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Important Info for LS/MS Parents

It is here that you learn the day to day workings for LS/MS students and how we communicate with our parents at the Craig School.

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Emergency Communications

Craig School Emergency Contact System

Craig School uses a multi-tiered communication system to provide families with the highest level of certainty that you are made aware of any change in the opening or closing status of Craig Lower Middle School and Craig High.

Multi-Tier Alert Coverage
Tier 1
Craig Notification Call System

The Craig Notification call is a voice-activated system — you need to say HELLO once and allow the system to activate. If you say HELLO followed by another HELLO in rapid succession, the system will not activate and the recorded message will not start. If you are unable to take the call, it will leave a message.

Tier 2
School Email Blast

We will send out an email blast to all families and students. Keep in mind that emails are dependent on the internet — if that's down, so are emails. Always check other channels as a backup.

Tier 3
News12 (Cablevision)

We post any change in our status on News12 on Cablevision. It scrolls along the bottom of the screen and updates regularly.

newjersey.news12.com/new-jersey-school-closings
Tier 4
Twitter & Facebook

Follow us as THE CRAIG SCHOOL on Twitter and Facebook for real-time status updates.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up

Car Line Procedures

Please be mindful of our Mountain Lakes neighbors. All vehicles entering campus for morning drop-off or afternoon pick-up must use Martin Lane to access Laurel Hill Road. Please do not block driveways while you wait in the car line.

Drop-Off Begins
8:00 am
No earlier arrival, please
Classes Begin
8:20 am
Students should be in class
Report any change to dismissal by emailing attendance@craigschool.org — this ensures the message is received even if school personnel are absent.
Click Image Above To Expand The Craig School Care Line
Mountain Lakes Police Dept. Procedures
All vehicles enter Laurel Hill Road from Martin's Lane and travel south to the school.
All vehicles turn left onto Tower Hill Road when exiting the school driveway.
Buses may drop off in the school driveway but must pick up at Island Beach.
Our driveway/parking area is ONE WAY ONLY.
Numbered parking spaces are for Craig employees only.
Visitor parking is for up to one hour. For longer stays, please park across the street at the beach.
Tower Hill Road is off limits on both sides for parking, stopping, and standing.
Laurel Hill Road is off limits for parking, stopping, and standing.
Do not leave your car unattended due to parking lot congestion.
Please keep the car line moving and do not block cars in the parking lot.
Note: Tower Hill Road is one-way (out) between 2:20 PM and 3:20 PM. This is enforced by the Mountain Lakes Police Department.
Celebrations
Birthday Treats Policy

We understand that some children want to share a birthday treat with their classmates on their special day. If you plan to have your child bring food items into school for sharing, please follow our guidelines carefully.

1
Notify the homeroom teacher prior to the day so that we are aware in advance.
2
Nut-free only. We are a nut-free facility — food items containing nuts, nut oils, nut butters, and/or peanuts are not allowed in school.
3
Individually wrapped/packaged. Each item must be individually wrapped and cannot be distributed from a communal box or container.
4
Include the ingredient list with all foods, as several students have food sensitivities.
Treats will be shared at snack time or homeroom (at the teacher's discretion) — not during lunchtime or recess, when multiple groups are together and it's difficult to single out only certain children.
Questions? Email Mrs. Ellen Meisenbacher at emeisenbacher@craigschool.org
Meal Program
No Fuss Lunch

Lunch orders are placed weekly or monthly through the No Fuss Lunch program. Orders can be canceled until 6:00 am on the day of service in the event your child is out sick.

Order Window: Orders for the upcoming week open each Wednesday and close on Sunday at 6:00 pm.
Allergy-Friendly: No Fuss Lunch offers a variety of nut-free and allergy-friendly options for your children.
See the Frequently Asked Questions tab on the No Fuss Lunch site for detailed information and instructions on placing and managing orders.
Questions about the program? Contact Gab Beck at gbeck@craigschool.org
Swim Classes: Swim classes will begin the week of Monday, September 19th. Gym will be in place of swim until then.
No fuss lunch website
Daily Reporting

Attendance Policy

All absences and late arrivals should be reported to our main office. Using the attendance email account ensures that even if school personnel are absent, your message is received in a timely manner.

Email (Preferred)
attendance@craigschool.org
Monitored daily — ensures delivery even when staff are absent
Phone
973-334-1234 x 100
Main office line
Please report absences and late arrivals before 7:30 a.m. on the day of the absence.
Every Week
School Spirit Fridays
Every Friday

Students, join your teachers each Friday as we celebrate being part of this great Badger community! Show your Badger pride by wearing approved spirit wear.

Go Badger Nation! 🦡
Misplaced Items

Lost & Found

Lost and found items are kept in a convenient, easy-to-find location. Please stop by regularly to check if your child is missing anything, and ensure all student belongings are clearly labeled.

Email Gabriella at gbeck@craigschool.org to verify if your student's item is in the lost and found.
Location
Table in the Wilson Building by the Front Desk
Please make sure all student items are labeled with their first and last name so we can return them quickly and easily.
Items left unclaimed will be donated to charity.
At a Glance

Quick Reference

Key contacts and daily reminders for LS/MS families.

Main Office
973-334-1234 x 100
Absences before 7:30 a.m.
Attendance Email
attendance@craigschool.org
Absences & dismissal changes
Drop-Off Window
8:00 – 8:20 am
No arrival before 8:00 am
Lunch Orders Close
Sunday 6:00 pm
Cancel by 6:00 am day of
Lunch Contact
gbeck@craigschool.org
No Fuss Lunch questions