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Lost and Found

Published on December 15, 2024December 14, 2024 by hwk8ptsaLeave a comment

Visit the Lost and Found before Winter Break starts (December 23-January 3).

The Lost and Found, managed by parent volunteer Amber Yeaw, is located just off the front office area. Parents can access the Lost and Found anytime during office hours; please check in at the front desk. Students are encouraged to check it before or after school.

Items that have been in the Lost and Found for more than 4 weeks will be placed on the front benches on Monday mornings. Unclaimed items remaining on Saturday will be donated to Kidvantage.

Join the Hazel Wolf K-8 Community Facebook Group for regular Lost and Found updates including upcoming purge dates, photos and videos of lost items. Or visit the Lost and Found Google album.

Final Week of 2024 Blue Envelope Campaign

Published on December 8, 2024December 6, 2024 by hwk8ptsaLeave a comment

We made it to our final week of the 2024 Blue Envelope Campaign, our only major Hazel Wolf PTSA fundraiser this year. At just 35% to our goal, we need your help to get us to the finish line. Have you submitted your donation yet? Any contribution you make is appreciated and supports connections amongst our families through PTSA family sponsored events (Family Picnic, Harvest Festival, Movie Nights, etc). Last day to donate is December 12th.

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The Hazel Wolf K8 PTSA Tax ID is Tax ID: 01-0933175

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“I Love Hazel Wolf Because..” Worksheet

The last day for your students to turn in their worksheet is December 12th. Each student who turns in their worksheet gets a small prize. Don’t forget to write the student’s name and grade on the paper. Please download the worksheet if you need another copy.

Thank You to our Sponsors

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December Events

Published on December 1, 2024December 2, 2024 by hwk8ptsaLeave a comment

Dear HW Family,

During this season of thankfulness, we appreciate the ways you show up to support and nurture our Wolf Pack. Our community is strong because of you, and we are so thankful.

As Giving Tuesday approaches, please consider caring for our wolf pups through the 2024 Blue Envelope Campaign. Our ONLY FUNDRAISER of the year, it brings essential resources to our community – from providing enhanced learning experiences and access to outdoor education, to supporting academic tutoring and basic needs.

Thank you for make a long-lasting impact on students’ lives,

Your Hazel Wolf K-8 PTSA

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Upcoming PTSA Events

Staff Appreciation Breakfast, Dec. 10th, 7:30-8:45am

Please help us celebrate our wonderful staff with a Hazel Wolf staff favorite, the hot breakfast! We will need a lot of physical volunteers the morning of Tuesday, December 10th, and a lot of people willing to bring in hot foods to offer our staff. Sign up to volunteer.

We will be decorating the library with notes and posters of thanks from the community. Feel free to send to the front office any general notes and posters for staff or individual messages if you prefer.

ADHD Parent Support Group, Dec. 12th, 4pm-6pm

The ADHD Parent Support Group is meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12th, from 4-6pm. This group provides education, resources, and support to parents and guardians of students with ADHD. It meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month. If you have questions or would like more information before attending, please reach out to Leslie Schuyler at luschuyler@gmail.com.

2024 Blue Envelope Campaign, now until December 12

The Hazel Wolf K-8 PTSA works to enhance the learning experience for every child in a way that fosters whole child well-being and success. We invite you to support the PTSA mission to empower Hazel Wolf students by contributing to this campaign. Learn more about the Blue Envelope Campaign.

Ridwell School Drive, now until December 15

There’s still time to support our recycling efforts by becoming a Ridwell member. We have 4 families signed up and only need 6 more families to sign up to earn plastic film pickup in the Spring! Sign up by December 15th using this school drive link. And when 20 families join, our school earns a field trip to the Ridwell warehouse!

TerraCycle School Recycling Drive, now through Apr. 30th, 2025

We have launched a school drive with TerraCycle, a leader in recycling hard-to-recycle materials. We are collecting four categories: drink pouches & straws, squeezable pouches & caps, oral care, and air care products. See what items can be collected here. Please bring your items to the labeled recycle bins by the school entrance.

Questions about the Ridwell or TerraCycle activities? Email parent volunteer Koko at peculiaromen@gmail.com.

8th Grade Room Parent Reps Needed!

We’re still in need of 8th Grade Parent Reps to help keep communication flowing between teachers and families. Sign Up to be a Room Parent.

Ski Bus, Winter 2024-2025

We are thrilled to be able to offer our 3rd through 8th grade students the opportunity to take ski and snowboard lessons during the winter season. The Wednesdays bus is full but there is still room on the Friday bus. Learn more about Ski Bus.

Events Calendar

Visit our events calendar to see PTSA and school events in once place.

Thank You to our 2024 Blue Envelope Sponsors

How the PTSA Supports the Hazel Wolf Community

Published on November 24, 2024November 23, 2024 by hwk8ptsaLeave a comment

We are at the halfway mark for the 2024 Blue Envelope campaign and have raised 25% of our goal. Thank you to those who have donated.

During the 2024-2025 school year, the PTSA will continue to support four major areas of focus:

Staff Grants: Every full-time teacher at Hazel Wolf receives a PTSA Classroom Grant of $400, allowing them to enhance the learning experience of their students. The grant can be used for classroom supplies, curricula, books, software, and website or magazine subscriptions. PTSA Grants also support the Engineering, Art, Music, and Physical Education programs.
Tutoring: The PTSA provides funding for seven tutors working with students in 1st-8th grade. Tutors work with individual students and small groups. Each week we provide over 100 hours of support for our elementary and middle school students.
Outdoor Education & Field Trips: PTSA helps fund class field trips for all grades, as well as overnight trips like Nature Bridge for grades 4-8.
School & Community Events: From the Fall Harvest to Field Day to Multicultural Night and everything in between, the PTSA helps support events that help strengthen the Hazel Wolf community.
Kindergarten Jump Start: SPS recently pulled back funding from Jump Start programs around the city. PTSA will cover these costs to preserve this experience for our youngest students.

Our contribution request is $240 per student, or $20/month.

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Did you Know?

The money raised during the Blue Envelope campaign will go towards programs that the PTSA supports as approved in our 2024-2025 SY budget. Man, do we have a lot more planned for this school year!

This is the only fundraiser of the year. Don’t delay, donate by December 12th! Better yet, donate today!

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“I Love Hazel Wolf Because…” Worksheet

Has your student filled out and turned in the “I Love Hazel Wolf Because…” worksheet? Turn it by December 12th and receive a small prize!

Download the worksheet if you need another copy.

Thank You to our Sponsors

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Picture Day Retake & Middle School Conference Volunteers Needed

Published on November 17, 2024November 18, 2024 by hwk8ptsaLeave a comment

The front desk staff needs your help! If you’re available on any of these days, please sign up. Thank you for your support!

Picture Day Retake: Nov 19th, 9:00am-12:00pm. Sign up for hour long slots.
Middle School Conference Support: Nov 21st; Nov 25th; Nov 26th, 4:15pm-8:15pm. Sign up for 30 minute time slots.

Blue Envelope Campaign Link Corrected

Published on November 12, 2024November 13, 2024 by hwk8ptsa2 Comments

In our post introducing the the Blue Envelope Campaign, the link directed you to the 2023 campaign website page instead of the 2024 campaign page. Please visit https://hazelwolfk8.org/2024-blue-envelope/ to learn more about the 2024 Blue Envelope Campaign and to donate. The link has been corrected on the Blue Envelope Campaign Starts Today! post as well.

Thanks for your support!

2024 Blue Envelope Campaign Starts Today!

Published on November 12, 2024November 13, 2024 by hwk8ptsa2 Comments

Introducing the Blue Envelope Campaign!

Give Back to our Wolf Pack: 2024/2025 Direct Appeal

Join us in supporting Hazel Wolf students with our Blue Envelope Campaign, this year’s direct appeal fundraiser! https://hazelwolfk8.org/2024-blue-envelope/

The PTSA works closely with parents, staff and community members to serve the needs of ALL Hazel Wolf students. Your generous donation supports the following (dollar amounts show 2024-25 school year PTSA contributions)

Staff Grants: $36,800
Tutoring: $22,500
Enrichment Activities and Overnight Trips: $20,000
Community Events: $13,050
Kindergarten Jump Start: $7500
Basic Needs: Varies each year

First 50 donations get a free prize, and see your Blue Envelope Packet for a fun way for students to get involved too!

Learn more and donate here: https://hazelwolfk8.org/2024-blue-envelope/