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!
41st Annual Ladies' Spring Gala
THE ENCHANTED FOREST
HUGE THANKS to our chairs Kim Kaufman, Lena Nicholson and Joanne Passalacqua for all of the work they put into this year's gala! Thanks to their hard work and dedication, we had such an incredible night!
SPECIAL THANKS to Penelope El-Dalati, Lenka Greicius, Sherri Gugliara, Martina Melnicak and Jolene Miller for handling the handmade decor.
BIG THANKS to Kristen Stark and Collen Wilcox for their dedication and countless hours spent wrapping the incredible baskets.
THANK YOU to the Gala Committee and many volunteers who were involved in making this night a success: Samantha Amato, Heidi Bender, Kara Brick, Delanie Brown, Samantha Colomer, Amy Dimes, Sarah DiSalvatore, Jessica Dudek, Tiffany Eben, Yasemin Erturk, Jenna Fiorentini, Gina Glazier, Sheri Harlan, Robin Hyson-Donofrio, Nicole Ireland, Monika Kozicz, Linda Kraszewski, Jackie Lavigne, Arnita Liebman, Amy Linquito, Megan Mastropiero, Courtney McCormick, Jennifer Mule, January Nicoletta, Lindsey Nix, Prarthana Raja, Vanessa Rahman, Rebecca Roach, Christine Royal, Jodi Sabatino, Ashley Sandbach, Marina Slabyak, Sarah Towers and Chelsea Yi.
MANY THANKS to all of our sponsors for their contributions to this event's fundraising efforts on behalf of the children in our school district.
Click HERE for a full list of sponsors.
THANKS ALSO to all of the ladies who came out to drink, dine, dance and win some raffles! We hope everyone had a wonderful time, and we look forward to seeing you all next year!
GALA BASKET CONTEST
AND THE WINNER IS .....
The Grade Level Basket winner is drumroll please .....
Pre-K / Kindergarten!
Due to the overwhelming generosity of our Pre-K and Kindergarten families, they had an incredible basket at this year's Spring Gala. Their Summer Basket ($150 Drifthouse by David Burke, $100 Jenkinson's Boardwalk, $50 Nicholas Creamery, $25 Source Brewing, $50 Matcha & Mini's, $50 Target, Streaming Smart Projector and Tripod, 114" Insignia Outdoor Screen, Cuisinart Popcorn Maker, Red Sur La Table Popcorn Kit, 2 Tommy Bahama Beach Chairs, 10' x 10' Beach Blanket, White Bogg Bag, Mini Stanley Cooler and 2 - 40oz Tumblers, Supergoop SPF Travel Kit, Portable Charcoal Grill with S'mores kit, Paddle Smash, Cornhole, Nerf Tennis Set, 2 Snorkeling Kits, Pool Ring, Beach Ball, & Jenga) was the big winner of the night! Congratulations to our Preschool and Kindergarteners, they will be treated to a grade-wide pizza party coming soon.
SPIRIT WEAR
The Colts Neck PTO school spirit wear store is back by popular demand! Check out all the new product options including tank tops and shorts!
This will be the final spirit wear store of this 24-25 school year, so don't miss your chance to pick up some gear before it's too late.
Orders are due by Friday, April 4th and will be delivered to your child's classroom approximately four weeks from store close.
For questions, please email Samantha Amato at vp@coltsneckpto.org.
1ST GRADE FUN & FITNESS NIGHT
APRIL 3RD | 6:30-7:30 PM | CRPS GYM
Join your 1st grade class TOMORROW for a fun night of fitness with your CRPS gym teachers. This is a FREE event open to current CRPS 1st graders.
For questions or to volunteer, contact Jackee Racioppo at wyatt29flo@gmail.com.
8TH GRADE PHOTO MONTAGE
SUBMISSIONS DUE APRIL 30TH
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 Lena Nicholson at Classof2025@coltsneckpto.org.
8TH GRADE YARD SIGNS
ORDERS DUE APRIL 30TH
Celebrate your graduate with a personalized yard sign! All yard signs are 24"x18", weather-resistant, and double-sided. Please order by April 30th for pick up in early June. Cost is $25 per sign and includes first name personalization in all CAPS and a yard stake. Personalization is optional.
For questions, please contact Danielle Quigley at CDMSLawnSigns@coltsneckpto.org.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
MAY 5TH-9TH
The big week is just a few weeks away! We want to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate all they do.
To volunteer for this event, please contact Mariela Musico at emar145@me.com, Amy Dimes at dimes.amy@gmail.com Ashley Sandbach at ashleysandbach@gmail.com
SPRING FLOWER SALE
MAY 9TH | DURING SCHOOL HOURS | CRPS
ORDERS DUE FRIDAY
All classes, in grades Pre-K through 5th, will be able to choose flowers for their loved ones at the PTO Annual Spring Flower Sale on Friday, May 9th! You must pre-purchase your child's flowers by using the order form below. Students may purchase up to 4 plants to take home (please be mindful that many students will carry their plants home on the bus). There will be no IOUs or day-of purchases.
For questions or to volunteer to help children select their flowers at the sale, please contact Vanessa Rahman at vbasilio77@hotmail.com.
2ND GRADE CARNIVAL
MAY 30TH | 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 by May 9th.
To volunteer, or for more information, contact Nicole at 732-313-5123.
8TH GRADE DANCE
SAVE THE DATE
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!
When: June 13th, 7-11 PM
Where: Colts Neck Firehouse, 50 Conover Road
Invitation and registration will be sent out in the coming weeks. For more information or questions, please email Emily Greenberg at ekgreenberg@gmail.com or Lindsey Powell at lindsey.t.powell@gmail.com.
CEDAR DRIVE GAME DRIVE
THANK YOU to Samantha Amato for organizing the Lucky Games Drive for Cedar Drive Middle School.
BIG THANKS to all the families who made this possible for the CDMS students by either purchasing games or donating money.
Student Activities Calendar
The CNPTO is busy planning exciting winter and spring events, and we want to offer our members a first glimpse into some of the upcoming plans including the annual tradition of activities for each grade level.
While we are still finalizing some details and registrations for grade level activities, you can click on each activity's name below to discover available information and learn more about volunteering.
PreK Activity- January 24th
Kindergarten Activity - January 23rd
1st Grade Activity - April 3rd
2nd Grade Activity - May 30th
3rd Grade Activity - February 7th
4th Grade Activity - February 21st
5th Grade Activity - In school, last week of June
6th Grade Activity - March 7th
7th Grade Activity - January 31st
8th Grade Dance - June 13th
Please note that dates are subject to change, with notice. If your child's grade doesn't have a date or details listed, rest assured that plans are in progress.
For questions, please contact Jennifer Mulè at studentactivities@coltsneckpto.org.
