With the weather getting back into the balmy mid-30’s, it's the perfect time for our mid-winter break. A few reminders as we enjoy our super extended weekend-
Enjoy your break. I know our students will!
Dr. Cap
THIS WEEK AT CHS
2/13, Friday: MARCH Lunch Delivery Ordering Window OPENS (www.myfooddays.com)
2/16-2/17, Monday-Tuesday: SCHOOL CLOSED Mid-Winter Break
2/18, Wednesday: Josten Rings Info Session (2:20PM, Room 103)
2/20-2/22, Friday-Monday: CHS Vermont College Tour Road Trip
THE WEEK AFTER THAT
2/23, Monday: MARCH Lunch Delivery Ordering Window CLOSES (www.myfooddays.com)
2/23, Monday: ESPORTS (3-4:30PM, Room 107)
2/24, Tuesday: Craig School Virtual Parent Speaker Series- Gretchen Berman “Tools for Empowering Emotional Strength” (7-8PM)
2/25 Wednesday: Afterschool Art Workshop (3-4:30PM, CHS Art Studio)
2/27, Friday: Afterschool Skiing at Mt. Peters (Info in REMINDERS)
MARCH HIGHLIGHTS
3/2, Monday: ESPORTS (3-4:30PM, Room 107)
3/4, 3/11, 3/25 Wednesday: Afterschool Art Workshop (3-4:30PM, CHS Art Studio)
3/6, Friday: Twilight Skiing at St. Peter's (Info in REMINDERS)
3/15, Sunday: Craig Chili Throwdown (12-2PM, CHS Campus in Montville)
3/16-3/20, Monday-Friday: 12 PM DISMISSALS: Trimester Exams/Parent-Teacher Conferences/Faculty Forums
3/30, Monday: SCHOOL CLOSED: Start of Spring Break!
CHS 11th Grader, Max, took on the role of Director for the Day at Craig High, an experience made possible by our recent Badger Bowl-a-Rama Auction. Being a graduate of Craig Middle School, it only made sense that Max joined some cross-campus administrative meetings in Mountain Lakes, which gave him the opportunity to catch up with some of his former teachers and share in his newly acquired title, if only for the day!
Max began his Director role at CHS by starting our students on their day, followed by helping to complete an administrative project to revamp our Honor Roll certs. Mission accomplished. Next, we checked our admin calendar and saw had a later-morning meeting with the Director of Student Affairs, Mr. Furlong, so it was off to Mt. Lakes.
Post meeting, Max helped set up the lunchroom with Mr. Furlong and as tribute to his Shadow Director Day, we formed the tables into a large letter “M””. After our Mt. Lakes, meeting we met up with the rest of the CHS National Honor Society for a community project at the Renaissance in Lincoln Park, where we guided the senior residents there in a card making/cookie decorating afternoon activity. Our day wrapped up with an Admin Lunch at Woodstack to reflect on our day.
THIS WEDS-Josten Ring INFO SESSION Wednesday, Feb 18th
This Wednesday, February 18th, during end-of-day support, our Josten ring sales rep, DENNIS, will be paying Craig High a visit. He will be handing out order booklets and walking students through how to design their very own high school class rings online.
Super Bowl Eagles 2025 (12 Karat White Gold, 145 Diamonds, Retractable Wings $80,000)
For those families who would like a cool project to do together, you can design your teens' one-of-a-kind HS ring. Here is what they would do-
They also have Class Tags, Necklaces, and Bracelets you can design. Our ring rep, Dennis, will be in later FEB to pick up printed order forms and size up students' ring fingers. Order due date TBA.
CHS Summer Program 2026-REGISTRATION
The Craig High School Summer Academic Program will be held at our MOUNTAIN LAKES campus during July (July 6-July 30, Mon-Thurs 9 am-12 pm). The experience of having both schools on one campus last summer was a positive experience for our summer students and staff, so this year we will be heading over to Mt. Lakes.
In addition to the morning academic program, you can also register for the AFTERNOON ENRICHMENT Program, which follows the morning academics M-TH from 12-3:30 PM. The afternoon enrichment program offers all-day field trips on Fridays throughout July (Fridays, 9AM-4PM). For our HS students attending the afternoon enrichment program, we provide an opportunity to be a “Counselor in Training” (CIT). Our CIT program is facilitated by Mr. Furlong.
CHS Senior Ava Accepted to FDU
We are thrilled to announce that CHS Senior Ava was accepted to Fairleigh Dickinson University (Florham Park/Madison campus)!
FDU has two campuses in Northern New Jersey - the Florham Park/Madison campus and the Metro campus in Teaneck and a variety of majors, including video game animation, advertising, cybersecurity, criminal justice, education, hospitality, marine biology, psychology, and public health. FDU offers renowned support services through the Regional Center for Learning Disabilities, or The RC, as students call it on campus. The RC is recognized as one of the best comprehensive support services in US higher education, providing all-inclusive academic advising, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and a summer preparatory program. On behalf of the CHS Badger community, we would all like to congratulate Ava. We are so proud of you!
CHS Bowling Wraps Up Season with the Tournament of Champions
This past week we wrapped our winter Intramural League, and as CHS tradition dictates, we hosted our TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS to crown this year’s Bowling Kingpin.
This year’s Kingpin crown went to freshman Elijah. Freshman Joey B and Sophomore Asher rounded out the top three spots. In addition, we also awarded our SPARES and STRIKE champs for the season. 9th grader Caelen took this year’s SPARE title, and we had a tie for the STRIKE title between Elijah and Joey B. Thanks to Coach Crum for a great 4-week run, our Badger bowlers for their enthusiasm, positivity, and support for each other, and our parents who made sure they got picked up from the Boonton Lanes each Thursday!
Ordering CHS Lunch Delivery for March
The ordering window for ordering March Lunch Delivery is now open through Monday, February 23rd. To re-order, go to www.myfooddays.com If you have any questions, reach out to our CHS Lunch Program Chair, Amanda Jahn at ajahn@craigschool.org
DUE FRI FEB 20th-Craig School Friday Twilight Skiing and Snowboarding at Mt. Peters Friday, February 27th, and Friday, March 6th
To join us and to take advantage of the Craig Group pricing, you must submit all forms and pay online by using the following link: https://shop.mtpeter.com/groups and the group code (Craig26)
Helmets are a must for all skiers and snowboarders.
This Craig community event is open to all students, family members, staff, and friends of The Craig School. Families must provide their own transportation or carpool with others to the mountain.
SAVE THE DATE-The Return of the Craig School Chili Throwdown (Sunday, MARCH 15th, 12-2PM)
We are excited to announce the official date for this year’s Annual Craig School Chili Throwdown. It will be Sunday, March 15th, from 12PM-2PM on the Montville campus. More Chili Throwdown info to come!
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