The Greatest Commandment in Action at NCS

As we enter into the month of February, I am reminded that this month we celebrate Valentine’s Day.  This is the day that we show love to the special people in our lives… but what if we made this day extend beyond just February 14^th?  What if we made a commitment to show love every day?

           

As I think about the word love, I can’t help but to think of Christ’s demonstration of love for each one of us- sending His one and only son to die on the cross for my sin and yours.  There is no greater expression of love than this. John 3:16 tells us, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Here at Northpoint Christian School, it is such a blessing to see our students loving others well.  Every year, each class participates in at least one mission project.  This is one way for our students to give to those less fortunate, and to share the message of Jesus with them. By doing this, they are also fulfilling Jesus’ greatest commandment to us: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself”  Matthew 22:37-39.  This year, our sixth graders were able to purchase animals for those living in 3^rd world countries through Gospel for Asia, and the students brought in $922.26 for the Gifts from the Stable project.  The sixth graders were able to purchase: 1 camel, 4 goats, 2 lambs, 4 pigs, 4 chickens, and 2 rabbits.  Not only will the animals allow the people to make a living and help to feed their families, but they will hear about the gospel of Jesus Christ with this gift.  Many of the students worked to earn the money that they donated.  What a great way for our students to show love to others in a unique way!

 I pray that this will be a reminder to each of us that there are many opportunities around us to share the love of Jesus with others.

Allison Moffett

Assistant Elementary Administrator

IT’S ENROLLMENT TIME AT NORTHPOINT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL!!!

Northpoint Christian School is excited about the 2014-2015 school year. Whether you are a new student or a returning student, we hope you are planning to be a part of our family for the coming school year.  We have set aside January 8^th through February 7^th as our priority re-enrollment time when current parents have the opportunity to secure their child’s placement for the next school year before the applications for new students are considered for enrollment. Last year, almost 90% of all students re-enrolled during the priority re-enrollment period. While we accept applications for new students at any time, we begin testing students and processing applications for enrollment of new students the end of February.

Each year parents evaluate the benefits of their investment in the education of their children as they make the decision to enroll or re-enroll at Northpoint Christian School. Parents look for a Christ-centered, college preparatory education as well as a variety of extra-curricular activities.  Caring teachers and a safe environment are important factors in the decision.  Northpoint Christian School strives to meet these needs for our students.  Our students’ academic performances exceed national and state averages and students are prepared for the rigorous academic requirements of colleges, universities, and vocational programs. In addition, our students are rooted in Biblical truth establishing a firm foundation for their future.

We are aware of the benefits that parents desire when making the choice of schools for their children. In addition, we are constantly seeking ways to improve our school security, academic offerings, athletics, band and theatre programs, and the opportunities for student leadership in our extracurricular activities.

Communication with our families is very important.  We provide several ways for parents to stay informed about activities within the school. The weekly newsletter, “IN TOUCH with our Parents” keeps families informed on upcoming events and reports on the successes of past events. Many teachers have classroom blogs through which parents can see homework assignments and receive information on different events and other happenings in their student’s classroom. “Edline” provides grades on line for students in grades 5-12 that may be checked daily. Teachers have an email option for parents to communicate directly with them. The Northpoint Christian School website offers parents information concerning activities at the school, athletic schedules, theatre events, and news articles about our students. Lastly, our school newsletter “Trojan Spirit,” is made available to all families that includes activities and honors throughout the school year.

Our online enrollment program has made enrollment so quick and easy.  It is not necessary for parents to complete multiple forms by hand. Current parents will be emailed a link for each child with information pre-populated. Parents must review the information and make changes and submit the form back to the Admissions Office. New parents will need to complete the requested information one time, then merely update any information that needs to be changed each year. To complete the enrollment process for new and returning students, the enrollment fees must be sent to the Admissions Office.

As we look toward the 2014-2015 school year, we are excited to see what God has in store for our students as we begin another year of distinctive Christian education.

Sheila Sheron, Director of Admissions

Elementary Missions

Each year, especially during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, our Bible, chapel and spiritual emphasis programs stress to our Elementary students the importance of supporting and being involved with both local and foreign missions. Our students learn that in today’s world active participation in missions is an integral part of being a Christian. It is our hope that through this process of serving and helping others, our students will gain a better understanding of not only the vast needs that surround us but that they would also learn the many lessons that Jesus taught us about service to others.

  

Throughout the entire school year our elementary students are given an opportunity each week to bring an offering to help support various missions around the world.  Also each year every class or grade is encouraged to select a specific local or world mission for students to identify with, pray for and support.  Many of these missions revolve around the Thanksgiving and Christmas season and some even offer the opportunity for our students to actually go to a local mission site.  Some of the missions that have been selected for this special time of the year are The Desoto Interfaith Food Program, Operation Christmas Basket, Calvary Rescue Mission, Christmas Cards for Soldiers, Operation Christmas Child, Shoebox for Soldiers, and the Neighborhood Christian Center Food Pantry Program.

The Bible tells us throughout the Old and New Testament that we are to share with others who are in need what we have been so blessed to receive.  Through emphasizing missions to our students at Northpoint Christian School, it is our hope and prayer that students will grow up with servants’ hearts but even more a heart for sharing that marvelous story of the Christ Child who came to this world to be our Savior and our King.

David Fox, Elementary Principal

November is Thanksgiving

With the arrival of November, sports are transitioning from the fall season to winter and jackets are becoming common. As the weather cools, my thoughts begin to focus on Thanksgiving. It is not only a few days off from school but it is also a time to reflect on what God has done over the past year. 

I recently asked the high school faculty for their thoughts of thanks. Their replies echoed many of the same feelings I have. We are thankful for:

            God, the Father. He has kept his hand upon Northpoint Christian School, watched over it, and 

blessed it.

Our students. They are a great bunch of kids. We  realize just how great they are every time we take students to sites outside Northpoint Christian.

            Our school. We have the freedom to worship God, talk about God, and point our students to God.

            Our school family. We support one another, cry with one another, and laugh with one another. When one hurts, we all hurt. When one rejoices, we all rejoice.

            Our many school programs. These programs range from drama to sports to clubs and allow students and faculty to use their gifts. Whether it is sending letters overseas to soldiers, spiking a volleyball, or playing on the worship team, there are opportunities for students to invest themselves in something more than themselves.

            Our seeing answers to prayers. We have seen physical and emotional healing among the family members of our faculty and our students.

Scripture mentions being thankful as something we do daily. In Colossians 4:2 we are urged to “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful, and thankful.”  The Psalms repeatedly mention being thankful with verses such as Psalm 95:2 “Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.” Psalm 118:24 states “This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it.”

As I go about my day walking the campus and I pray for our faculty and students, I hope my attitude is one of thankfulness not just in November but all year. While it is good to remember in November, it is something we should do year round.

Sam Wrigley

High School Principal

Now is the time to begin thinking about where to enroll for the next school year

This month begins the first of three Open House events, designed to introduce the school, faculty, and staff of Northpoint Christian School to prospective families and their students. The school will host the first Open house on Sunday afternoon, October 20, from 2-4 PM on the campus of Northpoint Christian School, 7400 Getwell Road, Southaven, MS 38672.

What should someone look for in a school? Although there are different ways to evaluate a school, I recommend that you look at a school from such perspectives as its emphasis on academics, the strength of its athletic, performing arts, and fine arts programs, the spiritual growth of students, and the student life. Northpoint Christian School strives for excellence in each of these areas.

Our mission captures the heart of our focus, to be a Christ-centered, college preparatory school that enables our students to know and honor Jesus Christ, grow in knowledge and wisdom, and reach their God-given potential.

In terms of our emphasis on academics, just two months ago, we were informed that the Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition test results for the 2013 graduates showed that all students scored 4 or higher, with a score of 5 being the highest ranking. The average score for the four students was 4.75.




Recent achievements in our athletic programs indicate our desire for

excellence. Last month, our Boys and Girls Varsity Golf Teams each finished fourth in the TSSAA State Golf Tournament held at Willowbrook Golf Course in Manchester, TN. Phillip Hickam finished fourth individually out of 36 golfers. The boys’ tournament team consisted of seniors Phillip Hickam, Ben Otten, and Taylor Newton along with juniors Heath Newsom and Daylen Tapp. The girls’ team members were seniors Rebecca Jenkins and Candice Walker along with junior Marty White.



Last week, our Drama Department presented the junior musical, Dear Edwina Jr. in the Performing Arts Center on the school’s campus. The performances were the highlight of the annual Drama Conservatory that featured 38 students in grades 1-9.

As both Chef Ludmilla, left and played by Sarah Katherine Meek, and the Fairy Forkmother, played by Mikayla House, joined in the celebration, Edwina Spoonapple, played by Mary Addison Wadsworth, explained how to set a table.

 

This week, our fine arts department displayed movie posters using positive and negative space interchangeably. 

Northpoint Christian School also emphasizes fun and tradition as well as spiritual growth of our students. During our Homecoming week activities last month, the senior students rode to school on trailers as the remaining high school students and upper elementary students cheered.

Finally, two weeks ago, students, faculty and members of the school administration met at the flagpole where class and student council chaplains led in prayer for our world, country, state, city, parents, teachers, and students. Later that morning, four members of our faculty led worship and an alum from the class of 2004 presented the devotion at the regularly scheduled high school chapel program.

We invite you to attend the Open House on October 20, 2013. Eat some light refreshments, talk with faculty members for your student, tour the school, and learn more about this fine school.

George Carnall, 
Director of Development