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



Ladies, get ready for an enchanted evening celebrating the 41st Anniversary of the CNPTO Ladies' Spring Gala!  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 OPTION


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.


For more information on how to donate, advertise or sponsor the event, please visit coltsneckpto.org/spring-gala.

GRADE LEVEL BASKET CONTEST

Help your grade(s) have one of the best baskets at the 41st 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!

3RD GRADE TRIVIA NIGHT

FEBRUARY 7TH | 5:45-7:15 PM | CRES CAFETERIA


3rd graders, get ready THIS FRIDAY for a FREE, fun night of engaging mental and physical challenges with your friends!


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PERMISSION SLIP


For questions, or to volunteer, please email thirdgradechairs@gmail.com.

VALENTINE'S PIZZA FUNDRAISER

FEBRUARY 13TH | 12-8 PM | LA GINESTRA HOLMDEL


Reminder to pick up your kit at La Ginestra on Thursday, February 13th anytime between 12-8 PM. You can view the FLYER for more info. Please note, we are no longer accepting any more orders.


For questions, please contact Jennifer at jenniferstattel@icloud.com.

4TH GRADE BOWLING EVENT

FEBRUARY 21ST | 6:30-8:15PM | AMF ABERDEEN


Join your 4th grade friends for an evening of fun and bowling! This is a FREE event, including bowling, drinks and arcade. Please complete the electronic permission slip and payment form by February 14th. There will be a $25 charge for registrations after February 14th.



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PERMISSION SLIP


For questions or to volunteer, contact Amy Linquito at alinquito84@gmail.com.

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CRPS & CRES BOOK SWAP

MARCH 5TH | SCHOOL HOURS | CRPS & CRES


Time to clean out those bookshelves!  Please drop off gently used, age-appropriate books (Pre-K to 5th grade only) to the Primary, Elementary and Middle school lobbies from NOW through February 28th. 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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For questions or to volunteer, contact Vanessa Siroti at vanessa@rossness.com or Lauren Young

at lauren.elkinson@gmail.com.

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6TH GRADE IPLAY EVENT

MARCH 7TH | 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! Please complete the electronic permission slip and payment form by February 23rd.


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PERMISSION SLIP


For questions, or to volunteer, please contact Kathy Rumsby at karumsby@yahoo.com or Amie Smith at amiesmith0318@gmail.com.

SPIRIT BLANKET AND COLT SQUISHY

Grab a Blanket or Squishy for Valentine's Day for your kiddos! If you need any gift ideas, these would make a perfect choice!


To order contact Kim Kaufman at president@coltsneckpto.org for the blanket or Joanne Passalacqua at fundraising@coltsneckpto.org for the Squishy.


8TH GRADE PHOTO MONTAGE CHAIR NEEDED

Calling all 8th grade parents! We are looking for a volunteer to chair our annual 8th Grade Photo Montage. The chair, along with volunteers, will help collect and sort photos, then compile a commemorative slideshow for our 8th grade students. For more information or to volunteer, contact  studentactivities@coltsneckpto.org.

KINDERGARTEN WINTER WONDERLAND

BIG THANK YOU to chairs Kara Brick, Joanna Chavers, Megan D’Onorio DeMeo and Prathana Raja for turning the CRPS cafeteria into a magical winter wonderland and organizing an evening of snow much fun for the kindergarten class! 

THANKS ALSO to parent volunteers: Delanie Brown,

Adrienne Fabozzi, Donna Felicitato, Christina Gumina,

Julie Leizer, Kimberly Margiasso, Kristin Moniz, Gina Morabito, Sharon Reagan, Katie Rytter, Maggie Seckar, Emily Silva, Jamie Smith and Sarah Towers.

PRE-K BLIPPI STORY TIME

BIG THANK YOU to chairs Kim Cascone and Mrunal Deshpande for organizing such an adorable and fun event for CRPS Pre-K students! 

THANKS ALSO to parent volunteers: Sam Amato, Eva DeStefano, Michele Payne, Keri Petracca and Jen SanFilippo.


7TH GRADE ICE SKATING

BIG THANK YOU to chairs Desirae Pesce, Jennifer Winklemann and Marina Slabyak for organizing a fun night out for our 7th Graders!

THANKS ALSO to parent volunteers: Julie Boucher, Grace Reganato, Sari Schwarz and Kristen Ziobro.


ORIENTAL TRADING

Just in time to shop for Valentine's Day celebrations, visit OrientalTrading.com and use the code CONOVERFUN to get free shipping on your order and the PTO will receive a merchandise credit equal to 10% of your purchase. Offer is valid until February 14th. 


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2025 SAVER CARDS

Last year's saver cards expired on 12/31/24. If you have not yet purchased your 2025 card, please contact Amy Linquito at communications@coltsneckpto.org.


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


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

@colts_neck_pto

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COMMUNITY CORNER

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The Colts Neck Board of Education has published the 2025 meeting schedule. View HERE.


The Colts Neck Library February activities calendar is

now available HERE.


CNSF Spring Flag Football registration is now closed and a waitlist has been created for those who still wish to sign up their kids to play. Please be advised that kids will only be added to the league based on the number of spots open in certain grades. Use this LINK to get on the waitlist.


CNSF Baseball registration is now open. Take advantage of early bird registration of $195 from today through February 7th. Regular registration is $225 and will run February 8th through February 28th. Late registration is $275 and will apply starting March 1st. Opening Day will be Saturday, April 5th. Use this LINK to register.


CNSF is offering Boys Youth Lacrosse at the following grade levels:

7/8 Sign Up Link

5/6 Sign Up Link

3/4 Sign Up Link

K- 2nd Sign Up Link

Visit CNSF Lacrosse page for more information. Registration closes February 15th.


CNSF Girls' Spring Recreational Softball registration is now open. Ages 4-16 are eligible and the registration form can be found HERE.    


STEM Like a Girl, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young girls to explore and excel in science, technology, engineering, and math is excited to announce their upcoming STEM Like a Girl Workshop on Sunday, March 2nd, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Biotechnology High School in Freehold. This parent-daughter workshop is designed specifically for 3rd-5th grade girls. The cost is $25 per parent-daughter pair. To learn more about the workshop or to register, families can visit https://stemlikeagirl.org/newjersey/.

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