Congratulations to two staff members on the birth their children this past summer! Justine Clement and her husband Tyce welcomed Laketon John towards the end of June. Kayle Barnum and her husband Toby welcomed Charles (Charlie) Andrew a few weeks ago. Praise God for these healthy blessings!

Welcome to our new students in grades 1st-8th:

1st grade:  Avery Brown, Carter Jonker, Kade Jonker

2nd grade:  Brycen Dyk, Georgia KieKintveld, Riley Palmer, Jacob VandenBerg, Lexi Schultz

3rd grade: Rylee Harkes, Jace Palmer, Kailyn Fenske

4th grade:  Addisen Brown, Alex KieKintveld, Levi Brower, Vienna Elenbaas, Ellianna Minner

5th grade:  Claire KieKintveld

6th grade: Brianna Harkes, Kobe Jonker, Rebecca VandenBerg, Karis Swain, Jared Schultz, Vesper Elenbaas, Johnathan Jensen, Spring Moss

7th grade:  Gavin Brown, Caleb Harkes, Avery Pelton

8th grade: Brooklyn Filius, Summer Moss, Kaine Pelton

Welcome to our new staff members:

Kindergarten: Erin Voss

1st grade: Leah Janssen

3rd grade: Emma Dykhouse

4th grade: Kacie Kruithof

5th grade: Hope Schroyer

Tech Integration Specialist: Alecia VandenBerg

Para-Educator: Tami Zahl, Jodi Overweg, Hope Everse

Young Fives Aide: Linda Eisen

PS Aide: Katie VerKade, Jessica Duncan

Bus Driver: Tami Zahl

Hot Lunch: Stephanie Smithgall, Danielle Hassevoort, Sue Borst

Child Care: Jessica Duncan, Jessica Morgan, Kyla Zink

Absences due to illness: For the current school year, students will be able to return to school when they are fever free for 24 hours and have significantly improved symptoms. Families have the option to keep a student home longer if they choose. Quarantines will not be mandated for students and staff that have been exposed to an illness.

End of Day Pick-up: Please take a moment to read the end of day pick-up emails from Principal Brian Koetje, so you are aware of the guidelines. Thank you!

Grandparents Day Update: Grandparents Day will be moving to the Spring. We are still making a final decision, but it will be either May 5 or 12, which will become a half day of school. We will keep October 14 as a half day of school in order to have a professional development session with the teachers.

If you need to contact the office via email, please use the office@allendalechristian.com email address.

Please be sure to call the school office or notify your child's teacher by 8:00am if your child will be tardy or absent for the day. Thank you so much!