News and Notes

November 17, 2021

2021-2022

God is on the Move

Isaiah 43:19

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.

CALENDAR

November

19 Praise & Worship Chapel, 8:30am **Please see note below

22 School Board Meeting, 7pm

23 Thanksgiving Chapel, 8:30am **Please see note below

24-26 Thanksgiving Break - No School

**All chapels in the month of November will be done in the students' individual classrooms. Look for a link on our Facebook page to worship with us from home on these days!

December

3 Theme Chapel, 8:30am

8 Merry Marketplace

9,10 Middle School Spiritual Emphasis Retreat

13 School Board Meeting, 7pm

15 Spelling Bee (3rd - 8th grade)

20 - 22 No Allendale Public School busing

20 All School Christmas Concert (Fair Haven Church), 6:30pm

22 Christmas Chapel, 8:30am

23 Christmas Break begins

January

5 First day back to school!

10 - 21 MAP Assessment window

13 Early Childhood Open House, 6:30-8:00pm

14 End of 2nd Semester

17 School Board Meeting, 7pm

20, 21 No PM Allendale Public School busing

21 Report Cards emailed home

2021-2022 School Year Calendar

ACS NEWS & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Running Club coaches needed! We are looking for one or more people who would be interested in coaching our boys and girls running club this Spring. This is for students in 3rd - 5th grade. The season would begin in mid-March and continue through May, ending with a celebration 5K for runners/family/community. Practices would be two times each week. If you or someone that you know would be interested in coaching this, please contact Deb Lamer at dlamer@allendalechristian.com.

There is still an opportunity to attend a Vision Event! At this virtual event you can find out more about the school and where we are headed. This is not a fundraising event, but rather an informative one where we get to share the awesome things God is doing and where He is leading the school! It is at this event that you can hear about the initiatives of the school, understand the vision and direction of ACS, and get a fuller picture of the future of ACS. We are excited to share this with all those who would attend, so please feel free to pass this information along to others in the ACS community (invite grandparents or even a neighbor who is interested in hearing more about Allendale Christian)!

Below you will find the date/time and a link to sign up. We want the event to be more personal so we are capping it at 15 people. Please use the link below to sign up, or email your RSVP to acolerouser@allendalechristian.org.

Monday, November 22, 12:30pm-1:30pm, Virtual (Zoom)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094EA5A62FA0FE3-vision1

FUNDRAISERS & PTA

We are excited for the Merry Marketplace to take place on Wednesday, December 8th! Kindergarten - 8th grade students will have an opportunity to shop that day. Please watch for an information sheet to come home with your children in the near future.

ACS Staff Favorites! Would you like to get to know our amazing ACS staff a little more? Are you in need of a gift idea for one of them? They filled out their “Favorite Things” forms for us to learn more about them. Thank you ACS Staff! --> Favorites

The Auction Committee needs your help! They are working with Long Range Archery and Firearms to have specific guns or bows available for the auction. If you are interested in purchasing a gun or bow at the auction this Spring, please let them know what you are looking for using this quick link. --> Survey Link

Trash for Cash Please click these links for more information ---> Items Collected & Box Top Instructions. Questions - contact Erin Ensing, Trash for Cash chair, erinensing@hotmail.com

TRIP & HOT LUNCH

Hot Lunch volunteers link

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

Instant Trip is held every Tuesday night from 7:00-7:30pm with a pick-up ONLY session every Wednesday morning from 8:30-9:00am. In order for us to run this program we need at least three volunteers at each session on Tuesday night and one volunteer every Wednesday morning. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact a trip coordinator or email Christy Breuker at jcbreuker@yahoo.com.

There is also a signup on Sign Up Genius.

https://www.signupgnsonenius.com/go/30E0D49ABAA2DA0F49-20182019

November 23

Tues: Erin/Christy, Lonna Ondersma, _______

Wed: NO SCHOOL - NO TRIP

November 30 & December 1

Tues: Erin/Christy, Julie Groggel, ________

Wed: ________

We are looking for Wednesday morning volunteers. If you are interested, please let us know! Thank you.

**WEDNESDAY PICK UP SESSIONS WILL BE CANCELED IF THERE IS NO VOLUNTEER**

QUICK LINKS

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

Commonly Used Forms

COMMUNITY NEWS

Moms in Prayer - School is in full swing and our need to pray for our children and educational systems is so great. As Christ works through her, a mom can be the greatest force for good in the lives of her children and the children around her. We believe that lives are changed forever when moms gather together to pray to the only One who can intervene in our lives to bring lasting change. Moms JUST LIKE YOU can make an eternal difference as they grow in talking to God in prayer. Please join us any week, it is never too late!

Thursday’s @ 8:30-9:30am (besides on school breaks or holidays)
Location - Wellspring Community Church in Kindergarten room (4466 Bauer Rd. Hudsonville)
All Allendale moms welcome (public, homeschooling, ACS)
Contact Rana Hardaloupas (616) 216-1728, and please text me if you have a need for childcare while there

Unity Christian High School is presenting the musical Anastasia. Performances are November 18 and 19 at 7pm and November 20 at 5pm and will be held at the Hudsonville High School Fine Arts Auditorium on Allen Street. General sales begin November 5 for $8 a ticket. All tickets will be sold online at: Ludus - Hudsonville Public Schools or on our website at www.unitychristian.org under the “News and Events” tab.

Cross-Train Volleyball League -- The Cross-Train Volleyball League offers local 5th-8th grade girls the opportunity to improve their volleyball skills in a nine week league. Experienced coaches facilitate fundamental skill development, position training, and team play in a Christ-centered environment. The format includes weekly practices and four match dates. More information and details on how to sign up can be found at this link. The league is directed by Hope Hoezee, Unity Christian Varsity Assistant. Registration begins December 4 via Signup Genius (participants must register via Signup Genius first and then send in paperwork). The league runs January 25-March 22. Space is limited. Email crosstrainvb@gmail.com with questions.