Originally delivered on 9/16/2026 9:30 am

SUBJECT: PTO Newsletter - September Updates

September 16, 2026
Message from the Executive Board


Welcome to a New School Year with the Colts Neck PTO! 

Whether you are returning or joining our school family for the very first time, we are thrilled to have you here. The CNPTO is dedicated to building a strong, connected community, and we cannot do it without you. This newsletter is your go-to source for upcoming events, volunteer sign-ups, and important school updates all year long.

Look out for our newsletters and email updates through June to PTO members only. If you have not yet renewed your 26-27 membership, please visit our website to join and continue receiving PTO communication as well as all of the benefits of membership! 

We are looking forward to a fun year ahead!

Membership

Become a Member today to support our Students and Staff all year long!

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PTO General Meeting

Join us for our very first meeting of the 2026-27 school year September 16th at 9:30AM! Find out about the activities we are planning for this year, hear updates from school administrators and contribute your own ideas to make this year even better. All PTO members are welcome and no RSVP is necessary. We look forward to seeing you there! Located at the Administration Building.

Teacher/ Staff Mini-Grants

Teachers and staff, who are members of the PTO, can use the link below to fill out our mini grant application. For the 2026-27 school year, $25,000 is available for special programs and activities that can be incorporated into your plans. Applications must be submitted online by October 12th. For more information, contact Jen Mule at vp@coltsneckpto.org.

Mini Grant Application
2026 Saver Card

Keep this handy card in your wallet and use it after December 2026 to save at places like the Colts Neck Flower Shop, Colts Neck Pharmacy, Alternate Ending Beer Company, Amazing Escape Room, Get Air, Avanti Day Resort, Food Emporium and much more!  View the full list of participating businesses at www.route9community.com.  Orders can be placed during membership registration or with the link below. For more information contact Amy Linquito at communications@coltsneckpto.org

Purchase Saver Card
School Supply Fundraiser

THANK YOU to our wonderful administration for helping us run this great fundraiser! 

BIG THANKS to our awesome executive board volunteers who helped distribute the many supplies to classrooms over the summer!

THANK YOU ALSO to all of our district members who ordered school supplies.  We appreciate your support and hope you enjoyed the convenience of having school supplies off you back to school to-do lists! 

Walk & Talk with the CNPTO

We are meeting up at the town hall walking path on September 25th at 9:30AM. Come out and meet some new people, find out what the PTO is all about, provide input on this years events and find out how you can help make this year special for our kids! 

Join us for a spooktacular afternoon of safe, family-friendly trunk-or-treating at 137 Bucks Mill Road! Cost of admission is a bag of candy per child in its original packaging/container.  Prizes for best decorated cars!

We are looking for families to decorate their cars and hand out candy.  To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Joanne Passalacqua at trunkortreat@coltsneckpto.org

Trunk or Treat
Box Top$ for Education

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.

Upcoming Events
Wednesday, September 16
9:30a PTO General Meeting
Monday, September 21
Yom Kippur - Schools / Central Office Closed
Thursday, September 24
Back to School Night - CDMS
Saturday, October 24
1:00p Trunk-or-Treat
Community Corner
Monthly Support Group

For Parents/Caregivers of Children with Disabilities

Colts Neck Business Association

CNBA Polo Classic 2026 - Sept 20, 2026 

Buck Mill Park, Colts Neck

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