LS/MS Newsletter - October 3rd

Badger families,

A new school year has so much promise, excitement, and firsts. Some of that is thrilling, and sometimes it feels unsettling. Each time our families come onto campus, the unsettled feelings lessen, and the excitement of a year filled with promise for your children grows. We started with our Back to School Celebration in August as an informal meet and greet between families, faculty, and staff. We continued with our Parent Information Lunch and Learn in September to introduce some of the programming unique to The Craig School. Next week we welcome our families onto campus for their final introduction to the school year for Back to School Night, This will provide the opportunity to meet each of your child’s teachers and learn about their class, their expectations, and your child’s day. 

In order to fully prepare for Back to School Night, there is a noon dismissal this Thursday with our Back to School Night beginning promptly at 6:30pm in the Janet M. Cozine Auditorium. From there families will have scheduled time to visit each classroom and walk through much of their child’s day. Please keep in mind that Back to School Night is a time for teachers to give you an overview of their class, describe a typical day, and explain their expectations, not a time for individual conferences. If you find the need for an individual conversation, please reach out to the teacher and set up a time to speak. Please look in your child’s VIP folder this week for your schedule for Back to School Night. 

Have a great weekend,

Jennifer Guthrie

October 2025 Important Dates

Dyslexia Awareness Month 

10/6 (Mon) - After School Badger Homework Support

10/7 (Tues) - Picture Day 

10/7 (Tues) - After School Soccer Game, Art, and Music

10/8 (Wed) - After School Fencing, Badger HW Support, and Robotics

10/9 (Thurs) - Noon Dismissal: Back to School Night (6:30) 

10/13 (Mon) - School Closed Columbus Day 

10/14 (Tues) - After School Art, Music, Soccer Practice

10/15 (Wednesday) - After School Badger HW Support and Robotics 

10/15 (Wed) - Transition to HS Parent Meeting (7th and 8th Grade Parents, 8:30 am) 

10/15-10/17 (Wed-Fri) - 7th and 8th Grade Frost Valley Trip

10/16 (Thurs) - After School Badger HW Support

10/31 (Fri) - Noon Dismissal: Trunk or Treat/Parade (10:00 am)

November 2025 Important Dates

11/6 -11/7 - School Closed: Parent Teacher Conferences held virtually

11/21 - Noon Dismissal: Grandfriend’s Day

11/24 - 11/28  - School Closed: Thanksgiving Recess

LIBRARY NEWS

This week, at the LS/MS campus,  we held a celebration honoring our library volunteers, past and present.

We invited all and introduce them to our new space.

We are so appreciative of everyone that helped us along the way!

TRANSITIONING TO HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY- OCTOBER 15th

8:30 am-9:30 am- Lower School Auditorium

JOIN US VIRTUALLY HERE

7th and 8th graders

Frost Valley paperwork is due October 6, 2025.  One of the highlights of the trip is the Frost Valley Store. It can be previewed at  https://www.shopfrostvalley.org/

Gogi Abroad Travel for grades 7 to 12- 

See our flyer below for details!

Craig School Trunk-or-Treat & Class Parties

View our Sign Up Sheet in the Community/Sign Up Section!

Mark your calendars! On Friday, October 31st, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, PACS will host our annual Trunk-or-Treat in the Craig School LS/MS parking lot, which will also include class parties. Your grade-level holiday parents will send you more details about the class parties and additional volunteer opportunities.

Parents are welcome to decorate their car trunks (limited to 25 spots) and hand out candy as students parade in costume. Trunk decorating and parking can begin as early as 9:00 AM. Children may wear costumes to school or bring them to change into before the parade. PACS will provide bags for all students to collect their treats.  All are welcome to attend the Trunk-or-Treat. The parade will commence at 10:15 am, featuring all students willing to participate. The trunk-or-treating and class parties will follow.

Here’s the schedule trunk-or-treat times and class party locations:

*this is followed by the 10:15 All-School Parade

- 2nd to 5th grade: 10:30 AM, Gym (Left)

- 6th grade: 10:50 AM, Gym (Right)

- 7th and 8th grade: 11:10 AM, Cafeteria

We kindly request bulk donations of individually wrapped, nut-free candy. An optional Amazon Wish List with allergy-friendly options simplifies giving, as items are shipped directly to the school. (Please remember: no nutty goodies.)

We urgently need volunteers to assist with parking and refilling candy bowls during the event. This crucial role ensures the smooth and safe running of the event. It’s also an excellent opportunity for extended family members, such as grandparents, to get involved in the festivities.

Sign up to decorate a trunk, donate candy, or help oversee the parking lot!

https://evite.me/HftKCkcUNr

Fencing- 

No Fencing Monday, October 6th. Final Fencing day is Wednesday, October 8th. Thank you Vladimir!

Soccer- 

Tuesday, October 7th, game against Peck School. The game is not at the Peck School. Veterans Field  1839 US-46, Parsippany. 

Tuesday, October 14th, game against Mt. Arlington. 1 Altenbrand Ave, Mt. Arlington 

Save the Date!

 Badger Bowling Fundraising Event 

 Saturday, January 24, 2026
12:00–2:00 PM | Boonton Lanes, Boonton, NJ

Shake off the winter chill and join us for an afternoon of fun, food, and fundraising to support The Craig School! 

Mark your calendars, more information to follow!