Dear Northwest Christian family,

Week Two in the books! Another great week--a historic week--is in the books and I am deeply grateful to many! To our families, thank you for your tenacious support of the school! To our teachers, thank you for your courageous pursuit of our mission--the mission of Christian worldview being established within our students--during such an anxious time! To our students, thank you for being you--we missed you more than you know and we will never take your presence on campus for granted!

Kids get sick! We need to recognize that this year, like every other year, students will get sick and might even display symptoms which are consistent with COVID-19 even though it may not be the root cause. To help us keep our wits about us and not panic each time we hear a sneeze, I am going to keep our families in the loop on tracking within the Student Health Office. Each week, as we move through the first semester, I am going to provide a dashboard within the Week-at-a-Glance which enables us all to compare the daily number of illnesses, injuries, and total student visits within the health office in 2020/2021 against the same day in 2019/2020. As we review this data, we will observe the existing trends that happen year over year. You can see the first two weeks of the 2020/2021 school year (indicated in the chart as "2021") against the first two weeks of last year, 2019/2020 (indicated in the chart by "1920"), by clicking here. As well, starting this week, I want our families to see a similar comparison relating to total attendance and absenteeism. This week, please click here to get a perspective on attendance and absenteeism for 2019/2020 and next week, I will add the to-date data for 2020/2021.

What if my child has symptoms? Though the weather app on your phone may not agree, we are moving towards the change of seasons and cooler temperatures. As we do, inevitably students will begin displaying symptoms associated with allergies, colds, flu, and, unfortunately, Covid-19. As this happens, we will increasingly have questions about staying home and coming to school. To assist, I have distilled the applicable guidance from within the 16-page Campus Readiness Plan, pages 8 and 9, and made that conveniently available here.

Get connected! Find community! There is a place for every student at Northwest Christian School! No matter your interest, clubs and student activities are an opportunity to plug into a community of new friends, have fun, and make memories. Every Monday morning at 7:30am, a "Crusader Student Activities" email will hit the inboxes of parents and students. Want a preview of the email that you will get tomorrow morning? Click here!

Geoff Brown
Superintendent
Northwest Christian School
(623)225-5573 (cell)
gbrown@ncsaz.org
EARLY EDUCATION
  • September 3: NCS Praying Moms, Room 440, 8:00am
  • September 7: No School, Labor Day

Update on this year's 40th Anniversary Gala here! Interested in being a sponsor, more info here, or register online here. Looking to donate an item or basket, please contact aperona@ncsaz.org.

Need a new mattress? Purchase through Tuft & Needle and they will donate 25% back to NCS! Shop here!

Information from the School Nurse here. Please be aware of several requests from the Student Health Office.
ELEMENTARY
  • August 31: After School Clubs: Registration is now open! Click here for club descriptions.
  • On-campus clubs: please register and pay online here.
  • Online clubs: please register and pay online here.
  • September 3: NCS Praying Moms, Room 440, 8:00am
  • September 7: No School, Labor Day

Interested in carpooling? Sign up here! Please note: the sharing of the information is prohibited and personal contact information is for the expressed purpose of supporting the carpool efforts of NCS families.

Information from the Health Office: If your student has an allergy requiring an epi pen and you would like them to keep it with them instead of in the health office, please fill out this form and return to the health office asap. The health office still requires the action plan to be on file. It is also listed on the health page as the "food allergy emergency plan" form. We would like to know if the student keeps their EpI pen in their locker, backpack, or pocket. 

This is to ensure staff is aware of where the epi pen is located in the event that it would need to be used.

Junior Crusaders Fall Volleyball Registration: Season Sept 28-Nov 21
  • Team 1: Ages 10-12 (Coach Blake)
  • Team 2: Ages 7-9 (Coaches Yee and Fabrick)
  • Nysonline.org, Northwest Valley, *Request NCS team*

Please contact the school office when going on or off NCS plus. Thank you!

September 15, Blood Drive Information here, parents are welcome to participate!

See You at the Pole! Join us on-campus on the "Bricky Knoll" as we pray at the pole. Wednesday, September 23rd, 7:30am. For more info, click here!

Update on this year's 40th Anniversary Gala here! Interested in being a sponsor, more info here, or register online here. Looking to donate an item or basket, please contact aperona@ncsaz.org.

Need a new mattress? Purchase through Tuft & Needle and they will donate 25% back to NCS! Shop here!

Crusader Apparel shop will be open soon! We will send out an email with the link to shop: Middle School PE uniforms, Athletic fan gear, and this year's 20-21 theme shirt.
NCS ELEMENTARY ONLINE
  • August 31: After School Clubs: Registration is now open! Click here for club descriptions.
  • Online clubs: please register and pay online here.
  • September 7: No School, Labor Day

See You at the Pole! Join us on-campus on the "Bricky Knoll" as we pray at the pole. Wednesday, September 23rd, 7:30am. For more info, click here!

Update on this year's 40th Anniversary Gala here! Interested in being a sponsor, more info here, or register online here. Looking to donate an item or basket, please contact aperona@ncsaz.org.

Need a new mattress? Purchase through Tuft & Needle and they will donate 25% back to NCS! Shop here!
MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • August 31:
  • Football begins for 7th & 8th grade boys,3:30pm-5:45pm. Early Ed field. Parent meeting at the end of practice.
  • Impact Groups, the Middle School discipleship opportunity, kick off at 2:15pm! Get ready for a great week of fun as Impact Groups compete against each other in some memorably messy activities!
  • After School Clubs: Registration is now open! Click here for club descriptions.
  • On-campus clubs: please register and pay online here.
  • Online clubs: please register and pay online here.
  • September 3:
  • NCS Praying Moms, Room 440, 8:00am
  • Cheer info meeting and clinic for 7th & 8th grade girls, 450 building in the JH girls locker room area, 3:15pm-5:00pm.

  • September 7: No School, Labor Day

Interested in carpooling? Sign up here! Please note: the sharing of the information is prohibited and personal contact information is for the expressed purpose of supporting the carpool efforts of NCS families.

Information from the Health Office: If your student has an allergy requiring an epi pen and you would like them to keep it with them instead of in the health office, please fill out this form and return to the health office asap. The health office still requires the action plan to be on file. It is also listed on the health page as the "food allergy emergency plan" form. We would like to know if the student keeps their EpI pen in their locker, backpack, or pocket. 

Junior Crusaders Fall Volleyball Registration: Season Sept 28-Nov 21
  • Team 1: Ages 10-12 (Coach Blake)
  • Team 2: Ages 7-9 (Coaches Yee and Fabrick)
  • Nysonline.org, Northwest Valley, *Request NCS team*

Just a reminder, students must be within handbook guidelines for hair. Hair is to be neat, clean, and a “natural color.” No extreme styles allowed. When combed out, boys’ hair may not be over their eyebrows, earlobes or collars. Male students must be clean-shaven, beards and mustaches are not allowed.

September 15, Blood Drive Information here, parents are welcome to participate!

Please contact the school office when going on or off NCS Plus. This is very important as that accurate NCS Plus rosters are vital for our teachers. Your student's attendance may be adversely affected if communication is not happening correctly. Thank you!

After school pick-up: We are so glad you are back on campus! Please wait at the ramadas for pick-up. Thank you!

Middle School Lunches. As you know, we will not be utilizing lockers to start the year. In order to limit what students are carrying in their backpack, each first hour teacher will have a wagon to store students lunches in and will take it out to the lunch area when it is time to eat.  

Before and After School. Are you looking for a place for your student to be before and after school while they are waiting for you to pick them up? Check out our our options here.

See You at the Pole! Join us on-campus on the "Bricky Knoll" as we pray at the pole. Wednesday, September 23rd, 7:30am. For more info, click here!

Update on this year's 40th Anniversary Gala here! Interested in being a sponsor, more info here, or register online here. Looking to donate an item or basket, please contact aperona@ncsaz.org.

Need a new mattress? Purchase through Tuft & Needle and they will donate 25% back to NCS! Shop here!
HIGH SCHOOL
  • August 31:
  • Official Volleyball tryouts
  • Informational Meeting for the NCS Fall Film, "Do-Gooders", Monday August 31st at 3:30pm in the Choir Room (room 105 in the Multi-purpose Building).
  • NCS is partnering with Cabin Fever Films for a 7th production this fall called “Do-Gooders”. This film is a heartfelt comedy about a group of teens who possess a secret weapon that helps them form a squad of teen vigilantes.
  • Auditions are open to all high school students. No experience is necessary. Rehearsals and filming will take place throughout the fall. The film will premiere in mid-January at the NXNW Film Festival. We need teens of all ages for this film. Come check it out!
  • September 1:
  • The First Fellowship of Christian Athletes HUDDLE of the year! 7:15am in the Don Sanderson Gymnasium; food, fellowship, and fun for all!
  • The Return of Rogue Squadron! High School lunch, room 123; Join us as we start a Lego Star Wars competition!
  • "Off the Page" Book Club, High School lunch, room 216; free books, lunch, and deep literary discussions!
  • September 3:
  • NCS Praying Moms, Room 440, 8:00am
  • "Do-Gooders" Film auditions, 4:00pm-7:00pm, Choir room in the Multi-purpose building
  • Prayer Warriors, Join other students as we pray for each other, our school, our nation and our families; High School lunch, room 113, free pizza!
  • September 4:
  • "Do-Gooders" Film auditions, 4:00pm-7:00pm, Choir room in the Multi-purpose building
  • September 5: Adventure Cru: Highs and Lows! Within 30 minutes, we will go from the highest point in north Peoria to the lowest point--better bring a swimsuit! Curious? Sign up here!
  • September 7: No School, Labor Day

Any HS student who would like to sign themselves out will need to email Mr. James (JJames@ncsaz.org) with at least 24 hours notice for approval.

Interested in carpooling? Sign up here! Please note: the sharing of the information is prohibited and personal contact information is for the expressed purpose of supporting the carpool efforts of NCS families.

Please contact the school office when going on or off NCS Plus. This is very important as that accurate NCS Plus rosters are vital for our teachers. Your student's attendance may be adversely affected if communication is not happening correctly. Thank you!

Information from the Health Office: If your student has an allergy requiring an epi pen and you would like them to keep it with them instead of in the health office, please fill out this form and return to the health office asap. The health office still requires the action plan to be on file. It is also listed on the health page as the "food allergy emergency plan" form. We would like to know if the student keeps their EpI pen in their locker, backpack, or pocket. 

Just a reminder, students must be within handbook guidelines for hair. Hair is to be neat, clean, and a “natural color.” No extreme styles allowed. When combed out, boys’ hair may not be over their eyebrows, earlobes or collars. Male students must be clean-shaven, beards and mustaches are not allowed.

September 15, Blood Drive Information here, parents are welcome to participate!

High School Student Ambassador Club - Interested in a fun club where you can use your gifts of leadership and hospitality? Do you enjoy welcoming new students and participating in our shadow day program? The "Student Ambassador Interest List" will open in Mrs. Reddy's office between 8/26/20-9/4/20. The administrator approved Ambassador selections (10-12 per grade level max.) will be announced by a letter of invitation the week of September 8th.

Calling all NEW and RETURNING Wyldlife Leaders - Make sure to sign up on Mrs. Gonzales’s door Rm. 206 if you plan on being a leader this year. Leader meeting info coming soon.

After school pick-up: We are so glad you are back on campus! Please wait at the ramadas for pick-up. Thank you!

Before and After School. Are you looking for a place for your student to be before and after school while they are waiting for you to pick them up? Check out our our options here.

12th grade families, please read the following information regarding your senior!
  • Senior Parent Letter here.
  • Senior Ad Info here.

See You at the Pole! Join us on-campus on the "Bricky Knoll" as we pray at the pole. Wednesday, September 23rd, 7:30am. For more info, click here!

Update on this year's 40th Anniversary Gala here! Interested in being a sponsor, more info here, or register online here. Looking to donate an item or basket, please contact aperona@ncsaz.org.

Need a new mattress? Purchase through Tuft & Needle and they will donate 25% back to NCS! Shop here!