Dear Craig High Families,
Yesterday, we gathered as Lower School teacher and Leadership Council Director Laura Given, was awarded an Excellence in Teaching award from the VFW.
Many of you remember Mrs. Given from the Middle School. She most likely taught your student in some regard. For many of you, she did more than teach your students; she motivated and inspired them somehow.
If you have not done so already, I invite you to write Mrs. Given a note of gratitude and congratulations. We are collecting these notes and publishing them into a book for her. We ask that you complete this by next Friday, February 2nd, if you would like to participate!
With Gratitude,
Susan Schmitt
What do groundhogs, snow days, and the Super Bowl have in common? That’s easy! They are what makes February the best month of the year. Throw in a President’s Day weekend and the title of shortest month of the year and you have yourself a winning month!
Now take all of that and let’s add to the mix what will be unfolding at Craig High in February. Basketball season is up and running (literally) with our home opener next Friday (Feb 2nd). Our afterschool bowling league starts this Thursday (Feb 1) and we can’t forget our Friday night ski program (Feb 2, 9 & 23). Put this all together and what you have is a pretty exciting month at Craig High.
Stay tuned,
Dr. Cap
Tuesday, January 30th
CHS Hoops Practice (3-4:30 PM, CHS Gym)
Thursday, February 1st
After School Bowling WEEK 1 (3-4:30 PM, Boonton Lanes)
Friday, February 2nd
CHS Hoops Home Game vs Winston Prep (1 PM Tip-Off)
Friday, February 2nd
Afterschool Skiing (4-9 PM, Mt Peter, Warwick NY)
Tuesday, February 6th
Josten High School Ring Presentation (1 PM Room 103)
Tuesday, February 6th
CHS Hoops Practice (3-4:30 PM)
Tuesday, February 13th
PACS Open Parent Meeting at Craig High (8:30 AM info below)
Tuesday, February 13th
CHS Hoops Practice (3-4:30 PM)
Thursday, February 15th
2nd Trimester Progress Reports Coming Home
Friday, February 16th
12 PM Close: Mid-Winter Break
Monday-Tuesday, February 19th-20th
School Closed: Mid-Winter Break
Monday, February 26th
CHS Hoops Home Game vs Winston Prep (1 PM Tip-Off)
Craig School High School Virtual Grad Panel 2024-Words of Wisdom:
Earlier this month, we held our annual Virtual Grad Panel as Craig High Alums zoomed in from their homes and colleges, with one panelist even zooming in all the way from Arizona! For anyone who missed the event, here is the link to a recording of the Panel recording.
Our alumni shared with our students and guest parents about a variety of post-secondary topics all through the lens of being a college student with learning disabilities. They spoke about choosing their college with a focus and how they knew which was the best fit for them. A big theme was selecting the school that offered the best LD support services and where they would feel the most comfortable and successful. The panelists spoke about using extended time and private testing spaces as two examples of common accommodations. Outside of class, our alums shared their campus involvements, from Greek Life to sports teams to working on campus and giving back through community service. In addition to all that, our Grad Panel had some insightful and enlightening words of advice for our future CHS college students:
Luke Danza, CHS ‘23, Beacon College, Leesburg, Florida (beaconcollege.edu)
“Keep an agenda book like we did at CHS. It really helps with time management and keeping some structure and organization throughout the day”
Matt Maisel, CHS ‘23, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (arizona.edu)
“Don’t procrastinate writing a 15-page paper! Give yourself enough time to start a few weeks before it is due. Make sure to always check your class syllabus about your work, because professors may not constantly remind you like in high school.
Giacomo Velocci, CHS ‘22, Suffolk University, Boston, MA (www.suffolk.edu)
“Don’t stay in your dorm room the whole first semester! Join clubs, meet new people, and take advantage of all that your campus has to offer”
Malya McHugh, CHS ‘21 Montclair State University (www.montclair.edu)
“It is also OK to not have everything figured out. That is what college and life is all about besides, not everyone knows what they want to do at 18 years old”
John Lepes, CHS ‘20, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ (www.fdu.edu)
“The time difference is all spaced out. It’s important to find time to study and make a plan, and do something even when you may not technically have anything to do.”
Thank you to our incredible panelists for your inspiration and wisdom! We hope that some of our current students will aspire to be on the panel one day and continue this great tradition.
Badger Bowling League Starts Up This Week: CHS Afterschool Bowling is back! Our 4-week intramural bowling league starts up this Thursday, February 1st then we bowl for the next 3 weeks (Feb 8th, 15th, and 22nd).
We will get our bowlers to the lanes and pick up will be at Boonton Lanes (520 Myrtle Avenue) at 4:30 PM. We will cover the cost of the bowling. Students will be responsible for any snacks and drinks from the concession stand. Any questions, email Mrs. T at KTartaglia@craigschool.org or Ms. Crum at JCrum@craigschool.org
Celebrate the New Year with a Gift to Craig School!
A heartfelt thank you to all who have already contributed to the Craig School Annual Giving Campaign – your generosity is truly inspiring!!
Embrace the spirit of giving as we dive into the Craig School Annual Giving Campaign! Your support is a beacon of positivity! As we step into the New Year, we need your help to achieve our goal of 100% participation from the incredible Craig community. Every contribution, big or small, is a key ingredient in the recipe for Craig School's success. You play a crucial role in making Craig not just survive but thrive!
What better time than the New Year to be part of something extraordinary? Click the Donation Button now to make your contribution and kickstart the year with generosity.
Donate Here - Every Gift Matters!
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mary Calvano, Advancement, at mcalvano@craigschool.org or call 973-334-1234 x229.
Thank you for being a key ingredient to Craig's success!
18th Annual Golf Outing
Save the date! Our 18th Annual Golf Outing, Dinner & Auction is on Tuesday, June 18, 2023. Even in winter, it's never too early to dream about hitting the course. Get ready for a fantastic event – more details are coming soon!
February 13, 2024
Open Parent PACS Meeting to be Held at Craig High: Our Parent Association will be hosting its next PACS meeting at Craig High and all parents are invited to attend.
Whether you would like to be a part of helping to plan some March school events or just to hear about what PACS does and how you can be involved, this is the perfect opportunity. Here is what you need to know:
Questions: Reach out to our PACS President, Mrs. Heather Soufan at PACS@craigschool.org
March 1, 2024
The HS will celebrate Read Across America with a cookie and hot cocoa bar with all the fixings. In addition, the students will have a Dr. Seuss mini-writing workshop with an emphasis on rhyme, colorful, imaginative characters, and the use of the anapestic meter.
March 23, 2024
All School Chili Cook-Off. Dr. Cap and Mr. Furlong will have more information to come on this community event.
If you have any questions, please reach out to pacs@craigschool.org.
Ordering CSHS Lunch Delivery-February Lunches: Just a reminder that the ordering window for February Lunch Delivery is now open THROUGH THIS Monday, January 22nd. To register to place orders or to re-order, go to www.myfooddays.com
Craig School FRIDAY NIGHT Skiing and Snowboarding in February: Thanks to Mr. Furlong, we have secured the February dates for our annual after-school Skiing and Snowboarding. Ski dates will be Fridays, February 2, 9, and 23 from 4 PM-9 PM at Mt. Peter in Warwick, NY. A few things to consider:
During the sign-up process, waivers will need to be signed for each item purchased/rented. Once each participant completes the sign-up process, it will then prompt for payment. Our group is set up to pay the mountain directly. Your order will not be processed without payment. The deadline for group registration is January 29, 2024. Please contact Mr. Furlong at NFurlong@craigschool.org with any questions.
Last year's CHS Ski Crew!
PARKING MESSAGE
Mountain Lakes Campus
We are very grateful to have such an involved community! As with any large family, we can overwhelm those around us sometimes. Please help us by doing your best to be considerate of our neighbors whenever you come to campus.
As you come to campus for drop-off, pick-up, and various activities, please continue to be good neighbors to our community. Ideally, when picking up at regular dismissal time, please try to come as close to 3:00 as possible. It is even fine to plan to be here at 3:10. I certainly understand that not all family schedules allow for waiting until 3:00 and just ask that you do what you can. If you must line up before 3:00, please be very mindful of not blocking the road or driveways on either side of Laurel Hill Road and obey idling laws by turning off your car.
When coming onto the Mountain Lakes campus for activities, whether they are during the day or after school, please continue to be considerate of our community. Please only park in lined spots in our lot, in empty spots in the Blue House parking lot, or across the Boulevard at the Masonic Lodge.
We truly appreciate your support of and commitment to your children and The Craig School!
For more information on ways of giving or to make a donation online you can clicking here.
