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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.
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January
10 - 21 MAP Assessment window
13 Early Childhood Open House, 6:30-8:00pm
14 Theme Chapel, 8:30am **Please see note below
14 End of 1st Semester
17 School Board Meeting, 6:30pm
20, 21 No PM Allendale Public School busing
21 Praise & Worship Chapel (ACS Band), 8:30am **Please see note below
21 Report Cards emailed home
28 Praise & Worship Chapel (Guest Band), 8:30am **Please see note below
**All chapels in the month of January will be virtual in the students' classrooms. Look for links on our Facebook page to worship with us from home!
February
3 EOCS 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert
4 Theme Chapel, 8:30am
14 Parent/Teacher Conferences
15 No PM Allendale Public School busing
17 Parent/Teacher Conferences
17 1/2 day of school, 11:55am dismissal
18-21 Winter Break, No school
21 School Board Meeting, 6:30pm
25 Praise & Worship Chapel (ACS Band), 8:30am
March
4 Theme Chapel, 8:30am
17 School Board Meeting, 6:30pm
18 Teacher Professional Development, No School
25 Praise & Worship Chapel (Guest Band), 8:30am
25 Report Cards emailed home
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ACS NEWS & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION |
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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 has begun and the forms were sent home in an email last 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.
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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.
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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.
Lost and Found - Please check out the lost and found table in the Rotunda and claim any items that belong to your child(ren). Anything still remaining on the table this Friday, January 14th, will be donated. Thanks!
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!
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The 15th Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 12! All boys and girls in grades 3-8 from the surrounding area are invited to participate in this double-elimination tournament. Tournament play will return to the Allendale High School gymnasium.
Tournaments from prior years have involved over 250 players, representing many different schools and communities. This is one of the largest tournaments of its kind in Western Michigan. These kids have a great time playing a sport they’re passionate about while helping to raise money in support of Christian education!
For additional tournament details and future updates (brackets, playing times, etc.), please visit us and like us at facebook.com/acs3on3.
You may register using this link. --> Link
- Early Registration with a discounted price of $100 per team ($25/player) will be open until Monday, February 7.
- Regular Registration with a price of $120 per team ($30/player) will then be open until Wednesday, March 2.
Tournament rules can be found here.
We look forward to a fun and competitive day of basketball! See you March 12!
Regarding COVID-19, we will be following the guidance of the Allendale Christian School Board and Allendale Public Schools regarding gatherings and sports events such as this. If the tournament cannot be held on that date, it may be rescheduled or partial refunds will be made available.
SAVE THE DATE for a free, fun and freezing event! Bring your family and your sleds and join the ACS community for some sledding fun!
When? 6-8pm Feb 5, 2022 (if no snow, makeup date will be Feb. 12)
Where? Charlie's Dump/Maplewood Park in Jenison
Can't wait to see you there!
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Hot Lunch volunteers link
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.
January 18 & 19
Tues: Erin/Christy, Lonna Ondersma, _______
Wed: ________
January 25 & 26
Tues: Erin/Christy, _______, _______
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**
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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 - 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 Girls Basketball Camp -- Unity Christian is pleased to offer a basketball camp for girls in 5th – 8th grades. This program will be held Saturday mornings on January 22 & 29 and February 5 & 12. Each session will teach fundamental basketball skills and provide team competition. Grades 5 & 6 will meet from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., and grades 7 & 8 will meet from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. The cost to participate is $40 for 5th/6th and $50 for 7th/8th, and the deadline to register is January 17. Please go to https://unitychristianathletics.org/main/campsclinics/ for more information and an on-line registration link. Information can also be found at www.unitychristianathletics.org under the “Camps & Clinics” 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.
Unity Christian Flag Football for Boys Grades 2 – 7 – Unity Christian will be hosting a Flag Football Camp Saturday afternoons on February 5, 12, 19, and 26 for boys in 2nd through 7th grades. Instruction will be given on basic skills, fundamentals, and rules of football, but the majority of the time will focus on playing flag football. No experience is necessary and players of any level are encouraged to participate. Boys in 2nd-3rd will meet from 12 – 1 p.m., 4th-5th will meet from 1:15 – 2:15 p.m., and 6th-7th will meet from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Cost is $35, and the deadline to register is February 2. Online registration and a flyer with more information can be found at https://unitychristianathletics.org/main/campsclinics/.
Girls Youth Basketball Camp - Girls in 3rd - 6th grades are invited to attend the camp held at Allendale High School. The dates are January 15, 22, 29 and February 5 & 12. 3rd & 4th grades are from 10:00am - 11:30am, 5th & 6th grades are from 8:30am - 10:00am. Questions? Contact Coach Brose (Varsity Girls Coach) at brosejoe@apsfalcons.net.
Save the date! Unity Christian's 11th Annual Clay Shoot is Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Blendon Pines starting at 9am. This event is for shooters, wanna-be shooters and never-thought-I'd-do-this shooters! All are invited to participate in this fun-filled event. Look for registration forms to come in January!
Champion Force Athletics Cheerleading - Spring classes meet every Thursday starting February 10th, here at Allendale Christian School. Please see this flyer for class and sign-up information. --> Flyer
Hope College Summer Science Camps 2022 - This summer marks the 25th anniversary of the ExploreHope Summer Science Camps! For more information, please visit their website.
Grand Rapids Academic Summer Programs (GRASP) - Are you interested in a summer math and/or reading program for your child(ren) in kindergarten - 8th grade? Please see this enrollment form for more information. --> Form
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