LS/MS Newsletters

Dear Badger Families,

Although the cooler temperatures are trying to fool us, we have actually crossed into May and are closing in on the end of the 2025-2026 school year. If you have not yet registered for our Summer Academy or Enrichment, please do so; we have some openings in some grades, but we are getting close to full capacity. If you have any questions about the Summer Academy or afternoon Enrichment, please reach out. 

There are many fun events as we finish up the year, so please keep watching the calendar, your email, this newsletter, and your child’s VIP folder. We try to put the information out in multiple ways to ensure you are informed. In our Community News section today you will see important information about Red Nose Day, the 7th-8th grade dance, and the 8th-grade graduation. PACS is still looking for some help for next week’s Teachers’ Appreciation celebrations as well. 

Have a great weekend,

Jennifer Guthrie

Director of the Lower & Middle School

May 2026 Important Dates

5/4 (Mon) - After School Badger HW Support and Art

5/5 (Tues) - After School Music

       Teacher Feature: Ice Cream & Movie (3:05-5:30 pm) Registration Required

5/6 (Wed) - After School Badger HW Support and Swim

5/7 (Thur) - Plant Sale Deliveries - 3:15 - 4:00 pm

        After School Badger HW Support and Robotics

5/8 (Fri) - 7/8th Grade Dance in the Craig School Gym (Mountain Lakes Campus) - 7-9 pm 

5/11 (Mon) - After School Badger HW Support and Art

5/12 (Tues) - After School Music

       Teacher Feature: Ice Cream & Movie (3:05-5:30 pm) Registration Required

5/12 ( Tues) Virtual Presentation- Dr. Lindsey Skerker- info and link below

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

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week: May 4–8 

Our Blast Off celebration launches next week! A huge thank you to everyone who donated through our Amazon wishlist—your incredible generosity is helping us transform the school into a festive, space-filled celebration with a full week of surprises and treats for our amazing teachers and staff.

We’re still looking for a few volunteers to help bring it all together—please sign up below if you’re able. Every bit of help makes a difference!

https://evite.me/h2QG1ZwGPN

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!

8th-Grade Parent Volunteer Sign Ups

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

SIGN UP HERE

SUMMER ACADEMY REGISTRATION AND REQUIRED FORMS

REGISTRATION AND FORMS HERE

Lacrosse

Instructional lacrosse clinic for all grades. Click the link below for more information.

Lacrosse 2026

Craig School 20th Annual Golf Outing & Auction

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • Ballyowen Golf Club, Hamburg, NJ

Join us for a standout day of golf, connection, and impact in support of Craig School students. As we celebrate our 20th outing, we look forward to bringing together our community for a day that’s as meaningful as it is fun - on and off the course.

Whether you’re golfing or joining us for dinner and the auction, there’s something for everyone.

A sincere thank you to those who have already registered, sponsored, or committed to supporting the auction. Your generosity is what makes this event such 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

Interested in contributing to the auction? Contact Amanda Jahn, our Auction Chair, for details. We welcome items such as:

Event or sports tickets      Vacation homes or getaways
Restaurant or retail gift cards   Unique experiences or tours
Themed baskets (family, spa, golf)  Professional services
Camps or kids’ activities     Memorabilia or one-of-a-kind items

Registration closes: May 18, 2026

Questions? Contact Mary Calvano 

20th Annual Golf Outing Register or Explore Opportunities

Craig’s Got Talent- Talent Show!

Please click the link below for more information.

Craigs Got Talent Show 2026

7/8TH GRADE DANCE INFORMATION

8th Grade Graduation Updates

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). 

Cap and Gown photos by Ms. Chartier will be taken on Tuesday, May 5th, during the school day. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Ms. Chartier at the email address above. 

Thank You & Plant Sale Pickup Reminder

Thank you to everyone who supported our 9th Annual Peer Leadership Plant Sale! Your generosity made this year’s sale a wonderful success and directly supports our student-led initiatives.

A friendly reminder that plant pickup will take place on:
Tuesday, May 7
3:15–4:00 pm
Mountain Lakes Campus

If you are unable to pick up your order during this time, please reach out to Mrs. Given.

Questions? Please contact Laura Given at lgiven@craigschool.org.

We are so grateful for your support and look forward to seeing you at pickup!