2025 Spring After School Enrichment

After School Enrichment (ASE) program is created by the Collins School PTO. ASE classes take place on school premises after the school bell rings. Selected classes are taught by talented, enthusiastic, and experienced off-site instructors who provide engaging and fun-filled activities both academic and recreational at the elementary level. This is a great opportunity for your child(ren) to get involved in various engaging activities while supporting our PTO!

 

During 2025 Spring ASE, classes will be offered 3 days a week on TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and THURSDAY at 2:45-3:45 pm. The classes cater to various groups among the K-5 grade range. Spring classes start on April 22, 2025.

 

Dates are following:

Tuesdays       4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3(makeup)
Wednesdays 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4(makeup)
Thursdays     4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5(makeup)

 

Please note that the class held on Tuesday 5/27 is subject to change depending on BOE.

Makeup classes will only be held if a scheduled class is cancelled by the vendor, not for individual student absences.

 

Registration starts on March 31st, 6:00am. 

 


Get Excited!!! The Award-Winning Entrepreneurship Education Program - TREP$ is back at Collins

Calling all 4th and 5th entrepreneurs! Get those ideas ready and sign up for TREP$! This always popular and great program is designed to teach kids about entrepreneurship, from the business side, to marketing, product development, selling and manufacturing. 
 
It will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays (you only sign up for ONE day) beginning the week of April 29th.
 
The teachers who will be running the program are Mr. Dorfman, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Stafford.  Students will work in teams of two and must choose a partner when registering. There are 30 teams and a maximum of 60 students in the program with a max of 30 students on Tuesdays and 30 students on Thursdays.  Partners must register for the same day of class, either Tuesdays or Thursdays.
 
Cost per child: $230 (includes class instruction, TREP$ workbook, TREP$ t-shirt, TREP$ apron, start up money at the marketplace, and pizza party following the marketplace with the instructors during the school day.)
 
Time: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Max 30 students each Tuesday and Thursday
 
Registration opens on Monday 3/31 and deadline to sign up is Thursday 4/10 or when program is full!
 

2025 Collins Family Fun Night

Join us for an evening of excitement and community at our annual Collins Family Fun Night! We've got a fantastic lineup of activities for everyone!

Kids' Activities (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) Each child may participate only one activity.

  • Dance Activity and Performance.
  • Gym Stations.

Adult Activity(6:00 PM - 7:30 PM):  Adult Trivia!

RAFFLE BASKETS!

Support our fundraising efforts and try your luck at winning one of our incredible raffle baskets! These amazing prizes are sure to delight. Raffle tickets will be sold on the day of the event, cash only.

Here's a sneak peek of what you could win:

2 Day Passes to Sojo Spa
11 Piece Stainless Steel T-Fal Cookware Set
Mini Tailgate Grill from Karigs
2 Admission Tickets to the Crayola Factory
2 Tickets to The Man in Black Show at the Wellmont Theater, Montclair
Biologique Recherche Signature Facial from Line Eraser, Livingston

 

Please Note: This event only open to Collins Students!

This is not a drop off event. A parent or guardian must attend.

 

Date: April 9th

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Collins Elementary School

Pricing:

Collins PTO member price:  $25 per student (Parents are free)

 

 

NON PTO PRICING: $30 per child to be paid in cash or check at the door. Please email Deborah and Maggie for further instructions so that we make sure your child has a space in the activity of their choice. 



Nominate Yourself For the PTO Board!

Nominations are now open for the below positions on the PTO Executive Board! If you’re interested in joining next year’s board to help our PTO continue to do amazing work for our Collins Community, please fill out the attached application and email it to Maggie Borukhovich. Also attached is a brief description of the board positions and their duties.

Available positions: 

President Elect
Recruitment Coordinator
Vice President 1
Webmaster
Recording Secretary

 

Collins Executive Board Roles and Responsibilities

Collins Executive Board Application


 Teacher Lounge Donation!

 

The Collins PTO provides a variety of snacks and beverages for the teachers and staff at Collins every month. We would love for the Collins community to join us in our endeavor of supplying endless snacks and beverages throughout the entire school year!

 

 

 

PTO MEMBERSHIP & BUZZ BOOK ACCESSPlease join the PTO to help support our children and our community. The PTO funds school programs, field trips, teacher/staff appreciation luncheons and gifts, school wish list items and family activities. With your membership, you will also receive access to the Buzz Book. You must have a paid PTO membership in order to access forms to sign up for fundraisers and school events.

 

Click here to learn more about who the PTO is and what we do!

 

 

 


 

 

 

REMIND APP: We all have so much to keep track of these days! Sign up for the Remind App and let the PTO help you out. Once you enroll, we will text you important reminders about upcoming events and deadlines. Note: all messages sent from the Remind App are sent directly from the PTO about PTO events. We will not send LPS related messages.

 

Your child's grade has been automatically rolled over to the new school year. No need to re-enroll.

 

If you have any questions, contact Marisa Friedman at Marisa312@aol.com

 


 

        

 

Any questions, please contact Marisa Friedman at Marisa312@aol.com.

 

 


 
 
For any questions or concerns with lunch, please reach out to: 
 
Email: acummins@livingston.org

Cafeteria Phone Number: 973-535-8000 Ext. 8051
 
 
 

 
Personalized Labels: Purchase your child's personalized labels through Label Daddy and help support Collins with each order! Questions? Contact Mindy Fox at mindy.p.fox@gmail.com
 
 
 

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