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
The BIG day is almost here! We are so excited for our 42nd Annual Spring Gala! All proceeds from the event benefit our children in the Colts Neck School District. We have lots of amazing baskets, so bring your generosity and come ready to win some prizes! We can't wait for everyone to enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, drinks and raffles!
Invitations were due last week. If you haven't sent in your invitation, please drop it off at the address listed on your RSVP card ASAP! This is a night you do not want to miss!
INVITATION | RSVP CARD | DINNER SELECTION
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.
DISTRICT WIDE READ-A-THON
RUNNING FEBRUARY 23RD - MARCH 6TH
The Read-A-Thon is now in full swing! The PTO would like to give a HUGE THANKS to our families for participating so enthusiastically!
So far, this is what our district has achieved:
519 Readers
109,327 Minutes Spent Reading
$44,873 in Total Donations
If you haven't registered yet, there are only 3 days remaining to help get your child's class in the lead. It takes less than five minutes to sign up and will allow your child to be a part of this exciting program! Sign-up directions below:
1) Activate your account and register your reader HERE.
2) Once activated, use the online tools to tell friends and family about our Read-A-Thon.
3) Track and log reading sessions NOW - March 6th.
Click HERE for more information. For questions, contact Read-A-Thon co-chairs, Rebecca Roach and Jasmine Yee-Gutkowski at readathon@coltsneckpto.org.
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CRPS & CRES BOOK SWAP
BIG THANK YOU to Tara Edgette for chairing this fun event for our Primary and Elementary students!
HUGE THANKS to Danielle Alpaugh, Trish Catlaw, Erin Culotta, Mrunal Desphande, Brittany Discepola, Bowie Ditmars, Jess Dudek, Briana Duffy, Penelope El-Dalati, Elena Hrymack, Laua Johnson, Kim Kaufman, Julie Leizer, Amy Linquito, Melissa Lorippo, Stephanie Minucci, Gina Morabito, Jeanette Moriarty, Jessica Mottola, Jen Mule, Renate Pinnix, Eva Randall, Andrew Rytter, Jennifer Streit, Mallory Triano, Alana Ventrice and Lauren Young.
THANK YOU ALSO to the many people who donated and sorted all the books in the weeks leading up to the Book Swap. We were able to donate approximately 400 books to the Colts Neck Library.
CRES SCHOOL STORE
MARCH 10TH-11TH | SCHOOL HOURS | CRES
School Store is coming soon! During a portion of lunch periods, 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!
To volunteer please contact Jennifer Streit at jenniferstreit223@gmail.com.
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SPRING FLOWER SALE
MAY 8TH | DURING SCHOOL HOURS | CRPS
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 8th! You must pre-purchase your child's flowers by using the order form below. Orders are due Friday, April 3rd. 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.
**NO REFUNDS
For questions or to volunteer to help children select their flowers at the sale, please contact Julie Leizer at flowersale@coltsneckpto.org.
6TH GRADE IPLAY EVENT
MARCH 13TH | 6:00-8:00PM | IPLAY AMERICA
Join your friends for a FREE evening of fun and games at iPlay America, 110 Schanck Road in Freehold! Get ready for unlimited rides and non-redemption games,
one game of laser tag and $5 game card, ALL included!
Food and drinks available for purchase. Please complete
the electronic permission slip and payment form by
February 28th.
For questions, or to volunteer, please contact Danielle Alpaugh, Lauren Liberatore and Jen Zimmerman at 6thgradeevent@coltsneckpto.org.
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4TH GRADE FUN NIGHT
BIG THANK YOU to chairs Samantha Amato, Desirae Pesce and Mary Beth Waltz for organizing an evening of fun for our 4th graders!
THANKS ALSO to parent volunteers: Danielle Alpaugh, Kristen Baione, Kara Brick, Donna Felicitato, Kim Harris, Alicia Raia-Hawrylak, Stacey Katz, Monika Kozic, Lauren Liberatore, Megan Mastropiero, Christina Palumbo, Marina Slabyak, Rachel Schanck and Jaime Smith.
1ST GRADE FUN & FITNESS NIGHT
APRIL 16TH | 6:30-7:45 PM | CRPS GYM
Join your 1st Grade Class for a fun night of fitness with your CRPS gym teachers. This is a FREE event open to current CRPS 1st graders. Please complete the electronic permission slip by Monday, April 6th.
For questions or to volunteer, contact Joanna Chavers,
Melissa Fischer and Ashley Marrazzo at
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7TH GRADE SKATE NIGHT
MARCH 12TH | 6:00-8:00 PM | UNITED SKATES OF AMERICA
7th graders are invited to a fun night full of skating, music, food, drinks and more! This is a FREE, drop off event open to current CDMS 7th grade students only. Please no siblings. Registration is OPEN, please register by March 5th by completing the online permission slip below.
Please complete United Skates waiver by March 12th.
For questions, or to volunteer, contact Kim Kaufman, Kristen Denora or Alana Ventrice at 7thgradeevent@coltsneckpto.org
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 Event - Thursday, January 29th
Kindergarten Event - Thursday, January 22nd
1st Grade Event - Wednesday, April 15th
2nd Grade Event - Friday, May 29th
3rd Grade Event - Thursday, February 5th
4th Grade Event - Friday, February 20th
5th Grade Event - In school, last week of June
6th Grade Event - Friday, March 13th
7th Grade Event - Thursday, March 12th
8th Grade Dance - Friday, June 12th
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 Penelope El-Dalati at studentactivities@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.
SAVE THE DATE
Read-A-Thon: February 23rd - March 6th 6th
School Store: Tuesday, March 10th & Wednesday, March 11th
Ladies' Spring Gala: Thursday, March 19th
Flower Sale: Friday, May 8th
COMMUNITY CORNER
CNSF Pre-Travel Soccer Clinic registration is now open for the 2018/2019 age groups. This program will be designed for those interested in continuing to improve their soccer skills during the Spring. Use this LINK to register.
CNSF Spring Colts Neck Little League Girls Softball registration is now open. Use this LINK to register.
2026 Colts Neck Little League Baseball Registration is open. Opening Day will be Saturday, April 11th and the season will run through mid-June. Use this LINK to register.
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. More details will be shared soon.
The Colts Neck Library March activities calendar is now available HERE.
Brookdale Camps 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, HERE.
