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!
8TH GRADE BABY PHOTO SUBMISSION
DUE MAY 31ST
As part of our 8th Grade celebrations, we will be hosting an Ice Cream Social for the 8th graders on June 18th. This fun event includes yearbook signing and a Baby/Now photo display.
Please send in 1 PRINTED 4x6 baby photo of your student and 1 PRINTED 4x6 current photo of your student. Clearly label both photos with your child's full name on the back. Photos can be sent to the main office or with your student to homeroom. NO DIGITAL PHOTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please note, photos will not be returned.
For questions, please contact Desirae Pesce and Jen Winklemann at CDMS8thgrade@gmail.com.
8TH GRADE PHOTO MONTAGE
SUBMISSIONS DUE MAY 15TH
Calling all 8th grade parents, please submit photos for the 8th Grade Photo Montage! Send in at least two school-related photos of your child, including their name and school event/year the photo was taken. Group photos work best.
For questions, or to send your photos,
please email Theresa Romano at Classof2026@coltsneckpto.org.
JERSEY FREEZE DONATION DAYS
JERSEY FREEZE CN | JUNE 15TH - 17TH | 4:30-7:30 PM
School’s almost out… so let’s celebrate with something sweet!
Join the Colts Neck PTO and our amazing local favorite, Jersey Freeze, for 3 nights of sweet treats supporting our schools! Bring your family, friends, neighbors, teachers, and teammates for a fun community night out — every scoop helps give back to our students.
There’s nothing better than ice cream, warm summer nights, and supporting the schools that bring our community together. We hope to see everyone there!
Mention CNPTO and we will get 20% back!
For questions, contact Alana Ventrice at fundraising@coltsneckpto.org.
SPRING FLOWER SALE
HUGE THANKS to Julie Leizer for chairing this special tradition!
THANKS ALSO to the many parents who came and helped the children pick their special flowers for Mother's day: Samantha Amato, Kristen Baione, Hannah Baker, Jenna Bellezza, Delanie Brown, Katrina Churney, Lauren Christensen, Ashley DeBernardis, Chrstine DiMuzio, Brittany Discepola, Jess Dudek, Murual Duhpareli, Tara Edgette, Amanda Fini, Jenna Fiorentini, Melissa Fischer, Alyssa Giles, Sereena Gill, Allyse Granello, Elena Hrymack, Kristin Johnson, Kim Kaufman, Lauren Liberatore, Amy Linquito, Melissa Lorippo, Chrstine Lynam, Ashley Marrazzo, Holly McNamara, Kristin Moniz, Gina Morabito, Jeanette Moriarty, Ashley Morgan, Jessica Mottola, Melissa Nasta-Strouse, Danielle Natal, Lena Nicholson, Chelsea Niglio, Michele Payne, Desirae Pesce, Keri Petracca, Jen Perdelwitz, Renate Pinnix, Prathana Raja, Jennifer Sciacca, Megan Soliman, Jen Streit, Sarah Towers and Lauren Young.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
BIG THANKS to Amy Dimes, Briana Duffy, Mariela Muscio and Ashley Sandbach for chairing this week-long event and going above and beyond! We hope all of our incredible teachers and staff felt appreciated!
MANY THANKS to all of our volunteers who helped out each day: Danielle Alpaugh, Martina Apiarova, Vanessa Dawson, Megan Fales, Jenna Fiorentini, Melissa Fischer, Stacey Katz, Jackee Racioppo, Victoria Marco, Jeanette Moriarty, Lindsey Nix, Lindsey Powell, Prathana Raja, Jenn Winkelmann and Jenn Zimmerman.
2ND GRADE EVENT
MAY 29TH | 6:30-8:00 PM | CRPS CAFETERIA
Join your friends for a FREE, fun moving-up celebration for this year's graduating Primary School class! The evening will include inflatables, carnival games, face painting, photo booth, pizza and popcorn and a commemorative 2nd grade t-shirt! Please complete the online permission slip below.
To volunteer, or for more information, contact Erin Culotta and Michelle Payne at 2ndgradeevent@coltsneckpto.org.
8TH GRADE GRADUATION ADS
SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED TO MAY 26TH
Let your graduate know how proud you are of their achievements by placing a congratulatory ad in the 2026 Cedar Drive Middle School graduation program! These ads are a great way to celebrate your graduate's hard work and they make terrific keepsakes.
All pages are black and white and can include photos. We also offer a Shout-Out section just for students. Students may want to show support for their friends as they move onto high school, or they may want to thank their favorite teachers and administrators. All purchases are final sale, no refunds will be issued.
For questions, please contact Danielle Quigley at CDMSGraduationAds@coltsneckpto.org.
CRES SCHOOL STORE
JUNE 16 & 17TH | DURING SCHOOL HOURS | CRES
Save the date for our last CRES School Store of the year! The School Store will be open for 2 days only. During a portion of lunch periods, 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students will have an opportunity to purchase items from the school store. Please send your child to school with a few dollars to shop. Small bills are appreciated! Flyer & volunteer information to follow soon.
To volunteer, or for more information, contact Jen Streit at jenniferstreit223@gmail.com.
PHOTO MONTAGE
GRADES PRE-K TO 7TH ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE!
Send in your photos! Our calendars have been very busy with events lately! Now is the perfect time to remind everyone to send in event photos for the Photo Montage.
Traditionally, a montage of photos, from kindergarten through 8th grade, is prepared and presented to the students at their 8th grade dance. This montage is then sent to the graduating class as a gift from the PTO. Please send any school related photos you may have to the appropriate email address below. Examples include: Class Trips and Parties, School Performances, School Sports (tennis, cheerleading, cross-country, track, basketball, baseball, softball or soccer), or any PTO events including Grade-Level Events, Family Bingo Night and Flower Sale.
Please follow these steps:
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Include your child's name, the event, and year the photo was taken.
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Email photos to: ClassOf(Graduation year)@coltsneckpto.org. Replace (Graduation year) with your child's year, using the chart below.
For questions, email Amy Linquito at
FINAL PTO MEETING & VOLUNTEER BRUNCH
JUNE 3RD | 11:00AM | ADMIN BUILDING
Please join us as we wrap up this school year's PTO business and express our thanks to all our wonderful volunteers with a tasty brunch. Also, come find out who won Volunteers of the Year!
8TH GRADE DANCE
JUNE 12TH | 6:30-10:30PM | CN FIREHOUSE
8th grade families, it's time to mark your calendars for the 8th grade dance! CDMS 8th grade graduates are invited to join their classmates to celebrate their last year in Colts Neck Schools!
Please read the Parent Letter below for dance info, then click on the Invite and Permission Slip to view the invite, sign the permission slip and pay for the event. The cost of the dance is $25.
A hoodie favor will be distributed during sign out. You must register by May 15th to guarantee sizing.
For more information or questions, please email Kim Kaufman at 8thgradedance@coltsneckpto.org.
5TH GRADE MOVING UP PARTY
JUNE 23RD | CRES
It's almost time for our 5th grade class to get ready for their last big bash before leaving Conover Road Elementary School! All 5th grade students will celebrate their move up from CRES with a special party during school hours on Tuesday, June 23rd. The celebration will include a DJ, photo booth, pizza, flavored ice truck, outdoor games and yearbook signing. Students should bring a beach towel and a pen for signing yearbooks. Flyer and volunteer information to follow soon.
All volunteers must be CNPTO members and have completed CNSD volunteer training.
For questions or to volunteer, please contact Emily Greenberg and Amie Smith at 5thgradeevent@coltsneckpto.org.
CRPS & CRES BOOK FAIR
JUNE 5TH - JUNE 17TH | CRPS LIBRARY
All Primary and Elementary school students will visit the book fair with their classrooms during school hours to get geared up for some fun summer reading! You are welcome to come visit and do some shopping with your kids during the school day or during the Art Show on June 2nd!
PLEASE NOTE - There will be NO CASH accepted during the book fair.
If you are unable to attend your child/s designated day, you can set up a Scholastic eWallet account here or shop with your child online, on or after June 5th. If you are able to attend, Credit Card, Apple or Google Pay will be accepted.
All proceeds from this event go directly to the CRPS and CRES libraries. Check the schedule and/or sign up to volunteer on the attached flyers below.
For more information, contact Ms. Frick at frick@coltsneckschools.org or Lena Nicholson at
8TH GRADE ICE CREAM SOCIAL
JUNE 18TH | 1:00PM | CEDAR DRIVE CAFETERIA
The 8th Grade Activities Committee will be hosting an Ice Cream Social and Yearbook Signing for the Class of 2026! It's a great way for our graduating class to celebrate their last week at Cedar Drive Middle School.
For questions, please contact Desirae Pesce and Jen Winklemann at 8thgradeevent@coltsneckpto.org.
GRADUATION CARDS & GIFTS
Save 20% off Graduation Cards and gift purchases at the online retailer Minted and they will donate 15% back to the CNPTO! To participate, visit minted.com to start your graduation shopping and use coupon code FUNDRAISECOLTSNECK. Happy shopping!
For questions, email Amy Linquito at
BROOKDALE CAMPS FUNDRAISER
Brookdale is partnering with the Colts Neck PTO this summer. For every student registered, Brookdale will donate money to the PTO! You can view more information or register your child below.
For questions, contact Alana Ventrice at fundraising@coltsneckpto.org.
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.
COMMUNITY CORNER
Colts Neck Memorial Day Parade is coming soon! Lace up your sneakers and be part of a special day honoring our nation’s heroes. The Mile Event (Walk or Run the Parade Route) starts at Heritage Lane & Heyers Mill Road at 10:00am and will finish near Fire House 2 (50 Conover Rd). More information can be found HERE.
CNSF would like you to Save the Date for their Annual Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, June 6th from 4pm-8pm at Trump National Country Club. You can purchase tickets HERE.
The Colts Neck Library May activities calendar is now available HERE.
Save the Date for the Colts Neck Business Association Fireworks on July 3rd! This is the event of the summer, and this year, they are going even bigger as we celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary!
