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
The BIG day is almost here! We are so excited for our 41st Annual Spring Gala! All proceeds from the event benefit our children in the Colts Neck School District. We have lots of amazing baskets, so bring your generosity and come ready to win some prizes! We can't wait for everyone to enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, drinks and raffles!
Additional info:
- Doors open at 6:00 PM.
- Upon entering, proceed to the raffle table to pick up pre-purchased raffle tickets. They will be listed under the name of the person who purchased the tickets. If you did not pre-purchase raffle tickets, you may proceed to the Cocktail hour Room to purchase them.
- Additional basket tickets will be sold until 8:00 PM.
- Additional 50/50 tickets will be sold until 9:30 PM (cash only).
- Complimentary cocktail hour is 6:30-7:30 PM. Cash only bar thereafter.
- Dinner tickets will not be sold at the door.
- Baskets must be claimed or a new winner will be called.
Cocktail Hour Room
Regular baskets - Purple bows
Grand & Grade-Level Baskets – Pink bows
Main Dining Hall
Platinum baskets - Black and Gold bows
INVITATION | RSVP CARD (FRONT) | RSVP CARD (BACK)
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.
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BIG THANKS to Kirsten Connor and Rebecca Roach for spearheading the 2025 district-wide Read-A-Thon campaign.
THANKS ALSO to everyone who has volunteered and offered to volunteer: Samantha Amato, Julie Boucher, Tara Edgette, Alyssa Giles, Stacey Katz, Megan Mastropiero, Gina Morabito, Lena Nicholson, Alicia Raia-Hawrylak, Chris Traks and Jasmine Yee-Gutowski.
A huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the parents, students, teachers and administration whose support and enthusiasm helped make this year's Read-A-Thon our most successful yet. If you missed the Read-A-Thon winners announcement last week, you can view the winners below. Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to all of our winners! We hope your children enjoy their rewards and parties!
READ-A-THON WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
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ORDERS DUE BY FRIDAY, APRIL 4TH
The Colts Neck PTO school spirit wear store is back by popular demand! Check out all the new product options including tank tops and shorts!
This will be the final spirit wear store of this 24-25 school year, so don't miss your chance to pick up some gear before it's too late.
Orders are due by Friday, April 4th and will be delivered to your child's classroom approximately four weeks from store close.
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For questions, please email Samantha Amato at vp@coltsneckpto.org.
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ORDERS DUE BY APRIL 1ST
All classes, in grades Pre-K through 5th, will be able to choose flowers for their loved ones at the PTO Annual Spring Flower Sale on Friday, May 9th! You must pre-purchase your child's flowers by using the order form below. Students may purchase up to 4 plants to take home (please be mindful that many students will carry their plants home on the bus). There will be no IOUs or day-of purchases.
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ORDER FORM
For questions or to volunteer to help children select their flowers at the sale, please contact Vanessa Rahman at vbasilio77@hotmail.com.
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MARCH 17TH - 24TH
CDMS Student Council is asking for our help to purchase Lucky Games to spread the luck to all the students at Cedar Drive. Please consider purchasing a game from the Signup Genius or donating money towards the purchase of these games.
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Sign-Up HERE
For questions or to donate please reach out to Samatha Amato at samato2012@gmail.com.
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APRIL 3RD | 6:30-7:30 PM | CRPS GYM
Join your 1st grade class for a fun night of fitness with your CRPS gym teachers. This is a FREE event open to current CRPS 1st graders. Please complete the electronic permission slip by TOMORROW.
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PERMISSION SLIP
For questions or to volunteer, contact Jackee Racioppo at wyatt29flo@gmail.com.com
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SUBMISSIONS DUE APRIL 30TH
Calling all 8th grade parents, please submit photos for the 8th Grade Photo Montage! Send in at least two school-related photos of your child, including their name and school event/year the photo was taken. Group photos work best.
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For questions, or to send your photos,
please email Lena Nicholson at Classof2025@coltsneckpto.org.
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ORDERS DUE APRIL 30TH
Celebrate your graduate with a personalized yard sign! All yard signs are 24"x18", weather-resistant, and double-sided. Please order by April 30th for pick up in early June. Cost is $25 per sign and includes first name personalization in all CAPS and a yard stake. Personalization is optional.
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ORDER FORM
For questions, please contact Danielle Quigley at CDMSLawnSigns@coltsneckpto.org.
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MAY 30TH | 6:30-8:00 PM | CRPS CAFETERIA
Join your friends for a FREE, fun moving-up celebration for this year's graduating Primary School class! The evening will include inflatables, carnival games, face painting, photo booth, pizza and popcorn, and a commemorative 2nd grade t-shirt! Please complete the online permission slip and payment form by May 9th.
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PERMISSION SLIP
To volunteer, or for more information, contact Nicole at 732-313-5123.
| | | | 8TH GRADE DANCE | SAVE THE DATE |
8th grade families, it's time to mark your calendars for the 8th grade dance! CDMS 8th grade graduates are invited to join their classmates to celebrate their last year in Colts Neck Schools!
When: June 13th, 7-11 PM
Where: Colts Neck Firehouse, 50 Conover Road
Invitation and registration will be sent out in the coming weeks. For more information or questions, please email Emily Greenberg at ekgreenberg@gmail.com or Lindsey Powell at lindsey.t.powell@gmail.com.
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BIG THANK YOU to Vanesa Siroti and Lauren Young for chairing this fun event for our Primary and Elementary students!
HUGE THANKS to Samantha Amato, Kara Brick, Kelly Cooke, Brittany Discepola, Megan D'Onorio DeMeo, Tara Edgette, Adrienne Fabozzi, Jenna Fiorentini, Stacey Katz, Amy Linquito, Christine Lynam, Stephanie Minucci, Jeanette Moriarty, Jen Mulè, Lena Nicholson, Christine Noonan, Chelsea Pizzillo, Vanessa Rahman, Andrew Rytter, Katie Rytter, Jodi Sabatino, Ashley Stona and Jen Streit for helping all the children find their books.
THANK YOU ALSO to the many people who donated and sorted all the books in the weeks leading up to the Book Swap. We were able to donate approximately 700 books to the Colts Neck Library.
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BIG THANK YOU to chair Kathy Rumsby for organizing this fun event! It was an exciting night for our 6th graders!
THANKS ALSO to parent volunteers: Samantha Amato, Cathi Anderson, Kim Kaufman, Martina Melnicak, Alexandra McMenamy, Lena Nicholson, Silvia Palazzolo, Sarah Pravda, Andrea Simon, Mr. Smith and Mr. Stattel.
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The Colts Neck Sport Foundation has opened up Spring Soccer Registration for the Pre-Travel program for children born in 2018. For more information or to register, the link is available HERE.
The Colts Neck Sport Foundation is hosting the 2025 Father Daughter Dance on June 7th at Trump National Golf Club. To purchase tickets or for more information, the link is available here.
The Colts Neck Township Recreation and Parks has opened registration for Summer Camp. You can view more information HERE.
Brookdale Camps 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, HERE.
The Colts Neck Board of Education has published the REVISED 2025 meeting schedule. View HERE.
The Colts Neck Library March activities calendar is now available HERE.
CNSF Girls' Spring Recreational Softball registration is now open. Ages 4-16 are eligible and the registration form can be found HERE.
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