October 7, 2026

Message from the Executive Board

Welcome to a wonderful Fall season! We want to give a massive shout-out to all the amazing parents, teachers, and staff who have helped us kick off the school year with so much energy and for registering to be part of our PTO this year. You all rock!

We have some fun events lined up over the next few weeks, so grab your calendars and save these dates! Starting with some candy-filled tailgaiting fun at our annual Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 24th. A family fun night watching the Harlem Wizards take on our very own faculty & staff on Nov. 12th and a chance to mingle and mahjong at our first ever Mahjong Night Parent Social on Nov. 20th!

Don't miss out on ordering Spirit Wear before our Fall drive ends this Friday! And we hope you will join us later this month, on the 23rd, for our next Walk & Talk to share your ideas and learn how you can get involved. Together, we can make this a memorable and successful school year for every student.

Below you will find more detailed information on all things PTO but do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Let's make this autumn unforgettable!

Harlem Wizards

NOVEMBER 12TH | 7 PM - DOORS OPEN AT 6 PM | COLTS NECK HIGH SCHOOL

On Thursday, November 12th, the Harlem Wizards are coming back to town and taking on our teachers and staff! Get ready for an epic event filled with hoops, hype & high-fives! Don't miss your chance to watch your favorite teachers and staff in action! Souvenirs and snacks will be available for purchase.

Want to know a little more about what to expect at a Harlem Wizards Game? Check out the video, button below, and get the whole family excited to come to the game!

For any questions, please contact at harlemwizards@coltsneckpto.org.

Click Here to Purchase Tickets

SPIRIT WEAR FALL DRIVE

ORDERS DUE THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th

Our Spirit Wear Fall Drive is closing in just two days! Pick up some gear so you can be ready for spirit days this year. All orders are due by THIS Friday, October 9th. Orders will be delivered approximately four weeks from store close. You will have the option for delivery to your classroom or choose shipping directly to your home.

Show pride in your school this year with our new spirit wear designs! For questions, please email Alana Ventrice at fundraising@coltsneckpto.org.

SHOP SPIRIT WEAR HERE

Teacher/ Staff Mini-Grants

SUBMISSIONS DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 12TH

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

Membership

If you have a friend that is not a member, please let them know that registration will be available throughout the year on our website coltsneckpto.org/membership or by using the link below. For more information, contact Julie Leizer at membership@coltsneckpto.org.

Membership

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

Walk & Talk with the CNPTO

OCTOBER 23RD | TOWN HALL | 9:30AM

We are meeting up again at the town hall walking path on Oct. 23rd at 9:30AM. Come out and meet some new people, express concerns & make suggestions. Fur babies and little ones welcome! Hope to see you there!

Mahjong Night Parent Social

NOVEMBER 20TH | BUCKS MILLS | 7:00PM-10:00PM

Save the date! Join us on November 20th at 7:00 PM for a Parent Social Mahjong Night at Bucks Mill Recreation Center. All levels of play welcome! More information to come soon.

If you are interested in getting involved and want to volunteer, please sign up in your membership toolkit portal or reach out to Kristen Denora at parentsocial@coltsneckpto.org.

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.

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

Upcoming Events

Friday, October 23

9:30a Walk & Talk

Saturday, October 24

1:00p Trunk-or-Treat

Thursday, November 12

7:00p Harlem Wizards Game

Friday, November 20

7:30p Mahjong Night Parent Social

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