Christmas Program: On Monday, December 20, ACS will be performing their annual Christmas concert for family and friends. This is a great way for us all to kick off the Christmas season and for the students to show you what they have learned so far this year in music. It will take place at Fair Haven Church (2900 Baldwin St.) at 6:30pm. Young 5’s-5th graders should meet their teachers in the multiple purpose room off of the lobby at 6:15pm. 6th-8th graders should arrive at 6:00pm and follow the signs to their assigned classroom. Notes were sent home last week with more details about what students should wear! Fair Haven has a large auditorium, and you are welcome to invite grandparents and other family members to join you for the program. Masks will be optional for those in attendance and students that are part of the program, and there will be space to be able to spread out in the auditorium if preferred. We have worked to utilize the space that we have to spread out students while they perform. We are working on a possible livestream option for those that cannot join us for the program, and will send a link to families if we are able to make that happen. We ask that those who are not feeling well (students, staff, or families), or have had a close contact within the household, stay home that evening. If you have any questions about this, please reach out to Brian Koetje at bkoetje@allendalechristian.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child within the concert, please contact Miss Brummel by phone (ext. 263) or email mbrummel@allendalechristian.com. Thank you for your support and see you all soon!

Annual Hot Chocolate Sale - Tomorrow, Dec. 16th. First Grade is happy to announce that we will be selling delicious packets of Hot Chocolate again this year. All profits will go towards water filtration systems distributed by World Renew for families around the world.
  • Come to the gym between 1:40pm and 2:10pm to get an order to go or to enjoy a cup of deliciousness here at ACS! 
  • Cost: $1.00 per cup/to-go bag
  • No cash? We take Venmo - @Nancy-Lutke please indicate Hot Chocolate Sale, the student and teacher by 9:00 AM Thursday for your child to receive a Hot Chocolate Voucher! 
Thank you for supporting our work to bring the hope, love, joy, and peace Jesus brings to our neighbors around the world. #justice seekers #community builders #servant workers

The Jingle Bell Post Office is back! The 2nd graders at Allendale Christian are running their Jingle Bell Post Office from December 6 to December 17! Christmas cards, stamps, and envelopes will be sold during K-2 snack recess, and delivery will be made at the end of each school day. Each item will cost 5 cents so you can send a Christmas greeting to a friend for only 15 cents! All proceeds will go to Mel Trotter Ministries. Additional stamps and cards can be purchased through the office as well. Spread some holiday cheer with a card!

Christmas Spirit Week is Thursday, December 16th through Wednesday, December 22nd! Please see below for the fun days we have planned! This is not a competition, just a fun way to enjoy the last few days before break.
  • Thursday (the 16th) - Red and Green Day
  • Friday (the 17th) - Ugly Sweater Day
  • Monday (the 20th) - Flannel Day
  • Tuesday (the 21st) - Christmas Accessories Day
  • Wednesday (the 22nd) - Comfy Day

Early Childhood & Child Care enrollment
The Early Childhood Open House will be held Thursday, January 13, from 6:30-8:00pm! We are excited to have you join us to learn more about Preschool, Young Fives, Kindergarten, and Child Care at Allendale Christian School.
  • For current ACS families, enrollment for 2022-23 preschool and child care will begin later in the week when we return from Christmas break, as the enrollment forms will be sent that week. There will be a one-week window for ACS families to enroll in those programs before it is open to the public at the Open House on January 13.  
  • Help us promote ACS to family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, church members, etc. Your word of mouth promotion is critical to people hearing the great things happening at our school. If you know someone that is interested in ANY grade at ACS, have them call school at 616-895-5108 or email to bkoetje@allendalechristian.org. 
  • For the 2022-2023 Preschool Schedule and tuition rates, please visit https://www.allendalechristian.org/academics/preschool.cfm.  
  • Open enrollment begins on January 14 for the general public.
If you have any questions, email Brian Koetje, Principal, at bkoetje@allendalechristian.org, or call the office at 616-895-5108.

MORE DATES ADDED - Volunteer Opportunity! Throughout the course of the month, teachers will have the opportunity to meet with their grade-level team and our instructional coach for continued professional development. These meetings will be held during lunch, and we are looking for volunteers to help provide classroom coverage for these meetings. We would love it if you could please check out our sign-up genius and sign up to help with classroom lunchtime coverage in order to make this possible. We appreciate your help in this way! Sign Up Genius link

Do you have items to drop off to the office? We have a locked drop box located on the brick pillar at the front of the school building that you are welcome to use anytime!