LS/MS Newsletter- April 17th

Dear Badger Families,

This week, Allison Tyler, Craig school parent and ADHD Coach, spent an hour with our community explaining executive functioning skills and giving some excellent tips and strategies for families to use at home. These skills are foundational for all other life activities, including school work, navigating peer relationships and friendships, and participating in their beloved activities. In this newsletter, you will find links to the recording, the presentation, and the handout of resources Allison provided. I encourage you to explore these resources. Whether you are well-versed or new to the thought of executive functioning skills, there are a lot of great tips that are easy to implement.

If you missed the presentation, you can view it on our homepage of the website or view it here. VIEW FULL PRESENTATION

Please make sure to look through today’s newsletter for sign-ups for our last round of After-School Activities, including Art, Music, Swim, and Robotics. 

If you have not signed up for Summer Academy but intend to join us, please register through our website. The necessary emergency and transportation forms for all registered students are also posted on the website under the Academics tab.

Have a great weekend!

With Badger pride,

Jen Guthrie

Director of Lower & Middle School

April 2026 Important Dates

4/20 (Mon) - After School Badger HW Support and Art

4/21 (Tues) - After School Music

4/22 (Wed) - After School Badger HW Support and Swim

4/23 (Thur) - After School Badger HW Support and Robotics

4/24 (Fri) - Spirit Day: Dress like Adam Sandler or one of his characters!

4/24 (Fri) - Teacher Feature: Make Your Own Car (3:05-5:00 pm) Registration Required

4/25 (Sat) - Teacher Feature: NY Liberty Game (12:15-7:15 pm)  Registration Required

4/27 (Mon) - After School Badger HW Support and Art

4/28 (Tues) - After School Music

4/28 (Tues) - Plant Sale Closes - last chance 9th Annual Plant Sale 2026 Order Link

4/29 (Wed) - After School Badger HW Support and Swim

4/30 (Thur) - After School Badger HW Support and Robotics

May 2026 Important Dates

5/5 (Tues) - Teacher Feature: Ice Cream & Movie (3:05-5:30 pm) Registration Required

5/7 (Thur) - Plant Sale Deliveries - 3:15 - 4:00 pm

5/14 (Thur) - Teacher Feature:  Badger Esports Showdown (Grd 6-12) Registration Required

          Pick Up at Craig High School                     

5/15 (Fri) - Noon Dismissal: Faculty Forum

5/19 (Tues) - Teacher Feature:  Build a Stuffed Animal (3:05-5:00 pm) Registration Required

5/22-5/25 (Fri-Mon)- No School: Memorial Day Weekend

5/28 (Thur) - Evening: Craig Expo and Talent Show

After School Activities

Mondays: After School Art Sign-Up Form

Tuesdays: After School Music Sign-Up Form

Wednesdays: After School Swim Sign-Up Form

Thursdays: After School Robotics Sign-Up Form

TEACHER FEATURE SIGN UPS

For full details and registration, visit the Teacher Feature 2026 Link

Deadline: Friday, April 17

Questions? Email Amanda Jahn, or Mary Calvano 

9th Annual Leadership Plant Sale

Add color and greenery to your home while supporting student-led initiatives.  Our plant sale is now live using our digital ordering system.  Families can browse, order, and pay for all their plants in one place.  Click the link below.  Share the text to order with friends and family.  Order deadline is Tuesday, April 28th, with delivery on Tuesday, May 7th, from 3:15 to 4:00 pm.  Any questions, please contact Laura Given at lgiven@craigschool.org.

9th Annual Plant Sale 2026 Order Link

or text CraigFlowerSale to 76278

Craig School 20th Annual Golf Outing & Auction

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • Ballyowen Golf Club, Hamburg, NJ

Join us for a day of golf, connection, and impact in support of our students! Come golf, or join us for dinner - there’s something for everyone. This year, we are excited to offer GiveSmart for a simple, seamless registration experience.

Event Schedule:

11:00 AM: Check-in, Driving Range & Putting Green Open

11:30 AM: Lunch (check-in continues)

1:00 PM: Shotgun Start – Scramble Format

5:30/6:00 PM: Dinner, Awards & Auction

We are grateful for our returning supporters and warmly welcome new participants!

Interested in contributing to the auction? Contact Amanda Jahn, our Auction Chair, for details.

Registration closes: May 18, 2026

Questions? Contact Mary Calvano 

Register or Explore Opportunities

Craig’s Got Talent- Talent Show!

Please click the link below for more information.

Craigs Got Talent Show 2026

8th Grade Graduation Updates 

Dear 8th Grade Families, 

Please be on the lookout for emails from Alyssa Chartier (achartier@craigschool.org) regarding graduation information. Graduation will be held in the auditorium at the Mountain Lakes campus on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The ceremony starts at 9:00 AM and runs until around 12:00 PM (noon). 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Ms. Chartier at the email address above. 

Join us for our Open PACS Meeting on April 21 at 8:45 AM at the High School (Room 108). It’s a great opportunity to learn what’s happening in our community, share ideas, and connect with other parents. All are welcome - we hope to see you there!

Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8) is quickly approaching! We look forward to celebrating our incredible teachers and staff throughout the week. This effort takes thoughtful planning and support - we’d love your help in making it extra special. Please take a moment to complete this Google Form to get involved.

Interested in becoming more involved? We are also beginning to look ahead to the 2026–2027 PACS Board. If you’d like to learn more or express interest, please reach out to pacs@craigschool.org.

Volleyball

4/21/26- Away Match Chatham Day School  3;45 Start end 5:00 Pick up at Craig 5:30

700 Shunpike Rd, Chatham

4/23/26- Party 3:05-4:30 in the Cafe. What a great season. So proud of our Badgers!! 

Lacrosse

Instructional lacrosse clinic for all grades. Click the link below for more information.

Lacrosse 2026