Here's the latest news from the Colts Neck PTO!

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Welcome to the 2024-25 school year and to the first edition of the PTO newsletter for this year. Look out for the newsletter delivered bi-weekly through June 2025 to PTO members only. If you have not yet renewed your 24-25 membership, please join here to continue receiving PTO communication as well as all of the benefits of membership. For a complete list of PTO-sponsored events, deadlines, and more information about volunteering, please visit our website.

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2024-25 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IS OPEN

REGISTER BY OCTOBER 2ND

Welcome back to a new school year and a new Membership Drive! Start the year right by registering today!


As a parent, being a member of the PTO means making a difference in your child's school.  Stay up-to-date on the latest news for events in your child's grade and volunteer for events to make your child's school year more memorable! As a teacher, joining the PTO offers you the opportunity to stay connected to the community as well as take advantage of Mini-Grant funding.


This year's membership drive is off to a record start and many committees are already getting to work on this year's events and fundraisers. Please consider adding your expertise to help us make this year's events even more successful than last. For more information, contact Kara Brick at membership@coltsneckpto.org


PARENT ONLINE REGISTRATION   


TEACHER & STAFF ONLINE REGISTRATION       


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PTO GENERAL MEETING

SEPTEMBER 18TH | 9:30 AM | ADMIN BUILDING 

Join us for our very first meeting of the 2024-25 school year. Find out about the activities we are planning for this year, hear updates from school administrators and contribute your own ideas to make this year even better. We look forward to seeing you there!

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SPIRIT WEAR

STORE REOPENS ON SEPTEMBER 23RD

If you missed your first chance to order Spirit Wear this year don't worry, our next store opening will be from September 23rd-30th! New for 2024-25 are umbrellas, plus two new designs to choose from! So mark your calendars and pick up some gear so you can be ready for school spirit days this year. If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Amato at vp@coltsneckpto.org. me

TEACHER/STAFF MINI-GRANTS

APPLICATIONS DUE BY OCTOBER 8TH

Teachers and staff, who are members of the PTO, can use the link below to fill out our mini grant application. For 2024-25 school year, $25,000 is available for special programs and activities that can be incorporated into your plans. Applications must be submitted online by Monday, October 8th. For more information, contact Samantha Amato at vp@coltsneckpto.org.

 

APPLICATION

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TRUNK-OR-TREAT

OCTOBER 26TH | 1PM-3PM | BUCKS MILL PARK

Join us for a spooktacular afternoon of safe, family-friendly trunk-or-treating at 137 Bucks Mill Road! Cost of admission is a bag of candy per child in its original packaging/container. Prizes for best decorated cars!


FLYER


We are looking for families to decorate their cars and hand out candy. To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Joanne Passalacqua at joannepassalacqua@gmail.com.

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. 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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SAVER CARDS

Keep this handy card in your wallet and use it until 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, Jersey Freeze 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.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

THANK YOU to our wonderful administration for helping us run this great fundraiser! 

BIG THANKS to our volunteers who helped distribute the many supplies to classrooms: Giancarlo Amato, Joseph Amato, Samantha Amato, Jacob Kaufman, Kim Kaufman, Linda Kraszewski, Amy Linquito, Caitlin McCormick, Courtney McCormick, Maureen McCormick, Jen Mule and January Nicoletta.

THANK YOU ALSO to all of our district members who ordered school supplies. We hope you enjoyed a relaxing start to the school year without running from store to store! 

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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

@colts_neck_pto

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SAVE THE DATE

Trunk-or-Treat: Saturday, October 26th

Frosty's Holiday Shop: Saturday, December 7th

Ladies' Spring Gala: Thursday, March 27th

COMMUNITY CORNER

The Colts Neck Sports Foundation still has registration open for Rec Soccer for grades K-8th. Opening Day was September 7th. Click HERE to register. It has been a tradition in the CNSF to have our local youth, 6th-8th grade, referee our rec soccer games, and we are proud to continue that tradition this year. If your child is interested in participating please reach out to CNSFsoccerrefs@gmail.com to confirm.


The Colts Neck Sports Foundation is now accepting registration for an 8 week Lacrosse program for K-8th grade boys. This program is perfect for any player new to the game or interested in sharpening their stick work and fundamentals in the off-season. Click HERE to register.


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

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