New Horizon Christian School

“The news you need, not the fluff” from Mrs. Malekovic

Good evening-

What a busy weekend for the Crusaders, but it sure was fun! We had three Crusaders running at state on Saturday, meet the team night for our junior high basketball teams and cheerleaders, and the Fall Fest today. A huge shoot out to all of our volunteers and people who made the event go smoothly. I don't want to start listing names in fear of leaving someone out but we are blessed with amazing families at NHCS!!

Go Crusaders!

Have a great week!

If you ever have any questions feel to reach out me at school 618-533-6910 or gmalekovic@nhcscrusaders.org.

Blessings,

Mrs. Malekovic

Fire Drills and Fire Safety Day- Rescheduled Due to Rain

Thursday, October 22nd: Fire Safety Day

We will have a fire drill and Patches for Pre-K through 2nd grades and The Smoke House for 3rd and 4th grades.

Intruder Training Drill- Wednesday, October 21st

On Wednesday, October 21st at 1pm, New Horizon Christian School students will participate in a lockdown training drill. Students will also watch an age appropriate video that walks through what to do if a situation occurs that these actions need to be taken.

This training drill is not intended to cause undue stress to participants but to ensure students and staff know what to do if an event occurs. In my opinion, the best part of this whole training is the conversations it opens up. I would also encourage you to have a followup conversation with your child(ren) as well. We realize some parents/guardians might be uncomfortable with this drill and conversation. While we strongly encourage all students and staff to participate, if you would prefer that your child/children NOT participate in this drill, please fill out the form that will be sent home tomorrow and return to school by Tuesday, October 20th. If nothing is returned, permission is granted to take part in the drill. We will arrange for those children to be supervised elsewhere in the building during the drill. Please let me know if you have any questions.

PeeWee Sports

Please join the correct teamreach to stay connected. Plans are still being finalized for PW Sports.

Cheer 3rd-5th grade: Gocrusaders2626

Basketball 4th & 5th Grades (for anyone not playing JH basketball): Pwbasketball45

Basketball 3rd Grade: 3rdpeewee26 (finalizing information for this one)

Fall Fest Fun....

Please join our PTF Teamreach-

Join the PTF Teamreach Page!!

Code: NewHorizonPTF1

Thanks for attending the fall fest. Please, let us know if there is anything you or your family would like to see done differently. This week, we plan to debrief and plan for next year's fall fest.

Calendar Fund Raiser----Our ONE and ONLY NHCS Fundraiser.....Cash prizes of $1000, $750, and $500....every dollar spent is an entry into the drawing

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Fundraiser Information....

NHCS Calendar Fundraiser!

This is our one and only fundraiser this year! That is… if EVERYONE does their part!

The calendar fundraiser has been successful for the past three years. It is extremely easy compared to previous events that take a lot of time and resources to produce less profit. This one easy fundraiser can provide for all our school’s needs as well as special projects that need funding. We are asking every family to do their very best to make this year’s calendar fundraiser the most successful yet. Last year, we raised $32,488 !

Each family (not each student) will be responsible for “selling” 31 dates on an October calendar. This will total $496!

Additional calendars are available in the office if you’d like to complete more than one.

The date is the donation amount and the number of entries in the drawing.

October 1st = $1 & 1 Entry October 2nd = $2 & 2 Entries And so on until October 31st = $31 & 31 Entries

Each family will be given a paper calendar to be completed and returned, however, the easiest way to reach supporters is through social media. A sample post is on the PTF Facebook page and schoolwide dojo. Copy and paste it or tweak it and add personal information and post on your own social media pages or send to friends through private messages. (A personal ask is most effective) You can collect donations any way that is convenient for you.You can personally collect donations by PayPal or Venmo! But all funds raised must be turned into the office by cash or check. Please make checks payable to NHCS PTF.

Write your supporters name and phone number on that date and collect their donation.

Supporters may purchase more than one date on a calendar and/or on multiple students’ calendars. Don’t forget your own donation!

If you want to purchase your family’s entire calendar... $496 buys it and poof… you’re done!

A drawing will be held on November 5th!

Cash Prizes - $1000 $750 $500

The deadline to return calendars and money is Thursday, October 29th, 2026.

(see the back for all that PTF does for NHCS)

Because of the fundraising efforts of the NHCS Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF), our students and school needs are met each year. Here are some areas supported by PTF:

Crusader of the Quarter Recognition and Awards, Howard Newlin and Arleta Bundy Awards, 8th Grade Dance, 8th Grade Posters, Student Field Day & Back to School Events, Brain Games, Art Supplies, Christmas Program, Fall and Spring Family Events, Teacher School Year Start Up, Teacher & Staff Appreciation, Board Member & Greenview Christian Church Appreciation, Athletic and Extra Curricular Activities, Uniforms, coach appreciate gift cards at the end of seasons, needed equipment, Technology, Playground Upgrades, and soo much more!

Meet the team night....

Girls Junior High Basketball

Weekly Schedule

Monday-Practice-6:30-8

Tuesday-Season Opener at the Central City Tournament @ 5:15

Wednesday-Thursday- Central City Tournament- TBD

Saturday- NHCS vs Trinity at Centralia High School at @ 10:15

Boys Junior High Basketball

Weekly Schedule

Monday-Practice 3:30-5 for JV and 5:30 for Varsity

Tuesday-Practice 3:30-5 for JV and 5:30 for Varsity

Wednesday-Practice 3:30-5 for JV and 5:30 for Varsity

Thursday-Season Opener at Bethal-6pm

Friday- Practice 3:30-5 for JV and 5:30 for Varsity

Saturday-Game at Centralia High School vs Central City @ 9 am

We celebrated our custodians at chapel Friday.....

Pre-K Art Work

Cross Country State Qualifiers

2026-2027 Theme: The Lord, The Lord: compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

We will spend the year focusing on the verse Exodus 34:6. The second quarter we are focusing on The Lord is Gracious.

What does gracious mean?

Gracious means showing kindness, love, and forgiveness to others, even when they make mistakes or haven't earned it.

God shows us grace by loving us, forgiving us, and giving us opportunities to grow even when we fall short.

Because God shows us grace, we should show grace to others!

What does showing grace look like?

Forgive others instead of getting even.
Be kind even when someone is unkind to you.
Give second chances when someone makes a mistake.
Be patient when someone frustrates you.
Include others who are left out.
Encourage others instead of making fun of them.
Help others without expecting anything in return.
Speak kindly even when you disagree.

Remember!

Grace is giving kindness and forgiveness, even when they aren't earned.

Junior High Breakfast and Devotions-

Devotion Speakers:

November 12th-Ameila

December 10th- Charlize

January 14th- Tinley

February 11th- Avi

March 11th- Emily

April 8th -Selah V.

May 13th- Jorydn

Crusader Expectations

We spent time going over the Crusader Expectations on Friday. A quick review with your child may help them.

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

All Settings

Respect all adults and peers
Respects others property

Cell phones and all other electronic devices are to be turned off and put away when entering the building
Books and supplies are to be with you or in your locker

Listen and follow directions of all staff

Arrival

Keep hands, feet, comments, and objects to yourself

Stay in your designated area
Ask permission to leave the gym

Listen and follow directions of all staff

Dismissal

Keep, hands, feet, and objects to yourself
Keep all items packed away to exit quickly

Stay in your designated area
Ask permission to leave the gym

Listen and follow directions of all staff

Assemblies

Be an active listener and attentive audience member

Walk up and down the steps not the bleachers
Sit in the designated area

Listen and follow directions of all staff

Cafeteria

Use quiet voices
Clean up all your trash
Sit in designated area

Enter and exit in a quiet and orderly fashion
Do not share or give away food
NO SODA

Listen and follow directions from all staff members

Classroom

Enter classroom quietly
Sit in assigned seat

Complete all assignments
Follow all classroom rules

Bring all materials to class

Hallway & Lockers

Walk on the right side of the hallway
Keep voices quiet
Keep hands, feet, objects, and comments to yourself

Keep your locker tidy
Books and chromebooks need to be in your locker NOT on top

Only use locker during appropriate times
Get in and out of locker area quickly
Listen and follow directions of all staff

Restroom

Keep restroom tidy
Respect privacy of all

Go, flush, wash and leave
Notify teacher of problems or situations
Use products sparingly

Use the restroom before school, between classes, and at lunch

Chapel

No food or drink in the sanctuary

Remember that the reason we are in chapel is to honor and worship our LORD and to live out his word.

Use the restroom before chapel starts

Extra Curricular Activities

Use good sportsmanship towards athletes, officials, coaches, and fans.
NO booing or disrespectful talk

Stay in designated areas
Clean up all messes
No food or drink on the balcony

Come prepared to cheer on the CRUSADERS

Playground

Keeps hands, feet, unkind comments and items to yourself unless playing a game

Stay in designated areas
Put away everything you bring outside
Use equipment as intended

Listen and follow directions of all staff

Zachary's Chapel

Box Tops- EASY way to earn money for our school!!!

Box Tops is an easy way to earn money for our school. Simply download the app and either upload receipts or connect to your Walmart account. We have already earned $298.80 through Box Tops this year. Please download the app if you haven't done so. It is such an easy way to earn money for our school.

Box Tops......

Scan this code to get connected to our NHCS Box Tops

8th graders served at City Hope

PE Class Captains for October

3rd Grade Thank You Letters

Crusader of the Quarter

E-mails will be sent tomorrow if your child is being celebrated for being Crusader of the Quarter.

Honors Chapel will be November 6th

We will acknowledge the 1st quarter honor roll and high honor roll students.

Make-up Picture Day and Winter Sports Pictures

Wednesday, October 28th

Chapel Schedule

October Chapel Schedule

23rd- Selah V. 8th Grade Chapel

End of the 1st Quarter-October 16th

Parent Teacher Conferences will be scheduled the week of the 26th. Teachers will be sending out information soon if they have not already. Junior High Conferences will look a little different this year and information will be sent home this week.

October 30th

No School- Teacher Workshop