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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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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

• Sunday, May 3 (today!): Stop by the school and write a message to the staff. Chalk will be provided.
• Wednesday, May 6: Sign up to bring ingredient for the Staff Appreciation Lunch
• Write a thank you note or create a drawing to give to your favorite staff member(s).

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

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! ♟️👏

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:

• Staff Appreciation Chalk Notes,May 3
• Staff Appreciation Lunch Volunteer Signup, May 6
• Multicultural Night Volunteer Sign up, May 7
• Paint the Playground Volunteer Sign up, May 31 (backup date, June 7).

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:

• Monday, May 4: Staff Appreciation Coffee Cart
• Thursday, May 7: Staff Appreciation Lunch

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

• 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!

• Friday, June 12 at 7:00pm
• Climate Pledge Arena
• Get your Storm’s tickets today

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