A Note From The Principal

COVID-19 Information

IF:

Your child has

• Loss of taste or smell

OR:

Two of the following:

• Fever
• Headache
• Extreme tiredness
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• Congestion or runny nose

THEN:

• They are to stay home until fever free for 24 hours & symptoms are improving. No doctor note needed.
• If symptoms do not improve in 2 days, contact the doctor and have testing. Note from doctor needed to return.

Q: If my child had symptoms that are improving while we wait for test results, can they return to school?

A: No. All children who are tested must stay at home until test results are returned.

Q: If my child is tested, should I let the office staff know?

A: Yes. We need to know and will need a doctor note or copy of test result for student to return.

Q: If my child has as stomach ache in the morning, but starts feeling better during the day, may I bring them in?

A: Yes, stomach ache is not a symptom of COVID-19 in children and the student was feeling better.

This Week

"Faith. Strong." Friday

It’s that time again. All students, staff and parents are encouraged to wear their ACS gear to school this week Fri, Sept 11.

Moms In Prayer

This week we’re praying for our administrative, front office staff and ACS board members: God is our Finisher — One who completes, perfects, and fulfills; brings to an end

Scripture: Jesus, may our only aim be to finish the race and complete the task You have given us—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. From Acts 20:24b

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 in Ada Village, across from the Zeytin Restaurant. Come join us for the journey when you can. 

Need more information? Contact Kelly Stafford (616.304.2963, ten.tsacmoc@droffats-kj).

Now You Know

Theme T-shirts

If you or any of your children would like a theme t-shirt you may order here.

Please note that all Middle School, Kindergarten, preschool and new students are provided with a theme t-shirt, therefore you do not need to order one. 

T-shirts are $10. Order deadline is Fri, Sept 11. 

Hot Lunch Is Now Free For All Students

USDA has announced Free Meals for our students through December 31, 2020. 

We are excited about being able to offer free meals to our students. As always, our meals are served from staff that have been trained in serve safe handling in safe kitchens that have superior health inspections. We take serving your student very seriously and want to provide nutritious meals for your kiddos. In

In grades K-8, all meals are prepackaged at this time, each meal package contains all 5 components of a school lunch: protein, fruit, vegetable, grain and milk. There is a choice of white or chocolate milk and if your child should have a milk allergy they do not have to take milk.

Hot lunch meals that were previously purchased this school year will be credited back to your account.

See what's for lunch!

Class Coffees

Looking for a way to connect with parents who have children in the same grade as you do? Please join us right after school drop off for a time of food and fellowship in the WoodshEd located outside on our campus near the greenhouse.

Kindergarten (all sections) - Sept 14
1st and 2nd grade - Sept 15
3rd and 4th grade - Sept 16
5th - 8th grade - Sept 17

Hope to see you there!

Parking Lot Note

When dropping off and picking students up, we have many people on campus at the same time. Please practice social distancing as much as feasible and wear masks when you cannot. Thank you!

Please, for everyone’s safety:

• Back into parking spaces in the afternoon
• Don’t drive through the cross walk when leaving the parking lot
• Cell phones ARE NOT allowed while driving in the parking lot
• In the mornings both car loops are available for drop-off, if you need to get out of your car to help your child(ren) please park in the lot
• Please pull forward as far as you can towards the green flag before letting your child(ren) out
• Children must exit from the passenger side of the vehicle next to the curb
• In the afternoon the main car loop is available for parents with Kindergarten students
• In the afternoon the bus loop by the gym entrance is open for middle school families, please watch for buses. 
• If parking in the lot please discuss a meeting spot with your children so they know where to find you each afternoon
• When using the car loops you ay pass on the left but please do so with extra caution

Action Needed

School Pictures

Order forms came home with your child the first week of school. You should have received an email from Ada Christian School containing a link, password and detailed instructions for ordering photos. 

Picture forms are due on Fri, Sept 11. Picture retakes will take place on Sept 10.

Recess Help

We still have some recess duty openings! At lunch recess (12:05-12:30pm & 12:30-1:00pm) four people are needed daily. On Fridays we need four people for morning recess (9:55-10:15am). 

Younger siblings may join parents for this volunteer opportunity. Sign up for K, 3rd & 4th grade recess or 1st & 2nd grade recess.

PTO Happenings

Volunteer Opportunities

The PTO is excited to get off to a great start! We are still in need of volunteers to chair committees! And, the sign up for our very important room parents is ready. Please use the following link to sign up. And, thank you for your continued support!

Chair and Co-Chair Positions

Room Parent Sign-Up

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. We just received our fourth check for $1,000.

BBQ, watermelons, popsicles...make use of all those fun summer purchases by submitting your receipts. Last year we practically hit a goal from the summer collections alone!

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. Send your receipts to school with your child and they will be collected by their teacher.

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

ACS Athletics

PurePlay

PurePlay soccer: Saturday, Sept 12. Boys @ 9:00am; Girls @ 10:15am.

Calendar Reminders

Sept 10 - Picture Retakes 

Sept 28 - No School (In-Service Day)

Oct 19 & 20 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Oct 21-23 - No School (Teacher Convention)