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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.

JOIN US THIS SATURDAY FOR FROSTY'S PENQUIN PATCH HOLIDAY SHOP

DECEMBER 7TH | 9-1PM | CRPS CAFETORIUM


Save the date for this annual favorite!  Frosty's is an indoor event where kids can shop for loved ones in a safe and comfortable environment with the help of friendly student elves. View flyer below for details.


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Parent and student volunteers are needed!

Setup: Friday, December 6th from 6:15-8:15 pm 

Event Day: Parents needed to assist shoppers and breakdown the event. Student "elves" are needed to assist our younger students as they shop for gifts and also to help breakdown event.  


Please sign up for a slot using the links below.

PARENT VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

STUDENT VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

*You must be a PTO member to volunteer.

*Student volunteers must be in grades 6-8.


For volunteer questions, please contact Mallory Triano at mals1215@gmail.com. Any time you can give to setup or help on the event day will be greatly appreciated! 

CRES SCHOOL STORE

DECEMBER 10TH & 11TH | DURING SCHOOL HOURS


During a portion of their classroom lunch periods, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will have an opportunity to purchase items from the CRES school store. Please send your child to school with a few dollars to shop. View the flyer below for more details and to see the store schedule. 


FLYER


To volunteer, or for more information, contact Danielle Alpaugh at dalpaugh0427@gmail.com.

PTO GENERAL MEETING

DECEMBER 11TH | 9:30 AM | ADMIN BLDG


Join us on Wednesday, December 11th, for our second meeting of the year. Get updates on the events we have planned and find out how you can get involved! No RSVP needed.

8TH GRADE BREAKFAST

DECEMBER 20TH | 9-11AM | CDMS CAFETERIA


We are excited to host this festive event for our graduating class! All 8th-grade students are invited and encouraged to dress in festive holiday attire. We are looking for 8th-grade parent volunteers, if you are interested please sign up and join in on the fun! 


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PARENT VOLUNTEER SIGN UP


If you have any questions, please contact CDMS8THGRADE@gmail.com.

KINDERGARTEN WINTER WONDERLAND

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


Come have Snow Much Fun with your Kindergarten friends! This is a FREE event open to current CRPS Kindergarten students only. Every child must be accompanied by one parent and no siblings are allowed. Please complete the electronic permission slip and payment form by January 25th.


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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 are invited to 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.


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PERMISSION SLIP


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.

41ST ANNUAL LADIES' SPRING GALA

MARCH 27TH | SOUTH GATE MANOR


Join us and step into the Enchanted Forest at the 41st Annual Spring Gala on Thursday, March 27th at South Gate Manor. We look forward to a magical evening of celebration with friends.


If you are interested in volunteering for this incredible event, please contact our gala chairs at gala@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 - To be announced

5th Grade Activity - In school, last week of June

6th Grade Activity - To be announced

7th Grade Activity - January 31st

8th Grade Breakfast - December 20th

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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HOLIDAY CARDS & GIFTS

It will be holiday season before we know it and many of us will be ordering cards and gifts. This year, you can save 20% off holiday cards and gift purchases at the online retailer Minted and they will donate 15% back to the CNPTO! To participate, visit minted.com/holiday to start your holiday shopping and use coupon code FUNDRAISECOLTSNECK. Happy shopping!

SAVER CARDS MAKE A GREAT STOCKING STUFFER!

Keep this handy card in your wallet and use it until December 2025 to save at places like Shake Shack, 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. 

Please note, your 2025 Saver Card will be valid in January, please continue using your 2024 card.

For more information, or additional cards, contact Amy Linquito at communications@coltsneckpto.org.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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COMMUNITY CORNER

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The Colts Neck Sports Foundation has now opened registration for Rec Basketball for grades Pre-K-8th grade. Click HERE to register.


The Colts Neck Sports Foundation is looking for enthusiastic boys and girls (6th grade and up) to assist with scorekeeping and clock operations for the Saturday Rec Basketball games. This is a fantastic opportunity for young students to get involved in the community and to

earn $10 per game. A training session will be mandatory

for all new scorekeepers. Time and location TBD. Please

sign up HERE if your child is interested.


The Colts Neck Sports Foundation opened registration

for Travel Baseball Tryouts for Spring 2025 to be held on

Saturday, November 23rd at Ghost Lab in Tinton Falls.

Cost to try-out is $15 per child. To register, use this LINK.

You must also complete the waiver from Ghost Lab found

HERE.


The Colts Neck Library December activities calendar is

now available HERE.


Colts Neck Township is holding their annual Holiday Tree

Lighting on Saturday, December 7th, at 4:30 PM. Join in the

fun with festive holiday music, refreshments and a visit from

Santa Claus. View the flyer HERE.


Colts Neck Volunteer Fire Department is having a

Breakfast with Santa on 12/14 and 12/15. Tickets are on

sale HERE.


Live Like Corey Annual Football Tournament is now open for registration!

It’s that time of year again, save the date for Tuesday, December 31st. They are

expecting an even bigger turnout this year, and have added divisions to make things more exciting. Teams are more than welcome to join! Check out all the details and sign up HERE.


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