“The news you need, not the fluff” from Mrs. Malekovic
Good evening-
By now, I hope you have set your clocks back one hour. The time change always is a tough adjustment for adults but even more so for kids. The super tired kids usually hit mid-week. Say an extra prayer for our teachers.
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
Friday, November 15th-11am Dismissal
1/2 Day- Teacher In-Service--- We are now dismissing at 11 am to allow for the transition to solar power. There will be no power in the building for 3-5 hours. There will be NO after school SACC this day.
Sweet Treats
Save the Date
The Annual Christmas Program is Thursday, December 19th at 6:30. More information coming so.....plans are underway. The script has been shared with the 8th graders, the songs have been selected, and it truly is the most wonderful time of year.
We need your help.....
Boys and girls home basketball games start soon. If you would like to work the concession stand or gate, please contact Mrs. Smith at ssmith@nhcscrusaders.org to volunteer. Thanks in advance.
Chapel Schedule: November
NOVEMBER
8th--Bella ** Crusader of the Month-October
15th--Jeremy
22nd--Micah Arcuri--2nd Grade will lead worship **Prayer Service
29th--NO SCHOOL
We would love to have you join us for chapel.
Breakfast and Devotions for 6th-8th Graders-Wednesday Nov. 20th
We will hold a monthly breakfast and devotions for our junior high students. This will take place in the cafeteria and start at 7:30. The next breakfast and devotions will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 20th
If you are interested in helping serve or preparing breakfast for the students, please contact me. If you would like to donate money toward breakfast, that can also be done.
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)