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."

December

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

February

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

2023-2024 School Year Calendar

2024-2025 Enrollment Quick Notes:

• Preschool Enrollment Forms will be sent in an email on January 5. Current parents can begin to turn them in on January 8. The Early Childhood Open House on January 18 (6:30-7:30) is when enrollment opens to the public.
• First time Young Fives or Kindergarten enrollees: If you have a child that is entering EITHER Young Fives or Kindergarten for the first time, you will need to fill out a new student application to lock in your spot. The application will be followed later with an official enrollment form in the spring, and then the student is enrolled continuously at ACS. Click HERE for the link to the application. 
• Current Young Fives students are already enrolled continuously and do not need to re-enroll each year. Families should fill out they survey in regards to which Kindergarten options they would like for next school year.
• Current K-7 students are continuously enrolled. We just ask that you keep your demographic info updated (including Grandparent info), and also communicate to Brian Koetje (bkoetje@allendalechristian.org) if you anticipate unenrolling students or adding students in grades 1-8.
• Please note: the 4-day Kindergarten class is already at capacity for the 2024-2025 school year. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please let the office know.

Any enrollment questions can be sent to either the office team or Brian Koetje.

Christmas Concert Recap - video & photos: Click HERE for the concert video. Click HERE for the photo gallery. Thanks to all for your support in making it a wonderful evening!

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!

ACS is looking to add Substitute Aides and Parapros to the list. If you are interested in learning more, or being called to sub for an aide position, please email Brian Koetje at bkoetje@allendalechristian.org.

Child care is looking for a couple energetic and Christ-centered individuals to work in our after school program. Days would be Monday-Friday and hours would be 3:00-5/5:30. Please contact Kelsey Post for more information- kpost@allendalechristian.org. 

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!

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

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