray to You and confess that You are the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of love with those who love Him and keep His commandments. From Daniel 9:4
We’re a group of Moms passionate about lifting up our kids and ACS faculty and staff in prayer — we pray every Thursday, 8-9am, in the front office. If you have any questions, give me a call (Kelly, 616.304.2963).
All ACS Moms are invited to a sweet time of fellowship (and coffee!) Thursday, June 2, 8-9am. We'll take this time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the summer and all that He has for us. SO, if there’s some of you who couldn't join us during the year but have watched us through the Ada Connection, please join us for a time of sharing and encourage
Now You Know
Plant Sale
Order your plants today! Orders will be sent home beginning this Friday and then the following Tuesday and Thursday.
FIRST LEGO League
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!
This club will take place Sept-Dec 2022.
Hot Lunch Changes
Starting next school year we will once again be charging for school lunches. Instructions on how to set up accounts as well as the price of lunches will come in your Back-to-School letter in August. For those needing help with the cost you may apply for Free and Reduced Lunch starting August 1st.
We are happy to welcome back the salad bar! In addition to this we will begin to offer two lunch options each day starting in October.
We look forward to continuing to serve your students!
Any questions regarding hot lunch can be directed to Nancy Michaels, gro.scrg@sleahcimn
Please note the menu change for May 31. Lunch will be: french toast strips/waffles, sausage links, potato choice, orange wedges and juice choice.
The May & June menu is here! Take a look at what’s for lunch the rest of the year and plan with your family.
Employment Opportunities
We have a few jobs posted for the fall:
- 56er Social Studies
- Farm Manager
Summer Camps & Tutoring
We will be offering a variety of camps and tutoring opportunities this summer.
ACS Athletics
PurePlay
Spring soccer is done for the year. Thanks for a great season!
Track and Field is finished. Thanks for all the willing volunteers who made it a great success!!
If any of you have any good action pictures of the track meet, please send some to me. I'd love to add some new pictures to our website.
Tennis Tuesday is finished as well. We had a great time "Entering His courts with Praise."
Thanks again to all who helped in so many ways. Our program CANNOT happen without you!!
Have a great summer!
Calendar Reminders
May 27 - Elementary Field Day
May 30 - No School, Memorial Day
June 07 - 8th Grade Graduation
June 08 - Last Day of School
Requested Announcements
Sports Physicals
Current 8th graders planning to play sports in high school in the 2022-23 school year need to have a MHSAA physical form on file with the high school athletic office before they are allowed to participate. A valid physical for 2022-23 must be completed any time after April 15, 2022. You may print out a physical form here. This form must be completed with all signatures in order to participate in sports in high school. You may attach your doctor’s office physical form for the doctor portion of this form but the parent portion and all signatures need to be completed on this form.
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)
May 31 - 8th Grade Graduation
June 2 - Last Day (Half day, dismissal at 11:30am)