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.

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!

3RD GRADE TRIVIA NIGHT


TOMORROW | 6:30-7:45 PM | CRES CAFETERIA


3rd graders, get ready for a FREE, fun night of engaging mental and physical challenges with your friends! Please complete the electronic permission slip below by January 30th.


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PERMISSION SLIP


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

VALENTINE'S DAY PIZZA FUNDRAISER


FEBRUARY 12TH | 12-8 PM | SALE & PEPE

ORDERS DUE TODAY


Treat the family to a delicious Valentine's Pizza that you can make together! TODAY is the last day to order. YOU will pick up your kit at Sale & Pepe Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria on Thursday, February 12th anytime between 12-8 PM. Please view the flyer for

more information and payment instructions.


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For questions, please contact Jennifer Stattel at jenniferstattel15@gmail.com.

CRPS & CRES BOOK SWAP


FEBRUARY 25TH | 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 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


FEBRUARY 20TH | 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! Please complete the electronic permission slip below by February 13th.


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PERMISSION SLIP


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

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.

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!

KINDERGARTEN WINTER WONDERLAND

 

BIG THANK YOU to chairs Briana Duffy, Elizabeth McCutchen, Melode Peters and Jessica Reyes for organizing a fun winter wonderland event.


THANK YOU to the parent volunteers: Kristen Baione, Jenna Bellizza, Krystal Blankenbaker, Jamie Brodsky, Melissa Cohn, Eva Destafano, Alicia Hawrylak, Kristin Johnson, Philip Livoti, Gina Meyer, Jeanette Moriorty, Jessica Mottola, Danielle Natal, Mallory Triano.

PRE-K DINO PARTY STORY TIME


BIG THANK YOU to chairs Melissa Lorippo and Ashley Morgan for organizing a roaring good time for the Pre-K students.

THANK YOU to the parent volunteers: Samantha Amato, Kim Cascone, Mrunal Deshpande, Sereena Gill and Julie Leizer.

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 - Wednesday, April 15th

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.

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. 


Follow us on: 

Facebook @coltsneckpto 

Instagram @colts_neck_pto

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SAVE THE DATE

Valentine's Day Pizza Pick-up: Thursday, February 12th

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 2026 Spring Colts Neck Little League Girls Softball registration is now open. Pricing from now until February 8th will be $195, late fees will apply after this date. Use this LINK  to register.


2026 Colts Neck Little League Baseball Registration is open. "Early Bird" Registration ($195) through February 7th. "Regular" Registration ($225) will apply February 8th 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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