A Note From The Principal

Outdoor Challenge

Recently our teachers and staff were challenged to go outside. One specific day, November 2, 2023, was scheduled to be the outdoor challenge to take our indoor learning to our beautiful campus.

It was amazing to see students outside enjoying God’s creation!

The extra fun part about that was our OE instructors and administration had our teachers put their name on tickets, then in a bucket, then drawn out in order to give out prizes to them:)!

Extrinsic rewards work well with teachers too!

It was a fun time to celebrate our property, our teachers, our students and our God.

This Week

Veterans Day Chapel

Our all school Veterans Day chapel will be led by the 6th grade and the 78 band on Friday, Nov 10 at 8:15am in the South Gym. Please come and join us as we remember those who gave so much for our country. We understand that our freedom is not free. We would love to have family members come who are veterans or active military so that we can thank you for your service. We encourage everyone to wear their red, white and blue on Friday as we celebrate the service of our veterans.

Moms In Prayer

Join us for Moms in Prayer on Thursday, November 1 from 8:00-9:00am in the back ACS conference room. Our attribute this week is "God is Generous". We will be praying specifically for our 6th graders and their teachers. Contact Kristen Yeh with any questions. Younger siblings are always welcome.

Now You Know

Class Composites

Class composites are now available for ordering. The design has changed and the price has been lowered from $10 each to $6 each. The website will show a rough example of what they will look like.

• Go to huttengaphoto.shootproof.com
• Click on 'Ada Class Composites'.
• Use the password: ada23

Due date is Nov 18

Any questions, please contact Karen Huttenga at ten.labolgcbs@agnettuhk

Statements of Belief

We believe that God created the world out of nothing and mankind in His image and upholds all of creation by His power. (Gen. 1-2; John 1:1-13; Gen. 2:20-24; Matt. 19:4-6; Rom. 7:2; Thess. 4:1-8; Heb. 13:4)

We are blessed with 36 beautiful acres of Creation at ACS. Our Outdoor Education program is a natural way to teach our students about the created world. A story that beautifully displays this was shared by Hannah Merrill earlier this year. “In OE we focused on God claiming Every Square Inch of His creation with the third graders. Kids made these frames and decorated them with what they found around school. We then used each frame to investigate a small piece of ACS (25 square inches to be exact). Many kids looked at plants and creatures but eventually a lot of them started to look at each other through the frames. We all talked about how we are all so precious to God down to every square inch.”

Whatcha Doin' Out There!? - Oct 2023

Take a look through our October installment of Whatcha Doin’ Out There!? to learn about what your student has been learning in Outdoor Education. 

Ski Punch Pass

Did you see the snow falling earlier this week?? That means ski season is right around the corner and now is the perfect time to purchase your punch cards for the season!

Cannonsburg Punch Passes are now available for purchase online!  

When you purchase the punch cards from Cannonsburg you will get discounted pricing on lift tickets, ski and snowboard rentals plus discounted pricing on private lessons.

You can purchase online now and have them sent to your home. 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!

More Information

Please email or text me with questions at jk_kuiper@yahoo.com or (616) 485.1888

Elementary Music Programs 

Ada Christian’s 2nd-4th graders present:

Behind the Manger Scenes
Who? 2nd-4th Grade Students
When? Thursday, December 7 @ 6:30pm

Please have your child wear their best Christmas apparel to the concert. 

If your child is interested in listening to the songs for the program they can follow the link below.

Behind the Manger Scenes Program Music

Mark your calendars…

Y5’s-1st grade Spring Concert April 16 @ 6:30pm

School Lunch Program - Nov Menu

Check out the menu and plan for the month of November!

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

PTO Happenings

Charleston Wrap Pick-up

Charleston Wrap orders will be delivered to ACS on Wednesday, November 8, for those who placed orders from the catalogs.  Orders will be in the front hallway for pickup before and after school. All online sales will be delivered right to your doorstep.  Please email PTO@adachristian.org with questions.  Thank you for your support! 

Athletics

PurePlay (Y5's-4th grade)

Basketball

Basketball sign ups are now open! Deadline for signups is Nov 13

Young 5's - Kindergarten will take place at ACS (Jan 13-Feb 3).

1st-4th partners with GRCS (Dec 2-Feb 10).

Mark Your Calendar

Nov 10 - Veterans Day Chapel
Nov 21 - End of First Trimester
Nov 22-26 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
Dec 07 - 2nd-4th Christmas Program
Dec 14 - Middle School Christmas Concert
Dec 22 - Half Day - Dismissal at 11:30am
Jan 8 - School Resumes