



welcome to the colts neck pto
Our mission is to promote the intellectual, social, and ethical welfare of our children through a close relationship between school and home. All parents, guardians and teachers in the Colts Neck PreK-8 school district are invited and encouraged to become members of our very active PTO. If you would like to become a member, please email membership@coltsneckpto.org.
THE SUCCESS OF THE PTO DEPENDS ON YOUR SUPPORT!
2025-26 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IS OPEN!
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 2ND
Welcome back to a new school year and a new Membership Drive! Start the year right by registering today!
As a parent, being a member of the PTO means making a difference in your child's school. Stay up-to-date on the latest news for events in your child's grade and volunteer for events to make your child's school year more memorable!
As a teacher, joining the PTO helps you stay connected to the community and the opportunity to take advantage of Mini-Grant funding.
This year's membership drive is off to a record start and many committees are already getting to work on this year's events and fundraisers. Please consider adding your expertise to help us make this year's events even more successful than last. For more information, contact Jen Mule at membership@coltsneckpto.org.
Parents membership click HERE
Teacher membership click HERE
SPIRIT WEAR STORE NOW OPEN
CLOSES OCT 8TH
The Colts Neck PTO school spirit wear store is now open! Pick up some gear so you can be ready for school spirit days this year.
All orders are due by Wednesday, October 8th.
Orders will be delivered approximately four weeks from store close.
You will have the option for delivery to your classroom or you can choose shipping to your home.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE STORE
PTO GENERAL MEETING
THANK YOU to our school administrators and parents for a very successful first meeting on Wednesday, September 17th!
SPECIAL THANK YOU to Superintendent Dr. MaryJane Garibay; school principals Mrs. Tricia Barr, Mr. James Osmond and Dr. Colin Rigby; and administrative team Dr. Richard Beck, Mr. Vincent Marasco and Dr. Erica Reynolds, for all of your kind words and for speaking at our first meeting.
We enjoyed seeing so many new faces, in addition to familiar faces, at the meeting. The positive energy is getting us very excited about the new school year!
WALK AND TALK
OCTOBER 17TH | 9:30 AM | CN TOWN HALL
Since our last Walk and Talk was such a hit we decided to continue with it. Join us for the PTO's Walk and Talk on Friday, October 17th where you can find out what the CN PTO is all about, provide input on events and fundraisers, all while getting some exercise!
For questions, please contact Kara Brick vp@coltsneckpto.org

TRUNK OR TREAT
OCTOBER 25TH | 1PM-3PM | BUCKS MILL PARK
Join us for a spooktacular afternoon of safe, family-friendly trunk-or-treating at 137 Bucks Mill Road on Saturday, October 25th! Cost of admission is a bag of candy per child in its original packaging/container. Prizes for best decorated cars!
We are looking for families to decorate their cars and hand out candy. To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Joanne Passalacqua at joannepassalacqua@gmail.com
ORIENTAL TRADING
Just in time to shop for Halloween decorations, visit OrientalTrading.com and use the code CONOVERFUN to get free shipping on your order and the PTO will receive a merchandise credit equal to 10% of your purchase. Offer is valid until 10/24.

BOX TOP$
BoxTop$ are digital, so no more clipping! Download the app to your phone, scan your receipt including qualifying products, and the money instantly gets added to our school's earnings online. All schools can select CONOVER ROAD ELEMENTARY as their charity. Click HERE for more information. For questions, contact Kim Kaufman at president@coltsneckpto.org.

SAVER CARDS
Keep this handy card in your wallet and use it after December 2025 to save at places like the Colts Neck Flower Shop, Colts Neck Pharmacy, Alternate Ending Beer Company, Amazing Escape Room, Get Air, Avanti Day Resort, Food Emporium and much more! View the full list of participating businesses at www.route9community.com/participating-businesses. Orders can be placed with membership registration. For more information, or additional cards, contact Amy Linquito at communications@coltsneckpto.org.

PTO WELCOME BACK LETTER
On behalf of the entire Colts Neck PTO, President Kim Kaufman, would like to welcome back Colts Neck families to the 25/26 school year.
Please CLICK HERE to read a letter from Kim with a recap of last year's accomplishments and details on exciting plans for this upcoming year.

SAVE THE DATE
Spirit wear store: closes October 8th
Walk and Talk: Friday, October 17th
Trunk-or-Treat: Saturday, October 25th
Frosty's Holiday Shop: Saturday, December 6th
Ladies' Spring Gala: Thursday, March 19th

COMMUNITY CORNER
The Colts Neck Sports Foundation is now accepting registration for an 8 week Lacrosse program for K-8th grade boys beginning September 15th. K-2nd Boys can register HERE and 3rd-6th Boys can register HERE.
The Colts Neck Sports Foundation Rec invites you to their Annual Mother-Son Dance on Friday, October 17th at 5:30pm at Trump National Golf Club. Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased HERE.
The Colts Neck Library September activities calendar is now available HERE.
