Tricky Tray 2026

Don’t miss Satz’s biggest event and most important fundraiser of the year!

Our biannual Tricky Tray event is always a hit! It’s a casual night for us to chat, laugh, and win great baskets! Bring-your-own food and drink to share with your friends.  Our goal this year is to make $10,000!

In 2024, we covered the cost of the entire 8th-grade graduation dance held at The Gramercy! Without funding from the PSG, this event and others would not be available for our kids! 

Support the Event

1. Attend!

Don’t miss the Satz event of the year – purchase tickets here. You can be assured that the proceeds will go directly back to our children and the school.

2. Donate.

The auction only works with the amazing support of our parents who help solicit donations. Please read our Donation Wish List for ideas and reach out to your contacts. Companies are usually very willing to support public schools.

Get started:

1. Donation Form
2. Download Donation Letter

All donations are welcomed and appreciated, and all net proceeds from the auction go back to our students. Donations are due by March, 6 2026. Questions?  [email protected].

Thank you for your support! 

Your fundraising co-chairs,

Neidy Charney, Sysylia Mena, & Krithika Sundaram

FAQs

Where and when does it take place?

The Tricky Tray will take place at The Temple Shalom located at 5 Ayrmont Ln, Aberdeen Township, NJ 07747 on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm.

How is this event different from other events?

The Tricky Tray event is meant to be casual and laid-back. There’s no dress code or theme; you are encouraged to come as you are! The event is also potluck style bring-your-own-food and drinks. For the home chef, your table will be able to enjoy your homemade cooking/baking. If you’re short on time, you can share a dish or dessert ordered from your favorite restaurant with your tablemates.

What if I don’t have enough people for a table?

Purchasing a table is optional. Tickets are sold on an individual basis. If you put in your child’s grade on the order form, we will try our best to sit you with other parents with children in the same grade. If you know a few people attending, but are purchasing separately, let us know, and we’ll try to place you at the same table.

How do I know who is bringing what to my table?

Prior to the event, table heads will be assigned to each table, and contact information will be provided. The table head will reach out to their tablemates and coordinate which food and/or drinks each person will bring ahead of time. Tables in the past have also coordinated to contribute a basket to the event.

Is this event only for Satz families?

The Tricky Tray event is open to everyone. You are welcome to purchase as many tables to accommodate your friends or family who you want to share a potluck dinner and/or catch up with. The more, the merrier!

I can’t attend, but how can I help support the event and the school?

We encourage all families to contribute monetarily for us to put a basket together or to donate physical items for a basket. The best way to do it without spending money is to ask for donations from businesses you frequent! Click here to donate to a class basket!

Donor Recognition

Our Tricky Tray event is made possible by the generosity of individuals and businesses. Please support our 2024 PSG supporters!

Don’t see your name here? Donate now and support our cause!