News and Notes

January 31, 2024

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."

CALENDAR

February

6 7th Grade Art Show at Holland Area Arts Council, 6-7pm

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

15 No Allendale Public School PM busing

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

1 Chapel led by Unity Christian High School, 8:30am

2 Book Fair Open House

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

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!

2023-2024 School Year Calendar

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

ACS NEWS & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

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:

Third Grade Teacher (1.0 FTE)
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.

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.

7th Grade Art Show - The ACS 7th Graders have created "Transformed" split self portraits inspired by our theme verse, Romans 12:2. They will be displaying them at the Holland Area Arts Council with a reception on Tuesday, February 6, from 6-7pm. Please come out and show support to them on reception night! (The show will also be up and available for viewing February 6-13 at the Holland Area Arts Council.)

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

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!

FUNDRAISERS & PTA

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.

TRIP & HOT LUNCH

Hot Lunch volunteers link

ACS Hot Lunch: ACS Hot Lunch Volunteer Signup (signupgenius.com)

Fall/Winter Instant Trip is held every other Tuesday night from 7:00-7:30pm. In order for us to run this program we need at least three volunteers at each session on Tuesday night. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact a trip coordinator or email Christy Breuker at jcbreuker@yahoo.com.

February 6

Tues: Erin/Christy, Linda, Lonna

February 20

Tues: Erin/Christy, Linda, Lonna

WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE - 2024

February 6

February 20

March 5

March 19

NO TRIP APRIL 2 – SPRING BREAK

April 16

April 30

May 14

May 28

QUICK LINKS

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

Commonly Used Forms

COMMUNITY NEWS

Moms in Prayer Allendale: Moms in all schooling communities (private, public, homeschool) are welcome! We will be growing together in praying for our kids and school communities Thursdays

after school drop-off at 8:30-9:30am at Eastmanville United Reformed Church (6845 Leonard St, Coopersville). Please contact Rana Hardaloupas at (616)216-1728 or Caity Hintz (616) 550-7899 if you want more info.

ACS "Old People Hoops" meets in our ACS gym at 7pm on Friday evenings. The cost is $5 or an affordable donation. Email ted.kiliszewski@gmail.com for more information.

Unity Christian is holding New Student Nights on January 22, 24, 29, February 5, 7, and 12. All 8^th grade families should have received a packet in the mail as well as an email with a link to sign up. If you have not received the packet and email and are interested in signing up for an evening, please contact Julie Essebaggers at jessebaggers@unitychristian.org or 616-669-1820.

Unity Christian Flag Football for Boys Grades 2 – 7 – Unity Christian will be hosting a Saturday afternoon Flag Football Camp on February 3, 10, 17, and 24 for boys in 2nd through 7th grades. Instruction will be given on basic skills, fundamentals, and rules of football, but most of the time will focus on playing flag football. No experience is necessary, and players of any level are encouraged to participate. Boys in 2^nd-3^rd will meet from 12 – 1 p.m., 4^th-5^th will meet from 1:15 – 2:15 p.m., and 6^th-7^th will meet from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Cost is $35, and the deadline to register is January 31. Online registration and a flyer with more information can be found at https://unitychristianathletics.org/main/campsclinics/.

Unity Christian’s Annual Clay Shoot is coming March 9, 2023, at Blendon Pines. This event is for shooters, wanna-be-shooters, never-thought-I’d-do-this shooters and non-shooting friends! Registration will start at 8:30am, event starts at 9am. The cost is $75/shooter ($50/student shooter). Register a team of 5 or sign up as an as an individual and we will put you in groups! Registration deadline is February 14.

Middle School Bowling Team -- Unity Christian is pleased to offer a Middle School Bowling team for boys and girls in grades 6 - 8. This program will run after school on Mondays and Wednesdays from March 4 – 25, and will consist of instruction and skill building, intra-squad matches, and a match formatted like high school with individual and baker games. It will be held at Hudsonville Lanes, and all experience levels are welcome! The cost to participate is $80, and the deadline to register is February 28. Please go to https://www.unitychristianathletics.org/main/campsclinics/ for more information/schedule and an on-line registration link. Information can also be found at www.unitychristianathletics.org under the “Camps and Clinics” tab.

Join us for the first annual Hudsonville Christian 3 on 3 tournament! Registration is now open! Please complete the form HERE to register. Please send any questions to 3on3@4hcs.org.

Unity Summer Sports Camp Schedule and Registration Information – Unity Christian will be hosting several summer sports camps for students ages three to 12th grade. Our summer camp schedule is currently available on our website at this link, and registration will open on April 10. We look forward to hosting your students at Unity sports camps this summer!

Women! Join us at Second Church of Allendale for a day of fellowship and self-care in early February! All are welcome and it's completely FREE! See this link for additional details and sign-up information!

Allendale Youth Coed Basketball is running another session for Y5 - 3rd grade. They will play every Saturday morning in March (2, 9, 16, 23, and the 30th) and will be at Allendale Elementary again. Click HERE for a flier with all the information and click HERE to register.

Allendale Little League has opened spring registration for baseball and softball. Click HERE for a flier and click HERE to register.

ExploreHope Summer Science Camps began in 1997 with Tod Gugino’s dream of sharing the love for science. Today, ExploreHope provides over 50 fun-filled educational camps for grades K–12. Summer 2024 schedule is complete and registration is live on February 1. Check out all camps here.