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2020-2021
Live The Story
Ephesians 2: 8-10
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
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April
2 Spring Break begins, No School
2 Good Friday
4 Easter
12 Back to School
19 School Board Meeting, 7pm
26 Map Assessments begin
30 Walk-A-Thon, Rain Date: May 7
May
8 3 on 3 Tournament, Rain Date: May 15
15 Annual Auction
17 School Board Meeting, 7pm
22 Golf Outing
25 Spring Band and Choir Concert, 6:30pm
27/28 MS Spiritual Emphasis Retreat
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ACS NEWS & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION |
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We have heard that many important community members are NOT getting news about ACS! These people are grandparents and great-grandparents. I have spoken to many grandparents who tell me they are not aware of current news at ACS because they are not getting the information we send out. Typically, at Grandparents Day, many provide their contact info so they can hear the good news of their grandkids' school. We often communicate by email, mail, and phone. Here is how you can help: PLEASE take a moment to click on the link below. This will take you to a document where you can provide the contact info for your child(ren)'s grandparents. Under each set of grandparents, there is a space to enter their name(s), email address, phone, and mailing address. Please fill out as much info as you are able. There are also spaces for Great-grandparents, as many ACS students have great-grandparents that would love to be updated as well. There are extra spots as some ACS students have more than 2 sets of grandparents, etc.
THANK YOU for your help! It is greatly appreciated. Brian Koetje
Important office communication notes For general office questions, notifications (ex. - morning absence, teacher messages during the day, etc. ) and News and Notes announcements, please send emails to office@allendalechristian.com.
Job Openings
- Part-time Kindergarten position (3-day Kindergarten; 60% position)
- Spanish maternity leave Substitute (beginning of the school year)
- Lower elementary Para-Educator maternity leave Substitute (beginning of the school year)
- Part-Time bus driver for next year - (2 days per week)
- Substitute teacher
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If you are interested in any of these positions, or know of someone that might be, please reach out to bkoetje@allendalechristian.org.
Thank you for supporting our online Scholastic Book Fair! We are grateful for the funds raised for our library!
Tuition Assistance for 21-22 ACS participates in FACTS, a grant application program for our school. Completion of the FACTS application is a requirement for next year's enrollment if you are expecting a remaining balance at the end of the school year or you will be requesting tuition assistance. Families who wish to apply for tuition assistance will need to use the FACTS application format online at https://factsmgt.com. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2021. The application fee will be paid by the participating schools.
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Come participate in a tee party by signing up for the Allendale Christian School annual golf outing! ACS is partnering with AnchorPoint Christian School for a second year in hosting the annual golf outing (4 person scramble) on Saturday, May 22, 2021, starting at 9am. $100 per golfer. Proceeds from the event go towards keeping tuition costs affordable for all families, with funds supporting that individual school.
See the attached flyer for more details. Register your team online at
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Are you looking for a fun way to get involved at ACS and help raise funds for the school? The PTA is looking for two Committee Chairs for the 2021-2022 school year. Both our Steam & Gas Show Fundraising Committee (July 2021) and Family Fun Night Committee (October 2021) are in need of new Committee Chairs. This would be a great opportunity for two people, four people, or two couples to work together planning for two fun events. Interested parties can email ACS PTA at pta@allendalechristian.com with any questions or to sign up.
Upcoming opportunities to support ACS Please put these events on your calendar to help our AC-PTA finish strong as they help keep tuition affordable for all families and provide resources that support the students and staff at ACS
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Walkathon: April 30 - We are looking to raise more than $20,000 with this annual event. AND..... if ACS students raise more than $20,000, Mr. Koetje will step in to a dunk tank, likely the following week, and let students have a chance at making him swim in some frigid water. Let's make it happen! Rain Date: May 7
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3-on-3 Tournament: May 8 - This event will be held outside at Allendale Public Middle School. It is for boys and girls in grades 3-8. To learn more and register, please visit this LINK. Rain Date: May 15
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ACS Auction: May 15 (and week prior) - The Auction will look different this year. Keep an eye out for communication on this fun annual event. The Auction committee is planning a community event on Saturday, May 15, and is working to make sure it is done safely. The in-person community event will include the live auction. In the week leading up to the event, we will be having a virtual auction for many items that would normally be on tables throughout the gym, along with a few larger items. So this year's auction will give people a chance to support ACS at home and at school.
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Hot Lunch volunteers link
TRIP volunteer link
Instant Trip is held every Tuesday night from 7:00-7:30pm with a pick-up ONLY sessions 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.
April 6 & 7 - SPRING BREAK - NO TRIP
April 13 & 14
Tues: Erin/Christy, Jill Banka, _________
Wed: _________
April 20 & 21
Tues: Christy/Erin, _________ , _________
Wed: ________
We are looking for Wednesday morning volunteers. If you are interested, please let us know. Thank you.
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Please click on the link below to get your forms or information
Commonly Used Forms
It is so important that parents send healthy kids to school. If you have a child that is not feeling well, please keep them home. If these are typical symptoms for you child, and not worsening, and there is no reason to believe there has been a contact to a positive COVID case, students may return after following normal protocols, like 24-hours fever free. Please use the 'Who Must Stay Home' document below (page 2) as a guide for when students should stay home.
There are many other documents on our re-opening page that can answer many questions you might have, specific to ACS, or more general procedures for schools regarding COVID, staying at home, etc. Here is the LINK to that webpage.
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Moms in Prayer It is never to late to join us on a Thursday morning to connect with other moms and grow in praying for your kids and the schooling God has chosen for your family this season.
Veldman Farms is a greenhouse in Zeeland seeking help with planting, shipping and various other tasks. The work starts in Mid-end February to the end of May/beginning of June. Ideally looking for daytime help (8-10hours) depending on the demand of each week. Must be able to work in a fast pace environment and be on your feet for long periods. Candidates must be detail oriented and fast learners. Some work will be working as a team-while other times working individually. Workers need reliable transportation and required to show up to work when needed. Contact us if you are interested in joining our team for our upcoming season. Contact Amanda Veldman 616-826-5177 or email aveldman_96@yahoo.com.
Unity Christian is offering a Middle School Bowling program for boys and girls in 6th- 8th grade this spring. The program will run from April 12 to April 28, with practices held on Mondays/Wednesdays at Hudsonville Lanes. The cost to participate is $55, and the registration deadline is Friday, March 26. For a flyer with more information about the program, click on this link. To complete online registration click on this link. Bowling information can also be found at www.unitychristianathletics.org under “More” and then “MS Sports”.
Unity Christian is offering a Middle School Tennis Team for boys and girls in 7th & 8th grade this spring. The program will run from April 12 to May 18, with practices and home matches being held at Unity’s campus. The cost to participate is $45, and the registration deadline is Wednesday, March 31. For a flyer with more information about the program, click on this link. To complete online registration click on this link. Tennis team information can also be found at www.unitychristianathletics.org under “More” and then “MS Sports”.
Unity Christian will be sponsoring many sports camps this summer for students age 3 -12th grade. The current camp schedule is available at this link or at unitychristianathletics.org under the "Camps and Clinics" tab. Online registration for Unity summer sports camps will begin on Tuesday, April 13. We look forward to having your students join us this summer!
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