LS/MS Newsletter- Week of March 31st
Emails will be going out this afternoon with your child’s goals and objectives from each subject area. Please check your email and spam folders for the email from records@craigschool.org. Report cards will be available on Veracross. Please reach out to our Director of Technology, John Chismar, jchismar@criagschool.org if you are having trouble logging in.
Public speaking is not something that everyone enjoys. However, it is a great skill to practice in a comfortable environment. Our Orton classes have started to perform reader’s theater plays using their Orton word lists and vocabulary. This is a very engaging way to work on fluency and prosody skills while getting a chance to practice public speaking. Each group that has done this has had a Badger audience cheering them on for their show. Our most recent performers were Sydney Tzoulafis, Miles White, and Connor Ferrera under the direction of their Orton teacher, Mrs. Pompilio.
Another chance for public speaking comes from our leadership council. Just one example is participation in our admissions open house events. Our last open house of the year was this week and two of our peer leaders were asked to speak to the families about the experience at The Craig School. The students use this prompt to write their own paragraph, rehearse it, and speak in front of a group of strangers. Each time we do this I am amazed at their confidence, poise, and their ability to speak from the heart. Their passion about their experience at The Craig School is contagious. This year Andy Hallowell and Gaby Levine spoke at our fall open house. Thomas Sweeney and Kaiden Pfeiffer spoke at our winter open house, and this week, Harper Loughlin and Alexa Lockwood shared their experiences. We thank each of them for their warm words to our prospective families.
These are two of the many ways our teachers go above and beyond, think outside of the box, and create engaging ways to help your children develop not only their core academic skills, but confidence and speaking as well.
Jen Guthrie
Calendar for March
3/31/25 Homework Help 3:05-3:55
Calendar for April
4/1/25 Volleyball Game at Home 3:00 - 5:00 - CHS
4/1/25 After School Art Club 3:00 - 3:55
4/1/25 After School Music Club 3:00 - 3:55
4/2/25 Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55
4/3/25 Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55
4/7/25 Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55
4/8/25 Volleyball Game at Home 3:00 - 5:00 - Red Oaks
4/8/25 After School Art Club 3:00 - 3:55
4/8/25 After School Music Club 3:00 - 3:55
4/9/25 Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55
4/10/25 Volleyball Game at Home 3:00 - 5:00 - Red vs Blk
4/10/25 Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55
4/11/25 12:00 pm Dismissal
4/14//25 Spring Break Begins - Monday 4/14 - Monday 4/21
Attention 7th/8th Grade Parents/Families
We are looking for 5 individuals to help with the 7th/8th-grade dance. If you are interested in being on the committee to help make the dance of their dreams, please contact Alyssa Chartier at achartier@craigschool.org. The dance is scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2025.
After-School Activities Sign-Ups
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.
After-School Music with Ms. Cristino and Ms. Gordon: 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.
Teacher Feature 2025
Forms & Checks Due 4/23/205
Spring has sprung, and it brings Teacher Feature with it!
Dodgeball Battle – Grades 3 to 5
Who doesn’t love dodgeball? Join Mr. Snowdon, Mr. Furlong, and other surprise teachers for an afternoon of dodgeball with teams competing for bragging rights to be the dodgeball winners. Water and ice pops will be provided.
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025 [3:05 pm - 5:00 pm]
Price: $75.00
Grades: Grades 3rd through 5th
Dodgeball Battle 2.0 – Grades 6 to 12
Students join teams to battle for the title! Join Mr. Snowdon, Mr. Furlong, and other surprise teachers for an afternoon of dodgeball with teams competing for bragging rights to be the dodgeball winners. Water and ice pops will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 [3:05 pm - 5:00 pm]
Price: $75.00
Grades: Grades 6th through 12th
Come Meet the Animals & Cat Café - Grades 2 to 12
Join Mrs. Santiago, Mrs. Matejko, Mrs. Pompilio, Ms. Keremedjiev, Mrs. Harrington, and Ms. Jahn for a fun and interactive animal adventure!
Explore 6 Animal Rooms
Kids will rotate through six unique rooms—each filled with fascinating animals to meet, touch, and learn about. Special Guest Appearance - A police dog and handler will showcase their amazing skills!
Plus... THREE Surprise Animals! Wrap up your adventure by unwinding in our cozy Cat Café. Enjoy refreshments, play games, and spend time with our friendly feline friends in a laid-back atmosphere.
Don’t miss this memorable event full of animals, learning, and fun!
Date: Saturday, May 17th [10:00 am - 12:30 pm]
Price: $75.00
Maximum Number: 40 Students, Grades 2nd through 12th
Still Water Kayaking
Paddling on Indian Lake with life jackets, kayaks, and experts all included – what could be better? Here is your chance to experience kayaking with Mr. Furlong, a veteran kayaker. Your adventure will depart and return to Mr. Furlong’s house on Indian Lake in Denville. After your scenic tour, relax on shore and enjoy pizza for dinner.
Date: Monday, June 2nd or June 9th depending on the weather
Price: $75.00
Maximum Number: 8 Students - Open to Craig Students of all ages
Literary Magazine Submissions
We are looking for all types of submissions from poems, short stories, and drawings, to pictures of models, and more. Please see the flier for other ideas and details. The deadline for entries is fast approaching; Mrs. Miller needs all submissions by the end of March.
The Craig School’s 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!
For more information on ways of giving or to make a donation online you can clicking here.
