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 POSITION
We currently have an opening on the Executive Board for the 2026-2027 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 Kim Kaufman at president@coltsneckpto.org.
2026 SAVER CARDS
LAST CALL
This is your LAST CHANCE to purchase your 2026 Saver Card! The card is only $20 and can be used at hundreds of locations.
View the full list of participating businesses at www.route9community.com/participating-businesses.
If you would like to purchase the 2026 Saver card, please contact Amy Linquito at communications@coltsneckpto.org.
8TH GRADE YARD SIGNS
SUBMISSIONS DUE MAY 1ST
Celebrate your Graduate with a personalized yard sign! All yard signs are 24"x18", weather-resistant, and double-sided. Please order by May 1st 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 Kirsten
Connor at CDMSLawnSigns@coltsneckpto.org.
8TH GRADE PHOTO MONTAGE
SUBMISSIONS DUE MAY 1ST
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 Theresa Romano at Classof2026@coltsneckpto.org.
SPRING FLOWER SALE
MAY 8TH | 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 8th! 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 Julie Leizer at flowersale@coltsneckpto.org.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
MAY 4TH-8TH
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 Mariella Muscio at emar145@me.com.
2ND GRADE EVENT
MAY 29TH | 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 below.
To volunteer, or for more information, contact Erin Culotta and Michelle Payne at 2ndgradeevent@coltsneckpto.org.
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 2026 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. All purchases are final sale, no refunds will be issued.
For questions, please contact Danielle Quigley at CDMSGraduationAds@coltsneckpto.org.
CRES SCHOOL STORE
JUNE 16 & 17TH | DURING SCHOOL HOURS | CRES
Save the date for our last CRES School Store of the year! 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 & volunteer information to follow soon.
To volunteer, or for more information, contact Jen Streit at jenniferstreit223@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARD
SUBMISSIONS DUE MAY 4TH
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 4th.
For questions, email Kim Kaufman at president@coltsneckpto.org.
WALK AND TALK
MAY 1ST | 9:30 AM | CN TOWN HALL
We are excited to reconnect with all of you. Join us for the PTO's Walk and Talk on Friday, May 1st. You can see what's new with the PTO, find out about open Board Positions and make suggestions for the 26-27 school year, all while getting some exercise!
For more information, please contact Kara Brick vp@coltsneckpto.org.
8TH GRADE DANCE
JUNE 12TH | 6:30-10:30PM | 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!
When: June 12th, 6:30-10:30 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 Samantha Amato, Sherri Gugliara, Kim Kaufman and January Nicoletta at 8thgradedance@coltsneckpto.org.
5TH GRADE MOVING UP PARTY
JUNE 23RD | CRES
It's almost time for our 5th grade class to get ready for their last big bash before leaving Conover Road Elementary School! All 5th grade students will celebrate their move up from CRES with a special party during school hours on Tuesday, June 23rd. The celebration will include a DJ, photo booth, pizza, flavored ice truck, outdoor games and yearbook signing. Students should bring a beach towel and a pen for signing yearbooks. Flyer and volunteer information to follow soon.
All volunteers must be CNPTO members and have completed CNSD volunteer training.
For questions or to volunteer, please contact Emily Greenberg and Amie Smith at 5thgradeevent@coltsneckpto.org.
1ST GRADE FUN & FITNESS NIGHT
BIG THANK YOU to chairs Joanna Chavers, Melissa Fischer and Ashley Marrazzo.
THANKS ALSO to parent volunteers: Jennianne Black, Kara Brick, Delanie Brown, Kristen Denora, Adrienne Fabazzi, Sereena Gil, Alyssa Giles, Elena Hrymack, Julie Kelly, Alyssa Lampert, Julie Leizer, Arnite Liedrav, Kim Margiasso, Kristin Moniz, Claudia Monteforte, Chelsea Niglio, Christine Noonan, Mollie Righter, Katie Rytter, Jodi Sabatino, Sarah Seckar, Jaime Smith, and Sarah Towers.
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BROOKDALE CAMPS FUNDRAISER
Brookdale is partnering with the Colts Neck PTO this summer. For every student registered, Brookdale will donate money to the PTO! You can view more information or register your child below.
For questions, contact Alana Ventrice at fundraising@coltsneckpto.org.
BOX TOP$
BoxTop$ are digital, so no more clipping! 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. For questions, contact Kim Kaufman at president@coltsneckpto.org.
COLT SQUISHY AND SPIRIT BLANKET
As the nights begin to get cooler, cuddle up with a super soft Blanket and Colt Squishy while supporting our schools and spreading school spirit!
Blankets and Colt Squishy will be delivered to your child's classroom.
All sales are final, no returns or exchanges.
For questions contact Kim Kaufman at president@coltsneckpto.org or Alana Ventrice at fundraising@coltsneckpto.org.
COMMUNITY CORNER
CNSF Cheer registration is now open. Registration closes May 10th and no late registrations will be accepted. Use this LINK to register.
CNSF would like you to Save the Date for their Annual Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, June 6th from 4pm-8pm at Trump National Country Club. You can order tickets HERE.
The Colts Neck Library April activities calendar is now available HERE.
