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."

November

9 Parent-Teacher Conferences

10 No School

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

20 School Board meeting

21 Thanksgiving Chapel, 8:30am

22-24 No School, Thanksgiving Break

28 School Picture Retakes

December

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

6 4th-8th Spelling Bee

7, 8 Middle School Spiritual Emphasis Retreat

8 Merry Marketplace

11 School Board meeting

18 Christmas Concert (Y5's through 8th) at Fair Haven Church, 6:30pm

22 Christmas Chapel, 8:30am

25 No School, Christmas Break begins

January

8 School Resumes

12 End of 2nd Marking Period

15-26 MAP Assessment Window

18 No Allendale Public School PM busing

18 Early Childhood Open House, 6:30pm

19 No Allendale Public School PM busing

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

19 Report Cards emailed

22 School Board meeting

26 Celebration Chapel, 8:30am

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

2023-2024 School Year Calendar

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Here is the parent-teacher conference schedule for our final day of conferences tomorrow, November 9th --> ELEMENTARY and MIDDLE SCHOOL. If you end up having a conflict with your scheduled conference, please contact the teacher directly to arrange a different time to meet. Thank you!

Thank you to all who attended the Foundation Dinner! It was a very special event, thanks to each one of you and to our panel individuals. ACS raised $61,837, with $55,420 going toward our expansion campaign — taking us one step closer to accepting more students into our community. The remaining $6,417 was donated toward the Foundation, reducing tuition for each and every family here. What an accomplishment! THANK YOU!

Maternity leave coverage: ACS has two maternity leaves this school year where we will need coverage. If you know of someone with experience in education that might have interest in one, or both, of these positions, please have them reach out to Brian Koetje, Head of School, at bkoetje@allendalechristian.org, or call the office at 616-895-5108.

1. 3-day Kindergarten Long-Term Guest Teacher: This position will be after Spring Break through the end of the school year. The expectation will be to do the planning and teaching for the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Kindergarten class. We will be seeking candidates with a teaching certificate and classroom experience. 
2. Librarian & PEAK Guest teacher: This position will be shortly after Spring Break through the end of the school year. The schedule is Monday (10:30-3), Wednesday (8:30-11), Thursday (9:40-3:10), and Friday (full day). The position includes a few PEAK classes (high ability learners) each week.

Child care is looking for an energetic and Christ-centered individual to help on Monday/Wednesday/Friday. The hours would be Monday/Wednesday from 11:00-4:30 and Fridays from 1:00-4:30. Please contact Kelsey Post at kpost@allendalechristian.org with any questions or interest.

The recess duty committee is so close to being fully staffed! We could use 3-6 more volunteers that can commit to once or twice a month. We cover the morning recess from 9:55-10:40am and the lunch recess from 12:20-1:30pm. Parents, grandparents, or those with a love for the ACS community are welcome. Can you be a set of eyes and ears on our school playground? If you can, please email Jennie Keegstra at jenscholtens@hotmail.com or text 6164432448 for more info!

Allendale Christian is one of the schools invited to participate in a drone program hosted by Hudsonville Christian School for students in grades 6-8. Practices will be after school at HCS one to two days per week in January and February, and likely one tournament in March. They ask that a parent coach is also included. If you have interest in this opportunity, please email Brian Koetje at bkoetje@allendalechristian.org as soon as possible.

Lost and Found- We have a large amount of items that have compiled into our lost and found already. Please feel free to come look at the table in the rotunda or have your child look for any items they may be missing.

Classroom Lunch Coverage Opportunities! Our need for lunch coverage in classrooms is back this school year! 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 ACS Auction has a BIG need for help. The event is coming up in February (in-person Auction on Feb. 24). It is the LARGEST annual fundraiser each year, benefitting every family at ACS. We are already getting sponsors and some items, but we have an urgent need for help. If you are able to help with calling and/or event set-up/take-down, please send an email to Sarah Brown, auction chair, at sbrown@allendalechristian.org.

We are excited to open up our ACS Apparel Store again this year! Just in time for Christmas! Be sure to place your order no later than November 16 to pick up items before Christmas break, with plenty of time to sneak your ACS holiday cheer into your family's stockings. Click HERE to shop! Any questions, please contact the PTA at pta@allendalechristian.org.

ACS Staff Favorites Are you in need of a gift idea for one of our amazing staff members? See here for the staff favorites! --> Favorites

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