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 2025/2026 school year, the PTO wants to say THANK YOU!
CONGRATULATIONS to our Volunteer of the Year recipients: Melissa Fischer, Julie Leizer, Joanne Passalcqua and Rebecca Roach. These ladies put in countless hours helping to make so many of our events successful.
HUGE THANKS to our outgoing Executive Board member, Kim Kaufman. Your 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, Kara Brick, Christina DiMuzio, Jess Dudek, Kim Kaufman, Alana Ventrice and Chesea Yi.
BIG THANKS to our Event Chairs, who all worked hard to plan, organize and execute our many events this year: Danielle Alpaugh, Jenna Amadeo, Samantha Amato, Joanna Chavers, Kirsten Connor, Erin Culotta, Kristen Denora, Amy Dimes, Christina DiMuzio, Bowie Ditmars, Briana Duffy, Tara Edgette, Melissa Fischer, Emily Greenberg, Sherri Gugliara, Kim Kaufman, Julie Leizer, Lauren Liberatore, Amy Linquito, Melissa Lorippo, Ashley Marrazzo, Elizabeth McCutchen, Ashley Morgan, Mariela Muscio, January Nicoletta, Lena Nicholson, Michelle Payne, Joanne Passalcqua, Desirae Pesce, Melode Peters, Jackee Racioppo, Jessica Reyes, Rebecca Roach, Theresa Romano, Ashley Sandbach, Jennifer SanFilippo, Amie Smith, Jennifer Stattel, Jennifer Streit, Sarah Towers, Mallory Triano, Alana Ventrice, Mary Beth Waltz, Jennifer Winklemann, Jasmine Yee-Gutowski, Chelsea Yi and Jen Zimmerman.
THANKS ALSO to all of our parent volunteers who make it possible for us to continue to offer all of our activities and to raise the money we put back into the schools for the benefit of all our children. We could not do it without all of you!
END OF YEAR WRAP UP
ATTENTION EVENT CHAIRS!
Reimbursements - Please submit ALL receipts for reimbursement using the Reimbursement Worksheet no later than the last day of school, June 24th. Late receipts cannot be reimbursed.
Visit the FORMS page of our website to download the form needed. Any questions can be directed to Jess Dudek at treasurer@coltsneckpto.org.
Binders - If you have not done so yet, please return your event binder to Penelope ElDelati, 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
The 2026/2027 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 2026/2027 school supplies online. 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 5th 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!
For questions, please contact Kara Brick at vp@coltsneckpto.org.
JERSEY FREEZE DONATION DAYS
JERSEY FREEZE CN | JUNE 15TH - 17TH | 4:30-7:30 PM
School’s almost out… so let’s celebrate with something sweet!
Join the Colts Neck PTO and our amazing local favorite, Jersey Freeze, for 3 nights of sweet treats supporting our schools! Bring your family, friends, neighbors, teachers, and teammates for a fun community night out — every scoop helps give back to our students.
There’s nothing better than ice cream, warm summer nights, and supporting the schools that bring our community together. We hope to see everyone there!
Mention CNPTO and we will get 20% back!
For questions, contact Alana Ventrice at fundraising@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!
To volunteer, or for more information, contact Jen Streit at jenniferstreit223@gmail.com.
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, using the chart below.
For questions, email Amy Linquito at
8TH GRADE DANCE
BIG THANKS to Samantha Amato, Sherri Gugliara, Kim Kaufman and January Nicoletta and for planning and running this celebratory evening for our graduating class of 2026!
MANY THANKS to the parents on the committee and who helped chaperone the dance: Daniella Lennan, Lena Nicholson and Cecilia Viveros.
SPECIAL THANKS to teachers and administration for helping chaperone the dance: Ms. Burtnick, Mrs. Garcia, Mr. Higulera, Mrs. Hums, Mrs. Londoño, Mr. Mercer and Dr. Rigby with a surprise guest appearance from Officer PJ!
THANKS to the CNPD for keeping everyone safe, 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.
EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS to Theresa Romano 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.
5TH GRADE MOVING UP PARTY
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, ice-cream truck, outdoor games and yearbook signing. Students should bring a beach towel and a pen for signing yearbooks.
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
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.
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
The Colts Neck Library June activities calendar is now available HERE.
Team Life in Colts Neck is holding 2 Family CPR classes this month, June 25th from 5pm-8pm and June 27th from 9am-12pm.. You can find more information and register HERE.
Save the Date for the Colts Neck Business Association Fireworks on July 3rd! This is the event of the summer, and this year, they are going even bigger as we celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary!
