Last week, I sent an email to get feedback from parents to help promote ACS to new families. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated. Write as much or as little as you want. The survey only has a few questions and you are free to answer any of them. So far, only three people have responded. Please help me promote your school. Thanks! Brian 

Parents With more activities after school, please read this reminder of the school policy regarding students staying after school (below). There has been an increasing number of elementary students left after school unsupervised, which can create liability issues for the school. We request that parents pick up elementary students after school, or make sure that they are with an adult. If they are here for sporting events, we will ask them to remain in the gym as we are not able to hire more staff to supervise them outside of child care.

  • "After School Procedures (students who stay after school) Allendale Christian School is responsible for the supervision of students that are participants in official after- school extracurricular activities. ACS is not responsible for the supervision and care of students who stay to observe activities that they are not participating in or who choose to leave the campus to walk elsewhere. Middle School students may stay after school with parent permission, and should stay on campus, but ACS cannot be responsible for their supervision. Elementary students who stay must have supervision and, if not, should take the bus home or be picked up."

ACS is in need substitute teachers as well as substitute bus drivers! If you are interested, or know of someone who would be willing to be contacted, please email Brian Koetje t  bkoetje@allendalechristian.org .

Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences  will be held February 18 and 20 from 5:00-8:15 pm. An information sheet was sent home with your child. You only need to return this sheet  IF  you have a time that conferences will not work for you. Please be sure to return the sheet no later than Friday, February 7. A copy of the form can also be found here ->    Conference Form

Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences  The middle school teachers will send a Sign-Up Genius link via email  after  the elementary conference schedule is sent home. Middle School conferences are not mandatory; you will only be assigned a conference time  if  you sign up on the link! Specific information about how the sign-up will work will be communicated in the coming weeks.


ACS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PRESENT

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Times: February 7 - 7pm, Saturday, February 8 - 3pm
Where: APS Ceglarek Auditorium - 10760 68th Ave, Allendale, MI 4940 1

Tickets will be available in the rotunda February 4-7 from 3:10-3:30pm
Tickets will also be available at the door
$3 for students,$5 for adult and $15 cap per family

All tickets are General Admission

At this Friday's chapel, the cast will be performing 2 scenes from the upcoming play. Also, on Friday, February 7, join us at our Theme Chapel and pray over the cast and crew of the play as they get ready for their big weekend of sharing the talents God has given them.

Preschool Enrollment Limited spots are available for our 4-year old preschool. The enrollment form can be found on our website at https://www.allendalechristian.org/academics/preschool.cfm or you can stop by the school office to pick one up! All 3-year old spots are full. If you are interested in being on our waiting list, please give us a call at 895-5108!

Tuition Assistance for 2020-21  ACS participates in FACTS, a grant application program for our school. Completion of the FACTS application is a requirement for next year's enrollment if you are expecting a remaining balance at the end of the school year or you will be requesting tuition assistance. Families who wish to apply for tuition assistance will need to use the FACTS application format online at  https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3Z45H.  The application information will be easily accessible data from your 2019 tax return, along with financial accounts, and will require that copies of confirming tax documents be sent to the FACTS center. The FACTS organization will analyze the information of each applicant. They will provide our school with recommended grant amounts based on need and financial status. Parents who have children in more than one of the participating schools need only to fill out the application one time-the information will be available to other Christian schools where their children attend. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2020. The application fee will be paid by the participating schools.

ACS is hosting a Robotics Club for students in grades 4-6. The Club will be held in March. Please see the enrollment form/sign-up document below. Due to the large cost of starting a program and purchasing the equipment, the cost will be $25 per student. This will cover 8 sessions, which includes two Saturday sessions. This club will also include students from Borculo and Lamont Christian Schools. If you have questions, please email to  bkoetje@allendalechristian.org . Enrollment Form for Robotics

ACS is in need of someone to coach our 3-5th grade boys and girls running club team this year.  The season begins near the end of March and concludes in May with a 5K. Practices would be two times a week. If you or someone you know would be interested in coaching please contact us so that we can continue this great program. You may contact Mrs. Lamer with any questions:  dlamer@allendalechristian.com
 
Moms in Prayer   We are moms just like you from ACS, APS, and GV who can easily carry around the concerns of our homes, schools, and communities. We gather together weekly to direct these to and commune with a God who is near and who cares. We meet right here at Allendale Christian on Thursdays  from 8:30-9:30am  in the girls locker room!  All Moms are welcome, whether you desire to grow in this area or if it is your greatest passion; whether you can come for a season or regularly. We would love to meet you!