LS/MS Newsletters

We had a short, yet busy week! We started out strong on Wednesday, showing our school spirit with “Dress like you are 100”. Thank you to the Peer Leadership Council School Spirit Committee for organizing the activities. Our boys' basketball team wrapped up an amazing season with their team party on Thursday. Thank you to coaches Mr. Furlong, Ms. Chartier, and Coach Joe for all their efforts and spirit. New after-school activities start next Tuesday with after-school art, music, and volleyball. The details and sign-up information for each are in this newsletter. 

We are entering a busy time of year with next Friday kicking off our Read Across America week with a Pancake Breakfast sponsored by PACS in the theme of Dr. Seuss. Read Across America will be celebrated in classrooms during the week of March 3rd and we will culminate with a day full of activities and Minute-to Win-It literacy themed games on Friday afternoon. Thursday march 6th is our rescheduled Family STEM Night, please make sure you register if you want to attend. The week of March 10th we will have half days to accomodate parent teacher conferences and PACS will be running our Scholastic Book Fair. The conference sign-ups will be emailed out next week, so please make sure to look for the email. 

Have a great weekend!

Jen Guthrie

Calendar for February 

2/24/25   Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55

2/25/25   Volleyball Practice 3:05 - 4:00

2/25/25   After-School Art 3:05 - 4:00

2/25/25   After School Music 3:05 - 4:00

2/26/25   Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55

2/27/25   Homework Help 3:05 - 3:55

2/27/25   Volleyball Practice 3:05 - 4:00

2/28/25   Pancake Breakfast for students sponsored by PACS to kick-off Read Across America  

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

March at a Glance

3/3 - 3/7      Read Across America Week

3/4/25         Volleyball Practice 3:05 - 4:00

3/4/25         After-School Art 3:05 - 4:00

3/4/25        After School Music 3:05 - 4:00

3/6/25       PACS Open Meeting (All Families) 8:45 am (Craig High School)

3/6/25         STEM NIGHT 6:30-8:30

3/7/25         Twilight Ski Trip at Mt. Peter in Warwick NY 4:00 - 9:00 pm 

3/10 -3/14   Early Dismissal 12 pm - Parent-Teacher Conferences 

3/10/25       PACS Pop-Up Spirit Wear Store Closes (Get your orders in!)

3/11 -3/13   Book Fair

After-School Activities Sign-Ups

Co-ed Volleyball 2025 6th, 7th, and 8th grade

Tuesday, February 25th, 3:05-4:00 practice

Thursday, February 27th, 3:05-4:00 practice

Tuesday, March 4th, 3:05-5:30 at Red Oaks Game/away

Thursday, March 6th, 3:05-4:00 Practice

-We will only meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays for this season. A full schedule will be available at the first practice. The season starts February 25th and ends

May 1st.

-Please use this link to sign up: Volleyball Sign up 2024

-All players are required to purchase a team jersey for $25. Adult sizes only. Please include the size and number requested. Please make checks payable to The Craig School. We are asking students to sign up by February 14th.

-Please email Mr. Furlong with questions at NFurlong@craigschool.org

After-School Art with Mrs. Kutcher: 8 consecutive Tuesdays beginning February 25th and ending April 29th. 

-Please use this link to sign up: After-School Art Sign-Up

-Please email Mrs. Kutcher, skutcher@craigschool.org with any questions.

After-School Music with Ms. Cristino and Ms. Gordon: 8 consecutive Tuesdays beginning February 25th and ending April 29th. 

-Please use this link to sign up: After-School Music Sign-Up

-Please email Ms. Cristino, rcristino@craigschool.org, or Ms. Gordon, pgordon@craigschool.org with any questions.

STEM Night

Join us for STEM Night where each family works together to complete an engineering-based challenge, similar to the way the students would do with their classmates. Our theme for the night is top secret!!  All the materials you need will be supplied. Just bring your thinking caps!

STEM Night RSVP Link

Date: Thursday, March 6 at 6:30 - 8:30 pm  [Craig School Cafe/Gym]

• Pizza from 6:30 pm -7:00 pm 
• Followed by a STEM challenge in the gym from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

TWILIGHT SKI

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

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, and 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.

Upcoming Events With PACS

Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 6th at 8:45 AM, everyone! We invite all Lower School and High School parents to join the bi-annual Open PACS Meeting taking place at the High School (Room 103).  Please join us to hear about upcoming events, provide your input and ideas, and learn more about upcoming open board positions for 2025-26, including High School Liaison.

Craig Spirit Wear Sale 

Show your school spirit with Craig swag! PACS Pop-Up Store offers a variety of gear for students, family, and friends!  Help support PACS - sales close on Monday, March 10, 2025, and will be delivered to the school in approximately 3 weeks.

Craig Spirit Wear Link

Dr. Seuss Breakfast for our Lower Middle School Students to Kick off Read Across America Week!

PACS is looking for volunteers to help support this student event.  Use the SignUpGenius link to 

Dr. Suess Breakfast Sign-Up Form  (Help with providing Juice Boxes, Fresh Fruit, Make & Send Trays of Green Scrambled Eggs, or Decorate. Note Times, Dates, and any special note(s)) 

Book Fair - Coming Soon!

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!  Details to follow.