🎉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. 

UW Autism Center Logo

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.

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.

Join Us for the Mariner’s Game on March 30!

The Hazel Wolf Mariner’s game is coming up on Sunday, March 30! We’ve reserved 200 seats in the 100 level for just $20 each ($2 will go to the PTSA). Book your tickets here.  The game starts at 1:10 PM at T-Mobile Park.

Questions? Please contact parent volunteer Sabra Warren via sabrahallphoto@gmail.com or 206-931-3613.

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.

Join Us This Week: ADHD Parent Support Group & Family Movie Night

The ADHD Parent Support Group and Family Movie Night are both happening this week—hope to see you there! Plus, a Ridwell Film Collection update!

ADHD Parent Support Group

March’s ADHD Parent Support Group meeting is Thursday, March 13th in the Library from 4pm-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.

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Family Movie Night, March 14

Join us this Friday, March 14, from 6-8 PM in the Cafetorium to watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Bring blankets and pillows to cozy up on the floor, or low-backed chairs if you’d like to set up behind. Siblings welcome, guardian required. Pizza and snacks will be available for purchase. Volunteers are needed to help make the event a success! Sign up to volunteer today!

Ridwell Film Collection Update

To make it easier, there’s a bin by the front door where you can drop off your plastic film during the school week. The last day for drop-offs is Friday, March 21 (note the corrected date). Learn what Ridwell will and will not take. Please email peculiaromen@gmail.com with questions. 

Plastic bins in a hallway with Ridwell poster taped to the wall.

PTSA Winter Event Recap

Welcome back! We hope you had a relaxing Mid-Winter Break.

2025 is off to a strong start, with the PTSA hosting a guest speaker at the January general session and throwing a fun dance party. We also celebrated the city results of the National PTA Reflections Art Contest. Read the recaps!

Online Safety Presentation by Amy Lang from Birds & Bees & Kids

In January, the PTSA invited Amy Lang from Birds & Bees & Kids to speak at the general session, where she shared valuable resources and insights on keeping kids safe online.  Thanks to all those who attended!

Headshot of Amy Lang, a white woman with short brown hair, wearing a red shirt and matching red eyeglasses.

We had a great conversation about:

  • Simple, low-tech things you can do to keep your kids safer online
  • Why you need to talk about online safety
  • How to talk about pornography (before they see it)
  • What to say and how to handle it if they’ve seen it
  • Why monitoring and filtering are so important

“Ready. Set. Glow” Dance

More than 100 families attended our first ever “Ready. Set. Glow!” Dance in January. It was an absolute blast to see all the kids (and grown ups!) having such a fun time dancing together! Huge thanks to our amazing DJ, Henry Vogler, our PTSA event planners—Maia Vogler and Diana Wong—and all the parent volunteers who helped with set up and take down: Andrew Chipperfield, Heather Eliav, Hannah Gelman, Rob Hill, Jenn Johnson-Demel, Chakrya Lim, Amanda Smith, and Erika Trott. Without your help, this uplifting community event would not have been possible.

2024 National PTA Reflections Art Contest

Although this contest took place in the fall, the judging and celebration at the city level recently wrapped up. Congratulations to the Hazel Wolf K-8 students who are finalists, with their art advancing to the state level, and to all the Honorable Mentions! We have some talented students. To learn more about the results, visit the Seattle City Council PTSA results page.

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Rescheduled School Tour: New Dates

Due to the weather, the school tour on February 6th has been rescheduled to next Thursday, February 13th, at 9:30 AM. Here is the updated tour schedule:

  • Thursday, February 13: 9:30am and 5:30pm
  • Thursday February 27, 9:30am

If you’re available, volunteer for a tour . Volunteers will show prospective families our school and answer questions.

Questions? Contact the front office at 206-252-4610.