Dear Badger families,
A heartfelt thank you to PACS for making Teacher Appreciation Week truly “Out of This World!” From the creative decorations featuring hanging planets and astronaut-themed touches, to stocking the faculty lounges, hosting a delicious Cinco de Mayo lunch, creating a coffee bar, and organizing a fun scavenger hunt with special treats, every detail made our faculty and staff feel incredibly appreciated.
We know that events like this require a tremendous amount of planning, coordination, donations, and volunteer time behind the scenes. Please know how deeply appreciated your efforts were by all of us. Thank you for celebrating our faculty and staff in such a meaningful way and for all that you do for The Craig School!
Thank you to everyone who supported our leadership council by participating in their plant sale. It was a huge success and all plants arrived and were distributed yesterday afternoon.
We wrap up this festive week tonight with our annual 7th and 8th grade dance! The gym is currently being transformed into a Hawaiian paradise, and we know it will be a fun and memorable evening for all of our middle school students. A special thank you to Alyssa Chartier and her committee of parents for helping bring this exciting event to life!
Next week, we are excited to welcome Dr. Lindsey Skerker, Director of College Counseling and Transitions, to our Speaker Series for an informative evening focused on helping families thoughtfully navigate the next steps in their child’s educational journey. From planning for high school, college, and beyond, Dr. Skerker will share valuable insights, practical tips, and helpful strategies to support students and families through the transition process. Be sure to register using the link in this week’s newsletter — we look forward to a wonderful evening of discussion and learning!
Enjoy your weekend,
Jen Guthrie
Director of the Lower & Middle School
5/11 (Mon) - After School Badger HW Support and Art
5/12 (Tues) - After School Music
7:00 pm Virtual Speaker: Dr. Lindsey Skerker, Transition Planning Registration Required
5/13 (Wed) - After School Badger HW Support and Swim
5/14 (Thur) - Teacher Feature: Badger Esports Showdown (Grd 6-12) Registration Required
Pick Up at Craig High School
After School Badger HW Support and Robotics
5/15 (Fri) - Noon Dismissal: Faculty Forum
5/18 (Mon) - After School Badger HW Support and Art
5/19 (Tues) - Teacher Feature: Build a Stuffed Animal (3:05-5:00 pm) Registration Required
After School Music
5/20 (Wed) - Last Day for After-School HW Support and Activities
After School Badger HW Support and Swim
5/21 (Thur) - Red Nose Day Activities during the school day
5/22-5/25 (Fri-Mon)- No School: Memorial Day Weekend
5/28 (Thur) - Evening: Craig Expo and Talent Show
June 2026 Important Dates
6/2-6/4 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) - 8th Grade Trips
6/8 (Mon) Noon Dismissal: Faculty Forum
6/9 (Tues) Noon Dismissal: Badger Community Spirit Day
6/10 (Wed) Noon Dismissal: Awards Assembly/Last Day for 2-7. 8th Grade Brunch
6/11 (Thurs) 8th Grade Graduation - 9 am -12 pm
PACS
PACS Update: 8th Grade Celebration & Teacher Appreciation Week Note
Calling All 8th Grade Parents
As part of a long-standing Craig tradition, PACS supports a special breakfast celebration for our 8th graders during the Grades 2–7 awards ceremonies. We’re looking for a few 8th-grade parent volunteers to help with planning and setup.
It’s a wonderful way to be part of your child’s send-off and make the day extra meaningful. Please fill out the Google Form below if you can help!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Concludes Today!
As our week-long celebration comes to a close today, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the parents who contributed and helped make Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week so special for our incredible faculty and staff.
From fully stocked teacher lounges to festive surprises and thoughtful treats throughout the week, your generosity and support created a truly meaningful celebration for the dedicated educators and staff who make The Craig School such an extraordinary community.
Follow the Mission!
Be sure to check out The Craig School Parent Facebook Page for photos and highlights from this out-of-this-world week of appreciation!
RED NOSE DAY
Red Nose Day is a global campaign that raises funds to help end child poverty by supporting access to food, healthcare, education, and safe housing. Since 2015, it has helped over 31 million children.
Each year, Craig School’s Leadership Program hosts a day of events to raise awareness and support for a student-selected organization. This year, we are partnering with Help4All, a Madison, NJ–based organization that supports individuals and families in need right here in our community.
Red Nose Day will take place on May 21st and will include a variety of learning activities. Leading up to the event, we are collecting donations requested by Help4All. Please see the attached flyers for details—thank you for your support!
CRAIG PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
SUMMER ACADEMY REGISTRATION AND REQUIRED FORMS
Lacrosse
Instructional lacrosse clinic for all grades. Click the link below for more information.
Craig School 20th Annual Golf Outing & Auction
Craig School 20th Annual Golf Outing & Auction
Craig School 20th Annual Golf Outing & Auction
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • Ballyowen Golf Club, Hamburg, NJ
20th Annual Golf Outing Register or Explore Opportunities
Join us as we celebrate the 20th Annual Craig School Golf Outing & Auction, a special day of golf, community, and impact in support of Craig School students.
Whether you are joining us on the course or for dinner and the auction, we look forward to celebrating this milestone event together.
New this year: Take your shot at a Hole-In-One Challenge for a chance to win a major cash prize!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has already registered, sponsored, donated, or committed to supporting the auction. Your generosity continues to make this event a success year after year.
Event Schedule
11:00 AM – Check-in, Driving Range & Putting Green Open
11:30 AM – Lunch (check-in continues)
1:00 PM – Shotgun Start | Scramble Format
5:30/6:00 PM – Dinner, Awards & Auction
Auction Donations Welcome!
Do you have unused or unwanted gifts, experiences, tickets, or items tucked away in a closet? We would love to give them new life through our auction.
We are currently seeking:
Interested in contributing to the auction? Contact Amanda Jahn, Auction Chair, for details.
Registration closes May 18, 2026
Questions? Contact Mary Calvano
Craig’s Got Talent- Talent Show!
Please click the link below for more information.
Dear 8th Grade Families,
Please be on the lookout for emails from Alyssa Chartier (achartier@craigschool.org) regarding graduation information. Graduation will be held in the auditorium at the Mountain Lakes campus on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The ceremony starts at 9:00 AM and runs until around 12:00 PM (noon).
For more information on ways of giving or to make a donation online you can clicking here.
