Reminder: PTSA General Session on April 22

Welcome back from Spring Break!

Join us this Tuesday, April 22nd for the PTSA General Session Meeting, from 6:30-8pm in the Cafetorium. April’s meeting will include updates from Principal Breuder and PTSA committee members, plus a look-ahead to upcoming events, and budget information. Childcare & snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Along with the PTSA meeting, there are also important funding discussions happening this week.

Middle School Mathematics Meeting, April 21  

Hosted by Hazel Wolf staff, this event is for middle school families for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm on Teams.

Math Information Night Meeting Link

Middle School Spanish/Language Meeting, April 22 

Hosted by Hazel Wolf community members, this event is for middle school families for the 2025-2026 school year. This meeting starts at 5:00 pm and will be held in person and virtually.

In Person Location: HW Library

Virtual: Middle School Spanish/Language Meeting Link Meeting ID: 934 625 572 5078, Passcode: b4Qx2p 

Seattle School District Board meeting, April 23

Join your fellow Hazel Wolf parents at the Seattle School District April board meeting. The meeting starts at 4:15pm at 2445 3rd Ave. S, Seattle WA 98134.

Your presence/voice make a difference: https://www.alltogetherforseattleschools.org/home/take-action-seattle

Hazel Wolf Engineering Meeting for 2025-26 families, April 24

Hosted by Hazel Wolf community members, this meeting starts at 5:00pm and will be held in person and virtually.

In Person Location: HW Library

Virtual: Engineering Meeting Link. Meeting ID: 935 498 279 536 4, Passcode: o7Sj3s

🎉COSMIC GROOVE: A Year-End Celebration for Our Amazing Adults!

Parents, caregivers, and teachers—this night is for YOU!
We know how hard you’ve worked to give the kids an amazing year, and now it’s finally your time to SHINE! Join us for this 21+ celebration—shake it off, let loose, book that babysitter, and get ready to dance the night away to the timeless sounds of Blue Velvet Groove.

Let’s make it a night to remember—because you’ve earned it! 💃🕺

📅 Saturday, May 10, 2025
🕖 7:00–11:00 PM (Live music kicks off at 8:00 PM)
📍 Aurora Borealis – 16708 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Dress Code: Sparkles, tulle, blue jeans—whatever makes you feel like the star you are!
🎟️ Tickets: Just $10 (Food and drinks available for purchase)

Free Presentation on Neurodiversity, Autism, and Early Development

April is Autism Awareness Month and we’re delighted to present this PTSA-sponsored educational event for caregivers and teachers of Hazel Wolf and area schools. Join us this Thursday, April 10th from 6-8pm in the Cafetorium for a presentation by the University of Washington Autism Center

Director Annette Estes, Ph.D., and John Ketchum, M.Ed., BCBA will give a presentation on autism diagnosis, developmental differences in autistic children, and neurodiversity. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss how to support neurodivergent students. 

UW Autism Center Logo

This event is free, but please RSVP via https://tinyurl.com/April10RSVP so the event organizers know how many people to expect. 

Snacks will be provided, and K-5 students are welcomed to play games or color in our gym while their guardians enjoy the presentation. Please email Leslie Schuyler at luschuyler@gmail.com if you have questions.

April PTSA Events and Updates

Spring is in the air and April is here! The PTSA has some exciting events and updates for the community this month.

Your Donations in Action

Did you know that your donations help fund substitutes for 5th grade teachers, allowing them to have a planning day for Nature Bridge? Nature Bridge is an overnight environmental experience in the Olympic National Forest for 5th graders.

Upcoming PTSA Events

Neurodiversity, Autism, and Early Development, Apr. 10

Join us Thursday, April 10th, from 6-8 p.m. in the Cafetorium for an educational event hosted by the ADHD Parent Support Group and UW Autism Center, for parents, caregivers, and teachers. Director Annette Estes, Ph.D., and John Ketchum, M.Ed., BCBA, will present on autism diagnosis, developmental differences, and neurodiversity. Participants can also discuss how to support neurodivergent students.

This event is free, but please RSVP via https://tinyurl.com/April10RSVP so the event organizers know how many people to expect. Snacks will be provided, and K-5 students are welcomed to play games or color in our gym while their guardians enjoy the presentation. Please email Leslie Schuyler at luschuyler@gmail.com if you have questions.

PTSA General Session, Apr. 22

The PTSA General Session is Tuesday, April 22nd, from 6:30-8pm in the Cafetorium. April’s meeting will include updates from Principal Breuder and PTSA committee members, plus a look-ahead to upcoming events, and budget information. Childcare & snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!

TerraCycle School Recycling Drive, now through Apr. 30

April’s the last month for the TerraCycle School Recycling Drive. Bring your items to the labeled recycle bins by the school entrance. Check what can be collected here, or email estem@hazelwolfk8.org with your questions.

Ridwell Plastic Film Recycling Drive Continues!

Good news! The PTSA is still collecting plastic film for Ridwell! Drop your collection of thin, stretchy plastic (think grocery bags, bread bags, bubble wrap, plastic mailers) in the Ridwell bin by the school entrance anytime, or meet us every other Friday at school drop off. Learn what types of plastic film can be accepted

When 10 families sign up for Ridwell doorstep pick up via https://get.ridwell.com/hwk8 by May 23rd, our school will earn plastic film pickup ALL next year!

Parents’ Night Out, May 10

Saturday May 10th from 7-11pm (21+). More details to come.

Events Calendar

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

Volunteer Opportunities

Mid-Year & End-of-Year Fiscal Reviews

We’re looking for volunteers for the PTSA’s upcoming fiscal reviews. If you’re a PTSA member and would like to help, please email treasurer@hazelwolfk8.org.

PTSA Updates

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Advocate for our Schools and Public Education

Read the March 30th post to find ways you can advocate for Hazel Wolf.

Lost and Found

Spring Break is coming up (April 14-18, 2025)! Don’t forget to check the lost and found before break starts!

Lost and Found 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

Extracurricular Activities Page

Check out the Extracurricular Activities page on the PTSA website, we’ve been updating it.

Stay connected

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

Advocate for our School and Public Education

There have been many community members asking how they can advocate for our school and education in general.  Here are some easy ways you can stay informed or have your voice heard:

  1. https://www.seattlestudentoptions.org/ – Seattle Student Options Coalition. For updates regarding option schools and differentiation options for students within Seattle School District. This group is focused on building advocacy for Hazel Wolf to stay open, maintain or increase staffing, and enroll students to our physical capacity. 
  2. https://www.alltogetherforseattleschools.org – Seattle Schools Information & Advocacy Group. For updates regarding Seattle School District and educational advocacy topics. 
  3. Email Seattle School Board President Topp – As you’ve likely seen, the district has projected enrollment numbers for 2025-2026 to drop, which will lead to additional loss of staff, because they are not moving students off the waitlist.  Email our school board to ask the district to please move the waitlist to fill our school to capacity and not lose more families to private school options. 
  4. April 5th 2025 – A date plan for advocacy on a variety of topics including education. There will be many options to talk with state representatives this day. One easy way is to phone or email.  https://5calls.org/ (a super easy way to reach out quickly for those of us who are introverts.).  Find your state representative: https://app.leg.wa.gov/memberemail/  

With appreciation of our shared community,

Your PTSA Board

Join Us for the Mariner’s Game on March 30!

The Hazel Wolf Mariner’s game is coming up on Sunday, March 30! We’ve reserved 200 seats in the 100 level for just $20 each ($2 will go to the PTSA). Book your tickets here.  The game starts at 1:10 PM at T-Mobile Park.

Questions? Please contact parent volunteer Sabra Warren via sabrahallphoto@gmail.com or 206-931-3613.

Stay Connected

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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.

Unlock Camp Fun: Discounts and Scholarships for Kids

Our Summer Camp Resource page is growing into a valuable hub of camp information. We’d like to highlight two resources that our families might find helpful: a Pedalheads discount and the Assistance League Summer Enrichment Scholarship.

Pedalheads Camp Discount

With Spring break around the corner, consider Pedalheads camps. Pedalheads Washington offers week-long Bike and Trail camps for kids ages 2-12, with full-day and private lesson options. Younger kids are introduced to biking, while kids 4+ work towards road riding.  Sign up using code HAZEL25 to get $25 off, and Pedalheads will also donate $25 back to Hazel Wolf! Promo valid for any program in Washington until June 22nd.

Pedalheads flyer with adult and child biking.

Summer Enrichment Scholarships

Want to go to summer camp? Apply for a Summer Enrichment Scholarship from Assistance League of Seattle to help you get there!

The Assistance League of Seattle awards scholarships of up to $500 (per student) to Seattle students currently in grades 4-11 for summer enrichment programs, such as overnight camps, music, science, art, sports, and more. They aim to reach the students who would benefit most from these scholarships. Last year, they helped send 83 Seattle students to summer programs and camps.

How does the application process work? 

Students find a summer camp, program, or class they would like to attend. It is the responsibility of the student/family to apply to the program directly and tell the program they have applied for a scholarship from the Assistance League. Applications for our scholarships are evaluated as soon as possible after they are submitted, and recipients are then notified that they have been awarded a scholarship.

 When should applications be submitted?

The short and easy answer is: as soon as possible. Many camps and summer programs fill up quickly. Also note that we award the scholarships as the applications come in, but our final deadline for scholarship applications is May 2, 2025.

Email scholarships@alseattle.org with questions.

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.