New Horizon Christian School
Crusader Connection: September 1st-September 7th
“The news you need, not the fluff” from Mrs. Malekovic
Good evening-
I hope everyone enjoyed their extra day off in observance of Labor Day. It was a beautiful weekend with much cooler weather.
I will leave our Crusader Expectations here for a few more weeks.
Crusader Expectations
Be Ready
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
Proverbs 16:3
Be Respectful
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
Ephesians 4:29
Be Responsible
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters”
Colossians 3:23
If you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns don't hesitate to reach out. My contact information is below.
It's a great time to be a Crusader.
If you'd like to reach me, you can email me at gmalekovic@nhcscrusaders.org or 618-533-6910.
Blessings and have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Malekovic
Housekeeping items form the Office
- If your child is absent, please call the office by 9 am. If you want work collected, it will be ready for pick up in the office after 3 pm.
- NHCS will require all accounts for tuition and services to be paid through electronic fund transfers (EFT). You will be able to select payment withdrawal from your checking account, credit card(there is a fee associated with this option), or debit card. Please log in to your Facts Management account to add your banking or card information. Call the office if you have any questions.
- All medicine needs to be administered through the office. Students are not allowed to take over the counter medicine without permission from the office. We will happily administer whatever they need.
Please email Ms. Alex if you have any questions. alex@nhcscrusaders.org or Ms. Christina at csnyder@nhcscrusaders.org
Pee Wee Sports: 3rd-5th graders-Important Information
The first peewee basketball practice will be this Thursday, Sept. 5 from 5:00-6:30 at NHCS. There will be a mandatory parent meeting at 6:15, right at the end of practice. You will get to meet the coaches, and they will go over their expectations and general information. Pee wee basketball is for boys and girls The season runs from now until early October.
We are still looking for a cheer coach or coaches. Please let me know ASAP if you are interested or pass this information along to anyone who may be interested.
Fall Picture Day-Thursday, September 12
Fall picture day will be Thursday. This will also be class picture day, whole school picture day, and fall activities picture day.
Sweet Treats
Sweet Treats are for sale on Fridays during lunch. They are $1. All proceeds go towards an 8th grade trip and a legacy project. The 8th graders bring in and sell the sweet treats.
Junior High Leading Worship at Chapel
3rd Grade Scientist
8th Grade
Pinckneyville Cross Country Meet
Saturday, Sep 7, 2024, 10:00 AM
Perry County Fairgrounds, Fairground Road, Pinckneyville, IL, USA
Conquer the Castle Cross Country Meet
NHCS host this meet.
Friday, Sep 6, 2024, 01:00 PM
Castle Ridge - Wedding & Event Venue, Tee Lane, Centralia, IL, USA
Fall Picture Day
Thursday, Sep 12, 2024, 08:30 AM
New Horizon Christian School, Greenview Church Road, Centralia, IL, USA
Noon Dismissal
No lunch periods.
1st Quarter Mid-Term: Mid-terms will be sent home the following Tuesday.
Friday, Sep 13, 2024, 12:00 PM
New Horizon Christian School, Greenview Church Road, Centralia, IL, USA
NHCS Fall Fest at Schwartz Orchard-
This a family event for NHCS at the orchard. This is always such a fun evening. There will be more details coming but for now-SAVE THE DATE!!
Saturday, Oct 19, 2024, 07:00 AM
Schwartz Orchard, Copple Road, Centralia, IL, USA
Chapel Schedule: Septemeber
September 6th-8th grade Chapel-Eilee A.
September 13th-8th grade Chapel-
September 20th-8th grade Chapel-
September 27th- 6th grade will lead us in worship and Jesse Brinkley will be preaching *Prayer Chapel(We will spend some time at the end of the service in prayer.)
We would love to have you join us for chapel.
The first Breakfast and Devotions for 6th-8th Graders is coming up....
If you are interested in helping serve or preparing breakfast for the students, please contact me.
Afternoon Pick Up Line
We ask that everyone stay in their car and in the pick up line during pick up. Please DO NOT walk up to pick up your child. This will keep the line moving and everyone safe. I do understand that there are times when there are appointments to get to or other situations that come up. If this is the case, please call and let us know and we will have your child ready for pick up right at 3:15. Thanks for understanding.
Theme for the 2024-2025 School Year
In Matthew 5:5, the 3rd BEATITUDE it says:
"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."
Meek, in this scripture is not saying we should all be little weaklings.
Meek does not = weakness.
Meekness means ‘Strength under Control’
Most of you adults reading this have some understanding of what ‘strength under control’ would look like in our daily lives.
But we have to admit…right now out in the world….it seems as if everyone would have their own spin on what they think ‘strength under control’ looks like.
In Judges 17:6 the second half of the verse says, “everyone did what was right in his own eyes” ….sounds like the world we live in now….doesn’t it?
So….WHY.... was everyone doing their own thing?….in the first part of this verse it points to the “why”…… “In those days there was no king in Israel.”( Judges 17:6)
There is no king here at NHCS either…
…but WE here at NHCS do know “THE KING”, and it is from HIS lips we are given the Beatitudes.
This list is for each and every one of us, personally.
It is from the 3rd Beatitude we chose the theme for our 2024/25 school year, ‘Strength under Control’, we feel this summarizes the Beatitudes as a whole…
…. JESUS gave the SERMON on the MOUNT as a teaching…JESUS understood that the people listening needed taught these concepts…..and a key word for us here at NHCS is ‘teach’……just like the people on the mount needed the teachings from JESUS……our children and us adults need these teachings also. ….
As mentioned earlier how the world is going its own way…. why?....because they do not know the KING…we are going to use the words of the KING to teach our students here at NHCS how to live a life with STRENGTH under CONTROL.
We have written the Beatitudes in a simplified form in order to express their meanings; not only for our students, but for us adults also who are teaching them.
You can find The Beatitudes in Matthew 5:2-12
The Beatitudes
2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons[a] of God.
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
When I remain teachable. (September)
When I’m truly sad when I sin. (October)
When I use self-control in difficult situations. (November)
When I seek what is biblically right. (December)
When I show mercy to others. (January)
When the motives of my heart are innocent. (February)
When I seek peace with others. (March)
When I stand for JESUS, even when it is hard. (April)
For the month of September we will focus on: "Strength under Control when I remain teachable".