A Note From The Principal
Peek-a-boo
Our 8th graders have a few more months with us. Some have been here their entire lives, while others have been here for a shorter time. At times, we might mention to them that the younger students are watching them, watching their behavior, listening to their words and noticing how they interact with each other. Whether 8th graders like it or not, they are looked up to by their younger peers. In a sense, each younger student is playing peek-a-boo with our older students.
Let’s take it one step further.
God watches over us and protects us, but He also sees what is inside us, our heart, our thoughts - who we are in Him.
That feels a little scary/daunting knowing how I can think at times, some of the things I say and some of the things I do.
How is it that a goat peeking out an opening can conjure up so many thoughts/questions?
Can it be that if we are paying attention, God can use anything and anyone to teach me a lesson?
This Week
Moms In Prayer
Join us for Moms in Prayer Thursday, November 3 from 8:00-9:00am in the back ACS conference room. Our attribute this week is "God is our defender." We will be praying specifically for 6th grade staff and students. Contact Kristen Yeh (616-307-2488) with any questions. Younger siblings are always welcome.
Action Needed
Board Nominations
It is time to begin the nomination process for our 2023-2024 School Board Members.
Please submit your nominations by Dec 01, 2022. Thank you!
Now You Know
November Hot Lunch
The November hot lunch menu is here. Take a look at the menu and plan for lunch.
Mighty Sequoia Redwood at Ada Christian
Just outside the middle school wing stands one of 53 “Memorial Trees” planted at Ada Christian. This beautiful Dawn Sequoia Redwood (Metsosequoia Sybototrosis) could live to be over 2000 years old and grow over 200 feet. This species of Sequoia Redwoods was thought to be extinct but in 1941 some were found in a remote area of China. Seeds were sent to Botanical Gardens in the United States and voila we have one on our property.
It's actually indigenous to Michigan but one hasn’t grown here in a really long time. Like Michigan’s Tamarack (American Larch) it is one of a few needle bearing trees that turns a beautiful golden brown in the fall and loses it’s needles. If you check it out in the next couple weeks, don’t worry, it’s not dying.
All the “53 Memorial Trees” have unique natures, especially suited for habitats and purposes. Part of God’s magnificent “Creative Design”. The oxygen giving lungs of God’s Kingdom. Mr. Sportel uses many of these trees in his outdoor Science classes.
They also have a human story. Take time to read the little memorial plaque by each of them. Most are in memory of someone dearly loved.
*Little Jacob Daniel (son of longtime music teacher Maria VandenBosch)
*8 year old Joel Marsmen whose spirit will never be forgotten
*Long time teacher Edna Koetje
In 2005 the first memorial tree was planted. It was in memory of Cheryl Hoogstrate, my wife, who passed suddenly in November of 2004. It was 8’ tall at the time and is now over 40’ tall and stands between the Woodshed and Hoophouse. It has been my daily reminder of Cheryl AND the eternal life (2000 years and beyond) that we’re promised in a beautiful Kingdom we can only imagine. Whispers and reminders of it are throughout our Outdoor Ed Kingdom. In the trees and in ”Every Square Inch”.
- Mr. Hoo
Elementary Christmas Program
Thursday, Dec 01 at 6:30pm.
Who: Kindergarten-4th grade students
What to wear: Please dress in nice Christmas attire.
When: Please have students arrive in their classrooms anywhere from 6:10-6:20pm. You may pick your students up from the same classroom after the concert. *Note - Kindergarteners will be going to their families immediately after their portion of the concert and will be picked up in the Gym
Where: South Gym at ACS
If you have any questions, please email your student's music teacher, Mrs. Vruwink, gro.naitsirhcada@kniwurvk
In the meantime listen to The Wonder of Christmas Playlist !
Middle School Christmas Concerts
Please join us on Dec 13 to celebrate Christmas with our ACS Middle School Family.
The Bands, Choirs and Orchestras will play and sing and we will worship Jesus and celebrate Christmas together.
5th & 6th - Concert at 6:30pm
7th & 8th - Concert at 7:30pm
From the Library: Recommended Outings
Ski Punch Pass
It's not too late to get your punch passes or season passes for Cannonsburg!
Go online and purchase what you need for your family. Six and ten punch passes are available for all students AND parents (six and under ski/board for free). Just follow the easy instructions below to purchase online.
1. Go to Cannonsburg.com
2. click on teal button on top of page
3. Right hand side under "products" click on "passes"
4. Choose the pass (or passes) you need for your family
5. Be sure to enter in our school (Ada Christian School) and sponsor (Katie Kuiper)
Be sure to get a pass for each of your family members that need one!
Please email or text me with questions at jk_kuiper@yahoo.com or (616) 485.1888
PTO Happenings
Charleston Wrap Orders
Charleston Wrap Catalog orders are in! If you are missing items please contact the company directly. If you are missing your whole order email us at pto@adachristian.org ;and we will be happy to assist you track down your orders. Online orders will be shipped directly to your house.
A big thank you to Anita Snowday, Tony Zamboni, and Mr. Kiser, Mr. Sall and Mr. Stuit for participating in our “ Pie an Administrator” event. We were all impressed with 1B and 3S catapulting and throwing skills!
ACS Athletics
PurePlay (Y5’s - 4th grade)
Basketball signups are open now. Deadline Nov 20.
1st-4th grade combines with GRCES and involves clinics with high school players and team play.
Y5/K is only ACS students hosted by Coach DK.
Calendar Reminders
Nov 10 – ACSEF Annual Fundraiser
Nov 18 – 1st Trimester Ends
Nov 23-27 – No School - Thanksgiving Break