🍂 November PTSA Updates and Events

November is another busy month for the PTSA! Check out what’s happening this month like ESTEM Quest, Interrupting Hate Speech, and Winter Clothing and Ski Swap!

PTSA Updates | November Events | Upcoming Events

PTSA Updates

Hazel Wolf ESTEM Quest Starts this Week!

Our Fall Fundraiser is officially here! From November 2 to 13, students will complete 16 eco-tasks on their KidMail worksheets while family and friends cheer them on with tax-deductible pledges. 100% of proceeds go straight to our PTSA to fund teacher grants. Set up your student’s fundraising page today!

We still need volunteers to help run activities or distribute prizes. Sign up to volunteer for ESTEM Quest.

Week 1 activities:

  • Tue & Wed (Nov 3–4): Take photos with our Upcycled Photo Booth before and after school, then rally your family and friends to donate.
  • Thurs (Nov 5): Game booth after school.
  • Fri (Nov 6): Prize collection after school (Can’t get their prize on Friday? Students can turn in worksheets to their teacher Friday morning to receive their prizes and sheets back on Monday.)

Winter Clothing and Ski Swap Consignment Drop Off Dates

There are three more days to drop off your consignment items for the Winter Clothing and Ski Swap: November 3, 5, 6! Drop off items from 3pm to 6 pm in front of the main school entrance. Consign items today!

Then on Saturday, November 7 from 11am-4pm, stop by Hazel Wolf and shop the great deals! Don’t forget to invite your family and friends because the Winter Clothing and Ski Swap is open to the public!

Fall Spirit Gear Sale Ends November 3

All orders are DUE by Tuesday, November 3rd. Orders will be delivered to classrooms the week of December 7th, in time for the holidays! Purchase Spirit Gear before it’s too late! Questions? Please contact spiritgear@hazelwolfk8.org

Dine-Out at Red Robin Recap

Thanks to everyone who ordered from or ate at Red Robin in October! We raised $485 for Hazel Wolf. Thank you for your support!  Our next Dine Out event is December 5th and 6th at Dough Zone U District. 

Fall Harvest Festival Recap

Wow, what a turnout! Thank you to everyone who came out, and a big shout-out to all our volunteers. We couldn’t have done it without you! Congratulations to Isaac, the winner of our first-ever Soup’er Cook-Off and recipient of the Golden Spoon Award!


November PTSA Events

Community Outing at Seattle Reign Game, Nov. 1

Join us on Sunday, November 1 at 2pm for a fun soccer match! Kids 12 and under are free! And $5 from the price of an adult ticket goes to the PTSA. Purchase Reign tickets today!

Hazel Wolf ESTEM Quest, Nov. 2-13

Our Fall Fundraiser is officially here (Nov 2–13)! Students will complete 16 eco-tasks on their KidMail worksheets while family and friends cheer them on with tax-deductible pledges. 100% of proceeds go straight to our PTSA to fund teacher grants. Set up your student’s fundraising page today!

Interrupting Hate Speech, Nov 5

Join us Thursday November 5th at 5:30 in the library for an opportunity to learn how to recognize and interrupt hate speech. Families will learn the same tools and strategies our students and staff have been learning, giving us a shared language to create a community where everyone feels safe and supported with a sense of belonging. Dinner and childcare will be provided. RSVP today! Email president@hazelwolfk8.org if you need a link to attend virtually.

Digital drawings of winter clothing and equipment and the words "Winter Clothing and Ski Swap"

Hazel Wolf Ski Swap and Winter Gear Sale, Nov. 7

Get your family winter-ready and support Hazel Wolf K‑8! Join us for our Winter Clothing & Ski Swap on Saturday, November 7, 2025 from 11am-4pm in the Hazel Wolf Cafetorium.

This event is open to the public so share with friends and family!

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

K-5 Movie Night, Nov. 13

Join us on Friday, November 13, at 6:30 PM in the Cafetorium for a cozy movie night! We’ll be watching Minions and Monsters! Bring blankets and pillows to get comfy on the floor, or low-backed chairs if you’d prefer to sit toward the back.

Siblings are welcome, but a guardian must accompany children. Keep an eye out for the announcement revealing which movie we’ll be watching!


Upcoming PTSA Events

Mark your calendars for these December and January events! More details coming soon.

  • Dine Out at Dough Zone U District, December 5-6
  • Staff Appreciation Breakfast, December 16
  • Community event at the Kraken game, January 2
  • Elementary Musical, January 15 and 17

Event Calendar

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


Stay Connected

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Volunteer Page

Looking for PTSA volunteer opportunities? Find them all in one place – the Volunteer page!

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

🎃 Fall Harvest Festival is this Week!

Are you ready for our third annual Fall Harvest Festival?! Hope to see you this Thursday, October 22 in the Cafetorium! There will be tricks, treats, games, and spooky surprises. Costumes encouraged! Children must be accompanied by a guardian.

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Hazel Wolf Cafetorium

🍲 Soup’er Cook off: New this year! A soup’er cook-off! Sign up to bring a dish, get cooking, and see if your soup will give you bragging rights for a year!

🙋‍♀️ Volunteers Needed: It takes a village to make our events a success. We need help with setup, games, food, and cleanup — every bit makes a difference! Sign up to volunteer today!

🧤Gear Up for Winter: The Winter Clothing & Ski Swap Returns Nov. 7

Get your family winter-ready and support Hazel Wolf K‑8! Join us for our Winter Clothing & Ski Swap on Saturday, November 7, 2025 from 11am-4pm in the Hazel Wolf Cafetorium.

This event is open to the public. Please share with friends and family!

🛍️ What You’ll Find:

  • Gently used winter coats, boots, rain gear, and ski/snowboard equipment for adults and children
  • Brand new gear from Dusty’s Ski Shop
  • Awesome deals for the whole family

💸 Want to Sell?

Consign your gently used winter gear — you keep 60%, and 40% goes to PTSA programs. Consignment drop-off dates: October 27, 29, November 3, 5, 6 from 3pm – 6 pm in front of the main school entrance

🙋‍♀️ Want to Volunteer?

Yes, we need you! Help make the Winter Clothing & Ski Swap a success by signing up to volunteer. We’re looking for folks to assist with:

  • Consignment drop-offs
  • Event setup
  • Shopper support
  • Clean-up

It’s a fun, easy way to support Hazel Wolf K‑8 and connect with our amazing school community.

🤔 Questions?

Check FAQ’s on the Winter Gear & Ski Swap page.

Let’s recycle gear, save money, and support our school community — together! 💚🏫

🎃 Fall Harvest Festival is Almost Here!

Join us Thursday, October 22 for our third annual Fall Harvest Festival!

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Hazel Wolf Cafetorium

🍲 Soup’er Cook off: New this year! A soup’er cook-off! Sign up to bring a dish, get cooking, and see if your soup will give you bragging rights for a year!

🙋‍♀️ Volunteers Needed: It takes a village to make our events a success. We need help with setup, games, food, and cleanup — every bit makes a difference! Sign up to volunteer today!

October PTSA Updates and Events

Happy Fall! Check out what’s happening in October, like the Dine-out at Red Robin Northgate (today!) and Fall Harvest Festival!

PTSA Updates | October Events | Upcoming Events

PTSA Updates

Changes to PTSA Standing Rules Approved

Exciting updates! At the October 1 PTSA General Session, members approved the following changes to our Standing Rules:

  • All adult parents, caregivers and staff are automatically voting members of the PTSA through duration of CBA school calendar year
  • ASB leadership will be invited to share their voice at main board meetings
  • Board meetings & General meetings will be held as necessary (minimum of 4 & 2)

Fall Harvest Festival Updates

The Fall Harvest Festival is coming up on Thursday, October 22 at 6:00pm in the Cafetorium.

  • Soup’er Cook off: New this year! A soup’er cook-off! Sign up to bring a dish, get cooking, and see if your soup will give you bragging rights for a year!
  • Volunteers Needed: It takes a village to make our events a success. We need help with setup, games, food, and cleanup — every bit makes a difference! Sign up to volunteer today!

Hazel Wolf ESTEM Quest

Get ready for an adventure! This November, our students are embarking on the Hazel Wolf ESTEM Quest, a 2 week challenge (November 2-13) to complete hands-on sustainability tasks at home while raising funds for our school.

There will be prizes, photo opportunities, games, and more. Students will make an action pledge to tackle 16 assignments across Waste, Energy, Nature, and Upcycling.

Stay tuned for details on how your student can collect sponsorships to support PTSA Teacher Grants!

Ridwell Plastic Film Recycling and Worn-out Shoe Recycling is back!

Lawn sign placed in front of a school reads "Our school is wasting less! Ridwell"
  • Ridewell: Drop off your clean and dry plastic films in the Ridwell bin by the school entrance anytime. Learn what items Ridwell can accept. 
  • Worn-out shoes recycling: Drop off old and worn-out shoes next to the Ridwell bin by the school entrance. 
  • Help us keep the Ridwell program at Hazel Wolf. Your support covers the logistics and costs that make this program possible. Donate to the PTSA today.
  • Questions? Email estem@hazelwolfk8.org

Lost & Found Information

The Lost & Found is located by the front office. Parents may access it anytime during office hours. Students are encouraged to check it before or after school.

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.

Lunchroom Food Waste Education and Reduction Volunteers Needed

To help cut cafeteria waste during our quick lunch periods, tell your students to leave their unopened food to the Share Bin. We are looking for parent volunteers to assist at lunchroom sorting stations and help restart our Green Team! View proposal.

Mindfulness Parent Group

Take 15 to 30 minutes a week to cultivate self-love and deepen your family connections through simple mindfulness—contact Koko (estem@hazelwolfk8.org) to join our mindfulness parent group!

October PTSA Events

Dine-Out at Red Robin Northgate, Oct. 4 (Today!)

Come grab a burger and hang with friends and support our school. 20% of food sales at Red Robin Northgate will go back to Hazel Wolf.

  • Date: Sunday, October 4
  • Time: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Location: 401 NE Northgate Way #430, Seattle, WA 98125

Two easy ways to participate: 

  1. Dine in: Mention the Hazel Wolf  fundraiser  or show the event flyer to your server.
  2. Order online: Selecti Northgate location and add “Fundraiser (To-Go)” as an item to your cart when you order from https://www.redrobin.com/order.

Questions: contact chakrya.lim@hazelwolfk8.org.

PTSA Board Meeting, Oct 12

Curious about what goes on behind the scenes with the PTSA? Come attend our board from 6:30–8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12, in the library to learn more!

Fall Harvest Festival, Oct. 22

Join us on Thursday, October 22 at 6:00pm in the Cafetorium for our third annual Fall Harvest Festival to celebrate the season with tricks, treats, games, and spooky surprises. Costumes encouraged!

Upcoming PTSA Events

Mark your calendars for these November events! More details coming soon.

  • Community Outing at Seattle Reign Game, November 1, purchase tickets today!
    • Through this special Hazel Wolf PTSA event, kids 12 and under get in FREE with a ticketed adult.
  • Hazel Wolf ESTEM Quest: November 2-13
  • Interrupting Hate Speech: November 5
  • Hazel Wolf Ski Swap and Winter Gear Sale, November 7
  • K-5 Movie Night, November 13, 6:30pm

Events Calendar

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

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.

🍂September PTSA Updates and Events

Happy September! It’s wonderful to have our families back and to welcome those who are new to our community. We hope everyone is settling in, getting comfortable, and enjoying a great start to the school year.

PTSA Updates

The PTSA typically posts on this blog every Sunday. During especially busy times of the year, such as the fall, we may also post during the week when there’s a lot going on to share. At the start of each month, you can expect a PTSA update with key info, including volunteer opportunities and upcoming events.

Here are a few helpful resources on our website to get you started:

We’re looking forward to a fantastic school year together!

Elementary Musical

Calling all 3rd–5th graders to join the production of the Little Mermaid Kids! Middle schoolers are welcome to volunteer. Learn more about the musical.

Picture Day Volunteers Needed

Picture day is October 1 (Grades K-5) and October 2 (Grades 6-8). The school will need volunteers to help. More information about volunteering needs coming soon! In the mean time, start the SPS volunteer process today!

Upcoming PTSA Events

PTSA Racial Equity Committee Meeting, Oct 1

We will be meeting  at 5:30pm before the October 1st general PTSA meeting. Food and childcare will be provided.  RSVP today! 

General Board Meeting, Oct 1

PTSA General Session banner

Join us Thursday, October 1 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the library to get updates from the principal and PTSA, as well as a preview of upcoming events. Dinner and childcare will be provided. 

Dine-Out at Red Robin Northgate, Oct. 4

Come grab a burger and hang with friends and support our school. 20% of food sales at Red Robin Northgate will go back to Hazel Wolf.

  • Date: Sunday, October 4
  • Time: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Location: 401 NE Northgate Way #430, Seattle, WA 98125

Two easy ways to participate: 

  1. Dine in: Mention the Hazel Wolf  fundraiser  or show the event flyer to your server.
  2. Order online: Selecti Northgate location and add “Fundraiser (To-Go)” as an item to your cart when you order from https://www.redrobin.com/order.

Questions: contact chakrya.lim@hazelwolfk8.org.

PTSA Board Meeting, Oct. 14 Oct. 12

Curious about what goes on behind the scenes with the PTSA? Come attend our board from 6:30–8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14 October 12, in the library to learn more!

Fall Harvest Festival, Oct. 22

Save the date for Thursday, October 22 at 6pm in the Cafetorium for our third annual Fall Harvest Festival. More information to come!

Events Calendar

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

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.

😎🏖️ June PTSA Updates and Events

June begins on Monday, and the school year is quickly coming to a close. Read about what’s happening with the PTSA during the final month of the school year.

Go to: PTSA Updates | PTSA Volunteer Opportunities | May PTSA Events | Looking Ahead

PTSA Updates

2025-2026 School Year Recap

Check out this year’s recap and reminisce about all the fun and memorable moments we shared this year.

High School and Beyond Resources

Thank you to everyone who attended the High School and Beyond presenation during the PTSA General Session on May 14th. Dr. Lynn Hofstad of Place and Path College Consulting has shared the following documents: Presentation (PDF) and Curriculum Planner.

📣June Student Shout Out

This month, we have two student shoutouts to celebrate: Ms. Alston Student Leadership class and Freya Zimmerman!

Congratulations to Ms. Alston’s Student Leadership class who worked hard to put together the 2025-2026 yearbook. The students did double duty, putting in extra time so that we could submit the yearbook by the deadline. Thank you for showing the Wolf Pact spirit!

Below, in the group photo, Lucy, Maya, Fyora, and Cammy are in the front row. Tessa, Alia, Jillian, Fiona, Audrey, Ryann, Neeharika. Solo picture is of Easton.

Congratulations to Freya Zimmerman for having their artwork, “Freya, Jr.” selected for the Seattle Art Museum Naramore Art Show, which took place in May. The Naramore Art Show is an annual tradition that showcases the artistic creations of Seattle Public Schools’ middle and high school students. Pictured below is “Freya, Jr.”

Lost and Found

The final weeks of the school year are upon us.  Don’t forget to check the Lost & Found!  View the Lost and Found photo album for the current inventory and for information about claiming items after the last day of school.

Ridwell and Shoe Recycling Update

Lawn sign placed in front of a school reads "Our school is wasting less! Ridwell"

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.

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!

Volunteer Opportunities

June PTSA Events

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!

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

Transition to Kindergarten, Aug. 18-20

  • Date: August 18-20, 2026 (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • Location: Hazel Wolf K-8
  • Time: 9 am-12 pm
  • Cost: FREE!

Details: All kindergarten students assigned to Hazel Wolf K-8 are invited to attend Transition to Kindergarten. Students will meet teachers, learn class routines, and tour the school.  Snack will be provided daily. NO transportation is provided.

Please call (206) 252-4610 or email Erica Wheeler at elwheeler@seattleschools.org for more information and watch for a letter and email coming soon to incoming K families.

Important September Dates

  • Open House: September 1 (Look out for an email in August from Dr. Breuder)
  • Welcome Picnic: September 1, after Open House
  • First Day of School:
    • September 2 for Grades 1 -12
    • September 8 for Kindergarten
  • First Day Coffee: September 8
  • Fill the Goodwill Truck: September (date TBD)

Stay connected

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