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!
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
MAY 5TH-9TH
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is in full swing and the CNPTO has some fun activities planned! This week is the one where we show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate all they do.
Click on the flyer below to find out how you can help to support the teachers and staff in your child's life.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK FLYER
Use the link below to print staff appreciation templates for your children to fill out.
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.
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, you can find more information HERE.
If you have any further questions, email Kim Kaufman at president@coltsneckpto.org.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARD
SUBMISSIONS DUE FRIDAY
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 FRIDAY.
For questions, email president@coltsneckpto.org.
SPRING FLOWER SALE
FRIDAY | 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!
FLYER
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 CDMSGraduationAds@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 FRIDAY.
To volunteer, or for more information, contact Nicole at 732-313-5123.
8TH GRADE BABY PHOTO SUBMISSION
DUE MAY 31ST
As part of our 8th Grade celebrations, we will be hosting an Ice Cream Social for the 8th graders on June 17th. This fun event includes yearbook signing and a Baby/Now photo display.
Please send in 1 PRINTED 4x6 baby photo of your student and 1 PRINTED 4x6 current photo of your student. Clearly label both photos with your child's full name on the back. Photos can be sent to the main office or with your student to homeroom. NO DIGITAL PHOTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please note, photos will not be returned.
For questions or to volunteer, please email CDMS8thgrade@gmail.com.
FINAL PTO MEETING & VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST
JUNE 4TH | 9:30AM | ADMIN BUILDING
Please join us as we wrap up this school year's PTO business and express our thanks to all our wonderful volunteers with a tasty breakfast. Also, come find out who won Volunteers of the Year!
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.
8TH GRADE ICE CREAM SOCIAL
JUNE 17TH | 1:00PM | CEDAR DRIVE CAFETERIA
The 8th Grade Activities Committee will be hosting an Ice Cream Social and Yearbook Signing for the Class of 2025! It's a great way for our graduating class to celebrate their last week at Cedar Drive Middle School.
For questions, please contact Bridget DeSena at desenafamily48@gmail.com and Nicole Ireland at nmireland97@gmail.com.
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.
