A Note From The Principal

More Than a Carpenter

This book came as a recommendation to read at one of the conferences I attended recently. As I was reading, it seemed familiar and I wondered if I had read an earlier edition years ago. It didn’t matter to me, since I enjoyed the content and later came to a section that really struck me. 

On page 166 it reads, “Christianity is not a religion; it's not a system; it's not an ethical idea; it's not a psychological phenomenon. It's a person. If you trust Christ, start watching your attitudes and actions because Jesus Christ is in the business of changing lives.” 

I wonder how many people see Christianity as a religion versus a relationship? In this Advent season, accept the challenge to be in relationship with the Person, Jesus Christ, and be in awe of His majesty.

This Week

Elementary Christmas Concert - Dec 1

Our Kindergarten - 4th Grade Christmas Program titled “The Wonder of Christmas” is tomorrow, Dec 1 @ 6:30pm. Doors will open for guests at 5:45pm. Students should arrive at 6:10pm and go to their classroom. For those unable to join in person, we invite you to watch online. 

"Faith. Strong." Friday

It's that time again! Wear your Ada Christian apparel in honor of "Faith. Strong." Friday.

Moms In Prayer

Join us for Moms in Prayer Thursday, Dec 1 from 8:00-9:00am in the back ACS conference room. Our attribute this week is "God is our Encourager." We will be praying specifically for our administration and front office staff. Contact Kristen Yeh (616-307-2488) with any questions. Younger siblings are always welcome.

Action Needed

Report Cards Coming Home

K-4 students will come home with their Trimester one report card today, Wednesday, Nov 30. We ask that K - 4 parents please sign and return your child’s envelope to their homeroom teacher.

Parents of students in 5th - 8th grade will receive an email on Wednesday, Nov 30 with a digital copy of the report card. 5th - 8th grade parents can also log into their Powerschool parent portal and click on “Student Reports” in the left navigation to view the report card.

From the Library

Now that the snow is flying and wet stuff can end up in backpacks, we need your help. Last week we had to delete and discard multiple library books, because they had gotten wet and moldy. Please consider putting library books in plastic to keep them safe on their way to and from school. Thank you.

Now You Know

Cold Weather Guidelines

Parents, please make sure your child comes to school wearing appropriate clothing (gloves, hats, boots, coats, etc.) for keeping warm while outside. Students are expected to go outside if the temperature or wind chill is above 0 degrees.

Christmas At ACS

Celebrate the Christmas season with us at Ada Christian School. 

Dec 7-9 - Stuff-A-Bus for Degage Ministries

It has been a tradition at Ada Christian each year to work with a local non profit and live out our mission of equipping students for service in God’s world.

From Dec 7-9 we will be having our annual Stuff A Bus campaign for Degage Ministries as they host the Heartside Community Christmas Store!  PK-8th Grade students are asked to bring new unwrapped items anytime before school, during school hours or during pick up. The Heartside Community Christmas Store provides the men and women they serve with the opportunity to purchase low-cost gifts in a dignified manner. Please review the list of needs . We look forward to this partnership with Degage Ministries again. 

Dec 12 - PTO Christmas Gift Shop

On Monday, Dec 12 the ACS North Gym will be transformed into a Christmas Gift Shop for your children to select Christmas gifts for their parents and siblings. Students will shop with their classes during a designated shopping and we will have lots of parents here helping your children select and wrap gifts. Forms for this were sent home this week.  

Dec 13 - MS Christmas Concert

Please join our middle school on Dec 13 to celebrate Christmas with our ACS family The Bands, Choirs and Orchestras will play and sing and we will worship Jesus and celebrate Christmas together.

56 - Call time 6:15, Concert at 6:30pm
78 - Call time 7:15, Concert at 7:30pm

Livestream links

Dec 15 - Christmas on Campus

From 5:30-7:00pm on Dec 15 families are invited to enjoy the outdoor grounds at ACS. We will have a bonfire, hot chocolate, illuminated pathway to the manger, ornament making and more. Come enjoy the beautiful outdoor space here at ACS. 

Dec 15 & 16 - Preschool Christmas Programs

Dec 15 Christmas Celebration in classroom, parents join us 10:15-11:00am

• TR am (Bunnies and Ducks)
• TR am + lunch bunch (lunch bunch optional for Bears afterwards - (Bears)
  
  Dec 15 Christmas Celebration in classroom, parents join us 1:50-2:40pm
  
  
• MWR/MTWR pm and full day (Birds)
• Young 5’s pm and full day (Deer)

Dec 16 Christmas Celebration in classroom, parents join us 10:15-11:00am

• MWF am and full day (Foxes, Owls and Frogs)

Dec 16 Christmas Celebration in classroom, parents join us 1:50-2:40pm

• Young 5’s pm and full day (Squirrels note this change for squirrel class)

Dec 21 - Christmas Chapel  

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, Dec 21 at 8:15 in the South Gym for our All School Christmas Chapel, led this year by our 5th and 6th grade students.

Chess Club 

Chess is the greatest board game on earth. Who knows – someone from ACS may someday be a Grandmaster (the most elite players on the planet). This club will help members learn some basic openings and other strategies.

The kids will play at least two games every session and work towards a Gold, Silver or Bronze chess club medal. Popcorn and a beverage will be part of the fun. Each session will go from 3:00-4:30pm. Choose from Tuesday or Wednesday sessions during Jan & Feb. Sign up and details.

Christmas Chapel - Dec 21

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, Dec 21 at 8:15 in the South Gym for our All School Christmas Chapel, led this year by our 5th and 6th grade students.

Kindergarten Exploration Night

Dec 06, 6:00-7:00pm

Attention parents of eligible Kindergarten students: We invite you to a night of exploration on Dec 06 from 6:00-7:00pm. If you plan to come or would like more information please fill out this form.  

December Hot Lunch

The December hot lunch menu (2 MB PDF) is here. Take a look at the menu and plan for lunch each day. 

PTO Happenings

Christmas Gifts for Specials Teachers

We are blessed to have many amazing "specials" teachers at ACS. They allow our kids to enjoy music, art, OE, library, PE, technology, Spanish, orchestra, and band. If you'd like to contribute toward a Christmas gift for our "specials" teachers, there will be a large yellow envelope in the office from December 1st-15th to receive donations. There is no need to specify any one teacher. The Christmas elves will make sure every teacher is taken care of.

Christmas Shop - Volunteers Needed

Our annual Christmas Shop will be happening Mon, Dec 12 put on by the ACS PTO. This week each child came home with a shopping form.

We could use parent help setting up, helping students shop, and wrapping gifts. Please view our list of volunteer needs 

Daddy Daughter Dance - Feb 03

Save the date for a Winter Wonderland dance! The 2023 Daddy Daughter Dance will be on Friday, Feb 03 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. More information to come.

Calendar Reminders

2022-2023 Calendar

Dec 01 – Elementary Christmas Program
Dec 07-09 – Stuff-a-Bus
Dec 12 – Christmas Shop
Dec 13 – Middle School Christmas Concert
Dec 15 – Christmas on Campus
Dec 21 - Half Day - Dismissal at 11:30am