2023-2024



LIVE

Romans 12:2 (NIV)

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will."

January

26 Celebration Chapel, 8:30am

26 Early Release (11:45am dismissal), Teacher Professional Development

February

7 Ottawa County Hearing & Vision Screening at ACS

8 EOCS 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert

9 Praise & Worship Chapel, 8:30am

15 Early Release (11:45am dismissal), Parent/Teacher Conferences

16-19 No School, Winter Break

22-23 ACS Auction (online)

23 Theme Chapel, 8:30am **Stay after chapel for a time of fellowship in the gym!

24 ACS Auction (live event)

26 School Board meeting

March

4-8 Book Fair

8 Praise & Worship Chapel, 8:30am

13 No Allendale Public School PM busing

14 No Allendale Public School PM busing

15 No School, Teacher Professional Development

15 End of 3rd Marking Period

16 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

18 School Board meeting

22 Theme Chapel, 8:30am **Stay after chapel for a time of fellowship in the gym!

22 Report Cards emailed

22, 23 Middle School Play - Princess Capers

26 Celebration of Learning, 5:30-7:30pm

29 No School, Spring Break begins

2023-2024 School Year Calendar

ACS has posted two teaching positions for next school year. Candidates should have a deep love for Jesus, an understanding of teaching from a Reformed worldview, and a passion for working with kids to equip them academically, spiritually, and socially to gratefully serve God in all aspects of life.  We are accepting cover letters and resumes for the following positions for the 2024-2025 school year:

1. Third Grade Teacher (1.0 FTE)
2. Young Fives Teacher (0.5 FTE) - Full days Tuesday and Thursday, ½ day Fridays

If you know of someone that has interest, please share this link with them, and have them send a cover letter and resume to Brian Koetje, Head of School, at bkoetje@allendalechristian.org.

Annual Hot Chocolate Sale - Friday, January 26, in the ACS Gym! Please join the ACS 1st graders from 10:30-11:30 to enjoy hot chocolate and fellowship! Cost is $1 per packet, and profits will go to support World Renew!

Middle School Play NEED: The ACS middle school students have put on a Spring play for the last several years. During all those years this community was blessed to have had an amazing individual who cared for all of our costumes by organizing, transporting, labeling, and cleaning them. Unfortunately this year she is unable to assist. Because of this we are in need of someone to fill this role. This is a vital role for making our theatrical productions happen as well as being a big blessing to both the cast and myself. If you are interested in helping out in this way, please contact me. Thank you all for your support!

Katie Boucek - ACS Play Director 

Email contact info: katierozeboom@gmail.com

Hearing & Vision Screenings - The Ottawa County Health Department will be here on Wednesday, February 7, conducting hearing & vision screenings. Grades K, 2nd & 4th will be screened for hearing, while grades 1st, 3rd, 5th & 7th will be screened for vision. If you wish to opt your child out of this free service, please email office@allendalechristian.org to let us know.

Sickness: As we enter this season of sickness, we just want to remind parents that students should be fever and vomit free for 24 hours (without medication) upon returning to school. This will help stop the spread of sicknesses throughout the school. Thank you!

Classroom Lunch Coverage Opportunities - MORE DATES ADDED! Our need for lunch coverage in classrooms continues! This is a GREAT way to support our teachers and allow them time with their teaching teams for professional development opportunities and planning purposes. Please consider signing up to cover your child(ren)'s lunch period so their teacher can step out of the room for these opportunities! Click HERE for the Sign-up Genius and see what dates are available. Thank you!

The 3-on-3 basketball tournament is BACK! Allendale Christian School will be holding its annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday, March 16, at Allendale High School! There will be divisions for boys and girls for each grade level in 3rd through 8th grade. Please visit www.facebook.com/ACS3on3/ for more details and to access the online registration form. You can also check out our website with information HERE. Early registrations ($120/team) runs through February 4. The registration deadline is March 6. We hope to see you there!

Do you know what the Paper Gator is?? Would you love a tangible way for your child and family to be Earth Keepers?? ACS's Paper Gator is located on the South side of the building and accepts loose paper products, which are then recycled and this company PAYS our school for this trash! This trash turns into CA$H !! Take a look at what paper products are accepted here! Set up a collect station at home, work, church, tell your friends and neighbors, and work on collecting that paper and simply dropping it into the receptacle at school. Easy peasy $$$$ to help support ACS!

Did you know ACS has a committee that recycles ink and toner cartridges? There is a bin just inside the main entrance for you to drop off your used cartridges. We then turn them into classroom supplies to help support our teachers and students! Thanks for your help in turning another form of trash into CA$H!! If you have any questions please contact Jodi Oosterheert at rjo5959@gmail.com.

Parents, Please do not forget to be on the lookout for that Trash that turns into CASH for ACS! Unfortunately, many companies have scaled back with their giving, which puts a greater responsibility on each of us to do everything we can to make our Trash for Cash add up! Recently flyers were sent home with your students regarding the digital Box Tops program, please see this handout or this link for instructions on this digital program. Box Tops and Our Family Brand physical UPC's are our two main programs to earn Trash money currently. Thanks for your help and dedication to earning every penny in order to lower tuition and support our teachers and students! Don't forget to follow the FB page: Allendale Christian - Trash for Cash for updates! Questions, please contact Erin Ensing at erinensing911@gmail.

Please click on the link below to get your forms or information

Commonly Used Forms

• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Child Care Enrollment Form
• Permission to Administer Medication Forms
• Planned Absence Form
• Health Appraisal Form
• Chapel Schedule
• Hot Lunch Menu
• Trip - New Family Packet/Online Program