Here's the latest news from the Colts Neck PTO!

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If you have not yet renewed your 24-25 membership, please click here to renew in order to continue receiving PTO communication as well as all of the benefits of membership. For a complete list of PTO-sponsored events, deadlines and more information about volunteering, please visit our website.

PTO GENERAL MEETING

THANK YOU to our school administrators and parents for a very successful first meeting on Wednesday, September 18th! 

SPECIAL THANK YOU to Superintendent Dr. MaryJane Garibay; school principals Mrs. Tricia Barr, Mr. James Osmond and Dr. Colin Rigby; and administrative team Dr. Richard Beck, Mr. Phil Capasso, Mr. Vincent Marasco, Nicholas Moretta, Nicole Orozco, Dominick Petrillo and Dr. Erica Reynolds, for all of your kind words and for speaking at our first meeting. 

We enjoyed seeing so many new faces, in addition to familiar faces, at the meeting. The positive energy is getting us very excited about the new school year!


PTO WELCOME BACK LETTER

On behalf of the entire Colts Neck PTO, President Kim Kaufman, would like to welcome back Colts Neck families to the 24/25 school year.


Please CLICK HERE to read a letter from Kim with a recap of last year's accomplishments and details on exciting plans for this upcoming year.

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SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

ORDERS DUE BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH

The Colts Neck PTO school spirit wear store is now open! Pick up some gear so you can be ready for school spirit days this year. All orders are due by Monday, September 30th. Orders will be delivered approximately four weeks from store close. You will have the option for delivery to your classroom or you can choose shipping to your home.


New for 2024-25 are ball caps, beanies, umbrellas and two new designs to choose from!


PARENT STORE

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

REGISTER BY OCTOBER 2ND


ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT in our Membership Drive! Stay up-to-date on the latest news for events in your child's grade and volunteer for events to make your child's school year more memorable! Please consider adding your expertise to help us make this year's events successful. For questions, contact Kara Brick at membership@coltsneckpto.org


PARENT ONLINE REGISTRATION   


TEACHER & STAFF ONLINE REGISTRATION       

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TEACHER/STAFF MINI-GRANTS

APPLICATIONS DUE BY OCTOBER 8TH


Teachers and staff, who are members of the PTO, can use the link below to fill out our mini grant application. For 24-25 school year, $25,000 is available for special programs and activities that can be incorporated into your plans. Applications must be submitted online by Tuesday, October 8th. For more information, contact Samantha Amato at vp@coltsneckpto.org.

 

APPLICATION

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CRPS INNOVATION LAB

MESSAGE FROM MS. STEELE



Volunteers are needed to assist during CRPS Innovation Lab. If you are interested in joining your child during the school day, please reach out to Ms. Steele to register by Tuesday, October 1st. Orientation for all volunteers will be on Wednesday, October 2nd at 9:10am in the iLab classroom.

For further questions, email Ms. Steele at 

steele@coltsneckschools.org


PARENT VOLUNTEER INFO

TRUNK-OR-TREAT

OCTOBER 26TH | 1PM-3PM | BUCKS MILL PARK


Join us for a spooktacular afternoon of safe, family-friendly trunk-or-treating at 137 Bucks Mill Road! Cost of admission is a bag of candy per child in its original packaging/container. Prizes for best decorated cars!


FLYER


We are looking for families to decorate their cars and hand out candy. To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Joanne Passalacqua at joannepassalacqua@gmail.com.

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.

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SAVER CARDS

Keep this handy card in your wallet and use it until December 2025 to save at places like the Colts Neck Flower Shop, Colts Neck Pharmacy, Alternate Ending Beer Company, Amazing Escape Room, Get Air, Avanti Day Resort, Food Emporium, Jersey Freeze and much more! View the full list of participating businesses at www.route9community.com/participating-businesses. Orders can be placed with membership registration. For more information, or additional cards, contact Amy Linquito at communications@coltsneckpto.org.

SOCIAL MEDIA

It's important to stay connected! Get quick updates on events, photos of PTO funds in action, and never miss a thing. Follow us on: 

Facebook @coltsneckpto 

Instagram @colts_neck_pto

@colts_neck_pto

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SAVE THE DATE

Trunk-or-Treat: Saturday, October 26th

Harlem Wizards: Monday, November 18th

Frosty's Holiday Shop: Saturday, December 7th

Ladies' Spring Gala: Thursday, March 27th

COMMUNITY CORNER

The Colts Neck Park and Recreation is hoping for a great turnout Saturday, September 28th for their National Night Out, Movie Night and Campout at Town Hall.  Events kickoff at 3PM with Nat'l Night Out until 7PM, Zootopia at 7PM Pondside and Family Campout Overnight.  You can view the flyer HERE or for more questions please contact them at cnrecpks@coltsneck.org.


The Colts Neck Sports Foundation is now accepting registration for an 8 week Lacrosse program for K-8th grade boys. This program is perfect for any player new to the game or interested in sharpening their stick work and fundamentals in the off-season. Click HERE to register.


The Colts Neck Sports Foundation is looking for Youth Refs. It has been a tradition in the CNSF to have our local youth, 6th-8th grade, referee our rec soccer games, and they are proud to continue that tradition this year. If your child is interested in participating please reach out to CNSFsoccerrefs@gmail.com.


The Colts Neck Sports Foundation is excited to announce that Travel Basketball is back for grades 3-8. If your child is interested, sign them up using the free registration link. Evaluation dates/times will be assigned later in September.

Boys Registration Link

Girls Registration Link


The Colts Neck Library September activities calendar is now available HERE.

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