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!
Thank You!
As this is the final newsletter of the 2023/2024 school year, the PTO wants to say THANK YOU!
CONGRATULATIONS to our Volunteer of the Year recipients: Lenka Greicius, Martina Melnicak, Jennifer Reisinger, Ashley Sandbach and Danielle Stropoli. These ladies put in countless hours helping to make so many of our events successful.
HUGE THANKS to the outgoing Executive Board member: Rebecca Roach. Your two years of service will not be forgotten.
MANY THANKS to our Mini-Grant Committee who met in the beginning of the school year to approve funding of $25,000 worth of technology and activities: Samantha Amato, Kirsten Connor, Kim Kaufman, Monika Kozicz, Joanne Passalacqua, Ashley Sandbach and Noelle Sues.
BIG THANKS to our Event Chairs, who all worked hard to plan, organize, and execute our many events this year: Laura Agresta, Danielle Alpaugh, Effi Orlick Aziz, Kara Brick, Camila Cohen, Stephanie Collura, Kirsten Connor, Amy Dimes, Lenka Greicius, Heather Grossman, Danielle Heal, Nicole Ireland, Christina Kape, Kim Kaufman, Monika Kozicz, Amy Linquito, Rosalie Mannarino, Colleen Mayrose, Mara McInerney, Martina Melnicak, Mariela Muscio, Lena Nicholson, Joanne Passalacqua, Desirae Pesce, Kate Pires, Danielle Quigley, Jackee Racioppo, Vanessa Rahman, Jennifer Reisinger, Christie Roberts, Jennifer Rundella, Ashley Sandbach, Rachel Schank, Peggy Schleimer, Vanessa Siroti, Jennifer Stattel, Danielle Stropoli, Noelle Sues, Mallory Triano, Cecilia Viveiros, Julie Warnke, Jenn Winkelmann, Anna Zerriny and Jenn Zimmerman.
Volunteer of the Year recipients: Jennifer Reisinger, Danielle Stropoli, Ashley Sandbach, Martina Melnicak, and Lenka Greicius,
End-Of-Year Wrap-Up:
DUE FRIDAY, JUNE 21ST
ATTENTION EVENT CHAIRS!
Reimbursements - Please submit ALL receipts for reimbursement using the Reimbursement Worksheet no later than the last day of school, June 21st. Late receipts cannot be reimbursed.
Visit the FORMS page of our website to download the form needed.
Binders - If you have not done so yet, please return your event binder to Jen Mulè, she can be reached at studentactivites@coltsneckpto.org. It is very important that we have these binders to help guide next year's chairs. Also, if possible, please fill out the Event Recap in the binder for Student Activities.
School Supplies Fundraiser
ORDER BY JULY 4TH FOR FREE SHIPPING TO SCHOOL!
The 2024/2025 School Supply Store is Open! The PTO is partnering with The Write Stuff to provide each family with the convenience of purchasing their child’s 2024/2025 school supplies online now. Supply lists are provided by Colts Neck teachers and all of your child’s supplies will be delivered to their classroom on day one. Orders must be in by July 4th to receive FREE shipping directly to school and to CUSTOMIZE the list to eliminate items that you already have. Make sure to order supplies for your child's upcoming grade level.
Use this LINK to access supply lists for CRPS.
Use this LINK to access supply lists for CRES.
Use this LINK to access supply lists for CDMS.
While using this service comes with some additional cost, there’s no obligation to purchase the entire list of supplies and all proceeds benefit our children as a PTO fundraiser. Thank you for your support!
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.
For questions, email
PTO Membership
Take a look and see how your grade measured up! Below you will find a % by grade listing of PTO members. Let's set a goal to make those numbers go up next year. Talk to other parents in your grade about how important it is to support the PTO!
Membership will reopen in September!
*Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number. Members who did not provide any student information could not be included in the count.
CRPS & CRES Book Fair
HUGE THANKS to Lena Nicholson for assisting Mrs. Frick with the Scholastic Book Fair.
MANY THANKS to all of the parent volunteers who helped students make their selections and purchase their books.
8TH Grade Dance
BIG THANKS to Laura Agresta, Heather Grossman, Colleen Mayrose and Dana Westby for planning and running this celebratory evening for our graduating class of 2024!
MANY THANKS to all of the parents on the committee and who helped chaperone the dance: Gina Adamschick, Erika Dominczak, Nicole Ireland, Christine Royal, Susy Scharfenberg, Jennifer Sciacca, Michelle Weisbrot and Michelle Young.
SPECIAL THANKS to teachers and admin for helping chaperone the dance: Mrs. Bertnick, Mrs. Hums, Mrs. Londoño, Mr. Mercer and Mrs. Meyers . THANKS to the CNPD for keeping everyone safe. THANKS to the CN Firehouse of Conover Road and Joyce Bengal with her staff of Tastefully Yours Catering. THANKS to Hicks House of Entertainment for playing great music and keeping the energy high.
THANKS ALSO to the CNTEA for partnering with us to purchase sweatshirts for our graduates! SPECIAL THANKS to Mrs. Rogers for donating her time creating beautiful balloon arches.
EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS to Cecilia Viveros for putting so much time into the photo montage for our graduates! She did a great job and the kids loved watching it at the dance!
Best of luck to all our graduating 8th Graders! The CNPTO wishes you all the best in your future endeavors in high school.
8th Grade Ice Cream Social
BIG THANKS to Stephanie Collura, Jennifer Reisinger and Julie Warnke for planning this event.
THANKS ALSO to all of the parents who helped out: Juniper Barasky, Cortni Burgess, Katina Churney, Tara DeSerio, Nick Gallichio, Penny Gallichio, Emily Greenberg, Debbie Kelly, Lena Nicholson, Jen Paszkiewicz, Danielle Quigley, Rebecca Roberts, David Saturn, Melissa Sciarillo, Tracy Straley, Jenn Winkelmann and Melanie Yale.
8th Grade Scholarship Winners
Congratulations!
Madeline Paszkiewicz for receiving the PTO Patricia Pecoraro Staff Memorial Award. This is awarded to a student who shows helpfulness and kindness towards peers and staff and who also contributes to the school and outside community in a positive manner.
Olivia Anest and Siena Nicholson for receiving the All Around Student Award. This is awarded to the students who demonstrate scholarship, leadership, character, and involvement in extra-curricular activities within the school and/or community.
5th Grade Moving Up Party
THANK YOU to Danielle Heal and Noelle Sues for organizing tomorrow's last big bash for our 5th graders leaving Conover Road Elementary School!
THANKS ALSO to the many volunteers who helped to make this event extra special: Gina Adamshick, Samantha Amato, Jean Bae, Danielle Bautista, Chrissy Bonura, Audra Carlotta, Jennifer Ciniglia, Laura Cucci, Michele Delise, Tara DeSerio, Nicole Graves, Sherri Gugliara, Kim Kaufman, Daniella Lennan, Colleen Mayrose, Ali McMenamy, Martina Melnicak, Shannon Musso, Lena Nicholson, January Nicoletta, Sylvia Palazzolo, Tina Rexha, Jason Royal, Amie Smith, Ginna Turnamian, Jennifer Sarapochillio, Carla Settineri, Jennifer Stattel and Cecilia Viveiros.
