The ACS staff and Board would like to thank Mrs. Sarah Schreuder for her years of service at ACS. Mrs. Schreuder will be stepping away from her Technology teaching position after this school year. This past week, Mrs. Schreuder accepted a position at her church, where she feels that God is calling her to use her gifts for His service. The note below is from Mrs. Schreuder:
Our theme verse this year has been particularly true for me. God has started a new thing in me this spring as He has opened a door for me to take a leadership role at my church, Holland Heights CRC. I am thrilled with the opportunity, but sad to leave the students, staff, and families of ACS. Allendale Christian has been an important faith community for me for the past 14 years and I am thankful for the opportunity to have taught your children. I trust God to continue to lead and guide the work at ACS as He continues to move in and through all of you!
The part-time Technology position will be posted in the next week or two. If you know a teacher that might be interested in this position, please have them reach out to Brian Koetje at bkoetje@allendalechristian.org.
The Allendale Christian staff is grateful to Mrs. Julie Warners who will be retiring from ACS at the end of the current school year. Mrs. Warners has taught at ACS for 29 years. She has impacted so many students in her time at ACS, has been a blessing to her colleagues, and has shown great passion for excellent Christ-centered education. Thank you, Mrs. Warners. She will receive recognition at a year-end educational staff gathering but if you would like to send a note of congratulations or appreciation, you may send a letter addressed to Allendale Christian at 11050 64th Ave., Allendale, MI 49401. You may also email her at jwarners@allendalechristian.com.
Report cards will be emailed home next Wednesday, June 8 around 3pm. This will allow teachers to put time in on grades after classes end, and after the busyness of the past couple weeks.
Camp Readyforagoodtimeriot: The camp is just as crazy as it sounds. Start summer off right with Mr. Wiechel and Mr. Cole-Rouser as they will be offering a sports and games camp for 2nd-8th graders at Allendale Christian School. We will be playing games such as Dodgeball, Matball, Blind Volleyball, Capture the Flag, Floor Hockey, Gaga Ball, Four Square, and more! The goal is to get together with friends, have some fun, play some games, and get some exercise. This is not limited to Allendale Christian students, so neighbors and relatives are also welcome! We will also start each session with devotions together.
Lost and Found - There are tables set up in the Rotunda with the lost and found items. Please feel free to come take a look and see if anything belongs to your child(ren)!
Summer Tutoring is available from two ACS teachers! Please contact the teacher directly to set up tutoring! Click here for the schedule.
Summer office hours will be Tuesday and Thursday from 9am - Noon. For your convenience, we also have the drop box located in front of school for any items you may need to drop off to the office during the summer.
2022-2023 ACS Support Staff Job Openings:
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Maternity Leave Guest Teacher: There will be multiple lower elementary maternity leave guest teacher positions next school year. If you know someone that is passionate about Christian education and would be interested in teaching during a maternity leave, please have them send an email to bkoetje@allendalechristian.org.
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Social Worker (2 days per week): ACS is seeking candidates for a school social worker that will work two days per week, in partnership with Mrs. Gorney, who is at school three days per week. We are seeking candidates that love God, love kids, and love to make a difference in the lives of kids. Education in Social Work/Counseling is necessary and important for this position. The pay is hourly, and competitive. Please send a resume and email of interest to bkoetje@allendalechristian.org.
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Hot Lunch Team Member: ACS will likely be seeking 1-2 team members for the hot lunch program. The schedule is somewhat flexible and could be 2-3 days per week. Shifts are around 3-4 hours per day. Please send an email of interest to bkoetje@allendalechristian.org if interested.
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Part-Time Bus Driver (2 days per week): ACS is seeking candidates for a 2-day per week bus driving position. This position would be shared with another driver. Experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Training will be provided as necessary to obtain a CDL for bus driving. Please send an email of interest to bkoetje@allendalechristian.org.
Summer Feeding Program - Please click on the following link to find a location for Summer Feeding this year. --> Link
Hearing and Vision Screenings - Beat the back-to-school rush and schedule a free hearing and vision screening at Ottawa County Department of Public Health. Children ages 3 to 6 are eligible. Any child entering kindergarten in the 2022-2023 school year is required to have a hearing and vision screening. Appointments are required! Call (616) 396-5266 to schedule.
