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!
CRPS & CRES BOOK FAIR
JUNE 5TH - JUNE 16TH | 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 5th!
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. 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 DANCE
JUNE 13TH | 7:00-11:00PM | 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.
For more information or questions, please email Emily Greenberg at ekgreenberg@gmail.com or Lindsey Powell at lindsey.t.powell@gmail.com.
8TH GRADE ICE CREAM SOCIAL
JUNE 17TH | 1:00PM | CEDAR DRIVE CAFETERIA
The 8th Grade Activities Committee will be hosting an Ice Cream Social and Yearbook Signing for the Class of 2025! It's a great way for our graduating class to celebrate their last week at Cedar Drive Middle School.
For questions, please contact Bridget DeSena at desenafamily48@gmail.com and Nicole Ireland at nmireland97@gmail.com.
5TH GRADE MOVING UP PARTY
JUNE 19TH | 10:15AM-12:15PM | CRES
It's time for our 5th grade class to get ready for the last big bash before leaving Conover Road Elementary School! All fifth-grade students will celebrate their move up from CRES with a special party during school hours on Thursday, June 19th. 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. Click HERE for the flyer.
Volunteers are needed to help make the day special. We’re also accepting specific item donations to support the event.
All volunteers must be CNPTO members and have completed CNSD volunteer training.
For questions or to volunteer, please contact Danielle Alpaugh at dalpaugh0427@gmail.com and Rebecca Roach at rebeccamroach@gmail.com.
END OF YEAR WRAP UP
ATTENTION EVENT CHAIRS!
Reimbursements - Please submit ALL receipts for reimbursement using the Reimbursement Worksheet no later than the last day of school, June 20th. Late receipts cannot be reimbursed.
Visit the FORMS page of our website to download the form needed.
Binders - If you have not done so yet, please return your event binder to Jen Mulè, she can be reached at studentactivites@coltsneckpto.org. It is very important that we have these binders to help guide next year's chairs. Also, if possible, please fill out the Event Recap in the binder for Student Activities.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FUNDRAISER
ORDER BY JULY 6TH FOR FREE SHIPPING TO SCHOOL!
The 2025/2026 School Supply Store is Open! The PTO is partnering with The Write Stuff to provide each family with the convenience of purchasing their child’s 2025/2026 school supplies online now. Supply lists are provided by Colts Neck teachers and all of your child’s supplies will be delivered to their classroom on day one. Orders must be in by July 6th to receive FREE shipping directly to school and to CUSTOMIZE the list to eliminate items that you already have. Make sure to order supplies for your child's upcoming grade level.
Use this LINK to access supply lists for CRPS.
Use this LINK to access supply lists for CRES.
Use this LINK to access supply lists for CDMS.
While using this service comes with some additional cost, there’s no obligation to purchase the entire list of supplies and all proceeds benefit our children as a PTO fundraiser. Thank you for your support!
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.
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!
2ND GRADE CARNIVAL
HUGE THANKS to Fabiana Caggiano, Megan Donorio DeMeo, Jackee Racioppo and Nicole Viglione for organizing this fun moving up tradition for our 2nd graders!
THANKS ALSO to the MANY volunteers who helped chaperone: Delanie Brown, Melissa Cohen, Gretchen DeFalco, Christina DiMuzio, Kelly Erbe, Adrienne Fabozzi, Kristi Gaglio, Julia Garratano, Marianna Gentile, Jim Hurta, Nicole Ireland, Amy Linquito, Kristin Moniz, Kristine Morfino, Nicole Orrico, Cara Pantano, Tara Parker, Sharon Reagan, Stephanie Reinersten, Ashley Sandbach, Jennifer SanFilippo, Emily Silva, Jennifer Streit, Jillian Watts and Jasmine Yee-Gutowski.
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 - June 19th
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.
