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!
8th Grade Yard Signs
Only a few days left to place your order! 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 djq312@gmail.com.
CRES School Store
Our last School Store of the year is almost here! The School Store will be open for 2 days only. During a portion of lunch periods, 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 Stropoli at daniellep14rn@aol.com or Danielle Alpaugh at dalpaugh0427@gmail.com.
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Teacher Appreciation Week
MAY 6TH-10TH
The big week is around the corner! We want to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate all they do.
To volunteer for this event, please contact Mariela Muscio at emar145@me.com, Ashley Sandbach at ashleysandbach@gmail.com or Danielle Stropoli at daniellep14rn@gmail.com.
Volunteer Recognition Award
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 24th. For questions, email president@coltsneckpto.org.
Note: All nominees for the Volunteer of the Year must be current PTO Members.
8th Grade Graduation Ads
Let your graduate know how proud you are of their achievements by placing a congratulatory ad in the 2024 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.
FLYER AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION
For questions, please contact Stephanine Collura at CDMSGraduationAds@coltsneckpto.org.
2nd Grade Carnival
MAY 31ST | 6:30-8:00 PM | CRPS CAFETERIA
Join your friends for a 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! Cost is $20 per student. Please complete the online permission slip and payment form by May 3rd.
To volunteer, or for more information, contact Desirae at dezi5777@yahoo.com or Kara at karamanobrick@gmail.com.
8th Grade Baby Photo Submission
As part of our 8th Grade celebrations, we will be hosting a pizza and ice cream social for the 8th graders on June 18th. This fun event includes yearbook signing and a Baby/Now photo display.
Please send to school a copy of one
baby photo and one current photo of
your graduate in an envelope labeled
with your student’s name and “PTO: 8th
Grade Social Photos.” NO DIGITAL PHOTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please note, photos will not be returned.
For questions, please contact Stephanie Collura at stephcat1@aol.com.
8th Grade Dance
JUNE 14TH | 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 17th to guarantee sizing.
For more information or questions, please email: CNPTOdance@gmail.com.
5th Grade Moving Up Party
JUNE 20TH | 10:15-12:15 PM | CRES
It's time for our 5th grade class to get ready for the last big bash before the kids leave Conover Road Elementary School! The kids will enjoy food, music, an ice cream truck, and photo booth. It is a great way for the 5th grade class to celebrate their milestone together! See flyer for details.
Please RSVP and make payment through online form no later than June 1st.
For questions or to volunteer, please contact Noelle Sues at noellesues@gmail.com or Danielle Heal at daniheal@yahoo.com.
7th Grade Event
BIG THANK YOU to chairs Camilla Cohen, Heather Grossman and Nicole Ireland.
THANKS ALSO to parent volunteers: Steve Candela,
Jason Ireland, Colleen Mayrose, Gina Pagliaro, Danielle Quigley, Susy Scharfenberg and Michelle Young.
Student Activities Calendar
January - June 2024
Every school year, with the support of dedicated parent volunteers, the CNPTO organizes a fun student activity for each grade level in the CNSD. Below is a snapshot of the 2024 student activities.
Please note that some grade-level activities have already taken place, while others are still being finalized. Click on each activity's name below to find available information and learn more about volunteering for upcoming events.
Pre-K Activity - February 9th (Bluey Event)
Kindergarten Activity - February 8th (Winter Wonderland)
1st Grade Activity - March 7th (Fun & Fitness)
2nd Grade Activity - May 31st
3rd Grade Activity - February 22nd (Trivia Night)
4th Grade Activity - February 23rd (Bowling Night)
5th Grade Activity - In school, last day of school
6th Grade Activity - March 1st (iPlay America)
7th Grade Activity - April 19th
8th Grade Photo Submissions Due - April 15th
8th Grade Dance - June 14th
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.