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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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February
3 EOCS 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert at Fair Haven Church, 7:00pm
5 Sledding Event at Charlie's Dump/Rosewood Park, 6:00pm-8:00pm
11 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
4-11 Book Fair
11, 12 Middle School Play - Alice in Wonderland
18 Teacher Professional Development, No School
19 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
21 School Board Meeting, 6:30pm
25 Praise & Worship Chapel (Guest Band), 8:30am
25 Report Cards emailed home
Important Upcoming Dates:
April 1-10 Spring Break, No school
April 23 Annual Auction
May 16 Spring Concert (5th - 8th grades)
May 21 Golf Outing
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ACS NEWS & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
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Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held February 14 & 17 from 5:00-8:15pm. An information sheet was sent home with your child last week. You only need to return this sheet IF you have a time that conferences will not work for you. Please be sure to return this sheet no later than Friday, February 4. A copy of the form can also be found here ->Conference Form
Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences Information will be coming next week on how to sign up for conferences!
Lost and Found - There are still a lot of items in the Lost and Found. We are giving one more week to take a look and make sure nothing belongs to your child(ren). Remaining items will be packed up and donated by Wednesday, February 9th.
ACS has a significant need for substitute teachers. If you know of someone with educational experience with kids, and who loves Jesus, please have them reach out to
ACS is also still looking for a bus driver for 1-2 days per week. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Brian Koetje, Principal, at bkoetje@allendalechristian.org.
7th & 8th Grade Band - Thursday, February 3 is our EOCS Band Concert at Fair Haven Church in Hudsonville. We are working hard to represent ACS and our music program. Below are a few things to be aware of!
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The 7th/8th Grade Band will be traveling to Fairhaven on Thursday during the school day (9:15-12:55) to participate in a clinic with the guest conductor and rehearse with the other middle school bands as well as Unity Christian. Please have your student pack a snack that day to eat in between our clinic and the rehearsal. We will be back in time for lunch! Students can also bring a small, portable game or book to give them something to do while we wait.
- Students should arrive at Fair Haven at 6:30pm on Thursday night and meet Ms. Brummel in the multi-purpose room. They should wear black and white like our Christmas concert (only black ties this time please!).
- The concert starts at 7:00pm and will be a little over an hour.
Thank you for all your support of the music program at ACS!
The ACS Board of Directors is seeking interested candidates for a role on the Board starting with the 2022-2023 school year. Board members serve for a three-year term and, if willing, may serve for a second three-year term. Board applications will be due by February 14, and new Board members will be determined at the annual Society meeting on March 21. If you have interest in being a part of the Board of Directors, please reach out to Brian Koetje, at bkoetje@allendalechristian.org, for more information. Board candidates must affirm the vision and mission of ACS, and be committing to actively promoting and supporting the school.
The ACS Book Fair is on the way! On March 4-11, ACS will be having it's annual book fair at school. We have a new provider this year named I:55 Book Fairs, but we will continue to have some awesome titles to choose from. Students will be given some time to shop during that week, but you can also browse the fair early at this website. On this website, you'll notice there are some teacher wish lists (more to come soon!) as well as the full catalog to search. If you choose to make an order online rather than in-person, the orders will be shipped to school once the fair is over. If there are questions, please email Mrs. Koning at rkoning@allendalechristian.com.
Enrollment - Enrollment is in full swing at ACS. We no longer do intention surveys for K-8 families with continuous enrollment, so if any K-8th family anticipates a change in enrollment for next school year, please contact Brian Koetje at bkoetje@allendalechristian.org as soon as possible, as this might impact staffing. Thank you!
Tuition Assistance for 22-23 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://online.factsmgt.com/signin.aspx. The application information will be easily accessible data from your 2021 tax return, along with financial accounts, and will require that copies of confirming tax documents be sent to the FACTS center. The FACTS organization will analyze the information of each applicant. They will provide our school with recommended grant amounts based on need and financial status. Parents who have children in more than one of the participating schools need only to fill out the application one time- the information will be available to other Christian schools where their children attend. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2022. The application fee will be paid by the participating schools.
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
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The 15th Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 19! 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 9.
Tournament rules can be found here.
We look forward to a fun and competitive day of basketball! See you March 19!
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.
Come 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/Rosewood Park in Jenison
Can't wait to see you there!
SAVE THE DATE for this year's Auction on April 23!
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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.
February 8 & 9
Tues: Erin/Christy, Lonna Ondersma, _______
Wed: ________
February 15 & 16
Tues: Erin/Christy, Julie Groggel, _______
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 High School is holding New Student Nights on January 24, 26, 31, February 2, 7, and 9. All 8th grade families should have received a packet in the mail as well as an email with a link to sign up. If you have not received the packet and email and are interested in signing up for an evening, please contact Julie Essebaggers at jessebaggers@unitychristian.org or 669-1820.
Unity Christian High School is proud to present the play Anne of Green Gables. Performances are scheduled for 7pm on February 10 and 11 and at 5pm on February 12 at the Hudsonville Public School Freshman Campus Auditorium. Ticket sales will be sold online (unitychristian.org/News & Events/Theatre). Early release ticket sales began January 14 for $12 each and general ticket sales begin January 31 for $8 each.
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/.
Unity Christian’s 11th Annual Clay Shoot is coming March 5, 2022, at Blendon Pines. This event is for shooters, wanna-be-shooters, never-thought-I’d-do-this shooters and non-shooting friends! Registration will start at 8:30am, event starts at 9am. There will be door prizes, 50 round shooting course, event t-shirt, buy-a-line auction and a catered lunch. The cost is $75/shooter ($50/student shooter). Register a team of 5 here or sign up as an individual here and we will put you in groups!
Unity Christian is pleased to offer a Middle School Bowling team for boys and girls in grades 6 - 8. This program will run after school on Mondays and Wednesdays from March 7 – 30, and will consist of instruction and skill building, intra-squad matches, and a match formatted like high school with individual and baker games. It will be held at Hudsonville Lanes, and all experience levels are welcome! The cost to participate is $55, and the deadline to register is March 2. Please go to https://unitychristianathletics.org/main/otherad/contentID/39913716 for more information/schedule and an on-line registration link. Information can also be found at www.unitychristianathletics.org under “Middle School Sports”.
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
Unity Summer Sports Camp Schedule and Registration Information - Unity Christian will be hosting several summer sports camps for students ages three to 12th grade. Our summer camp schedule is currently available on our website at this link, and registration will open on April 12. We look forward to hosting your students at Unity sports camps this summer!
Registration for Summer Camps at the Outdoor Discovery Center are now open! Please visit their website for more information. --> website
Camp Geneva - Do you have a child interested in summer camp this year? Please visit the Camp Geneva website for more information.
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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