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

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For a complete list of PTO-sponsored events, deadlines, and more information about volunteering, please visit our website.

41ST ANNUAL LADIES' SPRING GALA

THE ENCHANTED FOREST

MARCH 27TH | SOUTH GATE MANOR


Ladies! Save the date, Thursday, March 27th at South Gate Manor. 

Join us for a magical evening of celebration with friends.


Interested in volunteering? There are plenty of ways to get involved, such as volunteering your time to help with planning, donating a basket to the event, or advertising and sponsoring the event.


If you're interested in being a part of the preparation for this amazing night, please contact our gala chairs Kim Kaufman, Lena Nicholson and Joanne Passalacqua at gala@coltsneckpto.org.


For more information on how to donate, advertise or sponsor the event, please visit coltsneckpto.org/spring-gala.

GRADE LEVEL BASKET CONTEST

Help your grade(s) have one of the best baskets at the 41st Annual Ladies' Spring Gala! After the gala, the grade-level basket with the most ticket entries will win a pizza party for the entire grade! The more you donate, the better the basket! Visit coltsneckpto.org/spring-gala and click on your grade to find out the theme and get information on how to make a physical or monetary donation toward your grade's basket. Good luck, and may the best basket win!

KINDERGARTEN WINTER WONDERLAND

JANUARY 23RD | 6:45-7:45 PM | CRPS CAFETERIA


Kindergarten friends, tomorrow is our FREE event open to current CRPS Kindergarten students only.  Every child must be accompanied by one parent and no siblings are allowed.


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PERMISSION SLIP


For questions, please contact Megan D’Onorio DeMeo at meccleston16@gmail.com.

PRE-K BLIPPI STORY TIME

JANUARY 24TH | 5-6 PM | CRPS FOYER


Pre-K students, this Friday come enjoy Blippi Storytime at the Primary school!  This is a FREE event open to current CRPS Pre-K students only.  Every child must be accompanied by one parent and no siblings are allowed. Please complete the online permission slip.


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PERMISSION SLIP


For questions, contact Kim Cascone at kimberlycascone87@gmail.com or Mrunal Deshpande at mrunal0401@gmail.com.

7TH GRADE ICE SKATING

JANUARY 31ST | 6:30-8:30 PM | MIDDLETOWN SPORTS COMPLEX


7th graders are invited to a fun night full of Ice Skating, music, food, drinks and more! This is a FREE, drop off event open to current CDMS 7th grade students only. Please no siblings. To register, please complete the online permission slip below ASAP.


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For questions, or to volunteer, contact Desirae Pesce at dezi5777@yahoo.com, Jennifer Winklemann at jlwinkelmann12@yahoo.com or Marina Slabyak at slabyakmarina@gmail.com.

3RD GRADE TRIVIA NIGHT

FEBRUARY 7TH | 5:45-7:15 PM | CRES CAFETERIA


3rd graders, get ready for a FREE, fun night of engaging mental and physical challenges with your friends! Please complete the electronic permission slip below by January 25th.


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PERMISSION SLIP


For questions, or to volunteer, please email thirdgradechairs@gmail.com.

VALENTINE'S PIZZA FUNDRAISER

FEBRUARY 13TH | 12-8 PM | LA GINESTRA HOLMDEL 

ORDERS DUE FEBRUARY 3RD


Treat the family to a delicious Valentine's pizza that you can make together! Orders must be placed by February 3rd and YOU will pick up your kit at La Ginestra on Thursday, February 13th anytime between 12-8 PM. Please view FLYER for more info and payment instructions.


For questions, please contact Jennifer at jenniferstattel@icloud.com.

4TH GRADE BOWLING EVENT

FEBRUARY 21ST | 6:30-8:15PM | AMF ABERDEEN


Join your 4th grade friends for an evening of fun and bowling! This is a FREE event, including bowling, drinks and arcade. Please complete the electronic permission slip and payment form by February 14th. There will be a $25 charge for registrations after February 14th.



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PERMISSION SLIP


For questions or to volunteer, contact Amy Linquito at alinquito84@gmail.com.

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CRPS & CRES BOOK SWAP

MARCH 5TH | SCHOOL HOURS | CRPS & CRES


Time to clean out those bookshelves!  Please drop off gently used, age-appropriate books (Pre-K to 5th grade only) to the Primary, Elementary and Middle school lobbies from February 3rd to February 28th.  All CRPS and CRES students will attend the Book Swap during school hours to choose their books.  The more we get, the more we can give out!


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For questions or to volunteer, contact Vanessa Siroti at vanessa@rossness.com or Lauren Young

at lauren.elkinson@gmail.com.

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6TH GRADE IPLAY EVENT

MARCH 7TH | 6:00-8:00PM | IPLAY AMERICA


Join your friends for a FREE evening of fun and games at iPlay America, 110 Schanck Road in Freehold! Get ready for unlimited rides and non-redemption games, one game of laser tag and $5 game card, ALL included! Please complete the electronic permission slip and payment form by February 23rd.


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PERMISSION SLIP


For questions, or to volunteer, please contact Kathy Rumsby at karumsby@yahoo.com or Amie Smith at amiesmith0318@gmail.com.

SPIRIT BLANKET AND COLT SQUISHY

Grab a Blanket or Squishy for Valentine's Day for your kiddos! If you need any gift ideas, these would make a perfect choice!


To order contact Kim Kaufman at president@coltsneckpto.org for the blanket or Joanne Passalacqua at fundraising@coltsneckpto.org for the Squishy.


8TH GRADE PHOTO MONTAGE CHAIR NEEDED

Calling all 8th grade parents! We are looking for a volunteer to chair our annual 8th Grade Photo Montage. The chair, along with volunteers, will help collect and sort photos, then compile a commemorative slideshow for our 8th grade students. For more information or to volunteer, contact  studentactivities@coltsneckpto.org.

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.

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ORIENTAL TRADING

Just in time to shop for Valentine's Day celebrations, visit OrientalTrading.com and use the code CONOVERFUN to get free shipping on your order and the PTO will receive a merchandise credit equal to 10% of your purchase. Offer is valid until February 14th. 


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2025 SAVER CARDS

Last year's saver cards expired on 12/31/24. If you have not yet purchased your 2025 card, please contact Amy Linquito at communications@coltsneckpto.org.


View the full list of participating businesses at www.route9community.com/participating-businesses.


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

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COMMUNITY CORNER

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The Colts Neck Board of Education has published the 2025 meeting schedule. View HERE.


The Colts Neck Library January activities calendar is

now available HERE.


CNSF Spring Flag Football registration is now open on a first-come, first-served basis, with 335 spots available. Take advantage of the early bird registration fee of $165, valid until January 14th. From January 15th to February 15th, the fee will be $185. Late fees will apply after February 15th. Use this LINK to register.


CNSF Baseball registration is now open. Take advantage of early bird registration of $195 from today through February 7th.  Regular registration is $225 and will run February 8th through February 28th. Late registration is $275 and will apply starting March 1st.  Opening Day will be Saturday, April 5th. Use this LINK to register.


STEM Like a Girl, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young girls to explore and excel in science, technology, engineering, and math is excited to announce their upcoming STEM Like a Girl Workshop on Sunday, February 2nd, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Biotechnology High School in Freehold. This parent-daughter workshop is designed specifically for 3rd-5th grade girls. The cost is $25 per parent-daughter pair. To learn more about the workshop or to register, families can visit https://stemlikeagirl.org/newjersey/.

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