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!
42ND ANNUAL LADIES' SPRING GALA
Save the Date for the 42nd Annual Ladies’ Spring Gala: PJs & Prosecco!
Slip into your cutest pajamas, grab your best gals and get ready for a night of bubbly fun! Join us as we celebrate sisterhood, community and the sweetest tradition of the year. From cozy vibes to silk dresses, you can dress up or down, either way, this is one gala you won’t want to miss.
Interested in volunteering? There are plenty of ways to get involved, such as volunteering your time to help with planning, donating a basket to the event, or advertising and sponsoring the event.
If you're interested in being a part of the preparation for this amazing night, please contact our gala chairs Kim Kaufman, Amy Linquito, Lena Nicholson and Joanne Passalacqua at gala@coltsneckpto.org.
CRPS & CRES BOOK SWAP
FEBRUARY 25TH | SCHOOL HOURS | CRPS & CRES
Time to clean out those bookshelves! Please drop off gently used, age-appropriate books (Pre-K to 5th grade only) to the Primary or Elementary school lobbies from February 2nd to February 20th. All CRPS and CRES students will attend the Book Swap during school hours to choose their books. The more we get, the more we can give out!
For questions or to volunteer, contact Tara Edgette at bookswap@coltsneckpto.org.
KINDERGARTEN WINTER WONDERLAND
JANUARY 22ND | 6:45-7:45 PM | CRPS CAFETERIA
Come have Snow Much Fun with your Kindergarten friends! This is a FREE event open to current CRPS Kindergarten students only. Every child must be accompanied by one parent and no siblings are allowed. Please complete the electronic permission slip and payment form (if you want to register and become a PTO member) by January 8th.
For questions, please email kindergartenevent@coltsneckpto.org.
BANG COOKIES
THANK YOU to Alana Ventrice for organizing this fundraiser right before the holidays!
HUGE THANKS to all who purchased these cookies for your your families or for gifts to loved ones. We hope you all enjoyed them! With your help, we were able to raise $425 for the PTO which always goes right back to our children and schools!
PRE-K DINO PARTY STORY TIME
JANUARY 29TH | 5 - 6 PM | CRPS FOYER
Pre-K students are invited to enjoy a Dino Party at the Primary School! This is a FREE event open to current CRPS Pre-K students only.
Every child must be accompanied by one parent and no siblings are
allowed. Please complete the online permission slip by JANUARY 5TH to secure your child's spot.
Already registered? Forward this email to your fellow CRPS Pre-K parents to ensure no one misses out.
For questions, contact contact Melissa Lorippo and Ashley Morgan at prekevent@coltsneckpto.org.
8TH GRADE BREAKFAST
BIG THANKS to Christina Bachan, Amy Chrebet, Desirae Pesce and Jennifer Winklemann for organizing this fun event for our 8th graders!
MANY THANKS to all of the moms and dads who helped out during the event!
BOX TOP$
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.
COLT SQUISHY AND SPIRIT BLANKET
As the nights begin to get cooler, cuddle up with a super soft Blanket and Colt Squishy while supporting our schools and spreading school spirit!
Blankets and Colt Squishy will be delivered to your child's classroom.
All sales are final, no returns or exchanges.
For questions contact Kim Kaufman at president@coltsneckpto.org or Alana Ventrice at fundraising@coltsneckpto.org.
SAVE THE DATE
Kindergarten Event: Thursday, January 22nd
Pre-K Event: Thursday, January 29th
3rd Grade Event: Thursday, February 5th
4th Grade Event: Friday, February 20th
Book Swap: Wednesday, February 25th
Ladies' Spring Gala: Thursday, March 19th
Flower Sale: Friday, May 8th
2nd Grade Event: Friday, May 29th
8th Grade Dance: Friday, June 12th
COMMUNITY CORNER
The Colts Neck Park and Recreation December has opened registration for their annual Winter Volley Ball Clinic. This 8-session clinic is for children 10-14 years old, boys and girls any skill level. The clinic will begin January 7th - February 25th on Wednesday nights. More information can be found HERE.
CNSF Spring Flag Football registration is now open. Take advantage of the early bird registration fee of $180, valid until January 11th. From January 12th to January 30th, the fee will be $195, late fees will apply after this date. Use this LINK to register.
The Colts Neck Library January activities calendar is now available HERE.
