Hello Craig Community,
At the Craig Lower & Middle school, we went into our holiday break with a wonderfully orchestrated and festive day. A huge thank you to Laurie Restieri, Nikki Arena, and Molly Vaporis, our science team, for organizing our Gingerbread STEM Day. Thank you to all of our faculty and staff who pitched in to make this day such a huge success for our children. Thank you to PACS for the beautifully decorated cafeteria where students enjoyed hot cocoa and goodies. There is no way this day could happen without everyone working together. The last day before holiday break is always full of energy and this tradition has been a positive way to channel it into creativity, teamwork, and community. The students leave with a bag full of compliments on their build coming from their fellow badgers.
I wish you all a wonderful holiday season, filled with love, laughter, rest, and the making of happy family memories. Thank you for sharing your wonderful children with us every day!
Have a great holiday break,
Jennifer Guthrie
Director of the Lower & Middle School
2/10/25 Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55
2/11/25 Boy’s Basketball Game - Home - Unity Charter - 3:05 - 5:00
2/12/25 Coffee with the Head of School/Susan Schmitt 8:30 am (LSM /HoS office)
2/12/25 Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55
2/12/25 Boy’s Basketball Game - Away at Far Hills Country Day School - 3:05 - 5:00
2/13/25 Coffee with the Head of School/Susan Schmitt 8:30 am
2/13/25 Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55
2/13/25 Boy’s Basketball Game - Home - Red/Black - 3:05 - 5:00
2/14/25 Valentine’s Day Fun - Early Dismissal - 12:00 pm
2/17/25 School Closed - Mid-Winter Break
2/18/25 School Closed - Mid-Winter Break
2/19/25 Spirit Day for 100th Day of School
2/19/25 Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55
2/20/25 Boy’s Basketball Team Party 3:05 - 4:30
2/20/25 Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55
2/24/25 Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55
2/25/25 Volleyball Practice 3:05 - 4:00
2/25/25 After-School Art 3:05 - 4:00
2/25/25 After School Music 3:05 - 4:00
2/26/25 Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55
2/27/25 Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55
2/28/25 Twilight Ski Trip at Mt. Peter in Warwick NY 4:00 - 9:00 pm
Valentine’s Day at The Craig School
Information will be coming from grade-level parents for students in grades 3-5 about sharing Valentines and having a little party. Be on the lookout for that this week. Students in grades 6-8 will have a festive treat in the cafeteria and challenge each other’s Valentine trivia with a Kahoot in the auditorium.
In preparation for Valentine’s Day, students have participated in making Valentines for those in assisted living. These Valentines will be brought to local assisted living shelters to make sure everyone feels the warmth this season. Go Badgers!
After-School Art with Mrs. Kutcher:
8 consecutive Tuesdays beginning February 25th and ending April 29th.
-Please use this link to sign up: After-School Art Sign-Up
-Please email Mrs. Kutcher, skutcher@craigschool.org with any questions.
8 consecutive Tuesdays beginning February 25th and ending April 29th.
-Please use this link to sign up: After-School Music Sign-Up
-Please email Ms. Cristino, rcristino@craigschool.org, or Ms. Gordon, pgordon@craigschool.org with any questions.
Ski/Snowboard After School
We have coordinated to ski/snowboard after school (4:00 PM start- ends 9:00 PM) on Friday, February 28th and Friday, March 7th. In order to join us and take advantage of the Craig School Group pricing, you must submit all forms and pay online by using the following link. Please be sure to sign all waivers. https://shop.mtpeter.com/groups and the group code: Craig25
Helmets are a must for all skiers and snowboarders. This is a Craig community event open to all students, family members, staff, and friends of The Craig School. Families must provide their own transportation and supervision at the mountain. If you can not attend both dates and would still like to attend one, please sign up at https://mtpeter.com You just won’t get the group discount but you can still participate! Any questions reach out to Mr. Furlong at NFurlong@craigschool.org
Co-ed Volleyball 2025 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
Tuesday, February 25th, 3:05-4:00 practice
Thursday, February 27th, 3:05-4:00 practice
Tuesday, March 4th, 3:05-5:30 at Red Oaks Game/away
Thursday, March 6th, 3:05-4:00 Practice
-We will only meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays for this season. A full schedule will be available at the first practice. The season starts February 25th and ends
May 1st.
-Please use this link to sign up: Volleyball Sign up 2024
-All players are required to purchase a team jersey for $25. Adult sizes only. Please include the size and number requested. Please make checks payable to The Craig School. We are asking students to sign up by February 14th.
-Please email Mr. Furlong with questions at NFurlong@craigschool.org
Boys Basketball
2/11/25 Tues 3:05-5:00 Game/Home/Unity
2/12/25 Weds 3:05-5:30 Game/Away/Far Hills
2/13/25 Thurs 3:05-5:00 Game/Home/Red/Black
2/20/25 Thurs 3:05-4:30 End of season party
Upcoming Events With PACS
Prepare for a celebration of love! Class parents will share all the details about each grade's Valentine's Day party taking place on February 14th!
Mark your calendars for March 6th at 8:45 AM, everyone! We invite all to join the open PACS meeting taking place at the high school, and we can't wait to see you there!
Attention, book lovers! The Scholastic Book Fair is about to bring some literary excitement beginning March 10th! Prepare to fill your shelves while supporting the school!
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