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."

March

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, 5:30-7:40pm

29 No School, Spring Break begins

April

1-7 No School, Spring Break

15 School Board Meeting

19 Praise & Worship Chapel, 8:30am

22 MAP Assessment Window begins

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

May

3 Grandparent's Day, early release (11:45am dismissal)

3 No Allendale Public School busing

3 MAP Assessment Window Ends

8 Kristina Moelker 5K 6:30-8:30pm

13 Spring Concert - 5th-8th grade

17 Celebration Chapel, 8:30am

18 ACS Golf Outing

20 School Board meeting

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

27 No School, Memorial Day

28 Elementary Field Day

28 8th Grade Graduation

30 Kindergarten Celebration, 10:30am

31 Final Chapel 8:30am, Last 1/2 day of school (11:45am dismissal)

2023-2024 School Year Calendar

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

Enrollment Update for 2024-2025: Current Y5-7th grade students are continuously enrolled. There is no need to re-enroll for next year, as that will happen automatically. If your family is anticipating an enrollment change for next year, please reach out to Brian Koetje (bkoetje@allendalechristian.org) as soon as possible to request the appropriate form to opt out of the continuous enrollment contract. This is important as plans are being made for enrolled students for next school year.

For students that are entering Young Fives or Kindergarten, or for new families, online enrollment instructions will be communicated in the next month.

Tuition Assistance for 2024-2025: As we begin preparations for next school year, you are invited to apply for tuition assistance if your family tuition rate is unaffordable. We are passionate about making sure a Christ-centered education is possible for all of our families. ACS uses the FACTS tuition assistance application program to help determine assistance needs. Any family that plans to request assistance should fill out the application found at the link above. The first deadline for filing an application is March 30. If you finish your taxes after that point, please complete the application as soon as you are able. If you have any questions about tuition assistance or the application process, please reach out to Brian Koetje (bkoetje@allendalechristian.org).

Society Meeting Results: This past Monday evening, the annual Society Meeting was held. Laura VanderWaal and Dirk DeVries were renewed for a second 3-year term on the Board of Trustees. Marie DeGroot and Josh Greiner were elected for a 3-year term on the Board of Trustees. Finally, the 2024-2025 Budget and Tuition rates were unanimously approved. They were listed in the News and Notes society packet last week and will be on the website shortly.

Allendale Christian Middle School presents:

The Princess Capers

March 22 and 23, 6:30 p.m.

Unity Christian High School – Jack Postma Worship Center

General Admission at the Door

(No ticket sales this year.)

$3.00 Student | $5.00 Adult | $15.00 Family

Celebration of Learning | March 26, 2024

We can't wait to see all students from grades young-fives through eighth, and their parents for this event! Your child(ren) has prepared a tour of their learning experiences to share with you.

Arrival time is based on your student(s) last name. 

• A–K (Last name): Please arrive promptly with your child(ren) at 5:20 p.m.
• The program begins at 5:30 and will be completed by 6:20.
• L–Z (Last name): Please arrive promptly with your child(ren) at 6:40 p.m.
• The program begins at 6:50 and will be completed by 7:40.

Visit the website for more information, including parking.

Congratulations to Tyce and Justine Clement in the birth of a baby boy, Banks Roger, this past weekend! Mom and baby are doing well. Justine is a member of the Kindergarten teaching team at ACS.

Running Club will be starting Monday, March 18. Practices will be on Monday and Thursday after school until 4:15, and the club will end with a Celebration 5K the evening of May 8 at 6:30pm at Allendale Public High School. This is for boys and girls grades 3rd-5th. Please use the link below to the google form to let us know if your child is interested in participating! We are looking forward to another awesome season!

https://forms.gle/kzvFGXVEMikAY5sE9.

Sickness: During 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!

Have you moved, need to add an emergency contact, or need to update family information? Use this link to update your information!

Guatemalan Exchange Student - For many years, our school has participated in a cultural exchange program for Guatemalan students through Faces and Our Cultures. We are excited to continue the program once again and are looking for host families to host this fall. Each participant will attend Allendale Christian for seven weeks as a full-time student, have their own schedule, and will participate in all aspects of the school day. These student ambassadors are fluent in English and will arrive on Sunday, October 20th and depart on Saturday, December 14th. We are looking to possibly host two 6th graders. Julie Van Oordt is our school coordinator for the program. If you are interested in learning more about the hosting opportunity during the Fall, please share your contact information in this link.

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