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.

PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD

OPEN BOARD POSITIONS


We currently have a few openings on the Executive Board for the 2025-2026 school year.  All board positions are for two-year terms and meet once per month.


Please consider joining our team and being part of the planning and decision-making that goes into running the PTO and fundraising for our schools. If you are interested in joining the Executive Board, or if you want more information, please email president@coltsneckpto.org.

8TH GRADE PHOTO MONTAGE

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.

8TH GRADE YARD SIGNS

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.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

MAY 5TH-9TH


The big week is just a few weeks away! We want to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate all they do.


To volunteer for this event, please contact Amy Dimes at dimes.amy@gmail.com, Mariella Muscio at emar145@me.com or Ashley Sandbach at ashleysandbach@gmail.com.

SPRING FLOWER SALE

MAY 9TH | DURING SCHOOL HOURS | CRPS


Thank you to all the families who pre-ordered flowers for the flower sale. Students in Pre-K through 5th who pre-ordered will be able to choose flowers for their loved ones at the PTO Annual Spring Flower Sale on Friday, May 9th! The window to order flowers has CLOSED, however we are still looking for volunteers to help on the day of the sale to hand out flowers!


For questions or to volunteer to help children select their flowers at the sale, please contact Vanessa Rahman at vbasilio77@hotmail.com.

CRES SCHOOL STORE

MAY 15 & 16TH | DURING SCHOOL HOURS | CRES


Our last CRES School Store of the year is almost here! The School Store will be open for 2 days only. During a portion of lunch periods, 3rd, 4th & 5th grade 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!


To volunteer please contact Danielle Alpaugh at dalpaugh0427@gmail.com.

8TH GRADE GRADUATION ADS

SUBMISSIONS DUE MAY 18TH


Let your graduate know how proud you are of their achievements by placing a congratulatory ad in the 2025 Cedar Drive Middle School graduation program! These ads are a great way to celebrate your graduate's hard work and they make terrific keepsakes.


All pages are black and white and can include photos. We also offer a Shout-Out section just for students. Students may want to show support for their friends as they move onto high school, or they may want to thank their favorite teachers and administrators.


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SUBMISSION INFORMATION 


For questions, please contact Danielle Quigley at at CDMSGraduationAds@coltsneckpto.org.

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARD

SUBMISSIONS DUE MAY 9TH


Who stands out to you as an exemplary volunteer for the PTO? We want to know about our volunteers who have gone above and beyond this year to make our PTO events so successful!  Nominate someone for Volunteer of the Year. Please use the Google form below to make a nomination by May 9th. For questions, email president@coltsneckpto.org.

 

NOMINATION FORM

2ND GRADE CARNIVAL

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 by May 9th


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PERMISSION SLIP


To volunteer, or for more information, contact Nicole at 732-313-5123.

8TH GRADE DANCE

JUNE 13TH | 7:00-11:00PM | CN FIREHOUSE


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!


Please read the Parent Letter below for dance info, then click on the Invite and Permission Slip to view the invite, sign the permission slip and pay for the event. The cost of the dance is $25. 


A hoodie favor will be distributed during sign out. You must register by May 16th to guarantee sizing. 


PARENT LETTER AND DANCE INFO

INVITE

PERMISSION SLIP



For more information or questions, please email Emily Greenberg at ekgreenberg@gmail.com or Lindsey Powell at lindsey.t.powell@gmail.com.

1ST GRADE FUN & FITNESS NIGHT

BIG THANK YOU to chairs Erin Culotta, Jade Monzo and Jackee Racioppo for organizing a fun night of fitness for our 1st graders.

THANKS ALSO to parent volunteers: Francesca Alexander, Krystal Blankenbaker, Ashley DeBernandis, Mrunal Deshphande, Brittnay Discepola, Allison DiSimone, Megan D'Onorio DeMeo, Tiffany Eben, Nicole Giglio, Emily Holden, Sara Horowitz, Amy Linquito, Tiffany LoBraico, Christine Lynam, Rosalie Mannarino, Holly McNamara, Cathy Novelli, Jen Rundella, Rachel Schanck, Megan Soliman, Jaclyn Statile, Ashley Stona, Mallory Triano and Melissa Umans.

SPIRIT WEAR

THANK YOU to Samantha Amato for organizing our last Spirit Wear Store of the 24-25 school year!

BIG THANKS to all the Parents, Teachers and Staff that purchased Spirit Wear for their families. Thanks to all of you, we have raised over $4,000 this year in Spirit Wear orders!

6TH GRADE - WOOPS!

THANK YOU to Amie Smith who also chaired and played a major role in coordinating the iPlay Event for our 6th Graders.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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COMMUNITY CORNER

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The Colts Neck Sport Foundation is running a Spring Basketball Clinic for Boys and Girls Grades 2nd - 8th, players will be coached by this year's State Championship Colts Neck High School Boys Basketball staff and players. For more information, contact Steve Russell at srussell@frhsd.com.


The Colts Neck Sport Foundation has opened registration for ​Spring Wrestling for novice (less than three years of experience) and brand-new wrestlers in Kindergarten through 5th grade. This program is a great opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills, build confidence and learn the fundamentals of wrestling in a fun and supportive environment. Link HERE to register.


The Colts Neck Sport Foundation has opened registration for Tackle Football Spring Clinic for athletes ages 8-12. This clinic is designed to teach the fundamentals of tackle football in a fun and instructional setting.

Email coltsneckyouthFB@gmail.com for more details.


The Colts Neck Police Department is hosting a Youth Academy this summer on July 21st-July 25th at Bucks Mills Park. The application deadline is May 9th and the cost is $175. More information can be found HERE.


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 Library May activities calendar is now available HERE.

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