August, 2020

Dear Craig School Families, First and Foremost, I hope each of you and your family are safe and well, despite the challenging circumstances our communities , state and country continue facing due to COVID-19. With the start of school comes more uncertainty and questions, but one thing remains constant, Craig’s commitment to providing the learning opportunities that enable our students to thrive. You have all received detailed information on our reentry plan from our new Head of School, Dr. Kara A. Loftin. So many of your questions have already been answered. Therefore, I would like this letter to focus on the positive changes in The Craig School program that have developed this summer. Every department has revamped their goals and objectives so they are “Parent Friendly.” In the past so many of you have mentioned that you were unsure what the expectations for achievement were for your child. Why do we have two pages of objectives and what does the code for mastery really mean? We know the goals we are looking for your child to achieve and we need to make sure that clarity is apparent to you. If objectives are clearly defined it becomes much easier for parents to partner with us to help our students to attain their yearly goals. I am looking forward to your feedback when we have our first parent/teacher conference and I am confident that it will be positive. There is always a silver lining in each dark cloud and COVID has encouraged the embarkment of 1 to 1 Devices for all of our Craig students. With that said we have begun teacher training in all of the promising new GOOGLE extensions for the students. Our two Technology Integration Specialists, Mrs. Given and Mrs. Rosky have been diligently at work preparing takeaway ideas that can be incorporated or modified into any subject area. A full teacher in-service will be provided September 1st and a few but certainly not all of our takeaways such as Screencastify and Flipgrid will be introduced. We will also be fine tuning Google Classroom postings so there is more uniformity in the posting and less confusion for our parents. Lastly, we have focused on technology, cognizant of the key part this will play in the up-coming school year. Our Technology Integration Specialists have created numerous resources for our staff. They will continue the technology learning opportunities for teachers and parents. Please save the date for Parent Information so that we can share our knowledge and ideas with all of you. Last year the staff committed to a two-day training on the integration of Project Read - Framing Your Thoughts and Project Read – Report Form, uniting non-fiction reading and writing. Every student, reader or not would start to learn the reading and writing connection. All teachers would be utilizing the same brainstorming skills to facilitate pre-writing as well as the paragraph/essay model. The goal would be that the students would learn study skills while developing good writing habits. Last year we committed to a half an hour of daily instruction for the first three months of school. After that point the Project Read- Report Form / Framing Your Thoughts was integrated into the classrooms. The same

plan for instruction will be in place for this year. Grades two through sixth will revisit the beginning parts of the program. All new students will receive the beginning course. For the rest of our seventh and eighth graders after a quick review, they will move right into using the paragraph writing planning sheets to organize the various types of text structure. This will help their reading comprehension and solidify their use for writing. Parent Information will be a platform for all of you to gain a greater understanding of the school wide approach to the reading / writing connection. We are very excited to announce Craig’s Leadership partnership with Montclair State University. Mrs. Given has been working diligently over the past year to create a collaborative program with MSU. Leadership Council students will be paired with a Montclair State University mentor majoring or minoring in leadership at MSU. They will meet with the leaders on Zoom four times in the year. Each session will have a specific agenda. Our goal is to have Craig leaders learn more about their strengths and weaknesses as leaders and how they can further develop their skills. This new program will be in addition to the work that Leadership Council typically does. Craig will also have an intern from MSU who will work remotely with Mrs. Given during the fall term. This intern comes to Craig with a wealth of skills and background in Leadership. We welcome her and look forward to her service to The Craig School. We are hopeful that our rising 7th and 8th grade students will take advantage of participating in our Leadership Program. The Craig School has committed to the Mind Up – mindfulness learning program for the past two years. Joyful engagement isn’t incidental, it’s essential and it is our job to enhance our student’s ability to learn with as little stress as possible. This school year especially we understand the importance of teaching our students simple tools for self-awareness and self-management. Our clinicians will be providing the staff with an in-service prior to the first day of school on helping our students cope with changes resulting from COVID 19. Teaching students’ positive preventive measures, talking with them about their fears and giving them a sense of some control can help to reduce anxiety. We want to make sure all of our staff offer a unified language and support for the students. We realize children react to and follow our reactions. They will learn from our example. Besides the weekly mindfulness classes, our clinicians are prepared to offer individual support whenever necessary. The students’ sense of safety and well-being continues to be paramount. From the Craig sports center: If soccer season is compromised, get your running shoes ready. Mr. Furlong is preparing for an alternate fall sport – Cross Country. What a wonderful way to exercise and enjoy the great outdoors. Be on the lookout for information closer to the start of school. As I close I want to make mention that my goal in writing this letter is not to downplay the importance of safety during these unprecedented times. We have been diligently working on different models of learning for the upcoming school year. The overall success of this school year will require each of us to work closely together, listening to one another’s concerns and doing our part to contribute to a positive, healthy, and safe school experience. Sincerely,

Janet M. Cozine

Director, Lower / Middle Schools

The Craig School Lower/Middle School Calendar 15 Tower Hill Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

2020-2021

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sept. Sept. 1-2 Tues/Wed Faculty Forum (8:30am-3:30pm)

Sept. 2, Wed New Family Orientation (10:00am) Sept. 3, Thurs First Day of School: Classes Begin Sept. 7, Mon SCHOOL CLOSED- Labor Day Sept. 18, Fri Parent Information Luncheon Sept. 22-24, Tues-Thurs GMADE/Grade Testing Sept. 28, Mon SCHOOL CLOSED- Yom Kippur

Oct. Oct. 1, Thurs 12:00PM Dismissal-Faculty Forum

Oct. 1, Thurs Back to School Night (7:00pm) Oct. 6, Tues Golf Outing (10:00am) Oct. 9, Fri Picture Day Oct. 12, Mon SCHOOL CLOSED-Faculty Forum Oct. 30, Fri Trunk or Treat/Halloween Parade (1:00pm)

Nov. Nov. 5-6, Thurs- Fri SCHOOL CLOSED- Parent Teacher Conferences

Nov. 24, Tues 12:00PM Dismissal - Grandfriends Day (8am -12pm) Nov. 25-27, Wed-Fri SCHOOL CLOSED - Thanksgiving Break

Dec. Dec. 18, Fri 12:00 PM Dismissal – Holiday Break Begins

Dec. 21- Jan. 1 Mon-Fri SCHOOL CLOSED - Holiday Break Jan. Jan. 4, Mon Classes Resume

Jan. 8, Fri Alumni Reception/Basketball Game (6pm-8pm) Jan. 15, Fri 12:00PM Dismissal - Faculty Forum Jan. 18, Mon SCHOOL CLOSED - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Feb. Feb. 12, Fri 12:00PM Dismissal - Faculty Forum Feb. 15, Mon SCHOOL CLOSED - Mid Winter Break

Mar. Mar. 10-12, Wed-Fri 12:00PM Dismissal – Parent Teacher Conferences

Mar. 19, Fri 12:00PM Dismissal – Parent Teacher Conferences Mar. 25, Thurs STEM NIGHT (7:00pm)

Apr Apr. 2-9 Fri-Fri SCHOOL CLOSED - Spring Break Apr. 12, Mon Classes Resume

May May 1, Sat Craig Spring Auction (6:00pm) May 18-20, Tues-Thurs GMADE/Grade Testing May 21, Fri Red Nose Day (Peer Leaders) May 28, Fri 12:00 Dismissal - Faculty Forum May 31, Mon SCHOOL CLOSED - Memorial Day

June Jun. 4, Fri Craig Expo/Talent Show (6:00pm)

Jun. 9-11, Wed-Fri 8th Grade Trip Jun. 16, Wed Awards Assembly (1:00pm) Grades 3-7 Jun. 17, Thurs 12:00PM Dismissal- Badger Spirit Day Jun. 17, Thurs Last day for grades 3-7 Jun. 18, Fri 8th Grade Graduation (9:00am)

July Jul. 6, Tues First Day of Summer Academic and Enrichment Programs

Jul. 29, Thurs Summer Academic Program Ends Jul. 30, Fri Enrichment Program End

Updated: July 20th

__________________________________________________________________________ 15 Tower Hill Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 (973) 334-4375 FAX (973) 334-2861

www.craigschool.org

REQUISITION FOR ACADEMIC AND/OR HEALTH RECORDS (NEW FAMILIES ONLY)

School Prior to Craig (include address and phone number) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

Please send all available academic, child study team and/or health records for the following student who is currently enrolled at The Craig School:

_____________________________________________________ Student’s Name

______________________________________________________

Date of Birth I authorize release of all records for my child to The Craig School office. Please send all records GRADES 2 TO 8 to: Attn: Kimberly McGroarty The Craig School 15 Tower Hill Road Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

Signature of Parent/Guardian: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________

OFFICE OF STUDENT TRANSPORTATION

2020-2021

MIDDLE DAY YEAR

GENDER

M or F

CITY or TWP ZIP

ZIP

PHONE

MILES TENTHS

CLOSES 6/18/2021 8:20 AM TO 3:05 PM

DATE

YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION

INELIGIBLE (REASON)

DATE SIGNATURE TITLE

NOTE:

ANNUALLY OBTAIN THE APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE

OFFICE OF THE PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR EACH STUDENT FOR WHICH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE BEING

REQUESTED. SUBMIT A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH STUDENT.

3. IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR TO NOTIFY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN AS TO THE

DETERMINATION OF EACH APPLICATION BY AUGUST 1ST

.

A DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL PAY AID IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION TO THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF AN ELIGIBLE

STUDENT ONLY AFTER RECEIVING A SIGNED “REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AID” VOUCHER AS PRESCRIBED BY

THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION.

(MEASURED VIA THE SHORTEST ROUTE

ALONG PUBLIC ROADWAYS OR

WALKWAYS IN MILES AND TENTHS)

o IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN THE NONPUBLIC SCHOOL OF ATTENDANCE, A NEW APPLICATION SHALL BE

SUBMITTED TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE.

COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION AND RETURN IT TO THE PRIVATE SCHOOL ON OR BEFORE MARCH 10TH

PRECEDING

THE SCHOOL YEAR IN WHICH TRANSPORTATION IS BEING REQUESTED.

LATE APPLICATIONS – ANY APPLICATION RECEIVED AFTER MARCH 10TH

WILL BE A LATE APPLICATION AND MUST BE

ACCOMPANIED BY A STATEMENT OF THE REASON FOR LATENESS. ELIGIBLE STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE

TRANSPORTATION OR AID IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION BASED ON THE DATE THE APPLICATION IS RECEIVED BY THE

PUBLIC SCHOOL.

2. IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE NONPUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR TO ANNUALLY COLLECT THE APPLICATION AND SUBMIT

IT TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FROM WHICH TRANSPORTATION IS BEING REQUESTED PRIOR TO MARCH 15TH

.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION (B6T) N.J.A.C. 6A:27-2.5

1. IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO:

AREA CODE + NUMBER

o IF THERE IS A CHANGE OF HOME ADDRESS, A NEW APPLICATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE

PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE.

MAILING ADDRESS

15 Tower Hill Rd Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE RESIDENT DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION. THE FOLLOWING DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE:

TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED

Please submit a separate application for each child to the private school

(B6T) APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATIONNEW JERSEY STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL YEAR

DATE OF BIRTH

RESIDENT DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

STUDENT'S GRADE FOR THE COMING YEARSHORTEST ONE-WAY MILEAGE

BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL

STUDENT's NAME

NEAREST INTERSECTION TO STUDENT'S RESIDENCE

HOME ADDRESS

DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE * FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL USE ONLY

SCHOOL HOURS FROM

FULL NAME OF SCHOOL TO BE ATTENDED The Craig School

ADDRESS OF SCHOOL

973-334-4375

SIGNATURE

DATE SCHOOL OPENS 9/3/2020

NAME AND ADDRESS OF SCHOOL OF ATTENDANCE IN PRIOR YEAR

LAST FIRST MONTH

DAYTIME PHONEPARENT/GUARDIAN NAME

THE CRAIG LOWER/MIDDLE SCHOOL

DRESS CODE 2020-2021 Tops

Shirts ● Shirts can be collared, dress crew, v-neck, or turtleneck ● All pictures and logos should be school appropriate ● No sleeveless shirts ● No deep v-necks, plunging/open back, spaghetti straps, or crop tops

Bottoms

Pants ● Pants must be in good repair, worn at waist level and may not drag on the ground ● No sweatpants (Grades 2-5 see Gym days section below)

Shorts may be worn up until Oct. 15th and after April 15th

● Bathing suits, short shorts, or cut-offs are not permitted ● Shorts must be mid-thigh to knee length

Hems of Skirts and dresses should be no more than 3 inches above knee

Footwear

● All shoes must have backs or straps to hold them in place Gym Days

● Middle School students grades 6-8 must change for gym

● Grades 2-5 may wear athletic clothing on gym days General

● Hats are not to be worn in the building ● Visible undergarments are not permitted ● Extremes in clothing or appearance, including unnatural hair color, that, in the opinion of the school, are

immodest, distracting, or inappropriate will not be allowed

Note: Many of the clothing items listed above may be purchased through the Lands' End Catalog, although purchasing through Land's End is not required. Lands' End will donate 3% of all sales back to Craig

All Families should complete this form 2020-2021

The Craig School benefits from services from the Educational Commission of Morris

County. Please fill out the following so we can best serve your child.

Student's First and Last Name: _____________________________

Grade for the 2020-2021 School year _______

Does your child have an IEP: _____Yes ______N o

Do you have a settlement agreement: ________Yes ______No

Are you currently in litigation: _______Yes ________No

Any questions please contact:

Kimberly McGroarty (973) 334 4375 x 101

kmcgroarty@craigschool.org

Individual Student Request Form for Loan of Textbooks

Date:

Public School Information

Public School District:

Street Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Nonpublic School Information

Nonpublic School:

Street Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Student Information

Grade: Name of Student:

Name of Parent/Guardian:

Parent/Guardian Certification

Under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A: 58-37.1 et seq., I hereby request

to loan textbooks to the (Public School District)

in which my child is enrolled. (Nonpublic School)

I certify that my above-named child and I are residents of the State of New Jersey. I understand that the public school district in which the nonpublic school is located has oversight of the State funds designated for providing the loan of textbooks to nonpublic school students pursuant to law and regulations.

Signature of Parent/Guardian:

Date:

New Jersey Department of EducationOffice of Interdistrict Choice and Nonpublic Schools

Updated February 2020

2020-2021 Homework Help Schedule

MARK YOUR CALENDARS…Homework Help will be held on the following days* The dismissal time is 3:55 pm with a 4:00 sharp pick-up time and there is no aftercare available. The Homework Help Direct Cell Phone # 1-862-207-9863 (brief calls and text messages accepted)

* Please Note - Dates are subject to change and notifications will be sent via email to addresses that are currently on file.

September o 21st - (First Day) - Monday o 23rd – Wednesday o 24th – Thursday o 30th – Wednesday

October o 5th – Monday o 7th – Wednesday o 8th – Thursday o 14th – Wednesday o 15th– Thursday o 19th – Monday o 21st – Wednesday o 22nd– Thursday o 26th – Monday o 28th – Wednesday o 29th – Thursday November o 9th – Monday o 11th – Wednesday o 12th – Thursday o 16th – Monday o 18th - Wednesday o 19th – Thursday December o 2nd – Wednesday o 3rd – Thursday o 7th – Monday o 9th – Wednesday o 10th – Thursday o 14th - Monday o 16th - Wednesday January o 4th – Monday o 6th – Wednesday o 7th – Thursday o 11th – Monday o 13th – Wednesday o 14th– Thursday o 20th – Wednesday o 21st – Thursday o 25th– Monday o 27th – Wednesday o 28th - Thursday February o 1st– Monday o 3rd – Wednesday

o 4th – Thursday o 8th - Monday o 10th– Wednesday o 11th– Thursday o17th – Wednesday o 18th– Thursday o 22nd – Monday o 24th– Wednesday o 25th– Wednesday March o 1st – Monday o 3rd – Wednesday o 4th – Thursday o 15th – Monday o 17th – Wednesday o 22nd – Monday o 29th – Monday o 31st – Wednesday April o 12th– Monday o 14th - Wednesday o 15th – Thursday o 19th - Monday o 21st – Wednesday o 22nd - Thursday o 26th – Monday o 28th – Wednesday o 29th - Thursday May o 3rd– Monday o 5th – Wednesday o 6th– Thursday o 10th – Monday o 12th – Wednesday o 13th – Thursday o 17th – Monday o 19th – Wednesday o 20th– Thursday o 24th – Monday o 26th– Wednesday o 27th– Thursday June o 2nd– Wednesday o 3rd– Thursday (last day of HWH)

Craig Lower/Middle School Parent-Teacher Communication Ladder 2020-2021 The Craig School Communication Ladder provides to you, our parents, the most direct and efficient way to address concerns, gather information, and facilitate dialogues between home and school. Please do not hesitate to touch base with us. We are a team of parents and educators who share one goal, the success of your child. So if there is a question, we want to be part of the answer. Division Title/Department Faculty/ Email Addresses Administration Head of School Dr. Kara A. Loftin (kloftin@craigschool.org) Director Mrs. Cozine (jcozine@craigschool.org) Assistant Director Mr. Furlong (nfurlong@craigschool.org) Social Clinicians School Clinician Mrs. O’Connor (joconnor@craigschool.org) School Clinician Mrs. Edwards (aedwards@craigschool.org)

Department Head Language Arts Mrs. Charniga (lcharniga@craigschool.org) Reading Mrs. Imperatore (limperatore@craigschool.org)

Orton Mrs. Wallace (lwallace@craigschool.org) Science/SS (grades 3-5) Mr. Furlong (nfurlong@craigschool.org) Science/SS (grades 6-8) Mrs. Guthrie (jguthrie@craigschool.org) Math Mrs. Ranieri (mranieri@craigschool.org) Technology Coordinator Mrs. Rosky (trosky@craigschool.org) Mrs. Given (lgiven@craigschool.org) Office General School Info/Absences Mrs. Calvano (mcalvano@craigschool.org) (973) 334-4375 IEP appointments Mrs. McGroarty (kmcgroarty@craigschool.org) Program Leaders Art Mrs. Kutcher (skutcher@craigschool.org) Project Read / Report Form Mrs. Guthrie (jguthrie@craigschool.org) Benchmark Mrs. Imperatore (limperatore@craigschool.org) Speech Mrs. Rex (hrex@craigschool.org) Read Naturally Mrs. Imperatore (limperatore@craigschool.org) Lindamood Bell: V & V Mrs. Rex (hrex@craigschool.org)

Academic concerns/questions specific to a class subject and grade Email: Classroom Teacher CC: Department Head/Program Leader & Ms. Cozine Academic Program concerns/questions in a content area Email: Department Head/Program Leader CC: Mrs. Cozine Social concerns/question specific to a classroom setting Email: Classroom Teacher CC: Ms. O’Connor

Ms. Edwards Mr. Furlong (All Grades)

General Communication Guidelines

● By CC’ing designated Craig faculty and administration, we will be better able to collaboratively address questions/concerns effectively and

follow up more thoroughly. ● Please allow a 24 hour window for responses to emails during the school week. Weekend/Vacation emails will be responded to after the first

day of our return. ● If your email begins to exceed the three to five paragraph range, use the email communication ladder to set up a phone conversation/follow up. ● Our list of faculty names is located on our website: www.craigschool.org/aboutcraig

As of September 2020 Important phone numbers: Main Office- Absences, etc… (973) 334 4375 Mary Calvano, email mcalvano@craigschool.org Through this number you can also reach the Nurse, Kimberly McGroarty (Janet Cozine’s administrative assistant) and Niles Furlong. The Administration Building, “The Blue House” (973) 334 1295 Head of School- Dr. Kara A. Loftin x 211 (801-361-7198 cell) Director of Admission- Nicole Moon x 212 Bookkeeper (tuition payments, receipts) Colleen Pauwels x 213 Director of Development- Katie Burke x 229 Faculty and staff email is always the first initial and then last name @craigschool.org Please see the staff list under About Us on www.craigschool.org

PACS - Parent Association of the Craig School

2020-2021 Lower/Middle School Membership Form

Greetings Craig School Families:

We are very excited to have you and your student(s) as part of our Craig Community. PACS is the Parent Association of the Craig School. We strive to foster a sense of community throughout a year of exciting programming!

● What do we do? We provide “the icing on the cake” through organizing fun and meaningful events for the students and parents such as: Trick or Trunk, Read Across America Programming, Book Fair and Craig Gear/Spirit Wear.

● How do we do it? With volunteers from our parent community guided by the PACS Executive Board

● How do you help? Please become members and volunteer – the volunteer opportunities are on the back of the form – any questions can be directed to our PACS President - Susan Gross susanhgross@aol.com or (646)351-3995.

PACS dues are our primary source of funds for the year, so your membership determines what we can accomplish each year. We have 3 membership levels.

● Our Bronze membership is $50 ● Our Silver membership is $75 & includes a Craig School Car Magnet

● Our Gold membership is $100 & includes a Craig School Reusable Shopper Tote

Please join PACS in supporting the students, families and faculty for this school year.

PACS Membership 2020-2021

Parent/Guardian Name (s)________________________________________________

Preferred Email:________________________________________________________

Preferred Contact Number: _______________________________________________

Student(s)Name(s)Grade(s)_______________________________________________

Return this form by email and you can pay via Paypal to pacs@craigschool.org OR Send your check made out to The Craig School – PACS to: The Craig School, 10 Tower Hill Road, Mountain Lakes, N.J. 07046.

Please remember to send in your membership/volunteer form if you pay via Paypal!

Volunteer Opportunities

PACS needs your unique talents! You can really make a difference by donating your

time - as little or as much as you want. We promise it will not be overwhelming and it will

even be fun! Come join us! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to

our PACS President - Susan Gross susanhgross@aol.com or (646) 351-3995. Birthdays _______ Book Fair ______ Class Parent ______ Craig Auction _____ Craig Library ______ Craig Gear/Spirit Wear _____ Grandfriends Day ______ Faculty Appreciation Luncheon _____ Read Across America ______ Trick or Trunk Halloween Event_____ Winter Wonderland Celebration _______ I’m not sure how to help but I’m open to anything! _____

Name: ___________________________________________

Contact Number: ___________________________________

Contact Email: _____________________________________

Preferred communication method: phone _____ text _____ email _____

The Mountain Lakes Police Department has recommended the following procedures for the morning drop-off and

afternoon pick-up:

❖ All vehicles enter Laurel Hill Road from Martin's Lane and travel south on Laurel to the School.

❖ All vehicles turn left onto Tower Hill Road when exiting the school driveway.

❖ Buses may drop off in school driveway, but they must pick up at Island Beach.

❖ Our driveway/parking area is ONE WAY ONLY.

❖ Numbered parking spaces are for Craig employees only.

❖ Visitor parking is for up to one hour. If you are staying at the school longer, please park across the street at the beach.

❖ Tower Hill Road is off limits on both sides of the street for parking, stopping and standing.

❖ Laurel Hill Road is off limits for parking, stopping and standing.

❖ Due to the congestion of the parking lot, we ask that you do not leave your car unattended.

❖ Please make every effort to keep the car line moving.

❖ Please continue using Martin's Lane traffic pattern. Tower Hill Road is a one-way (out) between 2:20PM and 3:20PM. This is enforced by the Mountain Lakes Police Department.

❖ Please do not line up for pick-up before 2:50PM. (If you are early, please park across the street at the beach while waiting.)

❖ Please do not block our neighbor's driveways.

Please Note:

❖ Our driveway/parking is ONE WAY ONLY

Lower/Middle School Supply List 2020-2021

The Craig School provides students with binders that are a part of our school wide organizational system.

Please have your child bring the following items on the first day of school: • Pencils • Extra eraser tops • Ear buds / Head phones • Highlighters: orange, blue, purple, yellow • Cloth face masks • Face shields (optional) • Colored Pencils (10 pk)

Must have for home: Ruler (centimeter & inches) Calculators for 7th & 8th grade – Texas Instrument #15 or Math Explorer

Please note: We ask that children NOT bring in any toys, trading cards, fidget spinners, hand-held electronic games, etc. unless otherwise notified. We find these items very distracting to our children in the classroom.

All students will be provided a locker near their homeroom, where they can store their backpacks, lunch and coats. We do not use locks on our lockers.

Electronic Devices/Cell Phones: When students arrive at school their cell phone MUST remain in their backpacks. Once they arrive at homeroom, faculty will ask students to place cell phones or other electronic devices not being used for academic learning in a designated place. The homeroom teachers at the end of the day will return all devices to students before dismissal. If a student is arriving late to school they can turn their phone in to their homeroom teacher before the start of their arrival day.

Students are not permitted to text others or call using their electronic devices during the academic day-including calls to parents and guardians. Students may only place phone calls to parents/guardians from the social clinician’s office or the nurse’s office.

Simply Gourmet, LLC www.SimplyGourmetLunches.com

973-891-1955

September 2020

Dear Parents,

Welcome back or Hello! We are Simply Gourmet; a full-service catering company specializing in providing food services to children. We will be providing lunch service for your 2020-2021 school year. This school year may feel different for many of you, but rest assured, Simply Gourmet is taking every precaution to provide safe and healthy meals delivered with a touchless process to all centers & schools.

Our Workplace:

We follow all guidelines and directives issued by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) for maintaining a clean, safe and healthy work environment.

We restrict the number of individuals who can access common areas such as restrooms, breakrooms, walk-in refrigerators and freezers at the same time; 1person at a time

We require workers and visitors to wear face coverings and gloves We require frequent sanitization of high-touch areas We scan employees daily with a touchless infrared thermometer upon arrival We require employees to follow proper guidelines when outside of workplace

Lunch Service Highlights:

Meals are individually packed in recyclable cardboard lunch boxes for each student Many components of your meal may be customized; (Click on the “edit this day” button on the

menu to view your alternate options) Our products are free of nut ingredients.

**YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PLACE YOUR SEPTEMBER ORDERS AFTER AUGUST 20, 2020**

Returning customers will log in to your existing account and add your child for this school year; NEW users will need to create an account. (Click on the “How It Works” tab on our home page to follow step by step directions to create an account.)

Orders must be placed three days in advance of the day you would like to receive lunch service. If your needs change last minute, just call us, we will be happy to add your order!! To place your order, go to our web site: www.SimplyGourmetLunches.com **To receive text message reminders; text: simplygourmet to 77222 to be added to our list! **

If you have any trouble navigating through our website feel free to contact us and we can “walk” you through the process. We look forward to serving your children!

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION We are sure that you are aware of the importance of maintaining a current and accurate account of phone numbers should it become necessary to contact the bus companies or other forms of transportation. If any of the following information changes throughout the school year, please inform the office. Student's Name ___________________________________________ Age:_____ Grade: ______ Bus Co. Name: ___________________________________Other (Veh. Description)____________ Bus Co. Address:_________________________________________________________________

Street City State Zip Code Bus Co. Phone:___________________________________Bus Co. Fax:_____________________ Bus Co. Contact Person:___________________________________________________________ Bus Driver's Name/Cell Phone:_____________________________________________________ Name of all students transported:____________________________________________________

If NO BUS IS USED: Driver Picking Up:________________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact Name/Phone Number:_____________________________________________ Relationship to Student:____________________________________________________________

2nd Contact Person/Phone Number:__________________________________________________ Date Completed:____________

This information must be returned prior to the first day of school