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2024 Blue Envelope Campaign Starts Today!

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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/ 

Thank You to our Sponsors

Little Fish Swim School Logo
Woolly Clothing Co. Logo
Vitalitree Logo
Endeavor One Logo
Emerald City Boxing Gym logo
Childish Things Logo
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A Fall Recap

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Over the past month, our school has been bustling with PTSA-supported events and initiatives. From our first ever Harvest Festival, to our Winter Clothing & Ski Swap—a firm community favorite—our social calendar has been bursting at the seams!

Here’s a quick recap:

Harvest Festival | October 27th, 2024

Our first ever Harvest Festival was a huge success! Hundreds of families enjoyed pizza, snacks and drinks while stopping by one of our many activity stations. From face painting to pumpkin decorating, pressing your own cider to…of course… enjoying ALL the treats, it was such a wonderful afternoon building community through celebration.

The hope is that we can make this an annual event! Thank you so much to everyone who supported through their attendance, and to all our amazing volunteers who helped make it happen.

Caregivers dangle donuts from fishing poles for students to bite without using their hands.
A student puts a golf ball into a jack-o-lantern's mouth while a parent volunteer cheers her on.
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!"
Attendees stand and chat during the Harvest Festival.

Ridwell Plastic Film Recycling Drive | November 1st, 2024

In October, our E-STEM Committee volunteers organized a one-time plastic film recycling drive through Ridwell. Families were asked to collect thin plastic film items including produce bags, plastic mailers, and bubble wrap, and bring them to school on November 1st.

We had a fantastic response to our call to action, collecting bags and bags of… bags!! Big thanks to everyone who participated, and to the volunteers who helped oversee the drop-off station. On November 6th, our plastic film donation headed off to begin its transformation into Trex decking planks!

If keeping recyclables out of landfills is something you’re really passionate about, please consider supporting our campaign further by becoming a Ridwell member. They collect hundreds of common household items you can’t recycle curbside, like plastic food packaging, lightbulbs, clothes, and Styrofoam. Sign up through get.ridwell.com/hwk8 by December 15th and your membership will count toward rewards for our school. When 10 families sign up, our school earns plastic film pickup all spring. And when 20 families join, our school earns a field trip to the Ridwell warehouse!

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Bags of plastic film stacked on top of each other.

Winter Clothing and Ski Swap | November 2nd, 2024

Our annual Winter Clothing and Ski Swap is a firm favorite on the fall calendar, not only among our school community but with winter (and winter sport) fans across Seattle. We’ve even had people traveling from as far as Bellingham to browse and purchase gear in the past!

The goal of this public event is to help families get outfitted for winter while also raising money for our school. It features gently-used winter apparel and ski/snowboard gear as well as new apparel and gear to purchase, courtesy of Hazel Wolf family-owned Dusty’s Ski Shop.

2024 was our best year by far, nearly doubling the dollar amount sold in 2023. We also raised the largest amount for our PTSA in the three years we’ve held this event. Huge thanks to all who participated, and to all who volunteered their time to help make it happen!

“I had a great time… and loved seeing so many Hazel Wolf families, and others from the surrounding communities, come to the event. Here’s hoping for a great ski season and warm families!” Michael Heys, Hazel Wolf parent & Event Lead

Shoppers looking at ski and snowboarding equipment.
A panoramic photo of the cafeteria with shoppers looking at winter items.
Shoppers wander the cafeteria for winter gear.
Winter Clothing and Ski Swap sign hang at the entrance of the cafeteria.

Coming up…

You’d be forgiven for thinking your friendly PTSA committee members and volunteers will now be putting their feet up and taking a well-earned break – but no! This busy season is set to continue, as we look ahead to our 2024-2025 Blue Envelope Campaign direct appeal fundraiser, the second ADHD Parent Support Group meeting of the school year (Thursday, Nov. 14th, 4-6pm, Library), the return of our popular K-5 Family Movie Night (Friday, Nov. 15th, 6:30-8:30pm, Cafetorium), and another amazing community recycling initiative – this time with TerraCycle, a global leader in recycling hard-to-recycle materials.

Be sure to stay connected with us via whichever platforms work for you, to keep updated. And, if you’d like to get involved with any of the activities, events, and projects this year, reach out to volunteer!

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Ski Bus Information, Winter 2024-2025

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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, with two Ski Bus programs at Summit Central, Snoqualmie.

3rd-8th Grade Ski Lessons, Wednesdays

The Wednesday bus is full.

With more than 35 years experience in the outdoor recreation industry, Bellevue-based Snow Sports Consulting Service (SSCS) provides ski lessons for students from a number of schools in and around Seattle. Here are the details for our Wednesday Ski Bus program:

4pm-6:30pm
Summit Central at Snoqualmie
6 weeks starting Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

Price for six weeks of ski bus & lessons:
$625 (Additional lift ticket/pass required.)
$400 (Bus-only option, available for 5th-8th graders.)

Please note: Wednesday lessons are ski only. SSCS does not provide snowboarding lessons.

The Wednesday Ski Bus leaves from school around 2:30/2:45pm and returns to school between 8/8:30pm. This program is a very popular choice, and has sold out in the past, so we encourage parents to register right away to reserve a spot. Follow this link, or click the button below, to get started.

Questions about the Wednesday program? Please email Sarah Burris at sarah8600@hotmail.com.


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

Webbski Ski and Snowboard School will be offering ski/snowboard lessons on Fridays. Established in 1965, the Webbski Seattle Community Ski and Snowboard School is one of the most successful continuing ski instruction programs in the Northwest.

6pm-7:15pm
Summit Central at Snoqualmie
5 weeks: Friday, January 10th – Friday, February 7th, 2025

Price for five weeks of ski bus & ski/snowboarding lessons:
$470 (Additional lift ticket/pass required.) 
$250 (Bus-only option.)

The Friday Ski Bus leaves from school around 4pm and returns to school at 10:30pm. If there is space available, individual bus trips can be purchased for $50 per trip.

To register for Friday lessons, please email Webbski directly via info@webbski.com.

Questions about the Friday program? Please email Mr. Smith via gmsmith1@seattleschools.org.

Informational Meeting Slides

Below are the slides from the 10/28/2024 Informational Meeting.

Hazel Wolf Ski Bus 2024-2025Download
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Book Fair – June 10th – June 14th!

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It’s time for the Annual Hazel Wolf Book Fair!  Students will come to the fair during their library times during the week of June 10-14 AND the Book Fair will be open before school Tuesday through Friday that week and for a short while after school.  Thursday June 13th the Book Fair will be open after school and remain open during ESTEM Night until 7pm to give families an opportunity to shop for books to help support our library collection. If you are able to help with the Book Fair and Book Bonanza, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4FA5AE2CA0FA7-volunteers#/

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Come join us at the General Session on May 30!

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Come join your fellow members of the Hazel Wolf school community for our last General Session Meeting of the year – from 6:30-8pm in the Cafetorium! Principal Breuder will be there to talk about the building budget, key dates for next year, and plans for E-STEM programming (including overnights). The PTSA will be talking about our budget plan for next year, plus more. We hope you can join us!

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Join us at the PTSA General Session!

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We hope to see you at the PTSA General Session Thursday 2/15 6:30 to 8pm in the Cafetorium.  Doors will be open between 6pm and 8:30pm so community members can mingle and talk before and after the meeting. Light snacks will be served. The PTSA will provide updates on upcoming events and our Administration team will respond to many of the submitted questions. We strongly encourage in person attendance, but are providing a zoom link. Please be aware that we will likely be unable to answer questions posed in the zoom chat.  The zoom link is here: http://tinyurl.com/hwwintermtg

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Help us honor Ms. Mah

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Laura Mah was a treasured part of our Hazel Wolf community and touched so many students and families. This week the PTSA will be providing our staff with lunch from Snappy Dragon, one of her favorite restaurants.

And on Friday February 9 we will be providing tea and cookies to show our love for her and our staff community. Please consider signing up below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044CA9AF2EA7F49-47760197-cookies#

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Friday Ski Bus — Still has availability!

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Posted 12/12/23: If you thought it was too late to sign up for the Friday Ski Bus, think again! **Sign ups will be accepted right up to the time the Ski Bus session starts, subject to availability.**

5th-8th Grade Middle School Ski Lessons/Free Ski: Fridays
Webb ski is still offering ski/snowboard lessons 6:00pm-7:15pm at Summit Central.
5 Weeks: Fridays, January 5th-February 2nd
– The price for five weeks of ski bus and ski/snowboarding lessons is $436.00-additional lift ticket/pass required.
– A “Bus only” option will be available for -$250.00
– Individual bus trips, if there is space available – $50.00 per trip
– Webb ski offers both ski and snowboarding lessons
– Bus leaves around 4:00pm and returns between 10:30pm

To sign up for the five week program: Unfortunately there is no on-line option to sign up. You will need to sign up by picking up a brochure. Brochures are in the front office(bright yellow) wall by the living wall(where other forms are located) so students/parents don’t have to get a form from Mr. Smith specifically. Payment must be made via check.


For any questions about the Friday Ski Bus, or if you want to sign up for single trips: email Mr. Smith gmsmith1@seattleschools.org

For more information, please watch our Ski Bus information night from 2021: Ski Bus Information Night, Oct. 21, 2021: Recorded Zoom Meeting

Slides from the 10/18/23 Ski Bus Info Meeting:

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Staff/Teacher Appreciation Cookie Exchange – December 14th!

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As the holidays approach, we want to take a moment to appreciate our wonderful teaching and administrative staff, and show gratitude for all they do to nurture our students!

We’re hosting a cookie drive on Thursday, December 14th! We hope to provide each Hazel Wolf teacher and staff member with a dozen cookies to send them off on winter break with a smile on their face.

Can you help with a donation of homemade or store-bought cookies, and/or volunteer your time to help with set up and clean up?

Visit this link for more details and to sign up. 

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Monday December 4: Last Day of the Blue Envelope Campaign!

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Great news! You have ONE MORE DAY to contribute to the Blue Envelope Campaign. At 77% to our goal, we need your help to get us to the finish line.   Have you submitted your donation yet? Our contribution request is just $120 per student. Your donation will ensure the continuity of important programs including Jump Start, tutoring, field trips, and more. Any amount helps! Learn more and donate here: https://hazelwolfk8.org/2023-blue-envelope/

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Support Hazel Wolf Teachers, Staff and Students through the Blue Envelope Campaign: November 6-28

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Join us in carrying forward the legacy of Hazel Wolf with our Blue Envelope Campaign, this year’s direct appeal fundraiser. The PTSA works closely with teachers, staff, and parents to serve the needs of ALL Hazel Wolf students. Your generous donation supports important programs ranging from tutoring and staff grants to outdoor education and Jump Start. The first 50 donations get a Hazel Wolf tote bag! And there’s a fun way for students to get involved too. Learn more and donate here: https://hazelwolfk8.org/2023-blue-envelope/ 

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Volunteer Orientation: Dates and Times

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Please note that there is an additional step to the Volunteer Process at Hazel Wolf.  We love having volunteers at the school, but we have very strict guidelines that we have to follow in order to have anyone volunteer in any capacity at Hazel Wolf.  The steps to become a volunteer at Hazel Wolf are as follows:

Fill out the volunteer paperwork and be approved by our Volunteer Coordinator, Yolanda Jackson.  Ms. Jackson keeps the list of approved volunteers.

Attend a Volunteer Orientation with Principal Breuder prior to final approval.  The safety and security of Hazel Wolf students school is the highest priority, which includes our Principal meeting with the adults that come into the school.

Here is the link to attend a Volunteer Orientation session:

HWK8 Volunteer Orientation

Volunteer sessions for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year:

10/30 @ 9:30am

11/13 @ 5:00pm

11/27 @ 9:30am

12/11 @ 5:00pm

1/8 @ 5:00pm

1/22 @ 9:30am

2/6 @ 5:00pm

3/5 @ 5:00pm

3/18 @ 9:30am

4/2 @ 5:00pm

4/22 @ 9:30am

5/14 @ 5:00pm

6/3 @ 5:00pm

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Winter Clothing and Ski Swap: Nov. 4th!

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This event is for everyone! Not a skier? No problem! Get the winter layers you need to keep you and your family warm and dry during the cold months ahead. And if you do ski or snowboard – make sure you’re ready to head into the mountains once the snow hits!

The Winter Clothing and Ski Swap will feature gently used winter apparel and ski/snowboard gear (see section on consignment below). There will also be new gear to purchase courtesy of Hazel Wolf family-owned Dusty’s ski shop! Get outfitted for winter and help raise money for our school!

This event is open to the public and anyone who wants to stay warm this winter, find/consign gear and support a great cause is welcome!

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Winter Clothing and Ski Swap this year?

SAT. 11/4, 11AM – 4PM: SALE

The Winter Clothing and Ski Swap Sale is from 11am – 4pm on Saturday 11/4. Everyone is welcome! The sale will be outside in a covered area, so dress accordingly. Adult and child-sized gently used winter and rain jackets, pants, winter socks & layers, rain and snow boots can be consigned. We are also interested in any and all snow gear – skis, snowboards, boots, poles, snowshoes — bring it all! In addition to gently used gear, we will have new gear to purchase courtesy of Hazel Wolf family-owned Dusty’s ski shop! 

Entrance: drop-off gate on the west side of the field. Exit: east side of the field.  Parking available on the north and west side of the school.

When can I drop off my consignment items?

Consignment drop off: 10/26 & 10/27, 11/2 & 11/3: 3pm – 6pm outside the main Hazel Wolf entrance

Do you need volunteers to help make this event a success? I’d love to help out!

We need volunteers to help with this year’s great event. Please see the link to help with consignment drop offs, event set up, support and closing up.  It’s a great way to help support the kids at Hazel Wolf K-8!!! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CADAE22ABFBC61-45365772-hwk8#/

What consignment items are most likely to sell?

Winter clothes and layers were a big hit last year! In particular, gently used socks, rainboots, waterproof pants in a variety of sizes were very popular items. We would love for people to consign their used ski gear too.

Is there a way that I can drop off my consignment options quickly?

Yes! This year you can pre-register your consignment items online! No need to fill out paperwork on site, this year you can register all consignment items before you drop them off. Then bring your consignment items to one of our drop off dates and we can help you determine the best price, answer additional questions, and you’re all set. Volunteers are available to help with registration at consignment drop off, too. 

Pre-register here using the link or the QR code below: 

https://myskiswap.com/skiswap_views?ssid=3cfe0110-4ce6-013c-2f35-16aeb87f1c33

Bring us your gear, tell us what you’d like to sell it for, and we’ll handle the rest. 40% of each item sold will go to benefit the PTSA, the rest is yours!

For more info contact: fundraising@hazelwolfk8.org

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Ski Bus Info for 2023-2024

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Hazel Wolf offers two Ski Bus Options: Wednesday Ski Bus for Grades 2nd – 8th, Friday Ski Bus for grades 5th – 8th **NOTE: As of 10/30/23, The Wednesday Ski Bus is sold out!**

2nd-8th grade Ski Lessons: Wednesdays **SOLD OUT**
SSCS will be offering ski lessons 4:00pm-6:30pm at Summit Central.
6 Weeks: starting Wednesday, Jan 10th
– The price for six weeks of ski bus and lessons is $575.00, additional lift ticket/pass required.
– A “Bus only” option will be available for 5th -8th graders for $300.00.
– Wednesday lessons are SKI only. SSCS does not provide snow boarding lessons.
– Bus leaves around 2:30/2:45pm and returns between 8:00pm/8:30pm

The Wednesday program has sold out quickly in the past so we encourage parents to sign up right away and reserve a spot.

For registration with SSCS: https://www.snowsportsconsultingservice.com/student-forms.html -see “Hazel Wolf”
For any questions, email Sarah Burris  sarah8600@hotmail.com

5th-8th Grade Middle School Ski Lessons/Free Ski: Fridays
Webb ski will be offering ski/snowboard lessons 6:00pm-7:15pm at Summit Central.
5 Weeks: Fridays, January 5th-February 2nd
– The price for five weeks of ski bus and ski/snowboarding lessons is $436.00-additional lift ticket/pass required.
– A “Bus only” option will be available for -$250.00
– Individual bus trips, if there is space available – $50.00 per trip
– Webb ski offers both ski and snowboarding lessons
– Bus leaves around 4:00pm and returns between 10:30pm
To register, email: info@webbski.com
For any questions, email Mr. Smith gmsmith1@seattleschools.org

For more information, please watch our Ski Bus information night from 2021: Ski Bus Information Night, Oct. 21, 2021: Recorded Zoom Meeting

Slides from the 10/18/23 Ski Bus Info Meeting:

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Spirit Gear Sale 2023 – Online orders due by October 25!

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The 2023 Hazel Wolf Spirit Gear Sale is on! Printed order forms have been sent home with students, and orders may also be placed online through October 25th. Orders will be delivered to student classrooms by December 1st.

To place your orders online: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/_8fPBRFlPBaXTs_W4FWCNA

For a printable order form (which is being distributed via KidMail):

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The Coat Drive!

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Help keep all Hazel Wolf students warm this winter. Sponsor a student by providing them with funds for a new coat. The school is accepting Target gift cards in denominations of $25 or $50 (please write the amount on the back of the card). Please drop them off in the main office. Each student will be given $50 in gift cards to purchase a new coat.

If you are not able to drop off a gift card at school and would like to purchase a gift card online and have it mailed to the school, please follow these specific directions:

  1. Select Delivery Method – “Mail”
  2. Choose $25 or $50 (If you choose to donate for more than one coat, please make each card $25 or $50 and choose the desired quantity.)
  3. Please mail to this address:
      Attn: Evelyn Shelby
      Hazel Wolf K8
    11530 12th Ave NE
      Seattle, WA 98125
    Questions about donating gift cards?
    Please email coatdrive@hazelwolfk8.org

Would you like to request a new coat? Please fill out the form at Hazel Wolf Coat Drive 2023. Questions about requesting a new coat? Please email:

Miranda Sullivan – misullivan@seattleschools.org

Kristin Marcu – kemarcu@seattleschools.org

Donations and requests will be accepted now through Monday October 30.

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Staff Afternoon Snack Pick Me Up!

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First week is a doozy for kids, teachers, admin and parents alike. Let’s welcome back our staff with a lunch room filled with our favorite afternoon snacks! Are you headed to Costco before school starts? Grab an extra box of snacks or a pack of bubbly water! Do you love baking? Bake some cookies! Anything and everything welcome!

You can drop snack items off before school starts at 11545 22nd ave NE on the porch or on the first day of school in the staff lunch room.

If it’s easier and/or you prefer to donate funds for our “back to school staff snack drive” you can Venmo: @Kelli-Charboneau Please put “staff appreciation” in the comments. 

Thank you in advance for helping to welcome our staff back and spoil them with your fave treats!

Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044CA9AF2EA7F49-staff4#/

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Hazel Wolf K-8 Open House Sep. 5, 3:30-5:30p.m.

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Come meet our new Principal Maria Breuder and your child’s teacher! You will also have an opportunity to see your child’s classroom before school starts on September 6th.

The Schedule for the Open House is as follows:

3:30-5:30 – School and Classrooms open

4:30 – Middle School presentation for families in the Cafeteria

We hope the Open House will also provide you with an opportunity to meet other HWK8 families. There will be a Middle School presentation by our MS staff, an opportunity to get information about music, drama, theater, and other programs at HWK8. Representatives for the PTSA will be present to sell Spirit Gear, tell you about the programs we help fund and upcoming community events! Welcome to the Wolf Pack!

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Budgeting and Fundraising Survey Results

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey so far!!

If you haven’t taken the survey, please fill it out at the link here: https://forms.gle/zoCkWYT9pTUAYK7TA The survey is available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Spanish, Tigrinya, and Chinese (Simplified). This helps us learn from YOU what is important. 

Survey results are below (compiled from those who responded prior to May 31st):

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Field Day – June 28, 2023!

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Field Day Volunteers Needed – Hello families! Field Day is coming up on Wednesday, June 28th, and we need volunteers to help run stations and facilitate activities. In order to be able to do that, you need to be cleared as a volunteer AHEAD OF TIME. The day before will not get you approved, and then we cannot use your help. Please start the process below to be cleared in time to help out. Elementary will be station based with classes rotating through together, instead of a free for all, which is different than years past.

The sign up link is here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4FA5AE2CA0FA7-volunteers1

Thanks, and do not hesitate to email Ms. Sullivan for questions: rasullivan@seattleschools.org.

New volunteers/chaperones guide:

Returning volunteers/chaperones guide:

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PTSA General Session Meeting May 31

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Please help us continue the conversation we started at the Community Discussion meeting! The PTSA General Session meeting will be held from 6:30pm to 8pm on May 31st.

We want to encourage any and all caregivers to participate, so this meeting will be both in person and offered via Zoom (see link below). Sound and Video via Zoom may be imperfect, so we would love to have as many as possible join us in the Cafetorium.

Zoom link:

Topic: HW PTSA General Session Zoom Meeting

Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 878 3606 3272

Passcode: 580896

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Meeting ID: 878 3606 3272

Passcode: 580896

Agenda: 

  • Finalize 23-24 PTSA budget highlighting budget priorities voiced by community
  • Principal hiring process and updates
  • How to get involved in our school
  • Why volunteerism matters
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Multicultural Night – May 11th

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Multicultural Night at Hazel Wolf – Thursday May 11th 5-7:30pm 

Please come to Hazel Wolf for a community dinner.  

Your whole family is welcome! You could bring food, wear clothing from your culture, share art/ photos/ information/ music/ dance from your culture, or just bring your family!  

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.  

If you would like to volunteer, please use the Sign up Genius:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4AA4AA2CABFB6-multicultural

We are also looking for some volunteer Henna artists for the event. Supplies will be provided. If interested, please contact Kelly at Kellylmcintyre@gmail.com

There will also be a Student Art Exhibit in conjunction with Multicultural Night!

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Staff Appreciation Week – May 8-12

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Staff Appreciation Week is right around the corner (May 8-12)!

We’ve got some fun PTSA sponsored events and some plans where we’ll need help from our families! Check out how you can help:


Weekend Prior – May 6 & 7 – Call for all chalk artists to chalk up our front door/sidewalk area.
Would be an awesome class or grade-level event to build community. Sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044CA9AF2EA7F49-staff2


Wednesday, May 10: Soup lunch made by our community. Sign up here to help:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044CA9AF2EA7F49-staff3


Watch for more detailed news from your room reps – most importantly, have FUN and let’s
show these teachers and staff how much we love and appreciate them!

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Hazel Wolf Community Discussion

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Hazel Wolf K-8 School: Thanks to everyone who was able to participate in our Community Discussion on May 2! The comments and the questions we received from the community were so helpful!

Ms. Nelsen provided an update about anticipated changes for next year and discussed lessons learned from the threats of violence made in our middle school earlier this year. Our PTSA has taken the feedback from the community to make sure the next budget reflects our priorities.

Thanks to the board for helping facilitate small group conversations and Kim Steffensmeier for hosting the event. We will soon be sharing the powerpoint slides along with a small survey to assure all caregiver voices are heard. 

Updated 5/6/23

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December Dine Out at MOD Pizza on 12/8!

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Save the date for our dine-out night on December 8th
at the MOD Pizza Lake Forest Park location!!

Use code: “MODF15170” when ordering online at
modpizza.com -OR- mention “Hazel Wolf fundraiser” in store.

Valid only at the Lake Forest Park
location: 17171 Bothell Way NE, Suite A004, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

A portion of all pizza sales will go to benefit the school. More info here:
https://modpizza.force4good.com/file/120bda07-5a90-484f-bfba08b7c38a9a2b/flyer/fundraiser-flyer.pd

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Hazel Wolf – It’s back to school!

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Check your email for information from Principal Nelsen! The email has three Welcome Letters attached, which include information about staff, school supplies and upcoming beginning school year events including:

Celebratory Return
This year we welcome you and your child back to the school campus on Tuesday August 30th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Class lists for students in 1st – 5th will be posted, and MS students can pick up schedules and get their locker. Kindergarten students will find out their class placements after Jump Start (August 15th – 19th).

Virtual Orientations, Wednesday August 31

Zoom Link for K-5 Families: 5:00-5:45pm

Meeting ID: 898 8425 1662
Passcode: 141238

Zoom Link for Middle School Families: 6:00-6:45pm

Meeting ID: 862 6892 1804
Passcode: 438525

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Stock Up on Books for Summer Reading at the Book Fair This Week

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Book Fair this week in the Hazel Wolf Library! This year we are partnering with Secret Garden Books in Ballard for our fair.  Parents can go to the Secret Garden website at:  https://www.secretgardenbooks.com/hazel-wolf-k-8-book-fair?couponHW

You can shop online or just see what will be available at the Library.  Instructions are available on the landing page of the website.  The virtual Book Fair where families can shop and purchase books through the Secret Garden website runs simultaneously.  If families order books through the site, they will be delivered to school for students to bring home and the Hazel Wolf Library still receives a portion of the sales!

 Students can shop at the Book Fair before school, during lunch recess and after school.  Classes will also be able to browse during their regular library times.  Dr. V will provide students with forms so they can create wish lists and families can budget and send appropriate funds with students (or shop together after school every day and until 6pm on Wednesday).  

Families can also purchase books from teacher wish lists for their classrooms!  Dr. V will be accepting credit cards, checks and cash.  A portion of all proceeds will go directly to the Hazel Wolf Library Fund to help build our collection 😊

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Fall Recap: A Busy Start to the School Year

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With only a couple of weeks left in 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the many ways our PTSA helped bring the school community together this year.

⏰Reminder: Early Bird Pricing Ends Dec. 31

Before reading about all the PTSA fun, grab your Spring Masquerade Auction tickets at the early bird price ($85) by December 31! While you’re at it, invite a friend or two!

Purchase Tickets today!

Kicking Off the School Year

We started the year with a successful Goodwill Donation Drive, where families and community members filled the truck with generous donations. New and returning families were welcomed at First Day Coffee and the Welcome Picnic—setting the tone for a connected and supportive year ahead.

Kids running to line up for ice cream by school building.

General Session

Our first PTSA General Session brought many new faces. Families received updates from Dr. Brueder, reviewed the results of the Resource Survey, and approved the calendar and budget for the year. It was a great opportunity to share ideas, celebrate successes, and build momentum for the year ahead.

Community Events

Families came together to cheer on the Reign as they advanced to the playoffs and enjoyed Skate Night at Lynnwood Bowl & Skate. These events gave everyone a chance to connect and have fun.

Supporting Our Community

Supporting Hazel Wolf families remained a priority through our Coat Drive and Gift Card Drive. In early December, the Neurodivergent Support Group also gathered for a family potluck, creating a warm, welcoming space for parents of neurodiverse children to connect, share experiences, and build understanding and confidence.

Annual Events

Our annual events continue to be some of the most memorable moments. Families showed up in full Halloween spirit for the Fall Harvest Festival, kids sang their hearts out during the K-5 Movie Night, Hazel Wolf families and community members came from near and far to shop and consign at the Winter Gear & Ski Swap, and we celebrated our amazing teachers and staff with the Staff Appreciation Breakfast, a favorite for our staff.

Thank you to all the families that participated and/or volunteered at our many events. This couldn’t have happened without you. The school year is off to a strong start, and we’re excited for the rest of the year.

⏰Reminders for the Last Week before Winter Break

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Here are some reminders for the last week before Winter Break (December 22 to January 2)!

School Tours, Dec 16

The first school tour is December 16 and we need volunteers to help guide prospective families. The other tour dates are January 12 and January 22. Sign up to help with school tours.

Staff Appreciation Breakfast, Dec. 18

Thank you to those who have signed up to help with the Staff Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, December 18. ☕🍩 There’s still some spot left if anyone else is interested in participating. Visit the Breakfast Sign Up.

Lost and Found

Don’t forget to check the Lost and Found before break. View the Lost and Found photo album for pictures and videos of the current items. Clothing left for more than 4 weeks will be donated to Kidvantage.

Cirque Du Soleil ECHO Community Show, Feb 7

There were a few questions about the Cirque du Soleil community event mentioned in last Sunday’s post. We’re encouraging families to attend the 4pm show on Saturday, February 7th as the community event. If that time doesn’t work, the discount is valid for any performance from January 30–March 22. The prices in the link already reflect the 25% group discount. Purchase your ECHO ticket today.

If you have any questions, please email emilyhieger@gmail.com if you have questions.

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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.

✨Cirque Du Soleil ECHO Community Show

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Staff Appreciation Breakfast, Dec. 18

In case you missed it, the Staff Appreciation Breakfast is Thursday, December 18. We need help with set up, clean up, serving coffee/tea, and providing breakfast items. Volunteer today!

Cirque Du Soleil ECHO, Feb. 7

Cirque du Soleil ECHO is coming to Marymoor Park! Join other Hazel Wolf families on February 7 at the 4pm show for a fun community outing.

A spectacular performance combining poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and cutting-edge technology, ECHO explores the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world we all share.

Hazel Wolf Community Showing
📅 Saturday, February 7, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Marymoor Park (6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052)
🎟️ Group Discount: 25% off ticket prices (discount will be reflect in the prices you see in the link)

If you can’t make the community show, you can still receive 25% off any performance from January 30–March 22.

If you have any questions, please email emilyhieger@gmail.com if you have questions.

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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!

Stay connected

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

🗳️ 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.

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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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!

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.

🎭 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!

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.