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

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

Thanksgiving Snack Drive - Our ACS kindergarteners are collecting snacks for Hand2Hand Ministries this Thanksgiving! A flyer should have gone home with your child(ren) last week, but click HERE if you don't recall seeing it. Snacks should be placed on the table in the rotunda no later than this Friday, November 17. What a great opportunity to bless those in need!

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 Fridays from 1:00-4:30pm. Please contact Kelsey Post at kpost@allendalechristian.org with any questions or interest.

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.

School picture retakes will be on Tuesday, November 28. The photographer will be here right in the morning and will be ready to take pictures by 8:30am. If your child is not typically at school on Tuesday mornings but you desire them to have retakes, please feel free to bring them in and check in with the office. We will let you know where pictures are being taken.

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!

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

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.

This is the LAST WEEK to place an apparel order! 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.

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