LS/MS Newsletters

Calendar for April 

4/14//25    Spring Break Begins - Monday 4/14 - Monday 4/21

4/21/25     Spring Break: No School

4/22/25     Classes Resume

4/22/25     Volleyball Game at Home 3:00 - 5:00 - Chatham Day School

4/22/25     After School Art Club 3:00 - 3:55 

4/22/25     After School Music Club 3:00 - 3:55

4/23/25     Teacher Feature Sign-Ups Due (Send in Form & Check)

4/23/25     Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55

4/24/25     Spirit Day 

4/24/25     Volleyball Practice - 3:05 - 4:30

4/24/25     Homework Help - 3:00 - 3:55

4/28/25     Homework Help - 3:00 - 3:55

4/28/25     Teacher Feature:  Dodgeball Battle (Gr 3-5) 3:05 - 5:00  

4/29/25     Volleyball Game at Away 3:00 - 5:30 - Chatham Day School

4/29/25     After School Art Club 3:00 - 3:55 

4/29/25     After School Music Club 3:00 - 3:55

4/30/25     Homework Help - 3:00 - 3:55

4/30/25     Teacher Feature: Dodgeball Battle (Gr 6-12) 3:05 - 5:00 

5/1/25        Homework Help - 3:00 - 3:55

5/1/25        Volleyball End of Season Party - 3:00 - 4:30

5/3/25        All School Movie Night at CHS

MOVIE NIGHT

REGISTER FOR MOVIE NIGHT HERE

Teacher Feature 2025 

Forms & Checks Due 4/23/205

Spring has sprung, and it brings Teacher Feature with it! 

TEACHER FEATURE SIGN-UP FORM

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

8th Grade Graduation Updates: 

Please check your email regarding the 8th-grade spring spotlight plant sale. Contact Alyssa Chartier with any questions. 

• We are quickly approaching graduation, and Ms. Chartier needs your help! I am putting together a slideshow of all of our 2025 graduates and need the following from all families:

•  a baby photo of your child (children)

• roughly 6-8 photos of your child (children) from toddler age ranging to around 2023

Please email all photos to: achartier@craigschool.org

Thank you to the parents who have already sent photos in.

Also, on Tuesday, May 6th, I will take formal photos of each student in their cap and gown. I request that they wear a white shirt underneath so that it will not be a non-uniform color if it shows. If there are any questions regarding graduation, please feel free to contact me, as I am the graduation coordinator.

Please note that this request IS NOT for the yearbook! Any yearbook emails will come from Alessandra Edwards.

 Summer Program July-August  2025: 

Summer School registration is now open, and spots are filling up fast!

The Craig Summer Program will be held at our Montville facility from July through early August (July 7-August 1, Monday-Thursday, 9 am-12 pm).    

For more information and the summer academy registration form, visit our website.

www.craigschool.org/summer academy

After-School Activities Sign-Ups

Lacrosse Clinic 2025- Starting May 6th, Sharpen your skills or learn a new sport. Click the link for more information and sign-up

Lacrosse 2025

Please email Mr. Furlong with any questions. NFurlong@craigschool.org 

THE CRAIG GOLF EVENT NEEDS YOUR HELP!

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. All items must arrive by May 21st.

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!

Teacher Appreciation Week Volunteers Needed

Mark your calendars: May 5th to May 9th is Teacher Appreciation Week! Let’s show our teachers just how much we value them with five days of special activities. We need volunteers to help organize and carry out this week, ensuring our faculty and staff feel truly appreciated. You’re not required to help every day; any time you can contribute will be beneficial. If you're interested in volunteering, please add your name to the sign-up sheet below.

Sign Up Sheet