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!
PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD
OPEN BOARD POSITIONS
We currently have a few openings on the Executive Board for the 2025-2026 school year. All board positions are for two-year terms and meet once per month.
Please consider joining our team and being part of the planning and decision-making that goes into running the PTO and fundraising for our schools. If you are interested in joining the Executive Board, or if you want more information, please email president@coltsneckpto.org.
8TH GRADE PHOTO MONTAGE
SUBMISSIONS DUE APRIL 30TH
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 Lena Nicholson at Classof2025@coltsneckpto.org.
8TH GRADE YARD SIGNS
ORDERS DUE APRIL 30TH
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.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
MAY 5TH-9TH
The big week is just a few weeks away! We want to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate all they do.
To volunteer for this event, please contact Amy Dimes at dimes.amy@gmail.com, Mariella Muscio at emar145@me.com or Ashley Sandbach at ashleysandbach@gmail.com.
SPRING FLOWER SALE
MAY 9TH | 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 9th! 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 Vanessa Rahman at vbasilio77@hotmail.com.
CRES SCHOOL STORE
MAY 15 & 16TH | DURING SCHOOL HOURS | CRES
Our last CRES School Store of the year is almost here! 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!
To volunteer please contact Danielle Alpaugh at dalpaugh0427@gmail.com.
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 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.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARD
SUBMISSIONS DUE MAY 9TH
Who stands out to you as an exemplary volunteer for the PTO? We want to know about our volunteers who have gone above and beyond this year to make our PTO events so successful! Nominate someone for Volunteer of the Year. Please use the Google form below to make a nomination by May 9th. For questions, email president@coltsneckpto.org.
2ND GRADE CARNIVAL
MAY 30TH | 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 by May 9th.
To volunteer, or for more information, contact Nicole at 732-313-5123.
8TH GRADE DANCE
SAVE THE DATE
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!
When: June 13th, 7-11 PM
Where: Colts Neck Firehouse, 50 Conover Road
Invitation and registration will be sent out in the coming weeks. For more information or questions, please email Emily Greenberg at ekgreenberg@gmail.com or Lindsey Powell at lindsey.t.powell@gmail.com.
1ST GRADE FUN & FITNESS NIGHT
BIG THANK YOU to chairs Erin Culotta, Jade Monzo and Jackee Racioppo for organizing a fun night of fitness for our 1st graders.
THANKS ALSO to parent volunteers: Francesca Alexander, Krystal Blankenbaker, Ashley DeBernandis, Mrunal Deshphande, Brittnay Discepola, Allison DiSimone, Megan D'Onorio DeMeo, Tiffany Eben, Nicole Giglio, Emily Holden, Sara Horowitz, Amy Linquito, Tiffany LoBraico, Christine Lynam, Rosalie Mannarino, Holly McNamara, Cathy Novelli, Jen Rundella, Rachel Schanck, Megan Soliman, Jaclyn Statile, Ashley Stona, Mallory Triano and Melissa Umans.
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 Activity- January 24th
Kindergarten Activity - January 23rd
1st Grade Activity - April 3rd
2nd Grade Activity - May 30th
3rd Grade Activity - February 7th
4th Grade Activity - February 21st
5th Grade Activity - In school, last week of June
6th Grade Activity - March 7th
7th Grade Activity - January 31st
8th Grade Dance - June 13th
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 Jennifer Mulè at studentactivities@coltsneckpto.org.
