A Note From The Principal
A Thank You
On Veterans Day we want to honor and thank those who have served in the military.
Wildcats of the Month
Congratulations to our Wildcats of theMonth: Isaac Brandt, Anneka VerMeulen, Eva DuMez and Kate Bruining. 
Golden Sneaker Award
This Week
Moms In Prayer
This week we’re praying for our 6th graders and their teachers.
Attribute: God Guards — One who protects from harm or danger, keeps watch over, and keeps secure
"God, I pray that we would not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present our requests to You. May Your peace, which transcends all understanding guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7
We’re a group of Moms (aunts/grandmas) passionate about lifting up our kids and ACS faculty and staff in prayer. We meet every Thursday morning 8:00-9:00am. Younger siblings are always welcome! This week we’re meeting at my house (Kelly Stafford, 2595 Lansdowne, NE, Ada, near the corner of Knapp & Pettis — two-story red brick, 2nd house on the left). Come join us for the journey when you can.
MENistry
Come join other ACS dads at 8:00am on Friday mornings at Nona's Trattoria on the back deck. We are reading The Man in the Mirror.
Now You Know
Daily Student Symptom Screener
Thank you for continuing to screen your children each morning for symptoms of COVID 19 prior to sending them off at school. The daily reminder email with the student screener link is sent out each morning at 6:01am. The link is the same each day if you wish to bookmark it for easier access.
School Lunch and Daily Snack - Free
We are happy to share with you that in addition to free school lunch this year, your student may also get a snack each day at no cost. Each day teachers will have enough snacks available for any student who would like one. Elementary snacks will be delivered to classrooms prior to morning snack break. Middle School snacks will be available in homeroom classes during lunch. Here is the lunch and snack menu.
Gather, Give & Grow
Gather, Give & Grow for a Faith. Strong. Future. is this year’s Ada Christian School Education Foundation (ACSEF) fundraising event. Although we aren’t gathering in person for our traditional annual dinner, hope you have enjoyed the inspirational video messages from our special guests, Matt Scogin, President of Hope College, and WOODTV8’s Maranda as well as the testimonials from some of our families. On behalf of the ACSEF Board of Directors, thank you in advance for your consideration and for your faithful and continuous support as we try and reach our goal $200,000 for the endowment.
Special update:
Thanks to the generosity of Ray & Jeannine Lanning, Stephen Klotz Family Foundation and an Anonymous donor the next 50K pledged or donated will be matched dollar for dollar.
Make your pledge or donate now.
ACS Book Fair
The library has set up a display of some of the books that are available at the fairs. Your child may have come home with a list of books that interest him/her. You are under no obligation to purchase anything, but if you do 25%-40% of the proceeds help the ACS library. This is a great opportunity to buy gifts for the readers in your life. Go ahead and take a look! Here are the links.
Follett eFair (80% paperback, delivered to school)
JLG eFair (all hardcover, delivered to your home, free shipping over $30)
Whatcha Doin' Out There!?
See what are students were doing in Outdoor Education during the month of October.
Ski Punch Passes
Cannonsburg will be opening and you all can dust off your skis and boards!! Once again Cannonsburg is offering discounted punch pass cards for the season. New this year will be the option to purchase online and have them shipped to you! You are welcome to use your punch cards any day that works for you. Grab your family and head there on a Saturday morning to avoid the crowds, meet up with a friend after school any day and stay until it closes! How do you do this?
1. Go to www.cannonsburg.com
2. Click on "Store" tab
3. Choose the "Passes" option
4. Shop the punch cards that work for your family.
5. When checking out be sure to state Ada Christian School and Katie Kuiper as sponsor school and name.
6. When passes are ready you can pick up at Cannonsburg once they open or you may choose to have them mailed to your house!
You may still pay by cash or check by printing and filling out the form attached and sending it into the office with your child(ren). Label the envelope Ski Punch Card/Katie Kuiper.
Please call Katie Kuiper at 616.485.1888 or email her at jk_kuiper@yahoo.com if you have any questions. Hit the Hill with us (because honestly, it's not a slope but we can have just as much fun!)
Deadline is Tuesday, Nov 24.
Action Needed
Milk Jugs
Emptied and cleaned uncapped gallon clear milk jugs are needed as luminaries for the Advent Walk. Please have your student(s) drop them off in the front lobbies. Thank you in advance!
ACS Athletics
PurePlay
Basketball signups are underway!
1st-4th deadline is Nov 20
Y5/K deadline is Dec 11.
Calendar Reminders
Nov 02-13 Online Book Fair
Nov 25-27 – No School – Thanksgiving Break
Dec 21 – Christmas Break begins, Resumes Jan 04