Action Needed
Stuff-A-Bus: Book Drive Edition
In celebration of March Is Reading Month, the PTO is organizing a book drive to collect gently used books for children in our community. The books are distributed through a program Mrs. Alphenaar heads up as an officer with the Grand Rapids Police Department Volunteer Unit.
When:
7:45am-3:15pm Wed, March 17
7:45am-3:15pm Thurs, March 18
7:45am-9:00am Fri, March 19
Where: The bus will be at the front of school during these times. Students can enter the front of the bus, drop off the books, and exit through the back of the bus.
What: We’re welcoming all gently used (or new) books for children from birth through 8th grade. Board books, picture books, easy reader books, beginning chapter books, middle grade books, graphic novels, non-fiction...we’d love them all! Books featuring people of color or written in Spanish are especially desired.
Why: Hello, my name is Mrs. Alphenaar and in addition to being an instructional aide at ACS, I am also an officer with the Grand Rapids Police Department Volunteer Unit. My job involves performing many tasks needed to keep the citizens of Grand Rapids safe. Last year when COVID-19 closed schools and libraries, I began to collect/purchase books to hand out to children in the city. This has been a great way for us as officers to connect with children living in Grand Rapids and to promote the importance of reading.
Let's fill the bus!
Now You Know
Spelling Bee
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See what's been happening on our 37 acre campus!
Annual Society Meeting
The time is fast approaching for our Annual Society Meeting. This annual meeting is where the members of the Ada Christian School Society (faculty, staff and parents of children in grades K-8) gather (digitally) to formally vote to approve the school's budget for the 2021-22 school year and elect new members to the Board.
We'll also take time to distribute Staff Service awards and to hear reports from the Principal, the Director of Advancement, and the Board. A link to a prerecorded video of the meeting will be send out on Mar 30.
Begin reviewing the information now
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Moms In Prayer
This week we’re praying for our 1st grade teachers and students.
Attribute: God is Light — One who is our spiritual illumination, enlightenment, and truth.
We’re a group of Moms passionate about lifting up our kids and ACS faculty and staff in prayer — we are undaunted by COVID and will continue to pray every Thursday, 8-9am. If you’d like to join us via Zoom, please do! Below are the details. If you have trouble signing on, give me a call (Kelly, 616.304.2963)
Kelly Stafford is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: ACS Moms-In-Prayer mtg
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76587795106?pwd=NzNwckhNNllKUlk1cHUyVmRIcUc3UT09
Meeting ID: 765 8779 5106
Passcode: TmSSV7
March is Reading Month
This week is the start of March is Reading Month. We have a number of fun events planned including a virtual author visit and virtual storytellers. Please join us on Friday as we celebrate with specific attire.
Mar 19 is Cozy Day (teachers will share specifics)
Looking Ahead
Below is the 2021-2022 school calendar. Please look over these important dates for next school year.
Aug 24 – First Day of School (1/2 Day)
Sept 03-06 – No School Labor Day Weekend
Sept 27 – No School - Teacher In-service
Oct 20-22 – No School - Teacher's Convention
Nov 24-28 – Thanksgiving Break
Dec 18-Jan 02 – Christmas Break
Jan 17 – No School - Teacher's In-Service
Feb 17-21 – Winter Break
Mar 29 – ACS Annual Society Meeting
Apr 01-11 – Spring Break
May 06 – Grand Friend's Day (1/2 day)
May 09 – No School - Teacher Inservice
May 30 – No School - Memorial Day
Jun 07 – 8th Grade Graduation
Jun 08 – Last Day of School (1/2 day)
Employment Opportunities
ACS Athletics
PurePlay
Spring soccer sign ups open! Deadline is this Friday, Mar 19. Coaches are needed!
Track and Field Club (K-4): Apr 21 & 28, May 05 & 12. 3:00-4:15pm Sign up by emailing Coach DK.
Calendar Reminders
Mar 17-19 - Stuff-a-Bus: Book Drive Edition
Mar 30 - Virtual Annual Society Meeting
Apr 02 - No School - Spring Break
Apr 13 - School Resumes
Apr 29 - Fine Arts Night at 6:30pm