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 FINALLY 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!
All tickets are final sale, there will be no refunds issued.
Additional info:
- Doors open at 6:00 PM.
- Upon entering, proceed to the raffle table to pick up pre-purchased raffle tickets. They will be listed under the name of the person who purchased the tickets. If you did not pre-purchase raffle tickets, you may proceed to the Cocktail hour Room to purchase them.
- Additional basket tickets will be sold until 8:00 PM.
- Additional 50/50 tickets will be sold until 9:30 PM (cash only).
- Complimentary cocktail hour is 6:30-7:30 PM. Cash only bar thereafter.
- Dinner tickets will not be sold at the door.
- Baskets must be claimed or a new winner will be called.
Cocktail Hour Room
Regular Baskets - Blue bows
Grand & Grade-Level Baskets – Pink bows
Main Dining Hall
Platinum Baskets - Gold bows
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
A heartfelt thank you to our entire Colts Neck community, including parents, students, teachers, and administration, for making this year’s Read-A-Thon a record-breaking success. Your enthusiasm, participation, and commitment to reading made it truly special.
BIG THANKS to Rebecca Roach and Jasmine Yee-Gutowski for leading the 2026 district-wide Read-A-Thon campaign.
THANKS ALSO to our dedicated volunteers, Julie Boucher, Kirsten Connor, Jenna Fiorentini, Alicia Hawrylak, Linda Kraszewski, Ashley Marazzo and Chris Traks, for your time, energy, and support.
Reminder: The Read-A-Thon prize store closes today, March 18. Once it closes, it will not reopen and any unused RAT Bucks will expire. All prizes will be distributed to students after spring break.
If you missed last week’s winner announcement, please see the list of winners in the link below. Congratulations to all of our readers and fundraisers. We hope your children enjoy their well-earned rewards and celebrations!
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SPIRIT WEAR
ORDERS DUE BY TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST
The Colts Neck PTO school spirit wear store is back by popular demand!
This will be the FINAL spirit wear store of this 25-26 school year, so don't miss your chance to pick up some gear before it's too late. You will also be able to personalize each item you buy!
Orders are due by Tuesday, March 31st and will be delivered to your child's classroom approximately four weeks from store close.
For questions, please email Alana Ventrice at fundraising@coltsneckpto.org.
CRES SCHOOL STORE
HUGE THANKS to our chairs Jen SanFilippo and Jen Streit for bringing another School Store back to the Elementary School!
BIG THANKS to all the parent volunteers: Samantha Amato, Delanie Brown, Ashley DeBernandis, Gretchen DeFalco, Brenna Dillon, Christina DiMuzio, Jess Dudek, Tara Edgette, Adrienna Fabozzi, Alyssa Giles, Nicole Ireland, Kim Kaufman, Linda Kraszewski, Jackie Lavigne, Lauren Liberatore, Christine Lynam, Ashley Marrazzo, Jessica Mottola, Jen Mule, Tara Parker, Desirae Pesce, Renate Pinnix, Jen Sciacca, Melissa Nasta-Strouse, Kris Traks, Lauren Young and Kristen Ziobro
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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
BIG THANK YOU to chairs Danielle Alpaugh, Lauren Liberatore and Jen Zimmerman for planning this fun event! It was an exciting night for our 6th graders!
THANKS ALSO to parent volunteers: Tara Cuddyer, Bridget DeSena, Sarah DiSalvatore, Elyse Gerber, Jen Hess, Arbinita Durakei Lubani, Megan Mastropiero, Keri Petracca, Stephanie Pistilli, Vanessa Rahman, Vanessa Siroti, Jen Streit and Lauren Young.
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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.
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
BIG THANK YOU to Kristen Denora, Kim Kaufman, Lena Nicholson and Alana Ventrice for organizing this fun event for our 7th graders!
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.
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
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 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.
