8th grade activities
8TH GRADE STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
Eighth-grade is an important milestone for Colts Neck students and the PTO has exciting events and opportunities to create lasting memories for the students as they prepare to take the next step in their academic journey.
Chairs and volunteers are needed throughout the year to help support the 8th grade events. For more information and to volunteer, please contact studentactivites@coltsneckpto.org
HOLIDAY BREAKFAST:
BIG THANKS to Bridget DeSena, Heather Grossman, Nicole Ireland and Colleen Mayrose for organizing this fun event for our 8th graders!
MANY THANKS to all of the moms and dads who helped out: Gina Adamschick, Lauren Agresta, Jennifer Ciniglia, Louis Cinigilia, Rosie Cooley, Jacki Higgins, Jason Ireland, Shawn Karras, Martina Melnicak, Lena Nicholson, Mark Nicholson, John Occhipinti, Andrea O'Connor, Kevin O'Connor, Keri Petracca, Mike Pietracatella, Fernando Pinguelo, Janine Pinguelo, Carter Quigley, Danielle Quigley, Kristy Ronco, Rob Ronco, Jessica Sciacca, Josephine Sciacca, Susy Scharfenberg, Lauren Veisz, Andrew Weisbrot and Michelle Young.
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. You must register by May 16th to guarantee sizing.
For more information or questions, please email Emily Greenberg at ekgreenberg@gmail.com or Lindsey Powell at lindsey.t.powell@gmail.com.
CDMS GRADUATION YARD SIGNS
ORDERS DUE MAY 4TH
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.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
BIG THANKS to Bridget DeSena and Nicole Ireland for planning this event.
THANKS ALSO to all of the parents who helped out: Laura Agresta, Jen Ciniglia, Samantha Colomer, Rosie Cooley, Erika Dominczak, Nicole Graves, Heather Grossman, Jason Ireland, Yikxsi Lombardi, Colleen Mayrose, Martina Melnicak, Jaime Montana, Elise Monteforte, Lena Nicholson, Alana O'Connor, Andrea O'Connor, Kevin O'Connor, Janine Pinguelo, Danielle Quigley, Susy Schargenberg, Gina Steineke, Colleen Torress, Andrew Weisbrot and Michelle Young.
For questions, please contact Bridget DeSena at desenafamily48@gmail.com and Nicole Ireland at nmireland97@gmail.com.
8TH GRADE PHOTO MONTAGE
Volunteers help collect and sort photos and compile a commemorative slideshow for our 8th grade students. For questions, or to send your photos,
please email Lena Nicholson at Classof2025@coltsneckpto.org.
GRADUATION ADS
SUBMISSIONS DUE MAY 18TH
Let your graduate know how proud you are of their achievements by placing a congratulatory ad in the 2025 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.
For questions, please contact Danielle Quigley at at CDMSGraduationAds@coltsneckpto.org.
Please note: all volunteers must be PTO members to be able to participate in PTO organized events. Not a member yet? Join HERE!