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Retirement Thank You
Thank you to all who came out on Thursday to celebrate our retirees. It was wonderful to see members of the ACS community and enjoy a time of fellowship.
There is still time to donate towards retirement gifts. Gifts will be presented to our retirees at the end of the school year.
From the Board
The Board of Trustees is seeking individuals who would be interested in serving on one of the school Board appointed committees:
- Finance
- Promotions
- Operations
- Education
- Development
- Long Range Planning
Please let gro.naitsirhcada.draob@yraterces, if you are interested or have any questions!
Thanks in advance for your commitment to ACS!
- The ACS Board of Trustees
COVID-19 Update
We have been in communication with the Kent County Health Department and were informed yesterday that students in family pods socially distanced from others no longer have to wear face coverings on the bus IF the windows are down.
Opt-In For Text Communications
ACS uses text communication for weather events and school emergencies. Parents must opt-in to receive these communications. Please text “YES” to “87569” to receive these messages. You will receive a confirmation message once this process is complete.
If on your mobile device, click here to opt in to receive text communication from Ada Christian School.
Moms In Prayer
This Thursday morning, we’ll be having a time of fellowship and time to remember this past year and how God has been glorified through it. Feel free to join us and enjoy coffee and a few goodies. This Thursday, May 27, 8:00-9:00am, we’ll be at Jeff & Kelly Stafford’s, 2595 Lansdowne Dr., NE, near Forest Hills Eastern. We’ll have an outdoor space available as well, weather permitting! We look forward to seeing you! (siblings always welcome)
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
Circulation of library books has come to an end. For the next two weeks, the library staff needs to check in all of the books and take inventory of the collection. Students may return books any day of the week, not just their library day. Please help us get all books returned. Thanks for your cooperation.
Shop With SCRIP
The last date to order physical cards from ShopWithScrip will be June 02 (available for pick up before school is out for summer). However, ScripNow cards will be available all summer! Also, if you have not downloaded the RaiseRight app by ShopWithScrip, this is another great option to continue your tuition savings throughout the summer. Go to ShopWithScrip.com for more information.
FACTS Enrollment Notifications
As a reminder, upon enrollment you will receive notifications from FACTS in three separate actions. (Please note this can take a few weeks).
1. Confirmation of the total commitment you have made (this will include tuition and any donations).
2. Confirmation of the enrollment fee you have paid.
3. Confirmation of any financial assistance you will receive (please note that this may not happen immediately. Our team along with several churches are still calculating assistance.)
Contact Amy if you have any questions or concerns at gro.naitsirhcada@gnitnuocca.
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.
Salute to Coach Joel Brandt
For the last 11 years, Joel has been coaching PP soccer. He has coached 28 different teams in those years—sometimes even both a girls’ and a boys’ team in the same season. My first memory of him came 7 years ago on my first morning of Pureplay. He got out of his car and had a crazy wig on and a tye dyed coaching shirt from a previous season. That was so that his team could find him on the first day of the season. He has saved many of his PP t-shirts, and no doubt has fond memories of those past seasons. He says that the best part of coaching is watching the kids improve in their soccer skills and abilities. He loves the fact that our program focuses on the basics and participation for all. He has been a great communicator with the parents of his teams. I have had the privilege of receiving some of his silly emails—he even admitted they even crack him up sometimes. He also has fond memories of Sue Suwyn (the founder of Pureplay) and working with his own kids when they were just starting out with soccer.
I am so grateful for Joel, and the many other parents who coach in our program. We couldn’t do it without them.
Thanks, Joel. You will be missed on the sidelines on Saturday mornings. You’ve helped many ACS and GRCS students learn about soccer, teamwork, competition and life! Well done!!
- From Coach DK
Calendar Reminders
May 31 - No School Memorial Day
June 09 - Last Day of School (Dismissal @ 11:30am)