Category: Auction

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

Stay connected

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April is here and Spring is in full bloom! Read about what’s going on this month with the PTSA.

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PTSA Updates

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

Spring Masquerade Auction Recap

We are so grateful to the community showing up and making the Spring Masquerade a huge success! We raised nearly $50,000 which supports the PTSA programming at Hazel Wolf K8. If you weren’t able to attend or win any silent auction bids, you can still financially support our school with donations (or family/friend donations!) by visiting our givebacks donation page or dropping a check off. 

A big thank you to Joe Tobiason for photographing the auction!

📣April Student Shout Out

This month, we celebrate our fourth and fifth graders who took part in the Seattle Public Library’s Global Reading Challenge, a fun program where students read selected books and work in teams to answer trivia questions.

In February, 56 students (33 fourth graders and 23 fifth graders) competed in the trivia portion, forming these eight teams:

• Book Potatoes: Bethel, Lincoln, Maya, Isadora, Jalen, Mae, Ellory
• The Thunderbirds: Maxwell, Elliott, Soben, Phoenix, Rohan, Julia, Miles
• Goats: Paige, Nora, Karis, Kiera, Emelyn, Corinne
• Tomato Potatoes: Dean W. Zaki, Isabella, Hailey, John, Nathan
• Book Bandits: Dean I., Xavier, Imraan, Nico, Imran, William, Wesley
• Awesome Avocados: Alex, Emmie, Sylvie, Cora, Thalia, Hermela, Sara
• Book Turtles: Ella, Rufta, Samuel, Rosalind
• Universal Galaxy Stars: Emma, Henley, Wyatt, Yusra, Genevieve

Congratulations to The Thunderbirds, our in-school champions! This all–fourth grade team represented Hazel Wolf at the semi-finals in March and earned 3rd place. 🎉

Kudos to all our readers for their teamwork, enthusiasm, and love of reading! 📚✨

Lost and Found

Spring Break is around the corner (April 13–17), so don’t forget to check the lost and found—where your child’s missing jacket has been living its best life since October. 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.

Spring Spirit Gear Sale

Spirit gear is on sale now through April 26! There are three ways to purchase gear:

• Order forms: Order forms will be sent home week of April 6. Check those backpacks! 
• At pick up: Stop by the Spirit Gear table at pickup during the week of April 6th to purchase items or pick up an order form. 
• Shop Online: Visit the Hazel Wolf Spirit Gear online store

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

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!

Paint the HW Playground, 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.

April PTSA Events

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!

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. 

Shoe Recycling, Ongoing

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

K-5 Movie Night, May 1

Stay tuned for more info! For now, follow us @hazelwolfk8ptsa on Instagram and get ready to vote for the Movie Night movie.

Staff Appreciation Events, May 4-May8

Staff Appreciation Week is May 4-8 and these are the events the PTSA has in stored:

• Sunday, May 2-Saturday, May 3: Staff Appreciation Chalk Notes
• Monday, May 4: Staff Appreciation Coffee Cart
• Thursday, May 7: Staff Appreciation Lunch

Dr. Ross Greene on Collaborative Problem Solving, May 13

Save the Date! Dr. Ross Greene, renowned child psychologist and author, will be joining the Seattle Special Education PTSA to discuss Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). This session will focus on Seattle-specific implementation strategies designed to support children in schools and at home.

• 🗓 Date & Time: May 13 | 6:00–8:00 PM
• 💻 Location: Zoom (link + details coming soon!)
• 👥 Who Should Attend: Families, teachers, principals & district leaders
• 🔒 Note: Seattle Special Education PTSA member to attend. Join today!

• 🌎 ASL & Spanish interpretation provided

PTSA General Session, May 14

Join us in the library on May 14 from 6:30-8:30pm. More information to come.

Hazel Wolf Mariner’s Night, May 16

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

Sign up to paint the the playground! You do not need to be a registered volunteer for this.

• 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.

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.

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

March means longer days and the Spring Masquerade Auction! Have you bought your tickets yet?

PTSA Updates

Spring Masquerade Auction: Come in Whatever Makes You Feel Most “You!”

The Spring Masquerade Auction is just weeks away! Show up in whatever lets you shine, whether that’s an old prom dress or living up to PNW chic, just don’t forget the mask! And if you do, we’ll have a mask-making station ready for you at the event.

All auction funds support Hazel Wolf programs that benefit students and staff daily, including outdoor learning & field trips, student tutoring support, classroom & program grants, Racial Equity Committee, family support programs, and community-building events

Here’s a quick rundown:

• 📅 Details: Saturday, March 21, 5:30pm-9:30pm @ Magnuson Park Hangar 30 (6310 NE 74th St, Seattle, WA 98115)
• 🎟️ Tickets: $95 per person, or grab a table for $650 (you + 7 friends!). Purchase tickets today!
• 👶 Need childcare? Register for Mosaic Room’s Parents Night Out
• 🌐 Learn more: Visit the PTSA website for all the auction details including the amazing auction items!

Dessert Dash Treats and Day of Volunteers Needed for Auction

• 🍰 Dessert Dash Needs: We’re looking for 20 homemade or store bought desserts
  • Dessert Drop off: Saturday, March 21st between 11am-3pm at Magnuson Hanger 30 (6310 NE 74th Street)
• 🙌 Volunteer Needs: We need help with set up, raffle, drink, and game sales during the auction, and clean up.  There are multiple volunteer time slots!  
• Sign up to donate a dessert or help out

📣March Student Shout Out

For our March Student Shout Out, we’re celebrating the Reflections Arts Contest participants:

• 4th Grade: Kwanzi -“The View”
• 7th Grade: Alexander – “My Home”, Caio -“Tanka”, Freya-“I’m Just Here”, Sabrina -“Untitled”
• 8th Grade: Winslow -“Exploding Knowledge”

Their creativity and hard work truly shine! Alexander and Freya’s entry advanced to the state level.

This year the Seattle Council PTSA received art from 14 schools and 95 artists.

Self-declare for the Hazel Wolf K-8 PTSA Executive Board Nominating Committee

At the March 26 General Session meeting, PTSA members will elect 2–3 people to serve on the PTSA Nominating Committee. This committee is responsible for identifying candidates for 2026–2027 PTSA Executive Board positions, including President, Co-Treasurer, Communications, Community Events, and Fundraising.

Contact Heather Eliav at President@hazelwolfk8.org by Monday, March 23 to express your interest in serving on the Nominating Committee or to ask questions about the process.

PTSA Volunteer Opportunities

Join Our Green Team

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!

March PTSA Events

Neurodivergent Community Group Meeting, Mar. 19

The Neurodivergent Community Group Meeting invites parents of neurodiverse children to a meeting on Thursday, March 19 from 6–8pm to connect, share experiences, and build community while learning strategies to support and advocate for their kids.

• RSVP today!
• Questions? Contact Jenny.

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!

Cirque Du Soleil, ends Mar. 22

This is the last month to see Cirque du Soleil ECHO. The PTSA has secured a group rate for performances between January 30 and March 22. Purchase ECHO tickets before it’s too late!

PTSA Racial Equity meeting, Mar. 26

The next PTSA Racial Equity meeting will be on March 26 at 5:30 PM in the library. Childcare will be available. A pasta dinner will be served before the general PTSA meeting, which follows our committee meeting.

We encourage committee members to stay for dinner and attend the general PTSA meeting afterward.

PTSA General Session, Mar. 26

Join us Thursday, March 26 from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the library to get updates from the Principal and PTSA, as well as a preview of upcoming events. 

• Dinner will be served: Spaghetti (vegetarian and non-vegetarian), salad, bread and dessert
• Special Guest: Mindfulness Session with Su-Wen Yang
• Childcare will be provided!

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. 

Shoe Recycling, Ongoing

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

K-5 Movie Night, May 1

More information to come.

Hazel Wolf Mariner’s Night, May 14

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!

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.

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

February is a quieter month for PTSA events as we get ready for the Spring Masquerade Auction in March, but there’s still plenty happening—read all about it!

PTSA Updates

Childcare for Spring Masquerade Auction

We’re partnering with Mosaic Room in Pinehurst (11742 15th Ave NE) to offer supervised childcare on March 21. Drop-off is 5:00–6:00pm; pick-up is 9:30–10:00pm (earlier pickup available). Cost is $40 per child, $30 per sibling. Kids will enjoy games, crafts, activities, a movie, and snacks.

With childcare covered, enjoy a night out at the auction! The evening includes a catered dinner, live jazz during cocktail hour, the Dessert Dash, raffles, Raise the Paddle, and a silent auction.

• 🎟️ Purchase auction tickets
• 🎉 Learn more about what’s planned
• 👶 Register for childcare

📣Student Shout Out

For our February Student Shout Out, we’re celebrating the students who performed in Aspire Kinetic Arts’ A Nutcracker Dream in December. Congratulations on a wonderful performance!

• Kindergarten: Calypso
• First Grade: Lillian
• Third Grade: Camille, Demi, Eleanor, Harmony, and Violet
• Fourth Grade: Laney

Does your child have a moment worth celebrating, whether in sports, academics, the arts, or another area they’ve worked hard on? Email communications@hazelwolfk8.org, and we’ll highlight your student in our monthly PTSA Updates & Events post.

PTSA Volunteer Opportunities

PTSA Financial Review Volunteers (2)

We need two more volunteers for our annual financial review to help ensure the PTSA’s fiscal health. You’ll simply help review our transactions and procedures to ensure everything is being handled responsibly. No formal accounting background is required, and the total time commitment is only two 2-hour sessions. Please reach out to treasurer@hazelwolf.org if interested!

Join Our Green Team

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!

Spring Masquerade Auction Support

Have you heard? The Spring Masquerade Auction is Saturday, March 21st. 😉 The PTSA is looking for:

• Desserts for the Dessert Dash
• Lead a class basket or art project
• Contribute an auction item or experience
• Donate décor (vases, string lights, feathers, candle holders, extension cords)

If you can help out, please fill out this interest form or email stephanie.paolone@hazelwolfk8.org.

February PTSA Events

Neurodivergent Support Group Meeting, Feb. 26

The Neurodivergent Support Group invites parents of neurodiverse children to an in-person meeting on Thursday, February 26 from 6–8pm in the library to connect, share experiences, and build community while learning strategies to support and advocate for their kids. Contact Jenny with any questions.

Cirque Du Soleil, Jan. 30 – Mar. 22

Cirque du Soleil ECHO is here! The PTSA has secured a group rate for performances between January 30 and March 22. Purchase ECHO tickets.

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. 

Shoe Recycling, Ongoing

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

HW Family Ice Skating, Mar. 7 Event Canceled

Lace up your skates and join the pack for a family ice skating afternoon at the Kraken Community Iceplex on Saturday, March 7 from 12PM to 2PM. Come enjoy two hours of community fun on the ice. We can’t wait to see you there for some chilly, high-energy fun with your Hazel Wolf community.

K-5 Movie Night, Mar. 13 Apr. 24

Event moved to Friday, April 24th. More information to come.

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!

Hazel Wolf Mariner’s Night, May 14

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!

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.

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