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September PTSA Updates and Events

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Welcome back, Hazel Wolf families—and a special welcome to those joining our community for the first time! We hope everyone had a fun and restful summer. We’re excited to kick off another great year of learning, connection, and community building.

PTSA Updates

The PTSA typically posts on this blog every Sunday—and sometimes more often when there’s a lot going on. At the start of each month, you can expect a PTSA update with key info, including volunteer opportunities and upcoming events.

Here are a few helpful resources to get you started:

We’re looking forward to a fantastic school year together!

Upcoming PTSA Events

Open House, Sept. 2

Open House is on Tuesday, September 2 from 3:30pm-4:30pm (please note updated time). Come meet your teachers and see the classroom and school grounds.

NEW! First Day Coffee, Sept. 3 and Sept. 8

Join us for coffee on the first day of school! Stop by from 9am–10am in front of the school, near the main office. Come socialize, meet new families, connect with the PTSA, and chat with the admin team.

Goodwill Truck, Sept. 6

This Saturday, September 6 from 9am to 12pm, the PTSA will have a Goodwill donation truck on site for the community to drop off items. This is a great chance to clean out your closets and support the school — for every full truck, Goodwill donates $300 to Hazel Wolf.

Welcome Picnic, Sept. 12

Join the PTSA on Friday, September 12 from 5pm – 7:30pm (please note updated time) for a Welcome Picnic to celebrate the start of the school year. Bring your own dinner to enjoy on school grounds and mingle with other HWK8 families.

Don’t feel like cooking? You can grab a bite from the L’Italiano food truck that will be onsite, or order out from the many nearby restaurants, including: Chaiyo Thai, El Parche, Pizza Twist, Loxicha, Casa Del Mariachi, Nori Presto, Subway, Jebena, Enat, Ahadu, and Soprano’s Pizza.

Spring Auction, Mar. 21

The Spring Auction is on March 21 at the Magnuson Park Hangar. More details to come!

Events Calendar

Visit our events calendar to see PTSA and school events in once place. Don’t forget to subscribe!

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.

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.

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Community Trash Pick Up

Let’s start off the school year with clean streets. Join families and neighbors as we pick up trash around the school!

🗓 When: Saturday, August 30 at 11 AM
📍 Where: Meet at the school

We’ll have safety vests, gloves, bags, and pickers (provided by the city). Volunteers just need to sign a waiver and attend a quick safety talk.

Bring: comfy clothes, closed-toe shoes, water, snacks, hand sanitizer.

No commitment—join or leave anytime.

RSVP at becka.silvert@gmail.com

Girls On the Run

Hi All, if anyone is interested in starting a Girls on the Run team at Hazel Wolf, you can contact Jessica at jessica@girlsrun.org.

Learn more on our Start a Team page! Site applications are due September 12th.

  • Our Fall 2025 season runs the Week of September 29th – the week of November 17th, culminating in a site-based 5K that helps participants find confidence through accomplishment.
  • Our research-based curriculum blends physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy.
  • All the materials, training, and support you need for a successful program are free to the host site, and partial or full scholarships and running gear are available to any participant in need.

Goodwill Donation Drive

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On Saturday, September 6 from 9 AM to noon, the PTSA is teaming up with Evergreen Goodwill for a donation drive! There will be a Goodwill donation truck at Hazel Wolf for the community to drop off items. This is a great chance to clean out your closets and support the school — for every full truck, Goodwill donates $300 to Hazel Wolf.

This event is open to the public, so feel free to share it with others!

Accepted Items

Goodwill will accept the following reusable donations (items must be no larger than an end table):

  • clothing
  • jewelry
  • household items
  • toys
  • electronics

Please note: No mattresses, hazardous waste, or items in need of repair will be accepted.

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Save the Dates: Back to School Events You Can’t Miss

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While there’s still plenty of summer to enjoy, the new academic year is just around the corner—and some exciting events are already on the calendar. Save the date for these upcoming back-to-school events.

Transition to Kindergarten, Aug. 19-21

Transition to Kindergarten is August 19-21 from 9am-12pm each day. If you have an incoming Kindergartner, this is a great opportunity for them to meet the teachers, other Kindergartners and get familiar with the school. Learn more about Transition to Kindergarten.

Open House, Sept. 2

Open House is on Tuesday, September 2 from 4:00-5:00pm. Look out for an email from Dr. Brueder with more information.

First Day of School, Sept. 3 and Sept. 8

The first day of school for 1st-8th graders is Wednesday, September 3. Per the Seattle Public School website, September 3 is not an early release Wednesday. Kindergartners will start on Monday, September 8.

Goodwill Donation Drive, Sept. 6

On Saturday, September 6 from 9 AM to noon, the PTSA will have a Goodwill donation truck on site for the community to drop off items. This is a great chance to clean out your closets and support the school — for every full truck, Goodwill donates $300 to Hazel Wolf.

Welcome Picnic, Sept. 12

Join the PTSA on Friday, September 12 from 6pm-7:30pm for a Welcome Picnic to celebrate the start of the school year. Bring your own dinner to enjoy on school grounds and mingle with other HWK8 families. Don’t feel like cooking? You can grab a bite from the L’Italiano food trucks that will be onsite, or order out from the many nearby restaurants, including:
Chaiyo Thai, El Parche, Pizza Twist, Loxicha, Casa Del Mariachi, Nori Presto, Subway, Jebena, Enat, Ahadu, and Soprano’s Pizza.

Events Calendar

Visit our events calendar to see PTSA and school events all in one place. Don’t forget to subscribe to the calendar!

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.

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.

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Join Hazel Wolf Families for Seattle Kraken Game

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January may seem far away as we enjoy summer in Seattle, but don’t miss your chance to watch a Seattle Kraken game with other Hazel Wolf families!

The PTSA has access to 25 tickets for just $45 each to see the Kraken take on the Anaheim Ducks.

📅 Date: January 23, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Climate Pledge Arena

Tickets are limited and going fast so grab your tickets today!

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Celebrating a Successful School Year

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The 2024–2025 school year wraps up on June 18 — and what a year it’s been! It was full of events and activities that brought us together.

From the Welcome Picnic and Fall Festival to the “Ready. Set. GLOW” dance, Winter Clothing & Ski Swap, Mariners games, and multiple movie nights, the Hazel Wolf community truly showed up. Sustainability efforts like the Ridwell and TerraCycle drives helped families responsibly recycle hard-to-dispose-of items. We also hosted two impactful talks—one by Amy Lang on online safety and communication, and another focused on ADHD, neurodiversity, autism, and early childhood development. The PTSA raised $53,000 through the annual Blue Envelope Campaign, helping fund field trips, staff grants, and academic resources. And there was so much more!

None of this would have been possible without you. Thank you, parents, for making the 2024–2025 school year such a success!

Caregivers dangle donuts from fishing poles for students to bite without using their hands.
A jar of candy corn sits next to a sign that reads "Guess how many candy corn are in the jar and win the whole thing!"
A student puts a golf ball into a jack-o-lantern's mouth while a parent volunteer cheers her on.
Students play tic-tac-toe with mini pumpkins
Attendees stand and chat during the Harvest Festival.
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Hazel Wolf K-8 students dance in the darken cafeteria while laser designs project on the screen.
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Moving on Up!

Congratulations all the Kindergarteners, 5th graders, and 8th graders celebrating their promotions this week!

Thank You Volunteers!

  • Suenne Dixon – Welcoming Kinder parents and other events
  • Stacey Hall – Picture Day, Field Day & daily classroom support in multiple grades
  • April Sargent – Picture Day & Fall Fest and other events
  • Kelli Charboneau – Picture Day
  • Alice Mason – Staff Breakfast
  • Aminda Bowen – Staff Breakfast,  Field Day
  • Randi Menendez – Library, Field Day
  • Erika – Multicultural Night
  • Mariah Wakeling – Fall Fest, Childcare
  • Andrew Wakeling – Fall Fest, Childcare
  • Sara Bevington – Library
  • Jovanna Andescavage – Library
  • Teresa Bui – Field Day
  • Dan Mitchell  – Field Day
  • Maxine Wong  – Field Day
  • Justin Gatbonton  – Field Day
  • David Hultengren  – Field Day
  • Amy De Leon  – Field Day
  • Alex Hutko  – Field Day
  • Erin Renfro  – Field Day
  • Briana Klappenbach  – Field Day
  • Tuyet Tran  – Field Day
  • Becky Aitken  – Field Day
  • Molly Keenan  – Field Day
  • Jenni Campbell  – Field Day
  • Briana Klappenbach  – Field Day
  • Alicia Kaneko  – Field Day
  • Claudia Garcia  – Field Day
  • Gemma Lee  – Field Day
  • Hiley Olsen  – Field Day
  • Michelle Cairns  – Field Day
  • Susan Shortreed  – Field Day, Fall Harvest and other events
  • Matt Wood  – Field Day
  • Libby Kimmett  – Field Day 
  • Joy Bucher  – Field Day
  • Jon Jacobs  – Field Day 
  • Stephaney Primitivo  – Field Day 
  • Kris Wittenberger  – Field Day 
  • Heather Locker  – Field Day 
  • Erika Krebs  – Field Day 
  • Mariah Fraser  – Field Day 
  • Signa Moe  – Field Day 
  • Jerry Wright  – Field Day 
  • Grace Yeung – Neurodiversity Group, Fall Fest
  • Leslie Schuyler – Neurodiversity Group 
  • Yadira Cadena – Fall Festival
  • Kathleen Hayden  – Fall Festival
  • Becky Cowan  – Fall Festival
  • Maria Cuenca  – Fall Festival
  • Aida Mahmulyin  – Fall Festival
  • Chloe Cucco  – Fall Festival
  • Katy Di Salvo  – Fall Festival
  • Henry Vogler  – Fall Festival, Movie Night, Glow Dance
  • Jake Kreitzer  – Fall Festival, Movie Night
  • Rob Hill  – Fall Festival, movie night
  • Travis Wong  – Fall Festival, movie night
  • Saron Temesgan – Many events
  • Pei Chen – Getting HS volunteers to help with childcare at events
  • Iryna Ovetsky   – Classroom
  • Alli Hutko – Classroom
  • Ariana Kaci  – Classroom
  • Liz Simmons  – Classroom
  • Lynn Hofstad  – Classroom
  • Susan O’Callaghan  – Classroom
  • Zufan Fisehatsion – Classroom
  • Jenya Barrick  – Class and other events
  •  Morgan Ritchie- Lunchroom
  • Theo, Dan and Koko – Advocacy volunteers
  • Michael Heys, Winter Clothing and Ski Swap Hazel 
  • Sabra Warren – Mariners Games and Skating Night
  • Koko – Ridwell and Terra Cycle Drives

Have a great summer Wolf Pack!