LS/MS Newsletter - June 6

You are invited!

This Wednesday, June 11th, is our annual Awards Ceremonies. During these ceremonies each student is recognized for their strengths. Families are invited to attend the event and help us celebrate the many accomplishments of our Badgers! The ceremony for grades 3-5 will begin at 9:00 and will be done before 10:00. Grades 6 and 7 will have their ceremony beginning at 10:00 and will be done by 11:00. Families are welcome to bring their students home after their ceremony. 8th grade awards will be a part of their graduation ceremony. 

Have a great weekend!

Jen Guthrie

6/10/25      Badger Community Day/Spirit Day

6/11/25      12 PM Dismissal: Last Day of School for Grades 2 - 7

       Awards Assembly Grades 2 - 5 (9 am to 10 am) Grades 6-7 (10 am to 11 am)

       8th Grade Student Brunch

6/12/25      8th Grade Graduation at 9:00 am

IMPORTANT FALL DATES 

Thursday, August 28th - Welcome Back Cookout (11AM)

Monday, September 1st - School Closed: Labor Day 

Tuesday, September 2nd - Opening Day: Classes Begin

8th Grade Trips

This week our 8th graders took a series of day trips to celebrate the culmination of their academic career at the Craig Lower & Middle School. Whether this is their first year at Craig or their 7th, they have made a lot of memories and friends and have a lot to celebrate! On Tuesday they went to Dorney Park, on Wednesday they hiked to the Tourne and had lunch at Gaylord Park, and on Thursday they played a group game of laser tag followed by more games at Rockin Jump. We are all excited for what lies ahead for our 8th graders and our happy to be celebrating them these final days! Thank you to Mr. Furlong, Dr. Cap, Ms. Kutcher, Ms. Beck, and Mrs. Given for chaperoning these well-deserved trips!

Join the Craig School Parent Facebook Group!

We’re excited to share that the Craig School Parent Group on Facebook is now active! This private, parent-run group is a great space for current Craig parents to connect, share information, and stay up to date on school happenings!

Click here to request to join the Craig School Parent Group

We look forward to building community and connection together!

Leadership Council 

8th Grade Graduation Updates:

1. Please email Alyssa Chartier (achartier@craigschool.org) to RSVP for your child’s graduation guests. We need a rough headcount so we can plan accordingly. Thank you! 

THE CRAIG GOLF EVENT NEEDS YOUR HELP!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has already supported our Golf Outing Auction by purchasing items from our Wish List! Your generosity is truly appreciated and is helping us build some incredible auction packages.

There are still plenty of great items available for those considering a donation, and other ways to pitch in if shopping isn’t your thing!

Here are 2 ways you can help.

First, our online auction will run alongside the outing, and we need your help to make it a success! Thanks to our generous Craig families, we’re bringing back the Amazon Wish List for easy item donations. Simply select an item, and it will be shipped directly to Craig School to be bundled into auction packages. 

How You Can Help the Auction:

• Amazon Wish List – Purchase an item using this link, or email Amanda Jahn at ajahn@craigschool.org for the link.

• Golf Club Connections – If you’re a golf club member or know someone who is, a golf foursome donation or a member and a threesome would be a sought-after auction item.

• Auction Donations – Have season tickets, a vacation home, or access to unique experiences? Consider donating them! Gift cards are also great additions.

• Monetary Contributions – Cash donations are welcome! Make checks payable to The Craig School and drop them off at the Blue House.

Every contribution - big or small - helps make this event successful. Thank you for supporting Craig’s largest fundraiser!

For questions, contact:

Amanda Jahn (ajahn@craigschool.org), or Mary Calvano (mcalvano@craigschool.org)

The second way to help - attend the outing and/or dinner.  Details are:

19th Annual Golf Outing, Dinner & Auction Fundraiser

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Ballyowen Golf Club

Join us for a fantastic day on the course or come for dinner and our exciting auction - all to support The Craig School!!

For more details and to register, visit: 19th Annual Golf Outing, Dinner & Auction Fundraiser

For questions, please contact Mary Calvano at [email] or call 973-334-1234 x 229.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Lost and Found – Final Call! (Lower Middle School)

As we approach the end of the school year, our Lost and Found has grown quite a bit! We have a collection of jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles, and other personal items that have yet to be claimed.

We will have the clothing and other items out at our Awards Assemblies on Wednesday, June 11. You are also welcome to stop by during drop-off or pick-up to look through the collection.

All unclaimed items will be donated after the last day of school.

Please take a moment to check the Lost and Found -  your student's missing item might be in the mix (see photos below)!