HS Newsletter- Dec 18th

(LAST CHIL OF 2025!)   

This past week, we had a couple of very special guests join us at Craig High.  One was our entire Craig 8th-grade class, and the other was graphic novelist Mat Heagarty.  All of our guests played a part in our December Guest Student Speaker Series.

Mr. Mat Heagerty is a professional graphic novelist known for such works as Lumberjackula, Martian Ghost Centaur, and Unplugged & Unpopular.  He is based out of Vermont, and when he is not writing or attending comic-cons, he is visiting schools around the country, sharing his positive message of turning learning disabilities into superpowers and building resilience. 

These messages were prevalent throughout his presentation to our students, where he walked through his career trajectory, the process of creating a graphic novel, and the various specialists that it requires, from character development to actual publication.  He also guided our students in a group collaboration to create our own comic book characters and story.  

Our group tales had a ninja French fry guy with potato chip ninja stars and a sad hamburger side-kick named Arnold that worked at Subway. Their goal was to bring back the $5 footlong and to get people to eat fewer burgers!  

In addition to our guest speaker, our students were treated to a full donut and hot chocolate bar and the largest game of musical chairs in Craig School history.  Big thank you to our Director of College Counseling and Transition, Dr. Skerker, for pulling this all together, and the combined efforts of our Craig Middle School Teachers and CHS teachers for making this day a fun and exciting community event. 

Dr. Cap

WHEN WE GET BACK FROM HOLIDAY BREAK 

Monday, January 5th - Classes Resume

Thursday, January 8th - CHS Virtual Grad Panel 2026 (10AM-10:45AM, CHS Grad Panel Zoom Link) 

Friday, January 9th - Alumni Night, Mt. Lakes Campus 

THE WEEK AFTER THAT 

Friday, January 16th - 12PM Close: Faculty Forum

Monday, January 19th - SCHOOL CLOSED: MLK Day

Saturday, January 24th - Badger Bowl-A-Rama Fundraiser (12-2PM, Boonton Lanes)

Tuesday, January 27th - Virtual Speaker Series - Gretchen Burman( 7pm)

CHS PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Craig High School Virtual College Grad Panel, Thursday, January 8th, 10 AM-10:45 AM: We are excited to extend an invitation to all of our Craig parents to join us for our annual CHS virtual grad panel on Thursday, January 8th, from 10:00-10:45 AM (CHS Grad Panel Zoom Link, Passcode 8675309 if needed).  

For the 1st time ever, we have put together a panel made up exclusively of members of the CHS Graduating Class 2025.  This is solely based on the diversity of post-secondary placement amongst this graduating class.  Our panelists will share their insights on navigating the college landscape, from their starting point in choosing a school and major to the challenges they have encountered and the resources available to students with learning disabilities. We hope you will join us. Below are mini-profiles of our grad panel speakers. 

Mary, CHS Class of 2025 (FDU-Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ)

• Attending Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florham Park/Madison campus  
• Studying Early Childhood Education with a major in Humanities. Also, in a 5-year master's degree in the Quest Program.
• Utilizes the Regional Center and the Academic Support Center.
• Member of the Catholic Campus Ministry. Interested in joining the Women in Business Club, and next semester, looking into joining a sorority on campus.

Madison, CHS Class of 2025 (Beacon College, FL)

• Attending Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida 
• Studying Anthrozoology (study with animals)  
• Utilizes weekly meetings with a designated learning specialist, open office hours with her professors, and the Beacon Writing Center 
• Looking into joining the equestrian club next semester 

Chloe, CHS Class of 2025 (SCAD-Savannah College of Art and Design, GA)

• Currently enrolled at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Atlanta, Georgia 
• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Animation, but still considering a second major.
• Has a weekly meeting with the director of disabilities for executive functioning. She utilizes GeoI notes (notes recorded by her computer, which then transcribes the professor’s lecture into a presentation for future reference). Additionally, she attends weekly tutoring sessions in the library for select courses. 
• Looking to join the animation club.

Jada, CHS Class of 2025 (Hampton University, VA)

• Currently enrolled at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia 
• Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications with a minor in sports management. 
• Utilizes the support system of the Student Success Center when taking tests and quizzes, and attends office hours with professors. 
• Member of the AI Club and Sister II Sister. During the spring semester, she plans on joining the SLP (Student Leadership Program) 

Alumni Night 2026-January 9th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All 7th and 8th-grade students are invited to come play basketball, socialize, and eat some pizza. If your child is interested, please respond in the RSVP below.

Alumni Night RSVP 2026

CHS SPORTS DESK   

CHS ESPORTS Team Hoops Starts Up After the New Year:  The inaugural CHS ESPORTS TEAM will start its winter intramural season after the Holiday Break. Practices will be held in room 107 from 3 PM to 4:30 PM on the following MONDAYS:   

• January 12th, 26th  
• February 2nd, 9th, 23rd 
• March 2nd   

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Coach Cap at ECaparulo@craigschool.org

Badger Bowling Intramural League Starts Up After the New Year:  The CHS Intramural Bowling League will get rolling after the Holiday Break. League play and pick up will be at BOONTON LANES from 3 PM to 4:30 PM on the following THURSDAYS:  

• January 15th, 22nd, 29th   
• February 5th    

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Coach Crum at JCrum@cragschool.org 

Badger Hoops Starts Up After the New Year:  The CHS JV Basketball Team will start its winter season after the Holiday Break. Practices will be held at the CHS Gym from 3 PM to 4:30 PM on the following Tuesdays:  

• January 13th, 20st, 27th  
• February 3rd, 10th, 24th   

We’ll finalize the game schedule in early January. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Coach Cap at ECaparulo@craigschool.org

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