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Craig Families Share Thanks to Teachers, Week Three On-line

Your teacher btw, are doing a phenomenal job. Hats off to you all... we are all learning on the go and I commend them all for their patience, their flexibility and their concern for Thomas. We are so grateful!


I wanted to reach out and tell you that you and the teachers are doing a really great job! Utilizing the technology to do live teaching has been key. Other schools are just posting work and teachers are available to answer questions via video - but don’t live teach.
The quick pivot of your teachers to keep teaching the students live has allowed the kids to not skip a beat. I have to say that we do not feel overwhelmed or stressed at all with Sivert’s school days (my daughter’s school is a different story).

Also, I can tell you that we would be completely supportive of 5 days of academic learning. Sivert said he preferred the academic learning and missed it Friday. 🙂 Just wanted to share from a student’s perspective.


I do want to add our voice to the many that you have already received, the work that you and the teachers have done at this crazy time is almost miraculous.

All I can say is that Rebecca has taken it incredibly seriously with a few bumps in the road not helped by the fact that her parents are not natural teachers! Your team have managed to keep her engaged which I can't thank you enough, particularly as I have been distracted with the work that we are doing at JnJ to fight the virus.

Thank you for all that you do for our children and from us a heartfelt thank you for what you do for Rebecca

"Two positives from this week was being able to complete the work and to have a fun time while doing it."


"Classwork and homework have been pretty seamless."


"It was really helpful with the video chats and that the week went by quick."


"Class is enjoyable, understandable and Mrs.Gallagher has been amazing with making it an easy transition online."


"This week has been good, Hangout works well for discussions and the teachers have been very helpful with the adjustment."

Staying in Touch

As I mentioned last week, Monday – Thursday the Lower and Middle School students are proceeding through their normal school day virtually through Google Meet and interacting face to face with each of their teachers and classmates.  We have received many positive responses on how well this is working for our students.  We are so appreciative of our teachers for their devotion to make sure not a beat is missed while we are all away from Craig’s campus.

On Fridays the students are encouraged to step away from their screens and get outside to get their bodies moving as well as explore their creativity.  This past week, the Lower and Middle School students learned about Andy Goldsworthy, a British artist who uses natural materials and the passage of time. He creates temporary landscape art installations out of sticks, stones, flowers, leaves and anything else that he finds outside.  Our students were introduced to his work and directed to create their own nature-inspired art.  You can see the whole gallery of their creations on The Craig School Facebook page, but here are just a few to show the talent of our incredible students.  Well done, Craig students!

Dr. Cap has been hosting both a morning and an afternoon Zoom meeting for the high school students to talk about the latest news, address any student questions and just socialize with each other.  During last week’s meetings Dr. Cap encouraged the students to travel the world during this week’s spring break.  He provided them with a link giving them access to tours of Buckingham Palace, National Parks and the Titanic as well as numerous other famous places in the world.  We can’t wait to hear where the students “traveled” while on spring break!

Best wishes, Katie Burke – Director of Development

 
 

Parent Quote

Your teachers are doing a phenomenal job. Hats off to you all… we are all learning on the go and I commend them all for their patience, their flexibility and their concern. We are so grateful!

“Positive Moments” from our Teaching and Learning from Home

“CHS 9th grader Josh Jehu-Appiah made signs of hope and love and drove around to the homes of members of his church to show that they were missed and being thought about”.

 

“Two positives from this week was being able to complete the work and to have a fun time while doing it.”

“Classwork and homework have been pretty seamless.”

“It was really helpful with the video chats and that the week went by quick.”

 

Craig Distance learning proves that it is all possible!

STAYING CONNECTED VIRTUALLY

In the spirit of Virtual – take a walk with us thru our Virtual School!

 

https://www.craigschool.org/virtual-introduction/?fbclid=IwAR2nOAFpsqOn0rjAVl-vJTIDOIvsTZ2eKNRCTwvRkgu1vXk8mt2TCXTDd4Y

I hope all members of the Craig family are healthy and safe in these uncertain times.  I have heard from many folks and the overwhelming theme has been we would rather be together at school!

On March 13, I notified you about  The Craig School closing because of the  COVID-19 virus. Immediately following my letter,  Janet Cozine and Eric Caparulo outlined the online learning environment we are now experiencing. As promised, here is our update:

The Craig School campuses will remain closed for an extended period of time. We are following the NJ guidelines for the Coronavirus, and no timetable has been determined by the state.

We will follow our Spring Break schedule as planned, beginning at the end of school on Friday April 3rd through Monday April 13th. We are planning for online classes to resume onTuesday April 14th.

On Monday April 13th, I will send another update.

The diligence, patience, and flexibility with our online learning among all members of the community has been amazing, and speaks to the efforts of our Craig family. This level of online teaching has never occurred at Craig before.  Janet Cozine and Eric Caparulo have worked extremely hard with their faculty to deliver an educational program. I thank al  who have made contributions to helping us as well.

In the coming weeks, we will need to make new decisions about scheduled on and off campus events. All event notices will be made through the weekly emailed newsletters from the Lower and Middle School and Craig High School. Copies of our newsletters are in the Parents Section of the Craig website.

As we reach the midpoint of our second week of our online learning experience, I wish to make a few observations. First, you should be proud of your youngster moving to this new way of learning. It is not easy for anyone. Second, I am proud of how the students and teachers have embraced all we are trying to do for each other right now. We were not “built” for online learning as the primary way to educate. Many of us are trying new things daily. We will continue to make modifications.

We are a remarkable community. We will get through this together.

Sincerely,

Tad Jacks

Head of School

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 13, 2020

 

Dear Craig Family,

Today has been a tipping point for our region regarding public health concerns and school closures.

Beginning Monday March 16, 2020 through March 27, 2020, The Craig School will be closed.  This includes both of our campuses.  We will reassess no later than Wednesday March 25, if we will extend our time away from our buildings.

No decision at this time can be made regarding return to school. The two school systems in the towns in which we operate also are closed. This decision we made is under the spirit of "an abundance of caution".

Earlier today, all of our parents received specific information about virtual learning and instruction in emails from the School.

Craig Lower and Middle School- Virtual learning and instruction will begin on Tuesday, as there are also paper packets that some of the students have not received for their classes. We are mailing them today.

I want to applaud our teachers who have worked so hard this week to prepare for this closure.  Please note that we will all do our best. We are ready to serve all of you, but there will be unexpected circumstances. I have confidence that all of us will be patient and we will work thru this together

As the Head of School, I have the utmost concern for our community. This decision has been driven by our geographic location. We do have students in nearly 60 other zip codes. That said, several transportation companies have called me to say they would not transport your children, some of you have written me about your specific town plans, and all of that has gone into this decision.

Thank you again for your support. All of this information and other resources for you and your family will reside on the Craig website. Please note there is a banner at the top of the website to click for that information.

I live by the phrase (now popular)- we are all in this together, and I wish all of you the best as we are in "uncharted waters"

Sincerely,

Tad Jacks

Head of School

 

 

Dear CHS Parents:

Based on what we have been reading and the general direction that things seem to have taken, it looks like our school closing for an extended period time is an inevitability.  

We have not made that call yet but something tells me that before today is out, we will have a better timeline of what lies ahead for Morris County Schools.

As we get ready to enter this uncharted territory, I just wanted to let you know that the CHS teachers have been dialoguing and developing our online plan to provide a level of continuity and routine to our students.  Many of these conversations and modeling sessions with our students have already begun and I will be addressing the students as a group this morning to go over their roles and responsibilities to their courses and their teachers when we do make the call to close.

Although there might be some modifications in real-time, here is our plan that we will be implementing:

  • Students will be receiving a schedule that lays out a 9AM-12:25PM daily Online School Day  
  • Students will have 6-periods daily with a 5 minute transition time between classes
  • Our focus will be only on courses that meet 5-days a week
  • Students will be using their school google accounts for everything
  • Google Classroom will be our primary source for daily lessons and materials
  • Google Hangout will be our primary source for teacher engagement, support, and fielding questions
  • Students will use Google Docs and Teacher emails to submit any requested or completed work
  • Students have the majority of their textbooks at home as an additional class resource

We have dealt with hurricanes, school fires, and prom so I have a lot of faith in this faculty and our students that when all is said and done, we will come out stronger as a school on the other side.  Know that I will be always available to you and our teens until we are back sitting across from each other once again.

We will reach out later today. Until then, be safe.

Dr. Cap

Eric M. Caparulo, Ed.D.

Craig High School
In developing travel-related advice, we are aligning with the coronavirus-related travel health notices of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the coronavirus-related travel advisories of the U.S. Department of State (USDOS). We recommend that members of the Craig School community review the country-specific CDC and USDOS links above, as guidance evolves rapidly.

About Coronavirus
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause respiratory illnesses such as the common cold or more severe illnesses such as the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China had not been previously detected in humans or animals and much is still unknown about it. It is thought that initial patients in Wuhan City may have come into contact with the virus from an animal at a seafood and animal market. Subsequently, it appears that person-to-person spread is occurring. On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization named the virus COVID-19. For people who think they may have been exposed to the new coronavirus please be on the lookout for the following symptoms:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath

If you suspect an infection please call ahead so that your primary care provider or emergency room can be prepared for your arrival. Up-to-date information about the coronavirus can be found on the CDC website.

Care and Prevention

The CDC has established the risk categories dependent on exposure to help guide optimal public health management of people following potential COVID-19 exposure. If you are experiencing symptoms following possible exposure to COVID-19, seek medical care as soon as possible. Remember to call ahead and tell the healthcare provider’s office about your recent travel, symptoms, and concern. Please also avoid contact with others and do not travel.

Important steps you can take to prevent contracting or spreading viruses include:

  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or sleeve while coughing and sneezing
  • Wash your hands with soap and water often and for at least 20 seconds
  • Use an alcohol-based sanitizer on hands if soap and water are not available
  • Avoid touching your face
  • Don't share foods, utensils, etc.
  • Clean commonly touched objects and surfaces regularly
  • Stay home from class/work if you are symptomatic

As The Craig School monitors the status of the COVID-19 outbreak, we will be posting regular announcements and updates to the community.

CLICK THE LINKS BELOW
to read and/or download recent communications which contain informative links and updated information.

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One of the most successful parts of the Auction is our annual Teacher Feature and you should have already received information about how to sign up!  Filling out the Teacher Feature form is easier than solving the Rubik’s Cube (which debuted in toy stores in 1980.)

Teacher Feature is when our amazingly dedicated, creative and talented faculty offer fun and engaging activities for the students outside of the academic day.  You are able to register your son or daughter to participate in any number of fun offerings with their favorite teachers.  The teachers are always so creative and the students love hanging out with their teachers in a non-school setting.  Please check out the Teacher Feature offerings and get your responses in by March 22nd!

For his Eagle Scout Service Project, Korb prepared 15 emergency kits for The Craig School

The Eagle Scout Service Project is the opportunity for Boy Scouts to demonstrate leadership for others while performing a project for the benefit of his community.
“I loved being at the Craig School,'' said Korb. "They helped me a lot, so I wanted to give back to them,’’ said Korb, who lives in Springfield and is a member of Boy Scout Troop 73.
Read more about it here:

Welcome to Badger Lacrosse 2020

All returning players need only to sign and return this form.

 

All new players need equipment and a uniform.

Players that have their own equipment need only to buy the team uniform. $95.00 (Uniform cost)

 

If you need equipment we can measure your child and order it through the school and get the team price of $195.00

(Helmet, Gloves, Shoulder Pads, Arm Pads and stick)

 

If you need both uniform and equipment the total is $290.00

 

Players must also wear a mouth guard provided by the parents.

Cleats are highly recommended (Soccer cleats are fine)

 

LACROSSE IS A CONTACT SPORT

 

First Practice is Tuesday, March 24th  

The practice and game schedule

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