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

BEST WISHES FROM THE PTO

Sending wishes for a happy Holiday season and a wonderful New Year.

As we welcome our newest families and appreciate our longtime members, we are excited to kick off 2026 with renewed energy! Stay tuned for our next newsletter on January 7th.

With many thanks,

The Colts Neck PTO Executive Board

BANG COOKIES

ORDER DECEMBER 8TH-22ND

Don't miss out, 5 DAYS LEFT to give (or gift!) the joy of Bang Cookies this holiday season! These cookies are not only delicious but are baked with REAL butter and organic, PREMIUM ingredients.

How to Order for Our Bang Cookie Event:

Placing your order is super easy — just click the link and order your cookies!

(A few quick notes to make it even simpler)

• Don't want to wait the 2-3 day delivery, no problem, select Store Pickup at checkout. The closest Bang Cookies shop is in Ocean at 1609 NJ-35, Suite 4 (behind the Wawa).

Why Order Our Bang Cookies:

• The Perfect Gift Add-On! These cookies make a delicious compliment to any gift — easy, thoughtful, and guaranteed to be loved. You can feel good about giving cookies made of high quality, pure ingredients baked the same day you order them!
• Great for Anyone You Appreciate! They are perfect treats for teachers, bus drivers, caregivers, employees, coworkers or simply yourself!

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ORDER HERE

For questions email Alana Ventrice at

fundraising@coltsneckpto.org.

COLT SQUISHY AND SPIRIT BLANKET

There is still time to grab a Blanket or Squishy before Holiday Break! If you need any last minute gift ideas, these would make a perfect choice!

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

8TH GRADE BREAKFAST

DECEMBER 23RD | 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 Desirae Pesce at 8thGradeEvents@coltsneckpto.org.

KINDERGARTEN WINTER WONDERLAND

JANUARY 22ND | 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 (if you want to register and become a PTO member) by January 8th.

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PERMISSION SLIP

For questions, please email kindergartenevent@coltsneckpto.org.

PRE-K DINO PARTY STORY TIME

JANUARY 29TH | 5 - 6 PM | CRPS FOYER

Pre-K students are invited to enjoy a Dino Party 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 by JANUARY 5TH to secure your child's spot.

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PERMISSION SLIP

Already registered? Forward this email to your fellow CRPS Pre-K parents to ensure no one misses out.

For questions, contact contact Melissa Lorippo and Ashley Morgan at prekevent@coltsneckpto.org.

42ND ANNUAL LADIES' SPRING GALA

MARCH 19TH | SOUTH GATE MANOR

Save the Date for the 42nd Annual Ladies’ Spring Gala: PJs & Prosecco! 

Slip into your cutest pajamas, grab your best gals and get ready for a night of bubbly fun! Join us as we celebrate sisterhood, community and the sweetest tradition of the year. From cozy vibes to silk dresses, you can dress up or down, either way, this is one gala you won’t want to miss. 

If you are interested in volunteering for this incredible event, please contact our gala chairs at gala@coltsneckpto.org.

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!

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.

Keep this handy card in your wallet and use it after December 2025 to save at places like the Colts Neck Flower Shop, Colts Neck Pharmacy, Alternate Ending Beer Company, Amazing Escape Room, Get Air, Avanti Day Resort, Food Emporium and much more!  View the full list of participating businesses at www.route9community.com/participating-businesses.  Orders can be placed with membership registration. For more information, or additional cards, contact Amy Linquito at communications@coltsneckpto.org.

FROSTY'S

HUGE THANKS to Bowie Ditmars, Julie Leizer, Sarah Towers and Mallory Triano for chairing this festive event for our kids! 

THANK YOU to our community partners from the Colts Neck Recreation Department for donating a craft table for all of our little shoppers to enjoy and to the CNTEA for donating a hot chocolate table for everyone to enjoy.

BIG THANK YOU you to CRPS staff, Don Felle for helping with security and product delivery as well as to Wilson Nunez for working so hard to prepare the school before the event and clean up after the big day. 

MANY THANKS to Amy Linquito and Jen Mulè and to all of the parent and student volunteers who lent a hand before, after and during the event: Jill Badracco, Jennianne Black, Kara Brick, Penelope El-Dalati, Jenna Fiorentini, Elena Hrymack, Kim Kaufman, Kim Mahagan, Ashley Marrazzo, Stephanie McCurley, Elizabeth McCutcheon, Mara McInerney, Gina Morabito, Lena Nicholson, Lindsey Nix, Jennifer Perdelwitz, Lindsey Powell, Mallory Reardon, Stacy Savich, Kaitlin Schubert, Emily Silva, Alana Ventrice and Jasmine Yee-Gutowski.

THANKS ALSO to our student volunteers who acted as helpful elves for our little shoppers!

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8th Grade Breakfast:  Tuesday, December 23rd

Kindergarten Event: Thursday, January 22nd

Pre-K Event: Thursday, January 29th

3rd Grade Event: Thursday, February 5th

Book Swap: Wednesday, February 25th

Ladies' Spring Gala: Thursday, March 19th

4th Grade Event: Friday, February 20th

Flower Sale: Friday, May 8th

8th Grade Dance:  Friday, June 12th

The Colts Neck Park and Recreation December has opened registration for their annual Winter Volley Ball Clinic. This 8-session clinic is for children 10-14 years old, boys and girls any skill level. The clinic will begin January 7th - February 25th on Wednesday nights. More information can be found HERE.

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