Reminder: Cosmic Groove is this Saturday, May 10

Have you bought your tickets for COSMIC GROOVE  â€“ A Year-End Community Celebration yet?

We know how hard you’ve worked to give the kids an amazing year, and now it’s finally your time to SHINE! Join us for this 21+ celebration—shake it off, let loose, book that babysitter, and get ready to dance the night away to the timeless sounds of Blue Velvet Groove.💃🕺

📅 Saturday, May 10, 2025
🕖 7:00–11:00 PM (Live music kicks off at 8:00 PM)
📍 Aurora Borealis – 16708 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

✨ Dress Code: Sparkles, tulle, blue jeans—whatever makes you feel like the star you are!
🎟️ Tickets: Just $10 (Food and drinks available for purchase)

Community Conversations & Survey

In case you missed it, below are links to a summary of recent community conversations around funding and resources and a PTSA survey. Please take a moment to complete the survey to help the PTSA establish its top priorities going forward. 

Support Our Amazing Hazel Wolf Staff This Week

Staff Appreciation Week is this week! Join us in celebrating the amazing staff at Hazel Wolf!

  • Monday (5/5): Coffee, tea, and italian sodas provided by the PTSA – we need a couple runners to deliver orders to staff. Sign up here!
  • Tuesday (5/6): “Taco” bout our great staff! Please sign up to contribute to the taco bar – items should be delivered ready to eat, and please make sure to label your dishes to pick up after school
  • Wednesday (5/7): Our staff is the sweetest of the bunch! Sign up to bring some fruit, yogurt, or baked goods to the staff on Wednesday morning. 
  • Thursday (5/8): Thank your teachers for helping you bloom! Bring potted plants or a bouquet of flowers for your class teacher and support staff. Other gifts are also welcome. 
  • Friday (5/9): PTSA will provide lunch for staff.

PTSA Resource Survey

Have you taken the PTSA Resource Survey? Help us determine our budget priorities for next year.

May PTSA Events and Updates

With the end of the school year approaching, May is full of events hosted by both the school and PTSA. Be sure to check out our Events calendar to stay updated.

Your Donations in Action

Did you know your donations help pay for a subscription to the iXL platform for Ms. Natarajan’s middle school Math Lab? iXL gives students practice with math skills that match their grade level and learning goals. Thanks to your support, students are using the program and seeing real benefits in their learning.

Volunteer Opportunities

Staff Appreciation Week, May 5-9

Staff Appreciation Week is coming up quickly. Below are some things we need volunteers for!

  • Monday (5/5): Coffee, tea, and italian sodas provided by the PTSA – we need a couple runners to deliver orders to staff. Sign up here!
  • Tuesday (5/6): “Taco” bout our great staff! Please sign up to contribute to the taco bar – items should be delivered ready to eat, and please make sure to label your dishes to pick up after school
  • Wednesday (5/7): Our staff is the sweetest of the bunch! Sign up to bring some fruit, yogurt, or baked goods to the staff on Wednesday morning. 
  • Thursday (5/8): Thank your teachers for helping you bloom! Bring potted plants or a bouquet of flowers for your class teacher and support staff. Other gifts are also welcome. 
  • Friday (5/9): PTSA will provide lunch for staff.

Field Day, June 13

Volunteer sign up sheet coming soon. You will need to be cleared by SPS to volunteer for this event.

Join the PTSA Board

Want to get involve with the PTSA? We’re looking for a Co-Treasurer and a Fundraising Lead. Contact Co-Presidents Heather Eliav and Stephanie Paolone at president@hazelwolfk8.org with any questions.

Co-Treasurer â€“ This person will help with all aspects of accounting, from preparing and presenting budgets, to tracking and recording income and expenditure, and keeping accurate, detailed records.  

Fundraising – Do you love organizing innovative and fun ways to raise money for a good cause? Join the board as Fundraising Coordinator and help us continue making great things happen for students, staff and families in our community!

Volunteer Opportunities in one Place

You can find all our volunteer opportunities in the Volunteer Page.

Upcoming PTSA Events and Updates

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PTSA Resource Survey, June 14

Please complete the survey by June 14th. Fill out a survey for each child that is enrolled at Hazel Wolf.

The survey is intended to help the PTSA allocate funding in the way that best fits our students’ needs, given the funding cuts happening next year. 

Community Resources & Funding Conversation Recaps

Read the recaps from the Community Resources and Funding Conversations that were organized by a community member in April.

ADHD Parent Support Group, May 8

May’s ADHD Parent Support Group meeting is Thursday, May 8 in the Library from 4-6pm. If you’re a parent or guardian of a student with ADHD, this group provides education, resources, and support. Please reach out to Leslie Schuyler at luschuyler@gmail.com with questions.

Cosmic Groove – A Year-End Community Celebration (21+), May 10

Parents, caregivers and teachers, we know how hard you’ve worked to give the kids an amazing year, and now it’s finally your time to SHINE! Shake it off, let loose, book that babysitter, and get ready to dance the night away to the timeless sounds of Blue Velvet Groove. 

📅 Saturday, May 10, 2025
🕖 7:00–11:00 PM (Live music kicks off at 8:00 PM)
📍 Aurora Borealis â€“ 16708 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

✨ Dress Code: Sparkles, tulle, blue jeans—whatever makes you feel like the star you are!
🎟️ Tickets: Just $10 (Food and drinks available for purchase)

NEW! Hazel Wolf PTSA/Community Funding Meeting, May 14

Join our Hazel Wolf PTSA/Community Funding Meeting (Thursday, May 14th, 5:30-6:30pm), in the library or online, to discuss next steps for programs facing cuts from the district and state. 

Skate Night, May 23

Get ready to roll—Skate Night is coming up! Join us Friday, May 23rd from 5pm-7pm at Lynwood Skate and Bowl (6210 200th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036) for a fun-filled night! It’s a great chance for Hazel Wolf families to connect and for kids to have a blast outside of school. $12 for regular skates, an additional $4 for inline skates. Skatemate (walker) – additional $6

Ridwell Plastic Film Drive, through the End of the School Year

Bring your collection of thin, stretchy plastic film (think grocery bags, bread bags, bubble wrap, plastic mailers) and drop them in the Ridwell bin by the school entrance anytime. Learn what types of plastic film can be accepted.

When 10 families sign up for Ridwell doorstep pick up by May 23rd via https://get.ridwell.com/hwk8, our school will earn plastic film pickup ALL next year! 

TerraCycle School Drive

Thank you to those who participated in recycling through the TerraCycle school drive initiative. For future reference, you can find free recycling programs on TerraCycle website https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades

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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.

Last Call for TerraCycle School Recycling Drive Items

 Last day to drop off items for the TerraCycle School Recycling Drive is this Wednesday, April 30. Please drop items in the labeled recycling bins at the school entrance.

Accepted Items

Below is a list of items being collected. Learn more about each item category.

  • drink pouches and straws
  • squeezable pouches and caps
  • oral care items
  • air care products

If you have any questions, please email parent volunteer Koko at estem@hazelwolfk8.org.

🎉COSMIC GROOVE: A Year-End Celebration for Our Amazing Adults!

Parents, caregivers, and teachers—this night is for YOU!
We know how hard you’ve worked to give the kids an amazing year, and now it’s finally your time to SHINE! Join us for this 21+ celebration—shake it off, let loose, book that babysitter, and get ready to dance the night away to the timeless sounds of Blue Velvet Groove.

Let’s make it a night to remember—because you’ve earned it! 💃🕺

📅 Saturday, May 10, 2025
🕖 7:00–11:00 PM (Live music kicks off at 8:00 PM)
📍 Aurora Borealis – 16708 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

✨ Dress Code: Sparkles, tulle, blue jeans—whatever makes you feel like the star you are!
🎟️ Tickets: Just $10 (Food and drinks available for purchase)

Free Presentation on Neurodiversity, Autism, and Early Development

April is Autism Awareness Month and we’re delighted to present this PTSA-sponsored educational event for caregivers and teachers of Hazel Wolf and area schools. Join us this Thursday, April 10th from 6-8pm in the Cafetorium for a presentation by the University of Washington Autism Center. 

Director Annette Estes, Ph.D., and John Ketchum, M.Ed., BCBA will give a presentation on autism diagnosis, developmental differences in autistic children, and neurodiversity. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss how to support neurodivergent students. 

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This event is free, but please RSVP via https://tinyurl.com/April10RSVP so the event organizers know how many people to expect. 

Snacks will be provided, and K-5 students are welcomed to play games or color in our gym while their guardians enjoy the presentation. Please email Leslie Schuyler at luschuyler@gmail.com if you have questions.

April PTSA Events and Updates

Spring is in the air and April is here! The PTSA has some exciting events and updates for the community this month.

Your Donations in Action

Did you know that your donations help fund substitutes for 5th grade teachers, allowing them to have a planning day for Nature Bridge? Nature Bridge is an overnight environmental experience in the Olympic National Forest for 5th graders.

Upcoming PTSA Events

Neurodiversity, Autism, and Early Development, Apr. 10

Join us Thursday, April 10th, from 6-8 p.m. in the Cafetorium for an educational event hosted by the ADHD Parent Support Group and UW Autism Center, for parents, caregivers, and teachers. Director Annette Estes, Ph.D., and John Ketchum, M.Ed., BCBA, will present on autism diagnosis, developmental differences, and neurodiversity. Participants can also discuss how to support neurodivergent students.

This event is free, but please RSVP via https://tinyurl.com/April10RSVP so the event organizers know how many people to expect. Snacks will be provided, and K-5 students are welcomed to play games or color in our gym while their guardians enjoy the presentation. Please email Leslie Schuyler at luschuyler@gmail.com if you have questions.

PTSA General Session, Apr. 22

The PTSA General Session is Tuesday, April 22nd, from 6:30-8pm in the Cafetorium. April’s meeting will include updates from Principal Breuder and PTSA committee members, plus a look-ahead to upcoming events, and budget information. Childcare & snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!

TerraCycle School Recycling Drive, now through Apr. 30

April’s the last month for the TerraCycle School Recycling Drive. Bring your items to the labeled recycle bins by the school entrance. Check what can be collected here, or email estem@hazelwolfk8.org with your questions.

Ridwell Plastic Film Recycling Drive Continues!

Good news! The PTSA is still collecting plastic film for Ridwell! Drop your collection of thin, stretchy plastic (think grocery bags, bread bags, bubble wrap, plastic mailers) in the Ridwell bin by the school entrance anytime, or meet us every other Friday at school drop off. Learn what types of plastic film can be accepted

When 10 families sign up for Ridwell doorstep pick up via https://get.ridwell.com/hwk8 by May 23rd, our school will earn plastic film pickup ALL next year!

Parents’ Night Out, May 10

Saturday May 10th from 7-11pm (21+). More details to come.

Events Calendar

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

Volunteer Opportunities

Mid-Year & End-of-Year Fiscal Reviews

We’re looking for volunteers for the PTSA’s upcoming fiscal reviews. If you’re a PTSA member and would like to help, please email treasurer@hazelwolfk8.org.

PTSA Updates

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Advocate for our Schools and Public Education

Read the March 30th post to find ways you can advocate for Hazel Wolf.

Lost and Found

Spring Break is coming up (April 14-18, 2025)! Don’t forget to check the lost and found before break starts!

Lost and Found is located just off the front office area.  Parents can access the Lost and Found anytime during office hours; please check in at the front desk.  Students are encouraged to check it before or after school.  

Items that have been in the Lost and Found for more than 4 weeks will be placed on the front benches on Monday mornings.  Unclaimed items remaining on Saturday will be donated to Kidvantage

Extracurricular Activities Page

Check out the Extracurricular Activities page on the PTSA website, we’ve been updating it.

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