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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.

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! 

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.

HARLEM WIZARDS VS COLTS NECK STAFF

BIG THANKS to Kara Brick, Sereena Gill and Danielle Quigley for organizing this fun family event!


MANY THANKS to all our teachers and staff who played for The Knight Mares.


THANK YOU to the volunteers who helped this event run smoothly: Delanie Brown, Kirsten Connor, Emily Greenberg, Kim Kaufman, Linda Kraszewski, Holly Milewski, Jennifer Mulè, Lena Nicholson, Keri Petracca, Vanessa Rahman, Rebecca Roach, Susy Scharfenberg, Laureta Tagani, Colleen Wilcox, Melanie Yale, Chelsea Yi, Young Yi and Christina Zerega.


SPECIAL THANKS to our student volunteers: Jackson Greenberg, Andrew Quigley and Brady Wilcox.


SHOUT OUT to Roosevelt's Deli, owned by the Castro family, for catering the event for all players.


THANKS ALSO to all of you who purchased tickets and came out to the game. It was a great night! Click on the link below to see our full list of amazing players and check out some photos from this fun event!


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SPIRIT WEAR, BLANKETS AND SQUISHYS

Thank you to everyone in the community who ordered Spirit Wear, Blankets and Squishys! These fundraisers combined raised over $5,000 for the CNPTO!


BIG THANKS to Samantha Amato for organizing the Spirit Wear sale.


MANY THANKS to Kara Brick and Joanne Passalacqua for organizing the Colt Squishy fundraiser and Kim Kaufman for handling the Spirit Blankets!


A limited inventory of the Colt Squishy and Blankets remain available for purchase. To order, please contact Joanne Passalacqua for the Colt Squishy at fundraising@coltsneckpto.org and Kim Kaufman at president@coltsneckpto.org for the Blanket.

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 - To be announced


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!

ORIENTAL TRADING

Just in time to shop for the Holidays, visit OrientalTrading.com and use the code CONOVERFUN to get free shipping and up to $20 off your order! The PTO will also receive a merchandise credit equal to 10% of your purchase. Offer is valid through11/24. 


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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

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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SAVE THE DATE

Frosty's Holiday Shop: Saturday, December 7th

CRES School Store: Tuesday, December 10th and Wednesday, December 11th

PTO General Meeting: Wednesday, December 11th

8th Grade Breakfast: Friday, December 20th

Read-A-Thon: February 24th - March 7th

Ladies' Spring Gala: Thursday, March 27th

COMMUNITY CORNER

Please join Pack 90 for a Welcome Event for families to check out Cub Scouts on November 25th. For more information, click HERE to view flyer.


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 November 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.

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