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❄️December PTSA Updates and Events

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December starts tomorrow, and we have another full month of opportunities to support the school and build community!

Your Donations in Action

Did you know the 2024-2025 Resource Survey showed how much our community values outdoor education? When Washington State couldn’t fund the Outdoor Learning Grant due to budget challenges, affecting many schools, the Hazel Wolf PTSA Board voted to fill the gap so our 5th and 8th graders can go on the much-loved overnight trips.

PTSA Updates

Spring Masquerade Auction Early Bird Pricing

The auction is Saturday March 21, 2026 at Magnuson Hanger 30 from 5:30pm-9:30pm. This is a 21+ event. December 31st is the last day to get early bird pricing ($85 per ticket). Purchase tickets today!

Ski Bus Program

The PTSA is offering two Ski Bus programs for the 2025–2026 season—one on Wednesdays and one on Fridays—with lessons and transportation to Summit Central. Sign up for Ski Bus before it’s too late!

2024-2025 Resource Survey Results

Last school year we asked the community to tell us what they value. Check out the survey results to see where we’ll put our priorities this year.

PTSA Volunteer Opportunities

K-5 Movie Night Volunteers Needed

Lights, snacks, action! The K-5 Movie Night is on Friday, December 5, and we need volunteers to help with setup, selling snacks, and cleanup. Sign up today to help with Movie Night!

Staff Appreciation Breakfast Needed

The annual breakfast event is on Thursday, December 18. Help us celebrate our amazing staff before winter break by setting up, cleaning up, making coffee and tea, or contributing breakfast items. Sign up to help with breakfast!

School Tours Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers to help guide prospective families on these dates: Dec. 16, Jan. 12, Jan. 22. Sign up to help with school tours.

Spring Masquerade Auction Support

Our biggest Fundraiser is Saturday, March 21st. If you’re interested in helping out, please fill out this interest form or email stephanie.paolone@hazelwolfk8.org.

December PTSA Events

Reflections Art Contest – “I Belong!”, Dec. 1

Submissions for the Reflections Art Contest are due Monday, December 1. To download an application or to learn more, visit the 2025 Reflections Art Contest post from November 9th.

Neurodivergent Support Group Family Potluck, Dec. 4

Hazel Wolf’s Neurodivergent Support Group invites you to a kid-friendly potluck on Thursday, December 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the school library. The group’s a welcoming space for parents of neurodiverse children to connect, share, and learn together. RSVP to potluck today! Contact Jenny with any questions.

K-5 Movie Night, Dec. 5

K–5 families, join us for movie night featuring K-Pop Demon Hunters on Friday, December 5 in the Cafetorium. Doors open at 6:15, movie starts at 6:30pm. Pizza and snacks will be available for purchase, siblings are welcome. Don’t forget to volunteer!

School Tour, Dec. 16

The first of three school tours is December 16 at 9:30am.  Don’t forget to sign up to help with school tours.

Staff Appreciation Breakfast, Dec. 18

Help us celebrate our amazing staff before winter break by providing ready-to-eat or prepared foods, setting up, cleaning up, or making coffee and tea. Sign up to help with breakfast.

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. 

Looking Ahead

Seattle Kraken Game, Jan. 23

Grab specialty-priced tickets for the Seattle Kraken vs. Anaheim Ducks game on Friday, January 23 at 7pm. $3 from every ticket will be donated back to the Hazel Wolf K-8 PTSA. Purchase Krakent tickets today!

Glow Dance, Jan. 30

This popular event is back! More information coming soon!

Cirque Du Soleil, Jan. 30 – Mar. 22

Cirque du Soleil ECHO is coming to Marymoor Park! Join us on February 7 at the 4pm showing. Tickets are available at a group rate. If you can’t make that show, the group rate applies to performances between January 30 and March 22. Purchase ECHO tickets.

Spring Masquerade Auction, Mar. 21

Join us for our Spring Masquerade Auction at Magnuson Hanger 30 from 5:30pm-9:30pm.. Event is for 21+. Get your tickets today!

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🗳️ Your Voice, Our Priorities: PTSA Resource Survey Highlights

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⏰ Reminder: Ridwell Plastic Film Collection

Before we get into the survey results, if you’re going to Parent-Teacher Conferences this week, don’t forget to drop off your Ridwell plastic film in the Ridwell box by the front desk! Learn what Ridwell will accept.

PTSA Resource Survey Results

At the end of the 2024–2025 school year, we asked families to complete a resource survey to help the PTSA set its priorities. With changing financial conditions, the board wanted to understand what our community values most.

We received a 35% response rate, evenly distributed across all grades except this year’s kindergarten families. The results were presented at the October PTSA general session.

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Volunteer Page

Looking for PTSA volunteer opportunities? Find them all in one place – the Volunteer page!

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

K-5 Movie Night and Neurodivergent Support Group Potluck

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Neurodivergent Support Group Family Potluck, Dec. 4

The Neurodivergent Support Group (formerly known as ADHD Parenting Group) is a welcoming space for parents of neurodiverse children to connect, share experiences, and learn strategies for growth. Together, we build understanding, confidence, and community while advocating for our kids.

We will be having a family potluck on Thu, Dec 4th 5:30-7:30pm in the Library and plan to meet monthly in the new year.  Join our community on What’s App or contact Jenny with any questions.

K-5 Movie Night, December 5

K–5 families, join us for an evening with K-Pop Demon Hunters! Bring your blankets and pillows to cozy up on the floor, or bring a low-backed chair to set up behind.

📅 Thursday, December 5
🕕 Doors open at 6:15 PM, movie starts at 6:30 PM
📍 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!

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Volunteer Page

Looking for PTSA volunteer opportunities? Find them all in one place – the Volunteer page!

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

🎭 Spring Masquerade Auction: A Night of Fun and Fundraising

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Celebrate with the Hazel Wolf community at our Spring Masquerade Auction—an evening of fun, food, and fundraising! Enjoy dinner, dancing, and exciting activities like the Dessert Dash, Silent Auction, Raffle Games, and our inspiring Raise the Paddle moment. This is a 21+ event.

Put on your best mask and join us for a night to remember—all in support of our school!

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
🕕 5:30–9:30 PM
📍 Magnuson Park Hangar 30
🎟️ Early Bird Pricing: $85 per person if purchased by 12/31/25.

Get Tickets Today!

Auction Support

If you’re interested in supporting, please fill out the interest form or email stephanie.paolone@hazelwolfk8.org to get involved in any of the following ways:

  • Donate a gift card, auction item, or auction experience
  • Lead a student art project or create a themed basket for your child’s grade
  • Help with decorations for the event
  • Join the fundraising planning committee
  • Share connections for dessert donations, a DJ/band, or catering
  • Or suggest another way to contribute!

⏰ Reminder: Gift Card Drive Ends Nov. 21

The PTSA is collecting gift cards in $25 increments to Amazon, Kroger, or Target to help Hazel Wolf families purchase groceries and other essentials. Please drop off your gift cards at the front desk by November 21st. Every donation makes a difference—thank you for supporting our community!

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Volunteer Page

Looking for PTSA volunteer opportunities? Find them all in one place – the Volunteer page!

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

2025 Reflections Art Contest

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The Washington State PTA Reflections Art Contest is a wonderful opportunity for students to unleash their creativity and share their work at the state and national level.

This year’s theme, “I Belong!”, can be expressed through Dance, Film, Literature, Music, Photography, or Visual Arts (including sculpture and ceramics). Entries are due December 1, 2025.

Entries are judged on creativity and interpretation, not skill level. Students may enter individually in their age group: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, or 6–8. An Accessible Arts Division is also available for students with a 504 or IEP.

Top entries advance to Seattle Council, State, and National PTA levels.

Submissions: Visual Art submissions and entry forms should be returned to the student’s art teacher. For all other categories, submissions and entry forms can be emailed to christinem99@hotmail.com

✨ Resources:
📄 Download English Submission Packet
📄 Descargar Aplicación en Español
🎥 “I Belong!” Video Explainer created by SWE PTA
🌐 WA State PTA Reflections Program

If you have any questions, please contact Christine Mauritzen at christinem99@hotmail.com.

Spirit Gear Sale, Order by Nov. 14

Show your school pride! Spirit Gear order forms were sent home in kidmail on November 3 (check those backpacks!). Orders are due by November 14, and items will be delivered to students the week of December 14.

👉 Order your Spirit Gear here!

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Volunteer Page

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

Digital illustration of three figures skiing on top of a school bus. Below are the words "Ski Bus"

🎿Ski Bus Program for 2025-2026

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It’s time to hit the slopes! The PTSA is once again offering two Ski Bus programs for the 2025–2026 winter season, with one on Wednesdays and another on Fridays. Each program includes lessons and transportation to Summit Central at Snoqualmie Pass.

Both options provide a fun and safe way for students to enjoy skiing or snowboarding with friends while improving their skills.

3rd-8th Grade Ski Lessons, Wednesdays

Snow Sports Consulting Service (SSCS) will offer six weeks of ski lessons at Summit Central from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m., starting Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

Pricing:

  • $650 – Ski bus and lessons (lift ticket or season pass required, not included)
  • $425 – Bus-only option (available for 5th–8th graders)

Please note: Wednesday lessons are for skiing only. SSCS does not offer snowboarding lessons.

The Wednesday Ski Bus departs school around 2:30–2:45 p.m. and returns between 8:00–8:30 p.m.

This program is very popular and has sold out in the past, so we encourage families to register early to reserve a spot.

👉 Register: Snow Sports Consulting Service Student Forms -see “Hazel Wolf”

Questions? Please email Sarah Burris at sarah8600@hotmail.com.


5th-8th Grade Ski Lessons/Free Ski, Fridays

Webbski Ski and Snowboard School will offer five weeks of ski and snowboard lessons at Summit Central from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m., starting Friday, January 9, 2026 through February 6, 2026.

Pricing:

  • $495 – Ski bus and lessons (lift ticket or season pass required, not included)
  • $275 – Bus-only option
  • $50 per trip – Individual bus trips (if space is available)

Please note: Webbski offers both ski and snowboarding lessons.

The Friday Ski Bus departs school around 4:00 p.m. and returns approximately 10:30 p.m.

This program is very popular and may fill quickly, so we encourage families to register early.

👉 Register by email: info@webbski.com
Questions? Contact Mr. Smith at gmsmith1@seattleschools.org

Informational Meeting Slides

Below are the slides from the 10/29/2025 Informational Meeting.

Hazel Wolf Ski Bus 2025-2026 (1)Download

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

Donate Gift Cards to Support Hazel Wolf Families

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As we head into the winter months and with fewer local resources, the PTSA is collecting gift cards in $25 increments to Amazon, Kroger, or Target to help Hazel Wolf families purchase groceries and other essentials. Please drop off your gift cards at the front desk by November 21st. Every donation makes a difference—thank you for supporting our community!💛

Staff Appreciation Breakfast Lead

The PTSA is looking for a volunteer to lead the Staff Appreciation Breakfast in December! This event is a staff favorite! It’s a chance to celebrate our wonderful teachers and staff with a delicious hot breakfast provided by families. If you’re interested in making this special event happen, please email president@hazelwolfk8.org

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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.

Volunteer Page

Looking for PTSA volunteer opportunities? Find them all in one place – the Volunteer page!

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