New Horizon Christian School
October 11th-17th
“The news you need, not the fluff” from Mrs. Malekovic
Good evening-
Please be sure to read the newsletter to stay connected....
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
Wednesday, October 14th: 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.
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)
Please join our PTF Teamreach-
Join the PTF Teamreach Page!!
Code: NewHorizonPTF1
The fall fest is back!!! We are teaming up with GCC and the GCC Pre-School classes to bring the Fall Fest Back to NHCS. There will be activities for everyone: food(food trucks and GCC chili and hot dogs) bounce houses, a hayride, games, a silent auction, cake walk, karaoke, and fellowship. This will be a fun afternoon. Check out team reach for ways you can help!
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!
Cross Country Schedule
Monday-Friday-Practice TBD
Friday-Pep Assembly 2:45 for our State Qualifiers
Saturday- State Cross Country Meet at Du Quoin Fair Grounds
Girls Junior High Basketball
Weekly Schedule
Monday-Practice-6:30-8- Open Gym
Tuesday-Practice- 6:30-8
Wednesday-Open Gym 6:30-8
Thursday-Practice 6:30-8
Saturday- Meet the Players Night at NHCS from 6:30-7:30
Boys Junior High Basketball
Weekly Schedule
Wednesday-Practice 3:30-5 for JV and 5:30 for Varsity
Thursday-Practice 3:30-5 for JV and 5:30 for Varsity
Friday- Practice 3:30-5 for JV and 5:30 for Varsity
Saturday-Meet the Players Night at NHCS from 6:30-7:30
Meet the Player Night
We are trying something new this year! You are welcome to come and cheer on the Crusaders as we meet the teams and show them some love before they start their seasons. ❤️ Go Crusaders!
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 first quarter we are focusing on compassion.
Compassion means noticing when someone is hurting or needs help, caring about how they feel, and doing something to help.
In simple words: Compassion is caring enough to help.
Examples of compassion:
🧡 Sitting with someone who is sad.
🤝 Helping someone who is struggling.
😊 Including someone who feels left out.
🩹 Checking on someone who is hurt.
💬 Saying, “Are you okay?” and really listening.
🙏 Praying for someone who is going through a hard time.
A simple phrase kids can remember:
“See it. Feel it. Do something about it.”
You can see someone’s need, feel compassion for them, and do something kind to help.
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
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 $264.70 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
Chapel Schedule
October Chapel Schedule
16th-Zach W. 8th Grade Chapel
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.
