CRPS Chronicles

Dear Conover Road Primary School Families,

We have had such special, community-centered events over the past couple of weeks. It was an honor for us to celebrate the children of our Military members in our Purple Up Day celebrations on April 15th. Military children were first recognized at a special district-wide breakfast and later in the day we hosted a school wide meeting that allowed the children to receive certificates and be recognized by their peers.

This week allowed us to understand the importance of keeping our beautiful planet healthy and clean as children learned about Earth Day. Students are inspired to plant gardens, conserve water, and to start a recycling campaign to protect our world. Yesterday allowed many of our students to visit their parents and family members at work. Students are excited to share their pictures and mementos from their special day at work and are helping to share information about potential careers. Staff members also loved showing off our school and students to our own families. It was a great day of connections and school spirit!

On Wednesday, April 29th, we have an incredible guest coming to our school! David Biedrzycki, a real, published author will be visiting with our students to talk about writing, storytelling, and how books come to life. Children will have a chance to learn about the publishing and digital illustrating process and will even get to create a character for our school! Children may order books in advance of the visit. See order form below.

We will also be proud to welcome former student and published Illustrator, Ethan Lenza to our school on Thursday, April 30th. Ethan will share his experiences of how his neurodivergence actually became an opportunity to showcase his artistic and creative talents. He will guide our first graders in a directed drawing activity and speak about his experiences overcoming challenges with autism. Ethan is inspiring, talented, and honest and we know that this will be a great opportunity to end Autism Awareness Month as our students better understand how autistic individuals contribute positively to our school and community.

Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is underway! In order for your child to be included in an upcoming Kindergarten Preview event, please make sure to register your child by April 30th. Please note that children must be five years of age on or before October 1st. Children who will be six years of age on or before October 1st will be placed in first grade.

Our country is celebrating 250 years! To join in the fun, the CNBOE is hosting contests for students to showcase their love for America. See the contest information guidelines below.

Enjoy the weekend,

Tricia Barr and Merri Milano, CRPS Administrators

Author and Illustrator David Biedrzycki will be meeting with each grade level of our students to highlight the writing and publishing process as well as to show the children how he creates his digital images.

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All classes, in grades Pre-K through 5th, will be able to choose flowers for their loved ones at the PTO Annual Spring Flower Sale on Friday, May 8th! You must pre-purchase your child's flowers by using the order form below. Orders are due Friday, April 3rd. Students may purchase up to 4 plants to take home (please be mindful that many students will carry their plants home on the bus).

**There will be no IOUs or day-of purchases.

** NO REFUNDS

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FLYER

ORDER FORM

For questions or to volunteer to help children select their flowers at the sale, please contact Julie Leizer at flowersale@coltsneckpto.org.

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Please note: all volunteers must be PTO members to be able to participate in PTO organized events. Not a member yet? Join HERE!

Free Event: Games & Prizes

Pizza & Snacks available for
purchase (cash only)

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Volunteers help organize this family evening of bingo and prizes! This event typically runs in the
winter or spring. To volunteer, please contact communications@coltsneckpto.org.

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Please note: all volunteers must be PTO members to be able to participate in PTO organized events. Not a member yet? Join HERE!

• Wednesday, April 29--Author Visit, David Biedrzycki
• Thursday, April 30--Illustrator Visit, Ethan Lenza
• Friday, May 1--PTO Bingo Night
• Thursday, May 7--Children's Mental Health Day Walk-a-Thon
• Friday, May 8--PTO Flower Sale

The Colts Neck Townshhip School District is exceptionally proud to share that the New Jersey Department of Education has announced all of the Colts Neck Township Schools have earned Purple Star School designation as the Purple Star Schools Class of 2025-2028.

This award is in recognition of our school and district's strong support and commitment to support military families as their children journey through the Colts Neck School District. It is truly an honor for us to serve the families of students who so capably and bravely serve our Nation!

Please use this calendar to make note of the upcoming school events and school holidays for the 2025-2026 School Year!

Email: barr@coltsneckschools.org
Website: coltsneckschools.org
Location: 56 Conover Road, Colts Neck, NJ, USA
Phone: (732)946-0055
Facebook: facebook.com/ConoverPrimary
Twitter: @ConoverPrimary