

Satz Weekly Buzz
Week of Feb. 3, 2025

MAY'S THEME
Week-at-a-Glance 📆
Week of May 19, 2025
Monday, May 19th - D Day
Tuesday, May 20th - A Day
Wednesday, May 21st - B Day
Thursday, May 22nd - C Day
Friday, May 23rd - D Day
7th Grade: Lunch First
8th Grade: Recess First
Upcoming Events
Spring Clothing Drive: Monday, May 12th - Monday, May 19th Drop Off Door 26
- Satz Spirit Week: Monday, May 19th - Friday, May 23rd!
- HHS/ Satz Spring Choral Concert: Thursday, May 22 @ 7:00 pm HHS Auditorium
- Satz Battle of the Classes: Friday, May 23rd
- Early Dismissal Day: Friday, May 23rd 12:30 p.m.
- School Resumes: Wednesday, May 28th
- 8th Grade Dance: Thursday, May 29th
- 8th Gr. Six Flags Trip: Tuesday, June 3rd
- SEPAC: Wednesday, June 4th @ 7:00 pm HS Media Center
- 7th Gr. Camp Sacajawea Trip: Tuesday, June 10th
- HHS/Satz Spring Dance Concert: Tuesday, June 10th @6:00 pm HHS Auditorium
- 8th Gr. PSG Ice Cream Social: Tuesday, June 10th
- District Art Show: Thursday, June 12th @ 6:00 pm @ HHS New gym
- Satz Awards Night: Thursday, June 12th @ 6:00 pm Satz Cafeteria
Important School Calendar Change
There has been a change to our district school calendar. Schools will be closed Tuesday, May 27. This “give back” day is a result of the district not using a built in snow day. Please mark your calendars.
Special Bulletin's for 7th & 8th Graders!
Congratulations! The finish line is in sight as we prepare to close out the 2024–2025 school year. I’d like to take this opportunity to keep you informed about the exciting activities and events planned for our 7th & 8th grade students.
Please find the Special Bulletin linked below for each respective grade containing all pertinent details. This document serves as a helpful resource outlining the major upcoming events and key information you’ll need in the weeks ahead.
Caught Living Holmdel Blue 💙
We are #satzproud of the following students for Living Holmdel Blue
- Thomas Palmieri
- Anastasios Countouroudas
- Madison Munson
- Dan Sokol
- Payton Luttrell
Reminders 🚨
Backpacks must be stored in your lockers. You may carry your materials or use a string bag or canvas bag. For more information please read Locker/Backpack Use at Satz School.
Remember all students are encouraged to purchase a lock to secure their lockers and personal items. We are not responsible for lost items. You can visit the guidance office in between classes and during lunch to purchase one. $10 cash only.
Cell Phone/Headphones/Earbuds/Smart Watches/Gaming Devices - a reminder that all electronic devices should be stored in your backpacks, lockers or left at home during the school day. Students may use their phones before and after school, not during lunch/recess..
Lockers must have a school lock, students should lock their belongings in their locker. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Guidance News
📘 A Message from Your Satz School Counselors
NJSLA testing has officially concluded—great job to all of our students for their focus and effort throughout the week!
For any students who were absent and missed a portion of the assessment, makeup testing will take place on Monday, May 19th, and Tuesday, May 20th.
Counselors and teachers will notify students of their scheduled makeup session, including time and location. Please be sure to check your email and listen for any announcements in class so you're prepared.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your counselor.
— Your Satz School Counselors
Satz Library News
📚 Check Out the Mid-May Complex Libraries News!
Time is FLYING by, and everyone has lots to do to prepare for the end of the year - so let's cut to the chase:
Our most recent Best Estimate Winner: Nico V. (7th Gr.)!
Want treats? Follow the link at the bottom of page 2 of the newsletter to enter to win everything in the Canister ‘o Treats.
Click Mid-May 2025 to view and access links, tips, and suggestions, and more.
You can also view and interact with the newsletter close-up on our website.
Want to contribute? Have a book to recommend? Email us!
As always, your librarians look forward to hearing from & helping you!
Spring Sports
Football:
8th-grade football interest meeting on Wednesday, May 28th, during Unit Lunch in Mr. Sherman's classroom.
Dance Team: Anyone interested in trying out for the Fall 2025 Dance Team, please complete this Google Form. This will provide contact information for Coach; a detailed email about tryouts will follow. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Megan: mbuxbaum@holmdelschools.org
① Day 1 of Tryouts: Tuesday, June 3rd @ 3pm in the Main Gym
② Day 2 of Tryouts: Thursday, June 5th @ 3pm in the Main Gym
Track & Field:
The track and field team had a lot of personal bests against Thorne on Monday. Check out the full results here.
These athletes will represent Satz at the Middle School Track and Field All Star meet hosted at Holmdel on Tuesday, May 20th at 4pm on the high school track. Come out to support and cheer on our students!
Baseball:
The Satz Baseball team is 8-2. Congratulations to Davis Labno, Charlie Murphy, and Tyler Carri on being selected to the 2025 Baseball All Star Team. The game will be held Thursday, May 22nd at Ocean Township High School Varsity Fields.
Softball:
The Satz softball team is currently 7-2-1 and has had an incredible season! Izzy McGoey, Gia Cabbad, and Jordan Lowenstein were selected by their teammates to represent Satz in the All-Star Game on Thursday, May 22nd, at Ocean Township High School's Varsity Fields.
Tennis:
Monday 5/19 - Make-up match v Marlboro Memorial @ HHS courts 3pm start will go directly from Satz to HHS courts. After our match we will be having our party.
Congratulations to our Tennis Team for their spirited season! With two wins under their belts and three hard-fought matches, they’re gearing up for an exciting make-up match next week. Win or lose, their teamwork and dedication shine through. We will be celebrating our end-of-season with a party! Go Team!
Thinking of playing a sport next fall🍂?
Let the coaches know!
Scan the QR code or click the link below and fill out the interest form for the fall sport you think you might want to try!
Academic Competitions: Humanities: Mr. Bell
Academic Competitions: Math: Ms. Cantwell & Ms. Hoheb
Academic Competitions: Science Olympiad: Ms. Suppa & Mrs. Fox
The AWC would like to remind everyone that they are always collecting new or gently used supplies for local shelters. They can be dropped off in the vestibule in front of the Main Office at Satz.
Art Club: Mrs. Bayers
Builders Club: Mrs. Asaro & Ms. Villacres
Chamber Ensemble: Dr. Riso
Critical Lens Club: Mrs. Crimoli
Drama Club: Dr. DeVivo & Dr. Riso & Mrs. Mannuccia
Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA): Mrs. Finnegan
Jazz Band: Dr. Riso
Model UN/YAG (Youth & Govt): Mr. Harris
🏛️ Youth and Government 2025 – Satz Shines at the State House! 🎉
We had an amazing time at this year’s Youth and Government (YAG) 2025 Conference, where Satz students proudly represented our school as part of the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County Delegation—named once again as Outstanding Delegation!
Our students participated in all facets of the mock government experience:
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Serving as NJ Senators and Assembly members in the Legislature
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Acting as lobbyists, lawyers, and judges in the Court program
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Taking part in Press activities to cover the conference
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Shadowing the High School Governor’s Cabinet to witness firsthand how bills are passed or vetoed
🎖️ Special Recognition goes to:
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Mahati Kasyhap – Outstanding First Year Delegate
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Michael Longyear – Outstanding Statesperson
Congratulations to all our participants for engaging thoughtfully in civic education and leadership! Your voices, ideas, and teamwork made Satz proud!
Newspaper Club: Mrs. Imbro
We will be meetings weekly for the next few weeks during unit lunch to design our new website. Take a look at our Google Classroom for updates on dates!
Robotics Club: Mr. O'Keefe
Student Ambassadors/Youth Alliance: Mr. Bruce
Student Council: Ms. Crowley & Ms. Shea
This week is Satz Spirit Week that culminates with our Battle of the Classes!! The first part of the Spirit Week competition will be the THEMED DAYS for each day of the week! Dress up for each theme and win points for your GRADE!!! The FINAL competition will be a BATTLE OF THE CLASSES on FRIDAY during the last two blocks of the half day!
Yearbook: Ms. Drew & Ms. Rossetti
The yearbook has officially been submitted! Great work everyone!
✨🎉 PUBLISHING PARTY!!! ✨🎉
Please join us on Friday, 5/16 for a publishing party during lunch in room 123!
At this meeting we will: View the published yearbook! 📷 Vote on next year's theme! ✅ Eat snacks and celebrate! 🎉Announce next year's Editors in Chief! ✨
✅ Sign up on SmartPass! ✅
Yearbook
This month, the yearbook editors and graphic designers met to design pages off of our winter sports teams and events. We can’t wait for you to see our hard work!
The art team has updated our yearbook bulletin board to showcase some winter events. Take a look next time you’re near the science/social studies 120’s hallway! It will be updated soon as we begin to capture memories from our spring sports and events!
The staff continues to take pictures during spirit weeks, events, and sports games to capture memories throughout the year.
The staff would like to remind everyone to order their yearbooks as soon as possible! Prices have increased!
We have officially collected all 8th grade baby pictures, and the submissions are now closed. Thank you to all who have uploaded a picture!
To order a Yearbook:
Go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name. Prices start at $50 and will remain the same for the rest of the school year!
Add your favorite pictures from the school year!
While we have an awesome staff at work, including photographers, artists, and editors, YOU can contribute photos:
Use the app Yearbook Snap or go to yearbookforever.com
Enter the code: hawks
Select the appropriate folder
Upload your memories!