THE CRAIG SCHOOL

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Message from the Head Of School

NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR

We have assembled quite an impressive panel of Craig grads who will share their insights into navigating the college landscape, from choosing a school and major to the challenges of college and the resources available to students with learning disabilities. Below are mini-profiles of our grad panel speakers. Hope to see you Monday afternoon.

Dr. Cap

CALENDAR INFO

THIS WEEK

Monday, January 13th - CHS Virtual Grad Panel 1-1:45 PM (CHS Grad Panel Zoom Link, Passcode 120848 if needed).
Tuesday, January 14th - CHS Basketball Practice (3-4:15 PM, CHS Gym)
Friday, January 17th - 12 PM Close: Faculty Forum
Friday, January 17th - February LUNCH DELIVERY ORDER Window OPENS (www.myfooddays.com)
Deadline for the Beacon College Trip January 17

NEXT WEEK

Monday, January 20th - SCHOOL CLOSED: MLK Day
Tuesday, January 21st - CHS Basketball Practice (3-4:15PM, CHS Gym)

WEEK AFTER THAT

Monday, January 27th - February LUNCH DELIVERY ORDER Window CLOSES (www.myfooddays.com)
Tuesday, January 28th - CHS Basketball Practice (3-4:15PM, CHS Gym)
Wednesday, January 29th - 2nd Trimester Progress Reports available ONLINE (Parent Portal-Veracross)

COMMUNITY NEWS

CRAIG HIGH INFO LETTER (CHIL): Week of January 13th

We are excited to extend an invite to all of our Craig parents for our annual CHS virtual grad panel this Monday, January 13th, from 1:00-1:45 PM (CHS Grad Panel Zoom Link, Passcode120848 if needed).

Matt Maisel, CHS Class of 2023, University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona (www.arizona.edu)

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Development with a minor in Sustainable Built Environment and Entrepreneurship
Utilizes the SALT Center for math and writing support (educational planning and tutoring)

Luke Danza, CHS Class of 2023, Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida (www.beaconcollege.edu)

Leaning toward a degree in Business Management with a focus on Hospitality
Utilizes the Center for Student Succes for writing and meeting with a learning specialist

Grace Callahan, CHS Class of 2024, Studying at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey (https://www.fdu.edu/)

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Education with the ultimate goal of pursuing a career as an Orton-Gillingham Reading Specialist.
Utilizes support services through the Regional Center for Learning Disabilities which offers academic advising, coaching, and tutoring,

Nate Crisci, CHS Class of 2024, Studying at Iona University in New Rochelle, New York (https://www.iona.edu/)

Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Media with a major in Communications
Utilizes the CAP (Comprehensive Assistance Program) and meets with a learning specialist weekly

Kevin Soutar, CHS Class of 2021, Studying at New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, New Jersey (https://www.njit.edu/)

Graduated from County College of Morris in Randolph, New Jersey (www.ccm.edu) with an Associates Degree in Information Technology with a Cyber Security Focus
Utilizes the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services for Advising and Accommodations

Beacon College

Hello parents!

I am looking to gage your student’s interest in an overnight college visit/ field trip. A few of our Craig School alumni have gone to Beacon College in Florida (some are still there!). Beacon has agreed to create a specialized and personalized school visit for us on Thursday, February 6th.

We would fly down on Wednesday, February 5th, tour the campus on the 6th, hit a theme park in Orlando on the 7th, and return on the 8th. All school absences would be excused (they would only miss 2 days since we would fly out later on Wednesday afternoon).

The entire trip would cost $600 per student (transportation, airfare, hotel, food, theme park). We are opening this opportunity to students in 10th and 11th grades. Seniors are also welcome to join us, although their college choices are pretty well set right now!

I will accompany the group, and if we have more than 3 students, we will have another adult as well.

Please respond directly to me if this is something you would like to consider for your child. We need to know by next Friday, January 17th so that we can make arrangements. Once I know who is interested, I will arrange a Zoom meeting where we can address your questions and finalize details!

If this trip is not something your family is interested in, have no fear! We will also be running some college visits to local campuses in the Spring!

Susan Schmitt

Head of School

IMPORTANT INFO

GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT

As The Craig School celebrates 45 years of empowering students with learning disabilities, it is honored to announce the receipt of a $22,120 grant from The Summit Foundation to support the FM System Replacement for Auditory Assistance Classrooms.

This grant will enable the school to replace and upgrade its FM speaker systems, enhancing auditory
accessibility in classrooms and fostering a more inclusive learning environment. Read below.

Summit Foundation Grant

Giving at Craig

For more information on ways of giving or to make a donation online you can clicking here.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS

The Craig School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.