LS/MS Newsletter - June 2nd

Thanks for an Amazing Night!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for our Annual Expo and Talent Show — what an incredible evening! It was a true celebration of our school community, and we couldn’t have done it without all of you.

To our awesome students: thank you for your talent, bravery, and energy. Whether you were performing, presenting, or cheering from the crowd, you made the night shine.

To our amazing families and fans: your support means everything. Thank you for showing up, cheering loud, and helping our students feel confident and proud.

To our fantastic faculty and staff: your behind-the-scenes work, encouragement, and passion made this night possible. You inspire our students every day, and tonight was proof of that.

And of course, a big shoutout to Mr. Furlong and our talented Badgers for putting on such a fun and memorable show, and an amazing closing act by our new house band, Bad Badgers! 

Thanks again for being part of such a special evening — we’re lucky to have a school community like this.

Jen Guthrie

Calendar for June

6/2/25       Homework Help - 3:00 - 3:55

6/3/25         8th Grade Field Trip to Dorney Amusement Park 9 am to 6 pm

6/4/25       Homework Help - 3:00 - 3:55

6/4/25       8th Grade Field Trip to Hike the Tourne Park  8:30 am to 3 pm

6/5/25      Casual Community Meeting at the LS/MS- All School 2pm

6/5/25       Homework Help - 3:00 - 3:55 - Last Day of Homework Help

6/5/25       8th Grade Field Trip to Laser Tag and Rocking Jump 9 am to 3 pm

6/6/25        12 PM Dismissal - Faculty Forum

6/10/25      Badger Community Day/Spirit Day

6/11/25      12 PM Dismissal 

6/11/25       Awards Assembly Grades 2 - 5 (9 am to 10 am) Grades 6-7 (10   am to 11 am)

6/11/25       8th Grade Student Brunch

6/11/25       Last Day of School for Grades 2 - 7

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

Craig Parent Community Casual End-of-the-School Year Gathering, THURSDAY, June 5th, 2 PM: Join our Head of School, Susan Schmitt, for a casual end-of-the-school year wrap-up in the gardens on our Mountain Lakes campus. 

The gathering is June 5th at 2 PM. RSVP Here-RSVP Link  

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!

8th Grade Graduation Updates: 

1. Baby photos will be due by Tuesday, June 3rd. Please email Alyssa Chartier between 6-8 photos of your child. 

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

Please email all photos to: achartier@craigschool.org 

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

• Graduation Dress Suggestion Letter:

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 Expo and Talent Show, May 29th, the Head of School Community Meeting on Thursday, June 5, and at the 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)!