A Note From The Principal

A Solid Rock

I was standing in a classroom observing both students and the classroom teacher. As I strolled around the classroom, I noticed some colorfully painted rocks on the windowsill. Upon further inspection, I could see writing on the rocks (my eyes aren’t what they used to be). Each rock had a Bible verse written on them. I thought about how simple of a message this was for us to have in a classroom, yet how intentional it is to spread the Word and love of God.

Later in the week, in faculty devotions, a teacher shared various Bible verses that supported our school theme verse, Colossians 3:12-14. Again, I was struck by the intentionality of how we use God’s Word, how we need to reflect on it and how important it is to live the Word.

What a gift it is for us to have this freedom in our school!

This Week

Book Fair - Oct 12-18

The ACS Book Fair begins today! We’re open 7:45am to 3:15pm, as well as during Pure Play on Saturday (8:45am-12:00pm) and Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday and Tuesday (4:30pm-7:30pm).

We still need volunteers! Sign up now for a fun and easy shift and receive 20% off. Thank you

Moms In Prayer

Join us for Moms in Prayer on Thursday, Oct 12 from 8-9am in the office back conference room. We will be praying for our 4rd grade students and teachers as well as our own children. This week's attribute is: God is our counselor. Younger siblings are always welcome, and there is no pressure to pray out loud. Contact Kristen Yeh (616-307-2488) with any questions.

Action Needed

Parent Teacher Conference Schedule

Please review the PT Conference Schedule . Conferences will take place on Monday and Tuesday next week. 

If the schedule time does not work for you please coordinate with your child's teacher to find a time that will well for both of you. 

For those with students in 7th and 8th grade conferences are round robin style from 4:30-7:30pm both nights. 

Hot Lunch - Oct Menu

The lunch menu for Oct (2 MB PDF) is now available, please take time to review this as a family.

Now You Know

Foundation Dinner - Nov 10, 2022

Join us for a Night at the Museum on November 10, 2022. Come enjoy a magnificent evening at the Grand Rapids Public Museum as we gather together to celebrate Ada Christian School. Our annual fall gathering is the signature fundraising event for the Ada Christian School Education Foundation, which provides essential support to our school. 

Registration is open and sponsorships available

Online Book Fair

Can’t make it to the book fair? Never fear! We have an online companion fair as well. The online fair has a larger selection of titles as well as free shipping to school. The books will ship after our book fair ends next week Tuesday. If you have questions about specific titles, please reach out to Mrs. Boerman and Mrs. Prins and we’ll gladly share anything that we know about them.

Please share this link with family and friends who may want to purchase a book for your child(ren).

Christmas Program Playlist

The Christmas Program is coming on Dec 01 @ 6:30!

If your child is in 1st-4th grade and would like to listen along to the songs from the program at home I have made a Youtube playlist. Happy listening!

The Wonder of Christmas Playlist 

Protect Young Eyes

Thank you to all who were able to attend the Protect Young Eyes seminar last week. If you miss the seminar or would like additional resources here are a few videos they have recommended:

Protect Young Eyes Presentation

Protect Young Eyes App

Ski Punch Pass

Cannonsburg Punch Passes are now available for purchase online!  

The current punch pass pricing is good now until Oct 31; after that pricing will go up in November. 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

Vacation Absence Policy

With fall break coming up please take some time to review our vacation policy:

Please inform teachers with as much advance notice as possible when your child will be absent for a vacation.

Elementary teachers will hold any worksheets given out while a student is gone. These can be picked up when the student returns. Teachers are not required to prepare assignments or schoolwork in advance for students to take on vacation. Sometimes the teacher may request the student to complete a journal during the trip and to turn that in to the teacher.

Dress Code Update/Clarification

Our ACS Education committee has updated/clarified the following part of the dress code:

If pants/jeans contain rips/holes the rips/hole must be at fingertip length or lower.

At ACS we praise God and promote His kingdom in all areas of life, including the clothes we wear. Thank you for helping your student(s) select clothing each morning that meets the dress code.

PTO Happenings

Support the PTO

In addition to our fall and spring fundraisers below are two easy ways to support the PTO throughout the year.

Box Tops

Buy participating products and use the Box Tops app to scan your store receipt. The app identifies eligible products and earnings are credited to your designated school online. Even if you’re shopping online or doing grocery pickup, you can still submit your digital or email receipt with the Box Tops app and earn. Twice a year, our school gets a check!

Direct Your Dollars

Do you shop at D&W, Forest Hills Foods, or Family Fare? If so, please save your receipts! SpartanNash gives Ada Christian School a $1,000 check for each $150,000 in receipts collected.

The money earned through this program goes directly back to our students through the PTO. Ask your family and friends to save receipts too! Every little bit helps. Receipts can be turned in at the ACS office. 

Questions? Please contact Kristen Yeh (moc.oohay@hey_netsirk, 616.307.2488).

ACS Athletics

PurePlay (Y5’s - 4th grade) 

Girls @ 9:00am Boys @ 10:30am

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

2022-2023 Calendar

Oct 12-18 – Book Fair
Oct 17-18 – Parent Teacher Conferences
Oct 19-21 – No School
Nov 10 – ACSEF Annual Fundraiser