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For a complete list of PTO-sponsored events, deadlines, and more information, please visit our website. To volunteer for events throughout the year, contact the event chair directly. All contact information can be found on our website under the VOLUNTEER tab.
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FEBRUARY 11TH & 12TH | ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Today is the last day the school store will be open. If you would like to volunteer during your child's class time, click HERE to view the schedule. For more info, p
lease contact Steve at Steven.Gimbelman@DesignerGreetings.com.
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FEBRUARY 21ST | 5-6:30PM | DJ GOT ME FIT
Thank you to all of the parents that registered! This event is full and cannot take any new registrants. Please contact Samantha Amato at samato2012@gmail.com with questions.
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DUE FEBRUARY 21ST
Keep clipping those BoxTop$! Every valid BoxTop collected is 10 cents for our schools. Please send in your BoxTop$ in a sealed Ziploc bag or envelope.
If you are interested in submitting digital coupons, use the
mobile app to scan your receipt including qualifying products. The money instantly gets added to our school's online earnings. Select CONOVER ROAD ELEMENTARY as your charity. We will still be accepting physical coupons until they expire.
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DISTRICT-WIDE READ-A-THON
RUNNING MARCH 2ND - 13TH
This year the PTO is kicking off Read Across America Week with a District-Wide Read-a-Thon!! Let's all work together to promote literacy and foster a love of reading in our children. More information will be sent home as we get closer to this exciting event!
For more information, or to find out what you can do to help, please contact Kirsten at kiaconnor@gmail.com.
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KINDERGARTEN PJ STORYTIME
MARCH 3RD | 6:30-7:30 PM | CRPS LIBRARY
Join your friends during Read Across America Week for pajama storytime at the library! Wear your coziest pjs and come ready to enjoy a good book. This is a FREE drop off event open to current Kindergarten students only. Oreos, goldfish crackers, and juice included. Students must send in a signed
PERMISSION SLIP
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MARCH 3RD | PRIMARY SCHOOL FOYER
Time to clean out those bookshelves! Please drop off gently used, age-appropriate books (Pre-K to 3rd grade only) to the Primary school lobby from February 3rd to February 28th. All students will attend the swap during school hours to choose their books. The more we get, the more we can give out!
To volunteer, or for more information, contact Kim at kim@kaufmanmail.com.
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MARCH 5TH | 6:00-7:30 PM | CRES CAFETERIA
Come out for a fun evening with your friends at Game Night! Pizza and drinks will be served. Cost is $10/student for PTO members and $20/student for non-members. Send in payment and a signed
PERMISSION SLIP
by February 27th. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Courtney at
courtneyamccormick@yahoo.com.
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DRAWING MARCH 10TH | 7:15 PM | ADMIN BUILDING
We're getting closer to finding out who will be this year's LUCKY winner!! Purchase your 50/50 tickets before it's too late. You never know, that winner could be YOU!
To purchase tickets, complete the order form below. I
f you have any questions, please contact
Stephanie at vp@coltsneckpto.org.
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1ST GRADE FUN & FIT NIGHT
MARCH 11TH | 6:30-7:45 PM | CRPS CAFETORIUM
Come join your friends for some fitness activities and fun! Make sure to wear sneakers and come ready to be active! This is a FREE drop off event open to current 1st graders only. Oreos and juice included. Students must send in a signed
PERMISSION SLIP
to participate. For questions, please contact January at jaynico44@gmail.com.
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MARCH 13TH | 5-7 PM | GET AIR FREEHOLD
Join your friends for an evening of fun and jumping! Permission slip will be sent home soon.
For information or to volunteer, please contact Evamarie at
evamarie.augustine@gmail.com.
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MARCH 20TH | 7-9 PM | DAVE & BUSTER'S
Join your friends for an evening of fun and games! Permission slip will be sent home soon
. To volunteer, or for more information, contact Jessica Horowitz at
drjessica@live.com.
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MARCH 27TH | 4-6 PM | IPLAY AMERICA
Join your friends for an afternoon of fun and games! Cost is $20/student for PTO members and $30/student for non-members. Price covers rides, 4D theater, go-karts, unlimited non-redemption games, one game of laser tag, and a $5 redemption game card. Send in PERMISSION SLIP and payment by March 20th. Please contact Michelle at mharreskov@aol.com
with questions.
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GRADE-LEVEL GALA BASKET CONTEST
Don't forget to donate to your child's grade-level basket! After the gala, the basket with the most tickets will WIN a pizza party for the ENTIRE grade! The more you donate, the better the basket!! For more info on how to donate for your grade-level basket, please visit our SPRING GALA page to view your collection list. You can also send a monetary donation with Venmo directly to Colleen (@Colleen-Wilcox-2). Please label payment
with your child's name and grade.
We are still in need of parent volunteers for 3rd, 4th, and 7th grade to be the purchaser/organizer for each grade's basket. If you are interested, please reach out to Colleen Wilcox at colleenmarie16@yahoo.com.
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MARCH 26TH | 6:30-11 PM | EAGLE OAKS
If you, or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring, donating, or advertising in the gala program, please visit our SPONSORSHIP page for more info.
If you would like to volunteer to be part of our biggest fundraiser of the year, please reach out to Tara, Justine, or Courtney at gala@coltsneckpto.org for more info.
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SUBMISSIONS DUE APRIL 6TH
Calling all 8th grade parents, please submit photos for the 8th Grade Photo Montage! Please 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, for example: class parties, school shows, and class trips. For questions, or to send your photos, please email Jenn Buckwald at
CDMSphotos2020@gmail.com
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APRIL 7TH | CRES CAFETERIA
Mrs. Rao is seeking CRES parents to help with this year's elementary school art show on April 7th. Volunteers are needed to mat artwork, to organize and supervise a refreshments table, and to set up an activity table for students. If you are able to assist with any of these projects, please email Mrs. Rao at rao@coltsneckschools.org.
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EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
At the close of the 2019-2020 school year, three members of the executive board team will be completing their term on the board. We are currently looking for PTO members who are interested in joining our team for the next school year. We are seeking volunteers interested in the positions of Secretary, Communications Director, Assistant Treasurer, and Student Activities.
To learn more information about board positions and responsibilities, please review the bylaws on our
WEBSITE
. If you think any of these may be the right fit for you, contact Lena at webmaster@coltsneckpto.org.
Please consider joining our team and being part of the planning and decision-making that go into running the PTO and fundraising for our schools!
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Friends of Different Learners is hosting a meeting on March 11th at 10 AM in the Administration Building. The speaker will be Tim Rohrer, a young adult with autism from New Jersey. He wrote a guide to teach children about inclusion that went viral and has been widely circulated throughout the country. Tim will also talk about his struggle to fit in with his peers and how he overcame the challenges.
The Colts Neck Sports Foundation has announced the following info:
- Baseball and softball registration is open for boys and girls, ages 5-13. Opening Day April 4th. Visit WEBSITE for more info.
- Lacrosse clinics are available and season begins mid-March. Visit WEBSITE for more info.
- Flag Football registration is open and season runs March 14th - May 9th. Visit WEBSITE for more info.
- Tickets are now available for An Afternoon in Candyland - Father Daughter Dance on March 8th from 2-6PM. View FLYER for details.
- If you have any sports photos to submit to the Journal please email them to kdecina@yahoo.com or cnsfpictures@gmail.com.
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