LS/MS - January 31, 2025

Dear Badger families,

We are continually integrating more functions from our Veracross learning management system to help all of us stay more informed. One such function is the student directory. As part of your enrollment process, you answered questions about what information you wish to include in a student directory. On your parent portal, you have access to the information that families have opted to share. Through the parent portal, you can also update your preferences to include or exclude the information you wish. Please see the tutorial put together by Renee Hecht. If you have any questions about how to use this function, please contact Renee Hecht, rhecht@craigschool.org or (973)334-1234 ext. 228. 

Have a great weekend,

Jen Guthrie

Where to Locate the Student Directory

On the parent portal, there are several buttons related to contact information. While this guide will be focused on searching the directory, the image below highlights the function of some of the other buttons.

1. To search for students: Use the Student Directory button, located in the School Links section.

2. You will be brought to a screen like the one below. To search for students in a specific grade, use the Students by Grade Level button at the bottom.

3. Choose the Grade Level you’re looking for. By default, students will appear in the list alphabetically by Last Name.

4. Search criteria at the top of the results screen can also be used to narrow the search if needed.

2/3/25     Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55

2/4/25     Boy’s Basketball Game - Home - 3:05 - 5:00

2/5/25     Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55

2/6/25     Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55

2/6/25     Boy’s Basketball Game Canceled

2/6/25     Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55

2/6/25   STEM NIGHT 6:30 - 8:30 

2/10/25   Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55

2/11/25   Boy’s Basketball Game Unity Charter - Home - 3:05 - 5:00

2/12/25   Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55

2/12/25   Boy’s Basketball Game - Away at Far Hills Country Day School - 3:05 - 5:00

2/13/25   Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55

2/14/25   Valentine’s Day Fun - Early Dismissal - 12:00 pm

2/17/25   School Closed - Mid-Winter Break 

2/18/25   School Closed - Mid-Winter Break 

2/19/25   Spirit Day for 100th Day of School

2/19/25   Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55

2/19/25   Boy’s Basketball Team Party 3:05 - 4:30

2/20/25   Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55

2/24/25   Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55

2/26/25   Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55

2/27/25   Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55

2/28/25 Twilight Ski Trip at Mt. Peter in Warwick NY 4:00 -9:00 pm 

Valentine’s Day at The Craig School:

Information will be coming from grade level parents for students in grades 3-5 about sharing Valentines and having a little party. Be on th elook out for that this week. Students in grades 6-8 will have a festive treat in the cafeteria and challenge each other’s Valentine trivia with a Kahoot in the auditorium. 

In preparation for Valentine’s Day, students have participated in making Valentines for those in assisted living. These Valentines will be brought to local assisted living shelters to make sure everyone feels the warmth this season. Go Badgers!

Pancakes and Procedural Essays?:

It isn’t always easy to get students motivated to write procedural essays. Add in the promise of making what you are writing about, now you’re talking! Mrs. Charniga’s 7th and 8th grade classes researched pancakes and used her mother’s classic recipe to compose informative and accurate procedural essays about making pancakes. One by one, each class is finishing up and taking a day to make, and eat, the pancakes in class. Mrs. Schmitt and Mrs. Guthrie joined the class, learned a lot, and enjoyed the fruits of their labor! I think this picture says it all!

Craig School Friday Twilight Skiing and Snowboarding at Mt. Peters RETURNS starting FEB 28th: We know we have not seen a lot of snow this season but that’s not stopping us from locking up our FRIDAY After school ski dates for this year at Mt. Peter (https://www.mtpeter.com/).  Mt. Peter is located in Warwick, NY (51 Old Mt. Peter Road, 10990), about 35 miles from Craig.

We have coordinated to ski/snowboard after school (4:00 PM start- ends 9:00 PM) on Friday, February 28th and Friday, March 7th.  In order to join us and take advantage of the Craig School Group pricing, you must submit all forms and pay online by using the following link. Please be sure to sign all waivers.  https://shop.mtpeter.com/groups and the group code: Craig25

Helmets are a must for all skiers and snowboarders.  This is a Craig community event open to all students, family members, staff, and friends of The Craig School.  Families must provide their own transportation and supervision at the mountain.  If you can not attend both dates and would still like to attend one, please sign up at https://mtpeter.com You just won’t get the group discount but you can still participate!   Any questions reach out to Mr. Furlong at NFurlong@craigschool.org

Prepare for a celebration of love! Class parents will share all the details about each grade's Valentine's Day party taking place on February 14th!

Mark your calendars for March 6th at 9 AM, everyone! We invite all to join the open PACS meeting taking place at the high school, and we can't wait to see you there!

Attention, book lovers! The Scholastic Book Fair is about to bring some literary excitement beginning March 10th! Prepare to fill your shelves while supporting the school!

Literary Magazine Submissions: As the weather turns colder many of us naturally spend more time indoors. Why not take this opportunity to encourage your child to show off their literary and artistic talents and growth? We are looking for all types of submissions from poems, short stories, drawings, to pictures of models, and more. Please see the flier for other ideas and details. The deadline for entries is fast approaching; Mrs. Miller needs all submissions by the end of March.