Join us this Thursday, May 14 from 6:30pm-8:30pmin the library to get updates from Dr. Brueder and PTSA, as well as a preview of upcoming events. Childcare will be provided.
Activities, Extracurriculars, and Life Beyond the Classroom
Requirements and Beyond
Academic Planning Advice
Community Event: Mariner’s Game, May 16
See you at the ballpark on Saturday! Discounted tickets are still available for just $16.77. Be sure to keep your eyes on the video board at the end of the 3rd inning to spot our school’s name!
Did you know your donations help partially fund the Literacy Intervention program at Hazel Wolf?This program is supported by both the Washington State Learning Assistance Program (LAP) and the PTSA.
It serves Kindergarten through 3rd grade students who need additional reading support. During the 2025–2026 school year, the program has supported 56 students.
The team includes two tutors and a Special Education paraeducator, and is led by Ms. Projansky, the Literacy Interventionist and ML Teacher.
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.
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! ♟️👏
The fourth grade boys with Coach Ray at the Decatur tournament in February.The fourth grade boys at the Washington State Scholastic Chess Championships in April.
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 locationsall 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:
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:
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
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
Join us Thursday, May 14 from 6:30pm-8:30pmin the library to get updates from the Principal and PTSA, as well as a preview of upcoming events. Childcare will be provided.
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 4:15pmatT-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.
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!
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Join us Thursday, May 14 from 6:30pm-8:30pmin the library to get updates from Dr. Brueder and PTSA, as well as a preview of upcoming events. Childcare will be provide.
Today, Sunday, April 26, is the last day to order Spirit Gear. What are you waiting for? Order now!
🧠 Neurodivergent Community Group , Apr. 30
The next online meeting is Thursday, April 30. These gatherings are a supportive space for parents to connect, share experiences, and learn strategies—while building community and advocating for our kids. RSVP today!
🎥 K-5 Movie Night, May 1
The votes are in and we’ll be watching Zootopia 2 for the last movie night of the year! Bring your blankets and pillows to cozy up on the floor, or bring a low-backed chair to set up behind.
📅 Friday, May 1 🕕 Doors open at 6pm, movie starts at 6:30pm 📍 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!
🍎Staff Appreciation Event: Chalk Notes, May 1-3
Staff Appreciation Week is May 4–8, and we’d love your help kicking things off! We’ll have chalk ready for you. Just stop by the school and leave a message for our staff:
Friday evening (May 1) on your way to Movie Night
Saturday (May 2) anytime
Sunday (May 3) anytime
Here’s what the PTSA has in store for the rest of Staff Appreciation week:
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 PTA!
If you’re looking for more summer camp ideas, don’t forget to check out the summer camp resources on our website.
🌼 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 locationsall over Seattle (choose your preferred location + time at checkout) • 🔗 Purchase bouquets today!
⏰ Don’t Forget: Spring Spirit Gear Sale on Now
Spirit gear is on sale now through April 26! There are two ways to purchase gear:
Order forms: Check those backpacks! Order forms were sent home the week before spring break.
May is going to be busy! Make sure these events are on your calendar.
🎥 K-5 Movie Night, May 1
K–5 families, join us for our last movie night of the year! Bring your blankets and pillows to cozy up on the floor, or bring a low-backed chair to set up behind. Follow us on instagram to help pick the movie!
📅 Friday, May 1 🕕 Doors open at 6pm, movie starts at 6:30pm 📍 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!
🍎 Staff Appreciation Week, May 4-8
Staff Appreciation Week is May 4–8, and the PTSA is ready to celebrate our amazing staff! Join us at one of the events.
Saturday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3: Staff Appreciation Chalk Notes
Multicultural Night is May 7 from 5pm-7pm at Hazel Wolf. Families are encouraged and invited to bring a cultural dish to share with the community. We need volunteers! Sign up to helpwith set-up or clean-up and make this event a success!
🎨🖌 ️Paint the Playground Event, May 31
Join our community this spring as we paint the blacktop and create a brighter, more joyful space together. This project will provide our students with colorful markings for 4 square, hopscotch, a maze, and 2 abstract murals. You do not need to be a registered volunteer for this.Sign up for this exciting painting event!
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.
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Volunteer Page
Looking for PTSA volunteer opportunities? Find them all in one place – the Volunteer page!
There will be a table at pick up this week where you can check out the spirit gear. Order forms and a QR code will available at the table to place orders.
📅 Save the Date: Neurodivergent Community Group Meeting, April 30
Hazel Wolf’s Neurodivergent Community Group would like to invite you to our next virtual parents gathering on April 30th 6-8pm.
The 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.
