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.

42ND ANNUAL LADIES' SPRING GALA

PROSECCO & PAJAMAS

MARCH 19TH | SOUTH GATE MANOR


Ladies, get ready for the 42nd Annual Ladies’ Spring Gala: Prosecco & Pajamas! 

Invitations have been mailed. If you have not received yours, you can use the links below to view the invite and RSVP card. Send in your RSVP as soon as possible to reserve a table with friends for an evening of food, fun and fundraising!


INVITATION | RSVP CARD | DINNER SELECTION


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

DISTRICT WIDE READ-A-THON



RUNNING FEBRUARY 23RD - MARCH 6TH


In partnership with the CNSD, the PTO will be kicking off the District-Wide Read-A-Thon fundraiser on Monday, February 23rd. Designed to promote literacy and foster a love of reading, your child(ren) can

participate by reading each day, tracking their minutes,

and obtaining donations from friends and family for their time.


Flyers with specific details for setting up your child's reading tracker and their fundraising page have been sent home with your children. If you haven't activated their page yet, you can get started now with these 3 easy steps:


1) Activate your account and register your reader HERE.

2) Once activated, use the online tools to tell friends and family about our Read-A-Thon.

3) Track and log reading sessions from February 23- March 6.

 

Click HERE for more information. For questions, contact Read-A-Thon co-chairs, Rebecca Roach and Jasmine Yee-Gutkowski at readathon@coltsneckpto.org.

GRADE LEVEL BASKET CONTEST



Help your grade(s) have one of the best baskets at the 42nd 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!

CRPS & CRES BOOK SWAP


FEBRUARY 25TH | SCHOOL HOURS | CRPS & CRES


ONE WEEK LEFT to clean out those bookshelves! Please drop off gently used, age-appropriate books (Pre-K to 5th grade only) to the Primary or Elementary school lobbies from NOW through February 20th. 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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VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP


For questions, contact Tara Edgette at bookswap@coltsneckpto.org.

4TH GRADE FUN NIGHT


THIS FRIDAY | 5:30-7:30 PM | PLAY BIG ZONE


4th graders, get ready for a FREE, night of fun at Play Big Zone's Indoor Playground! There will be something for everyone - unlimited Amazing Race, Foosball, Laser Maze, Arcade Games and more!


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PERMISSION SLIP


For questions, or to volunteer, please email 4thgradeevent@coltsneckpto.org.

CRES SCHOOL STORE


MARCH 10TH-11TH | SCHOOL HOURS | CRES


School Store is coming soon! During a portion of lunch periods, students will have an opportunity to purchase items from the school store. Please send your child to school with a few dollars to shop. Small bills are appreciated!


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To volunteer please contact Jennifer Streit at jenniferstreit223@gmail.com.

PTO GENERAL MEETING


MARCH 11TH | 12:30 PM | ADMIN BLDG



Mark your calendar for our only afternoon meeting of the school year. Get updates on the many upcoming events we have planned for the year and find out how you can get involved! No RSVP is needed and we look forward to seeing you there!

7TH GRADE SKATE NIGHT



MARCH 12TH | 6:00-8:00 PM | UNITED SKATES OF AMERICA


7th graders are invited to a fun night full of skating, music, food, drinks and more! This is a FREE, drop off event open to current CDMS 7th grade students only. Please no siblings. Registration is OPEN, please register by March 5th by completing the online permission slip below.

Please complete United Skates waiver by March 12th.


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PERMISSION SLIP

UNITED SKATES WAIVER


For questions, or to volunteer, contact Kim Kaufman, Kristen Denora or Alana Ventrice at 7thgradeevent@coltsneckpto.org.

6TH GRADE IPLAY EVENT



MARCH 13TH | 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!

Food and drinks available for purchase. Please complete

the electronic permission slip and payment form by

February 28th.


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PERMISSION SLIP



For questions, or to volunteer, please contact Danielle Alpaugh, Lauren Liberatore and Jen Zimmerman at 6thgradeevent@coltsneckpto.org.

1ST GRADE FUN & FITNESS NIGHT


APRIL 16TH | 6:30-7:45 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 Monday, April 6th.


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PERMISSION SLIP


For questions or to volunteer, contact Joanna Chavers,

Melissa Fischer and Ashley Marrazzo at

1stGradeEvent@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 Event Thursday, January 29th

Kindergarten Event - Thursday, January 22nd

1st Grade Event - Thursday, April 16th

2nd Grade Event - Friday, May 29th

3rd Grade Event - Thursday, February 5th

4th Grade Event - Friday, February 20th

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

6th Grade Event - Friday, March 13th

7th Grade Event - Thursday, March 12th

8th Grade Dance - Friday, June 12th


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 Penelope El-Dalati at studentactivities@coltsneckpto.org.

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COLT SQUISHY AND SPIRIT BLANKET


There is still time to grab a cozy Blanket or Squishy - perfect for a fun and cuddly Valentine's surprise for the kids!


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For questions contact Kim Kaufman at president@coltsneckpto.org or Alana Ventrice at fundraising@coltsneckpto.org.

3RD GRADE TRIVIA NIGHT


BIG THANK YOU to chairs Jasmine Yee Gutowski and Ashley Sandbach for organizing a super fun night of engaging mental and physical activity for our 3rd graders. 


THANKS ALSO to parent volunteers:  Chrissy Bonura, Delanie Brown, Melissa Cohen, Ashley DeBernandis, Gretchen DeFalco, Christina Dimuzio, Tara Edgette, Julia Garratano, Kristin Johnson, Jackie Lavigne, Amy Linquito, Kim Margiasso, Ashley Marrazzo, Joline Miller, Kristin Moniz, Tara Parker, Eva Randall, Emily Silva, Jen Streit and Jillian Watts.

VALENTINE'S DAY PIZZA FUNDRAISER

THANK YOU to everyone who ordered a Valentine's Day pizza!

BIG THANKS to Jen Stattel for organizing this fundraiser!


We hope you enjoyed your pizza and created fun memories with your children!

2026 SAVER CARDS

Last year's saver cards expired on 12/31/25. If you have not yet purchased your 2026 card, please contact Amy Linquito at communications@coltsneckpto.org.


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

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. The process is EASY and only takes seconds to do! 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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SOCIAL MEDIA

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


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SAVE THE DATE

Read-A-Thon: February 23rd - March 6th 6th

Book Swap: Wednesday, February 25th

School Store: Tuesday, March 10th & Wednesday, March 11th

PTO General Meeting: Wednesday, March 11th

Ladies' Spring Gala: Thursday, March 19th

Flower Sale: Friday, May 8th

COMMUNITY CORNER

CNSF Pre-Travel Soccer Clinic registration is now open for the 2018/2019 age groups. This program will be designed for those interested in continuing to improve their soccer skills during the Spring. Use this LINK to register.


CNSF 2026 Spring Colts Neck Little League Girls Softball registration is now open. Use this LINK  to register.


2026 Colts Neck Little League Baseball Registration is open. Registration ($225) will apply now through February 28th. "Late" Registration ($275) will apply starting March 1st. Opening Day will be Saturday, April 11th and the season will run through mid-June. Use this LINK to register.


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

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