This Saturday is the grand reopening of the Craig School Drive In and we are looking for a big Craig High School turnout!  Ample parking, beautiful weather, and some quality Craig Community time.  Throw in some free popcorn and a very cool movie choice (Space Jam: The New Legacy) and we have the makings of an amazing evening!  Lot opens at 6PM, and the movie starts at dusk.  Bring the whole family, lawn chairs, inflatable couches, and a cooler of your favorite PG-13 snacks and drinks.  See you at the movies,

Dr. Cap

Saturday, October 9th 

2nd Annual Craig School Drive-In (Lot Opens at 6 PM, Movie starts at Dusk) 

Wednesday, October 13th 

The Craig School Speaker Series (7PM): Late, Lost, & Lagging Behind-Demystifying Executive Functioning with Award Winning Author, Speaker, Coach Leslie Josel (Registration https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkfuCrqD0qE9SQS25ID4XuLsMC7NiFWlgP)

Friday, October 15th

12PM Closing: Faculty Forum 

Saturday, October 16th

CSHS XC Team: Beavertown 5K (Lincoln Park, 9 AM)

Sunday, October 24th 

CSHS XC Team: New Beginnings for Tomorrow 5K (Fairfield, 9AM)

Tuesday, October 26th

1st Trimester Progress Reports Coming Home

Wednesday, October 27th 

Picture Day!

Thursday, October 28th 

Annual CHS “Great Pumpkin” Entries Due 

Friday, October 29th  

Annual High School Halloween Bash: “Great Pumpkin” Winners Announced and Halloween Costume Contest 

DROP IN OPEN OFFICE HOURS with Dr. Loftin, Head of School

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday- LS/MS  2:00pm -3:00pm

Thursday - High School Campus - 2:00pm- 3:00pm

These hours are open for parents to schedule a meeting, drop in and discuss any issues or concerns or to just say hello

kloftin@craigschool.org

973-334-1234

SPEAKER SERIES

October 13th 7pm (parents) and November 12th (faculty) 1pm

Leslie Josel - Award-Winning Author, Speaker, Coach

Late, Lost & Lagging Behind: Demystifying Executive Functions

Executive functioning skills are essential to how we learn and act. They're the brain’s ability to self-regulate, complete tasks, be time aware and remember information.  In essence, they control EVERYTHING we do! Leslie will break down the six pillars of executive functions, including time management, working memory, effort and mood regulation. She’ll highlight the importance of understanding where your student sits on the Executive Age scale, and provide insight in how we can help our students strengthen their EF muscle. Leslie will also detail specific scaffolding, strategies and systems and provide practical solutions using case studies to help support organization, time management, procrastination and focusing weaknesses.

Register: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkfuCrqD0qE9SQS25ID4XuLsMC7NiFWlgP 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

PACS

Here are additional dates to mark on your calendar! 

Be on the lookout for more information soon!

October 29, 2021 Trunk or Treat at Lower School

Please join us for The Craig School's Annual 

           SPOOKTACULAR TRUNK-OR-TREAT

Friday, October 29th at 1:00 PM

Calling all spooky cars!  We need parent volunteers to decorate the trunk of their car and provide treats for the students. This will take place in the parking lot of the LS/MS. Volunteers should arrive at 12:30 to line of the cars and begin decorating.  If you cannot make the event, please help by donating nut free treats.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CACA72EA0FCC52-trunk

November 23, 2021  GrandFriends Day at Lower School

December 17th, 2021 Winter Wonderland

PACS EVERYDAY!

Log onto our store, browse our items, order for your student and your family and The Craig School receives 20% of the order! All of the proceeds from this go towards the community events that we have planned throughout the year for you and your students to enjoy!

CRAIG SPIRIT WEAR STORE

We will be sharing the calendar of PACS events along with a sign up sheet so everyone has an opportunity to join and become a part of the fun we have planned for our community.

PACS Executive Committee information is on our website.

PACS PAGE

It is not too late to join our membership drive, please email Angelina Bright, PACS PRESIDENT at  pacs@craigschool.org

ADMISSIONS

Middle School parents are invited to our in-person Open House on our High School Campus in Montville, Wednesday, October 20th. The Open House begins at 9 am.  Please RSVP to Nicole Moon, Director of Admission, nmoon@craigschool.org 

The Craig School High School, 24 Changebridge Road. Montville, NJ 07045

To learn more https://www.craigschool.org/academics/high-school/

Fall Community Service at the Craig School High School

The changing of the leaves and the start of the CSHS community service program always marks the true beginning of fall.  All students at Craig High are required to complete 10 hours of community service annually.  Our fall sign ups are complete and our students began their chosen internal community service last week.  

On a daily basis, our students run our recycling program that includes paper and plastic (picture in gallery)  Also daily, our students run, stock, and manage the student break bar (picture in gallery).  On Fridays, we have a community service crew organize our classrooms and clean up our gym and a smaller group water all of the plants in our school (picture in the gallery)!  Every 6-weeks, students will have another opportunity to sign up for the community service of their choice. 

CHHS XC Runner Completes Jersey Shore Half Marathon 

CHHS Junior, Ben recently ran in one of New Jersey’s oldest distance events, the Jersey Shore Half Marathon!  This 13-mile test of fortitude and endurance was held in Highlands, NJ with the marathon beginning at the Sandy Hook Gateway National Park and ending up close enough to the ocean to dive in after the race.  All proceeds benefited the Shore AC and The Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County.  Ben came in 2nd place in the 19 and under age category.  Way to go Ben! (picture in gallery)

We are hoping you will be joining us for our School-Wide Drive-In Movie Night!

This Saturday, October 9th at 

The Craig School High School 

24 Changebridge Road Montville, New Jersey

Please RSVP to kburke@craigschool.org

Few things for our Saturday Night Moviegoers: 

• MOVIE: Our Movie (Space Jam: A New Legacy) will start at dusk.  The running time of the movie is 1 hour and 55 minutes.  Here is a link to the trailer of the movie Space Jam: A New Legacy
• ARRIVAL: Arrive at the Craig High Parking Lot at 6:00 PM. CSHS is located off of Changebridge Road.  There is a school sign right at our turn (Ashland Drive) and the school lot is located down a few 100 yards on the right.  
• PARKING: A Craig lot attendant will greet you at the lot entrance and point you towards our team of car space consultants who will then guide you to your socially distant safe parking spot 
• PACS SNACK BAGS: The Free PACS Snack Bag Table will be set up in front of the school.  You can't miss it!  
• BATHROOMS: Bathrooms are located on the CSHS first floor and can be accessed through the 1st-floor middle doors. Ladies room is located upon entry into the school hallway (straight ahead)  Take a right to the end of the hall for the men's room which will be located on your left. Masks are required upon entry into the building. 
• AUDIO: The Movie's audio will be a large speaker system so bring lawn chairs and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors!

All absences and late arrivals should be reported to our main office.  Please send an email to Deborah Maas dmaas@craigschool.org OR call the office at  973-334-1234 x 300 before 7:30 a.m.