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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."
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April
19 Expansion Celebration Chapel, 8:30am
22 MAP Assessment Window begins
26 Praise & Worship Chapel led by our Middle School Praise Team, 8:30am
May
3 Grandparent's Day, early release (11:45am dismissal - no busing)
3 No Allendale Public School busing
3 MAP Assessment Window Ends
3 Family Fun Night 5:00-8:00pm
8 Kristina Moelker 5K 6:30-8:30pm
13 Spring Concert - 5th-8th grade 6:30pm
17 Celebration Chapel, 8:30am
18 ACS Golf Outing
20 School Board meeting
24 Theme Chapel, 8:30am **Stay after chapel for a time of fellowship in the gym!
27 No School, Memorial Day
28 Elementary Field Day
28 8th Grade Graduation, 7pm (Allendale Baptist Church)
30 Kindergarten Celebration, 10:30am (Allendale Baptist Church)
31 Final Chapel 8:30am, Last 1/2 day of school (11:45am dismissal)
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
2024-2025 School Year Calendar
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ACS NEWS & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION | |
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2024-2025 Important Enrollment: New students entering Young Fives or Kindergarten recently received online enrollment instructions. Please complete this enrollment as soon as you are able. If your family will not be re-enrolling at ACS next year, please communicate this to Brian Koetje, Head of School, at bkoetje@allendalechristian.org as soon as possible, as we have already begun the process of purchasing supplies for next school year, and will begin class placements in the near future.
For returning students: Allendale Christian will automatically enroll your student for the 2024-2025 year unless we are notified that your student will no longer be attending ACS. Please review your account in your FACTS family portal to ensure all pertinent information regarding enrollment is correct (this includes demographics, emergency contacts, pick-up, and church changes). If there are no changes, account information from the previous year’s enrollment will be maintained.
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Class Placement Request ACS teachers will meet soon to assign class placements for students where multiple class options exist. The child’s teacher knows the situations where students will experience the most growth. Factors that are considered are academic, social, and emotional needs, as well as the boy/girl ratio balance. ACS parents should only request special consideration for their child’s classroom placement if there are extenuating circumstances. These reasons may include unique social and emotional needs, possibly that the school does not know about. Please focus your requests on the needs of your child, as opposed to a specific teacher. Forms must be turned in or emailed to the school office (office@allendalechristian.org) no later than April 26. Please click here for the form.
Summer Tutoring is available from several ACS teachers! Please contact the teacher directly to set up tutoring for your child. Click here for the schedule.
Grandparents Day is coming May 3: Mark your calendar! More information coming soon.
ACS 5th Annual Kristina Moelker 5K event is Wednesday, May 8 beginning at 6:30 pm. The registration form is LIVE! Click here for the link to register
Some things to note:
- Registration will be $10 and includes a shirt and bib number. Checks to ACS or cash can be given at the time of shirt pickup the day before or on race day.
- There will be gift cards to Dicks Sporting Goods awarded to the fastest runner in each age division (boys and girls, men and women).
- After April 18, we are no longer able to order shirts but you can still register for the 5K up through the day of the event.
- Any questions can be directed to Deb Lamer (dlamer@allendalechristian.org)
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Staff Appreciation Luncheon - Lots of volunteers are needed to cover classrooms for the teachers on Friday, May 10 so that they can attend the annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon! Coverage includes watching the classrooms while the kids eat their lunches and then going outside with them for recess. Please use the sign up link if you are able to help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0549AFA82EA7F94-49119089-staff
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!
Have you moved, need to add an emergency contact, or need to update family information? Use this link to update your information!
Guatemalan Exchange Student - For many years, our school has participated in a cultural exchange program for Guatemalan students through Faces and Our Cultures. We are excited to continue the program once again and are looking for host families to host this fall. Each participant will attend Allendale Christian for seven weeks as a full-time student, have their own schedule, and will participate in all aspects of the school day. These student ambassadors are fluent in English and will arrive on Sunday, October 20th and depart on Saturday, December 14th. We are looking to possibly host two 6th graders. Julie Van Oordt is our school coordinator for the program. If you are interested in learning more about the hosting opportunity during the Fall, please share your contact information in this link.
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FUNDRAISERS & Parent Committee | |
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You're invited to ACS's 2024 Golf Outing
May 18, 2024 | Registration opens at 8am
The Meadows Golf Course at GVSU
Come enjoy a 4-person scramble, food and fellowship.
Register to play or become a sponsor.
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SAVE THE DATE - Family Fun Night is May 3 from 5:00-8:00pm here at Allendale Christian. Your ACS Parent Committee is excited to offer free admission and activities for family fun night this year! To register for the kickball or cornhole tournament you can scan the QR code on the flier or use this sign-up link. Middle Schoolers and Parents we need your help as well at Family Fun Night with different activities and concessions. If you are able to help feel free to contact Holly Addink (hollyaddink@gmail.com). There is more information in the flier. | |
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Greenhouse Gift Card Fundraiser!
We are thrilled to once again partner with area greenhouses to not only help support local, but also raise 15-30% profit for the school! Countryside Greenhouse and JW will donate 15%, W.W. Greenhouses will donate 20%, and Motman's Greenhouses, and Kraker Greenhouses will donate 30%.
- Pick up at Ralph Meyers Trucking:
- During their regular business hours
- *M-F 7AM-7PM * Sat 7AM-3PM
- Located West of Allendale on the corner of M-45 and 96th
- More dates and times will be communicated soon for pick-up at ACS.
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Order form can be found here and more information here.
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ACS Staff Favorites! Looking for a way to thank an amazing ACS staff member for a great school year? Staff “Favorite Things” forms will help you find that perfect gift. Here is the link to the list!
Paper Gator progress! You all are doing an amazing job filling the Paper Gator, so much so that we've had to request extra empties! Please be certain you are only putting in approved material. Refresh your memory as to accepted items here! Keep up the good work!
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.
Trash for Cash - Continue to drop your Our Family Brand UPC's in the receptacle in the entry way and DIGITALLY submitting your Box Tops. Please remember we no longer accept previous Trash for Cash items, as those companies have discontinued their programs. Here are instructions for digital submission of Box Tops: Instructions. Thank you for your continued support making Cash from our Trash and don't forget to follow our FB Page for updates: Allendale Christian - Trash for Cash. Any questions, contact Erin Ensing at erinensing911@gmail.com.
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Hot Lunch volunteers link
ACS Hot Lunch: ACS Hot Lunch Volunteer Signup (signupgenius.com)
Fall/Winter Instant Trip is held every other Tuesday night from 7:00-7:30pm. In order for us to run this program we need at least three volunteers at each session on Tuesday night. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact a trip coordinator or email Christy Breuker at jcbreuker@yahoo.com.
April 30
Tues: Erin/Christy, Linda, Lonna
May 14
Tues: Erin/Christy, Linda, Lonna
WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE - 2024
April 30
May 14
May 28
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Please click on the link below to get your forms or information
Commonly Used Forms
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Moms in Prayer Allendale: Moms in all schooling communities (private, public, homeschool) are welcome! We will be growing together in praying for our kids and school communities Thursdays
after school drop-off at 8:30-9:30am at Eastmanville United Reformed Church (6845 Leonard St, Coopersville). Please contact Rana Hardaloupas at (616)216-1728 or Caity Hintz (616) 550-7899 if you want more info.
Unity Christian Sports Physical Night – Unity Christian will host a Sports Physical Night on Tuesday, April 30 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the high school. A sports physical is required for all 7th and 8th grade Unity Christian Youth Football athletes. Per MHSAA rules, all students who wish to participate in athletics next year must provide school with a physical dated after April 15, 2024 PRIOR to tryouts/practice for their first sport. The cost for this sports physical is $15, payable that evening to Unity Christian High School. Students seeking a physical need to arrive with a physical form that is filled out with all signatures complete before they will be examined. You can find a physical form at this link or they can be picked up at Unity’s main office.
ACS "Old People Hoops" meets in our ACS gym at 7pm on Friday evenings. The cost is $5 or an affordable donation. Email ted.kiliszewski@gmail.com for more information.
Unity Christian Summer Sports Camps – Registration for Unity’s Summer Sports Camps is now OPEN for students ages 3 – 12th grade. Click here for the registration link and schedule of camps or it can be found at unitychristianathletics.org under “Camps & Clinics”. Please contact Unity’s Athletic Office at 669-1820 or athletics@unitychristian.org with any questions you may have!
- Register between April 10 – May 8 - Receive a 15% multi camp discount on four or more camp registrations and can pay by check/cash (due May 15) or credit card.
- Register between May 9 – June 5 – Only credit card payment accepted.
- Register June 6 or after – $10 late registration fee and only credit card payment accepted.
- Please register your child in the grade they will be entering in fall of 2024.
New Unity Christian Boys Volleyball and Speed & Agility Summer Camps
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Boys Volleyball Camp from July 15-18 for 6th-8th graders (12 – 2 p.m.) and 9th – 12th graders (2:30 – 4:30 p.m.).
- Speed & Agility Camp for boys and girls in grades 6 – 8. The camp will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 11 – July 25 (excluding July 2 & 4; boys meet from 9-10 a.m., girls from 10-11 a.m.). In this camp participants will work on improving their ability to run faster and change direction. Workouts will consist of sprinting, plyometrics (jumping), strength training, and reaction drills. Participants will take a pre and post-test in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump, and pro agility, with results showing their improvement as they prepare for sports in fall 2024.
Unity Christian Youth Football for Grades 3 – 8 --Registration for Unity Christian Youth Football is now open! We will have 3rd/4th grade team(s), 5th/6th grade team(s), a 7th grade team, and an 8th grade team. Practices for 3rd-6th grades will begin on August 12 and grades 7&8 will begin on August 19. To plan accurately for the number of teams we will have in the fall, we ask that you register your player by June 1. For more information and to register online, go to Unity Christian High School Unity Christian Youth Football (unitychristianathletics.org). Feel free to contact Unity’s Athletic Office at 669-1820 or athletics@unitychristian.org with any questions you may have!
*New this summer!* Musical Theater Camp will take place at Unity Christian High School June 3-6 from 3-5pm for 5th – 8th grade guys and girls! Learn musical songs and how to sing in parts while being expressive, acting and blocking skills that will help you in future Unity auditions and productions, and common dance moves from Unity and Broadway shows. Sign up on Unity’s website under (www.unitychristian.org/Parent Resources). Registration is open until May 17. Payment can be made online via credit or debit card. No prior musical or theater experience required!
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Post Family Farm is HIRING: Post Family Farm in Hudsonville is looking to hire energetic ADULTS for seasonal work for our spring season. Our Spring season runs from May 1,2024-May 18,2024. Opportunities include donut makers, tour guides, and Saturday festival workers. Donut making involves working with several others in our bakery making donuts, filling orders and running the cash register. Tour guides take a group of children, teachers and parents around the farm both on and off a tractor (training provided). Festival workers may work in donuts, office, tickets or drive tractor to the pumpkin patch. No previous experience is required for any position. Work days and hours are very flexible to fit your schedule. Please contact
Julie at Post Family Farm, if you have any interest in working in a fun, farm atmosphere.
Phone – 616/669-1964, email – tours@postfamilyfarm.com.
Seaville Swim Club offers swim lessons and membership options. For more information click this link.
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