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😎🏖️ June PTSA Updates and Events

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June begins on Monday, and the school year is quickly coming to a close. Read about what’s happening with the PTSA during the final month of the school year.

Go to: PTSA Updates | PTSA Volunteer Opportunities | May PTSA Events | Looking Ahead

PTSA Updates

High School and Beyond Resources

Thank you to everyone who attended the High School and Beyond presenation during the PTSA General Session on May 14th. Dr. Lynn Hofstad of Place and Path College Consulting has shared the following documents: Presentation (PDF) and Curriculum Planner.

📣June Student Shout Out

This month, we have two student shoutouts to celebrate: Ms. Alston Student Leadership class and Freya Zimmerman!

Congratulations to Ms. Alston’s Student Leadership class who worked hard to put together the 2025-2026 yearbook. The students did double duty, putting in extra time so that we could submit the yearbook by the deadline. Thank you for showing the Wolf Pact spirit!

Below, in the group photo, Lucy, Maya, Fyora, and Cammy are in the front row. Tessa, Alia, Jillian, Fiona, Audrey, Ryann, Neeharika. Solo picture is of Easton.

Congratulations to Freya Zimmerman for having their artwork, “Freya, Jr.” selected for the Seattle Art Museum Naramore Art Show, which took place in May. The Naramore Art Show is an annual tradition that showcases the artistic creations of Seattle Public Schools’ middle and high school students. Pictured below is “Freya, Jr.”

“Freya Jr.” by Freya Zimmerman
Easton from Ms. Alston’s Leadership Class
Ms. Alston’s Leadership Class.

Lost and Found

The final weeks of the school year are upon us.  Don’t forget to check the Lost & Found!  View the Lost and Found photo album for the current inventory and for information about claiming items after the last day of school.

Ridwell and Shoe Recycling Update

Lawn sign placed in front of a school reads "Our school is wasting less! Ridwell"

Help us bring back our Ridwell plastic film and multi-layer plastics (TBD) program next school year! Your support covers the logistics and costs that make this program possible. Donate to the PTSA today.

The last day to drop off plastic film or shoes for recycling will be Monday, June 15th.

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!

Volunteer Opportunities

June PTSA Events

Community Event: Seattle Storm Game, June 12

Join the PTSA for our final community event of the year as we cheer on the Storm against the Golden State Valkyries!

Ridwell Plastic Film Pick-ups, Until Jun 15

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, Until Jun 15

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

Transition to Kindergarten, Aug. 18-20

  • Date: August 18-20, 2026 (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • Location: Hazel Wolf K-8
  • Time: 9 am-12 pm
  • Cost: FREE!

Details: All kindergarten students assigned to Hazel Wolf K-8 are invited to attend Transition to Kindergarten. Students will meet teachers, learn class routines, and tour the school.  Snack will be provided daily. NO transportation is provided.

Please call (206) 252-4610 or email Erica Wheeler at elwheeler@seattleschools.org for more information and watch for a letter and email coming soon to incoming K families.

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⏰ Don’t Forget: Paint the HW Playground Event is Coming Up

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This fun event is quickly approaching! Join us on Sunday, May 31st at 10am to brighten the Hazel Wolf playground! All Materials will be provided and you do not need to be a registered volunteer to participate. Sign up today!

  • 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..
Sign Up Today!

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⏰ Reminder: College Readiness and Planning Presentation and Community Event

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Join us this Thursday, May 14 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the library to get updates from Dr. Brueder and PTSA, as well as a preview of upcoming events. Childcare will be provided.

Special Guest: Dr. Lynn Hofstad

Dr. Lynn Hofstad of Place and Path College Consulting,  will present about the following:

  • Resources for Life After High School
  • Becoming College-Ready
  • Activities, Extracurriculars, and Life Beyond the Classroom
  • Requirements and Beyond
  • Academic Planning Advice

Community Event: Mariner’s Game, May 16

View of Seattle Skyline from seats of T-Mobile Park.

See you at the ballpark on Saturday! Discounted tickets are still available for just $16.77. Be sure to keep your eyes on the video board at the end of the 3rd inning to spot our school’s name!


📅 Saturday, May 16
🕕 4:15 PM
📍 T-Mobile Park
🎟️ Get your tickets today!

Young girl blows bubbles at a playground.

☀️ May PTSA Updates and Events

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It’s May and just like that, the end of the school year is approaching, which means, this is going to be a busy month for all!

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Your Donations in Action

Did you know your donations help partially fund the Literacy Intervention program at Hazel Wolf?This program is supported by both the Washington State Learning Assistance Program (LAP) and the PTSA.

It serves Kindergarten through 3rd grade students who need additional reading support. During the 2025–2026 school year, the program has supported 56 students.

The team includes two tutors and a Special Education paraeducator, and is led by Ms. Projansky, the Literacy Interventionist and ML Teacher.

PTSA Updates

Staff Appreciation Week is this week!

Staff Appreciation Week is May 4-8 and these are the ways families and students can participate

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

Ridwell Update

Lawn sign placed in front of a school reads "Our school is wasting less! Ridwell"

Help us bring back our Ridwell plastic film and multi-layer plastics (TBD) program next school year! Your support covers the logistics and costs that make this program possible. Donate to the PTSA today.

The last day to drop off plastic film or shoes for recycling will be Monday, June 15th.

📣May Student Shout Out

This month, we celebrate fourth graders Evan, Kosal, Lucas, Nathan, and Soben, who are part of the Hazel Wolf Chess Club through the Hall of Fame after school program.

In February, they competed at the Decatur Gator Fest Tournament, earning 5th place as a team and bringing home a trophy for the school. Lucas and Nathan also earned individual trophies.

All five students qualified for the Washington State Scholastic Chess Tournament, where they competed in April. As a team, the boys placed 25th out of 246 schools in the Premier section —way to represent your school! ♟️👏

The fourth grade boys with Coach Ray at the Decatur tournament in February.
The fourth grade boys at the Washington State Scholastic Chess Championships in April.

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

We need help with set up, clean up, and more with these upcoming events:

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!

May PTSA Events

Staff Appreciation Events, May 4-May8

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

Multicultural Night, May 7

Multicultural Night is May 7 from 530pm to 7:30pm (corrected time) at Hazel Wolf.  Families are encouraged and invited to bring a cultural dish to share with the community.  We need volunteers! Sign up to help with set-up or clean-up and make this event a success!

NEW DATE! Dr. Ross Greene on Collaborative Problem Solving, May 12

The Seattle Special Education PTSA welcomes back Dr. Ross Greene for a timely, Seattle-focused conversation.

This session will explore how Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS), a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and state-endorsed approach, supports Seattle Public School students with academic or behavioral challenges and provides educators and families with practical strategies for success.

  • 🗓 Date & Time: May 12, 6:00–8:00 PM
  • 💻 Location: Zoom (link + details coming soon!)
  • 👥 Who Should Attend: Families, teachers, principals & district leaders
  • 🌎 ASL & Spanish interpretation provided
  • 👉 Register Today!

PTSA General Session, May 14

Join us Thursday, May 14 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the library to get updates from the Principal and PTSA, as well as a preview of upcoming events. Childcare will be provided.

Special Guest: Dr. Lynn Hofstad of Place and Path College Consulting,  will present about the following:

  • Resources for Life After High School
  • Becoming College-Ready
  • Activities, Extracurriculars, and Life Beyond the Classroom
  • Requirements and Beyond
  • Academic Planning Advice

Hazel Wolf Mariner’s Night, May 16 – 50 tickets left!

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

View of Seattle Skyline from seats of T-Mobile Park.
  • 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.
  • Sign up to paint the the playground! You do not need to be a registered volunteer for this.

Ridwell Plastic Film Pick-ups, Until Jun 15

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, Until Jun 15

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

Community Event: Seattle Storm Game, June 12

Join the PTSA for our final community event of the year as we cheer on the Storm against the Golden State Valkyries!

Stay connected

Subscribe to our blog and get updates right in your email! Check your spam folder if you’ve signed up and are not getting the emails. Prefer to get your updates on social media? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

If you have any questions, email communications@hazelwolfk8.org.

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College Readiness and Planning at PTSA General Session, May 14

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Join us Thursday, May 14 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the library to get updates from Dr. Brueder and PTSA, as well as a preview of upcoming events. Childcare will be provide.

Special Guest: Dr. Lynn Hofstad

Dr. Lynn Hofstad of Place and Path College Consulting,  will present about the following:

  • Resources for Life After High School
  • Becoming College-Ready
  • Activities, Extracurriculars, and Life Beyond the Classroom
  • Requirements and Beyond
  • Academic Planning Advice
Neon lights that read "Don't Forget."

Reminders for this Week

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🐺👕 Last Day to Order Spirit Gear, Apr. 26

Today, Sunday, April 26, is the last day to order Spirit Gear. What are you waiting for? Order now!

🧠 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!

🎥 K-5 Movie Night, May 1

The votes are in and we’ll be watching Zootopia 2 for the last movie night of the year! Bring your blankets and pillows to cozy up on the floor, or bring a low-backed chair to set up behind.

📅 Friday, May 1
🕕 Doors open at 6pm, movie starts at 6:30pm
📍 Cafetorium

Pizza and snacks will be available for purchase.
Siblings are welcome, guardian must attend.

🙋‍♂️ 🙋‍♀️ We need volunteers to help with setup, concessions, and cleanup—sign up today to be part of the fun!

🍎Staff Appreciation Event: Chalk Notes, May 1-3

Staff Appreciation Week is May 4–8, and we’d love your help kicking things off! We’ll have chalk ready for you. Just stop by the school and leave a message for our staff:

  • Friday evening (May 1) on your way to Movie Night
  • Saturday (May 2) anytime
  • Sunday (May 3) anytime

Here’s what the PTSA has in store for the rest of Staff Appreciation week: