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.
Did you know the PTSA helped fund t-shirts for the Green Team? The Green Team is a group of middle school students who teach elementary students about recycling and composting, helping lead sustainability efforts at school.
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
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! 📚✨
Team Awesome AvocadosTeam Book BanditsTeam Book PotatoesTeam GoatsTeam Universal Galaxy StarsTeam Tomato PotatoesTeam TurtlesMr. Zetterberg and team Thunderbirds on their way to the semifinals at the Seattle Central Library.
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.
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
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
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 4:15pmatT-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!
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
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Join the PTSA at T-Mobile Park as the Mariners take on the Padres on Saturday, May 16th. It’s sure to be a home run of a night! Discounted tickets are 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!
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Volunteer Page
Looking for PTSA volunteer opportunities? Find them all in one place – the Volunteer page!
Did you know second grade parent, Holly, is leading a playground improvement project and working with staff to add bright, colorful designs to the playground cement? The PTSA is providing funds for the paint. Look out for a more colorful playground later this school year!
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!
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.
“I’m Just Here” by Freya“Untitled” by Sabrina“The View” by Kwanzi“Tanka” by Caio“My Home” by Alexander“Exploding Knowledge” by Winslow
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.
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-8:00pmin 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 nightonSaturday, 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!
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.
Do you love baking or have a favorite dessert spot you want to share with other Hazel Wolf families? We’re looking for 20 desserts for the Dessert Dash!
Drop off March 21st between 11 AM – 3 PM on March 21 at Magnuson Hangar 30 (6310 NE 74th St)
While you’re there, consider signing up to help with setup, too!
Thank you for helping make this event extra sweet! 🍰
Better with Friends
You can purchase a table for $650 so grab 7 of your friends and make it a night to remember while supporting Hazel Wolf school! Every dollar raised helps fund programs and resources that support our students and staff — enriching classrooms, expanding opportunities, and strengthening our school community.
If you don’t have a babysitter, we’ve got you covered! We’ve partnered with Mosaic Room in Pinehurst to provide a Parents’ Night Out.
The Neurodivergent Community Group is hosting an in-person meeting for parents of neurodiverse children thisThursday, February 26, from 6–8 PM in the library.
This gathering is a chance to connect with other parents, share experiences , and build community while learning strategies to better support and advocate for your children.
Hazel Wolf K-8 PTSA 