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.
SPRING FLOWER SALE
MAY 8TH | DURING SCHOOL HOURS | CRPS
Thank you to all the families who pre-ordered flowers for the flower sale. Students in Pre-K through 5th who pre-ordered will be able to choose flowers for their loved ones at the PTO Annual Spring Flower Sale on Friday, May 8th! The window to order flowers has CLOSED, however, we are still looking for volunteers to help on the day of the sale to hand out flowers!
For questions or to volunteer to help children select their flowers at the sale, please contact Julie Leizer at flowersale@coltsneckpto.org.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
MAY 4TH-8TH
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is in full swing and the CNPTO has some fun activities planned! This week is the one where we show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate all they do.
Click on the flyer below to find out how you can help to support the teachers and staff in your child's life.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK FLYER
Use the link below to print staff appreciation templates for your children to fill out.
To volunteer for this event, please contact Mariella Muscio at emar145@me.com.
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 DUE MAY 18TH
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 $25.
A hoodie favor will be distributed during sign out. You must register by May 15th to guarantee sizing.
For more information or questions, please email Kim Kaufman at 8thgradedance@coltsneckpto.org.
5TH GRADE MOVING UP PARTY
JUNE 23RD | CRES
It's almost time for our 5th grade class to get ready for their last big bash before leaving Conover Road Elementary School! All 5th grade students will celebrate their move up from CRES with a special party during school hours on Tuesday, June 23rd. The celebration will include a DJ, photo booth, pizza, flavored ice truck, outdoor games and yearbook signing. Students should bring a beach towel and a pen for signing yearbooks. Flyer and volunteer information to follow soon.
All volunteers must be CNPTO members and have completed CNSD volunteer training.
For questions or to volunteer, please contact Emily Greenberg and Amie Smith at 5thgradeevent@coltsneckpto.org.
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT
BIG THANK YOU to our chair Amy Linquito for putting on another great Bingo Night! It was a fun night with friends, family and prizes!
THANKS ALSO to the parents who helped on the night of the event: Eva DeStefano, Elena Hyrmack, Melissa Fischer and Sarah Towers.
8TH GRADE ICE CREAM SOCIAL
JUNE 18TH | 1:00PM | CEDAR DRIVE CAFETERIA
The 8th Grade Activities Committee will be hosting an Ice Cream Social and Yearbook Signing for the Class of 2026! It's a great way for our graduating class to celebrate their last week at Cedar Drive Middle School.
For questions, please contact Desirae Pesce and Jen Winklemann at 8thgradeevent@coltsneckpto.org.
BROOKDALE CAMPS FUNDRAISER
Brookdale is partnering with the Colts Neck PTO this summer. For every student registered, Brookdale will donate money to the PTO! You can view more information or register your child below.
For questions, contact Alana Ventrice at fundraising@coltsneckpto.org.
BOX TOP$
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 Cheer registration is now open. Registration closes May 10th and no late registrations will be accepted. 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. 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!
