April is here and Spring is in full bloom! Read about what’s going on this month with the PTSA.

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PTSA Updates

Got Ideas? We’ve Got Open Seats!

We’re recruiting for next school year, come support our students and the Wolf Pack community! Email president@hazelwolfk8.org to get involved!

Open Positions:

• President
• Vice President
• Fundraising
• Treasurer
• Communications

Spring Masquerade Auction Recap

We are so grateful to the community showing up and making the Spring Masquerade a huge success! We raised nearly $50,000 which supports the PTSA programming at Hazel Wolf K8. If you weren’t able to attend or win any silent auction bids, you can still financially support our school with donations (or family/friend donations!) by visiting our givebacks donation page or dropping a check off. 

A big thank you to Joe Tobiason for photographing the auction!

📣April Student Shout Out

This month, we celebrate our fourth and fifth graders who took part in the Seattle Public Library’s Global Reading Challenge, a fun program where students read selected books and work in teams to answer trivia questions.

In February, 56 students (33 fourth graders and 23 fifth graders) competed in the trivia portion, forming these eight teams:

• Book Potatoes: Bethel, Lincoln, Maya, Isadora, Jalen, Mae, Ellory
• The Thunderbirds: Maxwell, Elliott, Soben, Phoenix, Rohan, Julia, Miles
• Goats: Paige, Nora, Karis, Kiera, Emelyn, Corinne
• Tomato Potatoes: Dean W. Zaki, Isabella, Hailey, John, Nathan
• Book Bandits: Dean I., Xavier, Imraan, Nico, Imran, William, Wesley
• Awesome Avocados: Alex, Emmie, Sylvie, Cora, Thalia, Hermela, Sara
• Book Turtles: Ella, Rufta, Samuel, Rosalind
• Universal Galaxy Stars: Emma, Henley, Wyatt, Yusra, Genevieve

Congratulations to The Thunderbirds, our in-school champions! This all–fourth grade team represented Hazel Wolf at the semi-finals in March and earned 3rd place. 🎉

Kudos to all our readers for their teamwork, enthusiasm, and love of reading! 📚✨

Lost and Found

Spring Break is around the corner (April 13–17), so don’t forget to check the lost and found—where your child’s missing jacket has been living its best life since October. View the Lost and Found photo album for pictures and videos of the current items. Clothing left for more than 4 weeks will be donated to Kidvantage.

Spring Spirit Gear Sale

Spirit gear is on sale now through April 26! There are three ways to purchase gear:

• Order forms: Order forms will be sent home week of April 6. Check those backpacks! 
• At pick up: Stop by the Spirit Gear table at pickup during the week of April 6th to purchase items or pick up an order form. 
• Shop Online: Visit the Hazel Wolf Spirit Gear online store

Purchase Flowers for Mom, Support Public Schools and Farmers

The SPS Mother’s Day Weekend Fundraiser is back! Organized by Friendly Hmong Farms, PNW BIPOC Farmland Trust, and SESEC, this is an easy way to celebrate Mother’s Day while giving back. Purchase a beautiful bouquet from Hmong farmers to support Seattle Public Schools and BIPOC farmers impacted by the 2025 floods.

• 💐 Bouquets: $60 (1) or $100 (2)
• 🎓 $10 to your chosen school + $10 to Title I schools
• 📍 Pick up Saturday, May 9 at locations all over Seattle (choose your preferred location + time at checkout)
• 🔗 Purchase bouquets today!

Pedalheads Discount Code

Use code HWOLF26 by June 30th, 2026, to receive $25 OFF any Pedalheads Bike program in Washington! For every code redeemed, Pedalheads will donate $25 back to the Hazel Wolf K-8 PTSA!

PTSA Volunteer Opportunities

Join Our Green Team, ongoing

Let’s help our students understand the impact of their choices through hands-on recycling and composting. We’re looking for volunteers to assist in the lunchroom, helping children learn the simple “system” of sorting waste. Help us teach our kids the practical science of taking care of our planet! Sign up today!

Paint the HW Playground, May 31

Join our community this spring as we paint the blacktop and create a brighter, more joyful space together. This project will provide our students with colorful markings for 4 square, hopscotch, a maze, and 2 abstract murals. You do not need to be a registered volunteer for this. Sign up for this exciting painting event!

• Sunday, May 31 at 10am (back up date is Sun. June 7th if rained out)
• All materials will be provided!
• Please keep younger children at home, as we will not have the capacity to monitor children around wet paint stations.

April PTSA Events

Neurodivergent Community Group , Apr. 30

The next online meeting is Thursday, April 30. These gatherings are a supportive space for parents to connect, share experiences, and learn strategies—while building community and advocating for our kids. RSVP today!

Ridwell Plastic Film Pick-ups, Ongoing

We earned free Ridwell plastic films pick-ups this academic year. Drop off your clean and dry plastic films in the Ridwell bin by the school entrance anytime. Learn what items Ridwell can accept. 

Shoe Recycling, Ongoing

Drop off old and worn-out shoes next to the Ridwell bin by the school entrance anytime. You can also find a location to recycle many other textiles near you.  

Looking Ahead

K-5 Movie Night, May 1

Stay tuned for more info! For now, follow us @hazelwolfk8ptsa on Instagram and get ready to vote for the Movie Night movie.

Staff Appreciation Events, May 4-May8

Staff Appreciation Week is May 4-8 and these are the events the PTSA has in stored:

• Sunday, May 2-Saturday, May 3: Staff Appreciation Chalk Notes
• Monday, May 4: Staff Appreciation Coffee Cart
• Thursday, May 7: Staff Appreciation Lunch

Dr. Ross Greene on Collaborative Problem Solving, May 13

Save the Date! Dr. Ross Greene, renowned child psychologist and author, will be joining the Seattle Special Education PTSA to discuss Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). This session will focus on Seattle-specific implementation strategies designed to support children in schools and at home.

• 🗓 Date & Time: May 13 | 6:00–8:00 PM
• 💻 Location: Zoom (link + details coming soon!)
• 👥 Who Should Attend: Families, teachers, principals & district leaders
• 🔒 Note: Seattle Special Education PTSA member to attend. Join today!

• 🌎 ASL & Spanish interpretation provided

PTSA General Session, May 14

Join us in the library on May 14 from 6:30-8:30pm. More information to come.

Hazel Wolf Mariner’s Night, May 16

Play ball! Bring your family and friends to the Hazel Wolf K-8 Mariners game night on Saturday, May 16 at 4:15pm at T-Mobile Park, as the Mariners face the Padres. Enjoy a fun afternoon at the ballpark with discounted tickets available for just $16.77 per ticket.️ Purchase M’s tickets today!

Paint the HW Playground, May 31

Sign up to paint the the playground! You do not need to be a registered volunteer for this.

• Sunday, May 31 at 10am (back up date is Sun. June 7th if rained out)
• All materials will be provided!
• Please keep younger children at home, as we will not have the capacity to monitor children around wet paint stations.

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