A Note From The Principal

Little Things

Why in the world would Tall Sall put a picture of an old lawn mower wheel in Ada Connection? Is it because he is showing that it needs to be washed? Is he trying to focus on the center of the wheel? Maybe he wants to show how perfectly straight the valve stem appears?

The center of the wheel is the focal point and actually the little silver clip that holds the washers in place is what I shared with faculty during Monday’s devotions. Long story short, I was mowing the lawn last week, the driver front tire started to pull away from the lawn mower, that little clip was missing and I found the washers in the grass as well as the rubber stopper that encases all of it. 

The lesson I chose to share with faculty during devotions is that little things matter! A simple challenge was given for teachers to be at their classroom doors or mingling in the hallway as students arrived to school each morning. Greet them and each other by name and be Jesus in how we develop relationships.

Our teachers already do a great job with this, but a reminder never hurts:)!

Be sure to notice the little things that people do for you and thank them for it.

This Week

Moms In Prayer

We’re praying for our ACS administration, front office, and board of trustees.

Definition: One who provides wholeness of life or body, harmony, success, and victory over enemies.

We’re a group of Moms passionate about lifting up our kids and ACS faculty and staff in prayer — we pray every Thursday, 8:00-9:00am, in the front office conference room. Join us if you can. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly, 616.304.2963.

"Faith. Strong." Friday

It's that time again. All students, staff and parents are encouraged to wear their ACS gear to school this week Friday, Oct 01.

If you purchased a theme t-shirt last month they should be in by the end of the week. Thank you for your patience!

Action Needed

Parent Teacher Conference Form

The parent/teacher conference form is coming home this week with your kindergarten through 6th grade students. There will be extras in the office also. Please fill in your preference of nights. It must be returned by next Wed, Oct 06.

Parents of students in 7th & 8th grade will have the opportunity to visit with each of their student’s teachers. No sign up is necessary for 7th & 8th grade.

Now You Know

Book Fair - Oct 13-19

Save the Date(s) for our upcoming in person and online Book Fair from Wed, Oct 13 to Tue, Oct 19. There will be plenty of opportunities to shop:

• before, during and after school
• during Pure Play
• during parent teacher conferences.

More details will be shared in the next couple of weeks. 

The Book Fair depends on volunteer workers. If you would like to sign up for a two hour shift and receive a 20% discount on your purchases, click here. The library is so grateful for the support we receive from our ACS family.

Important School Picture Details

1. Picture orders will be delivered to school this week.
2. If you ordered a digital picture, they were emailed to you last week. If you did not see yours, please email Karen Huttenga at khuttenga@sbcglobal.net or text 616.293.6877
3. If you have not placed a picture order, you still may only through the website. There will now be a shipping fee included. If you need access information please contact Karen Huttenga at sbcglobal.net or text 616.293.6877
4. Information about ordering class composites will go out in a couple weeks.

Oct Hot Lunch Menu

Hot lunch is available daily at no cost for all students. Students order each morning in their homerooms. Here is the Oct menu .

Education Foundation Fall Fundraiser

The Ada Christian School Education Foundation Annual Fundraiser is being held on the grounds of ACS next week! There's still time to purchase tickets if you'd like to attend. The annual fall gathering is the signature fundraising event for the Ada Christian School Education Foundation, which provides essential support to our school. This year we welcome special guests, Pastor and Musician John Pomeroy and Christian Illusionist John Michael Hinton. Join family and friends of ACS as we gather together to give and grow in support of our kids.

Tickets & Sponsorship Information

PTO Happenings

Let the Fundraising Begin!

Charleston Wrap fundraising packets came home yesterday. If your packets have already found their way to the island of lost papers there are extras available in the PTO drawer in the office. Better yet, feel free to use this link Charleston Wrap Online Registration to order online. This is also a great way to involve out of state friends and relatives. Be sure to use our organization ID 20734 and follow the prompts. 

In addition to the prizes offered through the Charleston Wrap organization the PTO will provide the following incentives...

Highest individual sales: earns a special parking space for the year and their name entered twice into a drawing for the prize of principal for ½ day or lamborghini ride for you and a friend.

Grade with the highest sales:

Middle School (5-8) – Each student wins a piece of tape to secure Principal Sall to the Wall. 

Elementary School (K-4) - Although he’ll be none the wiser up on the wall will go Assistant Principal Kiser. Each student earns piece of tape to secure Mr. Kiser to the wall.

Class with the highest sales gets a pizza and pjs party

Every student who sells more than $100 in sales will have their name entered to win principal for half the day or a lamborghini ride for you and a friend. 

If every student sells $50 in prizes or secures a $25 tax deductible donation we'll meet our fundraising goal. Thanks in advance for your faithful support of the PTO.

ACS Athletics

PurePlay 

Running Club

Today after school!

Dates: Wed, Sept 29 & Oct 06, 3:00-4:00 pm.

Soccer

Saturday, Oct 02 Girls @ 9:00am, Boys @ 10:30am.

Calendar Reminders

Oct 13-19 – Book Fair
Oct 18 & 19 – PT Conferences
Oct 20-22 – No School - Teacher's Convention
Nov 24-28 –  Thanksgiving Break
Dec 18-Jan 02 – Christmas Break