February PTSA Updates and Events

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!

Your Donations in Action

Did you know your donations allowed the Hazel Wolf Admin to bring in lion dancers to perform at this month’s school assembly to celebrate Lunar New Year?

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.

📣Student Shout Out

For our February Student Shout Out, we’re celebrating the students who performed in Aspire Kinetic ArtsA 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

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

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!

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🎉One Night. No Bedtimes. Big Impact.

What if your next night out included live music, an amazing meal, zero dishes to wash, and a room full of parents cheering as paddles go up and glasses clink to a joyful toast… “For the children!

Welcome to the Spring Masquerade Auction — your official excuse to dress up, step out, and do something fun that supports our amazing Hazel Wolf K-8 students and staff.

🎟 Early Bird Tickets: Still in Play

We’ve extended early bird pricing through January 31, which means you can snag tickets for $85 and lock in the most fun you’ll have on a Saturday night all spring. Bring a partner. Bring friends. Make it a mini-reunion of adults who remember what nightlife feels like.

📅 The Details You’ll Want in Your Calendar

Saturday, March 21, 2026
5:30–9:30 PM
Magnuson Park Hangar 30
21+ event

Tickets:
• $85 through 1/31
• $95 starting 2/1
👉 Purchase tickets

✨ What’s in Store

This isn’t your typical school fundraiser. It’s more like: dinner party meets jazz lounge meets game night for a cause.

• 🍽️ Dinner by Old Ballard Catering Co
• 🎶 Live jazz during cocktail hour and passed hors d’oeuvres
• 🍰 Dessert Dash
• 🎁 Silent Auction, raffles, and Raise the Paddle

Prizes you’ll brag about later:
• Sounders tickets
• A family photo session
• A dreamy Airbnb treehouse stay
• A guitar plus a private lesson
• And a few surprises we’re not spoiling yet…

👶 Childcare: We’ve Got You Covered

Enjoy the auction without juggling childcare. We’re partnering with Mosaic Room (11742 15th Ave NE) in the Pinehurst neighborhood to offer a Parents’ Night Out during the auction.

Hours: Drop-off 5:00–6:00pm, Pick-up 9:30–10:00pm (early pickup available)
Cost: $40 per child, $30 per additional sibling

Kids will enjoy a fully supervised evening with games, crafts, group activities, and a movie with wind-down time. Snacks are provided, and families can note food allergies during registration.
👉 Register for childcare today!

🙌 Want to Help Make It Legendary?

If you love being part of something special, here’s how you can jump in:

• Donate a dessert 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.)

Email  stephanie.paolone@hazelwolfk8.org and we’ll put you right in the middle of the magic.

Great food. Live music. A room full of parents raising paddles for something that truly matters.

☃️January PTSA Updates and Events

Happy New Year! We hope you had relaxing winter break. We’re rolling into the new year slow and steady. Read about what’s going on with the PTSA this month.

Your Donations in Action

Thank you to all those who donated during the Gift Card Drive! Because of your generosity, every student on Hazel Wolf’s Family Support list received a gift card. We received 64 community-donated gift cards, which helped support the 41 (out of 125) families who had not yet received gift cards through Operation School Bell or Emergency Right Now Needs Funds from Amazon.

PTSA Updates

📣Student Shout-Out

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.

For our first Student Shout-Out, congratulations to the Lake City Lightning Lions! They won the Seattle Youth Soccer Association’s GU10 City Tournament in December! The Lightning Lions include the following 4th graders: Henley, Iris, Julia, Karis, Keira, Nora, Paige, Phoenix, Tula, and Wrenley .

Fall Recap

The first part of the school year was busy for the PTSA. Read about all the wonderful things we did as a community in the Fall Recap post published in December.

Thank You from Ms. Marcu, School Counselor

A note from the school counselor thanking the PTSA for all the support.

Recycling Resources Page

Visit our newest web page, Recycling Resources, for links and tools to help you recycle with confidence.

Summer Camp Resources

For those who like to plan ahead, visit our Summer Camp Resources page to help with your research.

PTSA Volunteer Opportunities

School Tours Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers to help guide prospective families on Jan. 14. Sign up to help with school tours.

Spring Masquerade Auction Support

Our biggest Fundraiser is Saturday, March 21st. If you’re interested in helping out, please fill out this interest form or email stephanie.paolone@hazelwolfk8.org.

January PTSA Events

School Tour, Jan. 14

The last school tour is January 14 at 5:30pm.  Don’t forget to sign up to help with school tours.

BIPOC Community Connection Event, Jan. 15

The BIPOC Community Connection Event is a chance to build and celebrate community, share your voice and experiences, and learn how to get involved with the PTSA. Join us on Thursday, January 15, from 6:30–8:00 pm at the school for a welcoming and supportive gathering, with dinner and childcare provided.

Seattle Kraken Game, Jan. 23

Grab specialty-priced tickets for the Seattle Kraken vs. Anaheim Ducks game on Friday, January 23 at 7pm. $3 from every ticket will be donated back to the Hazel Wolf K-8 PTSA. Purchase Krakent tickets today!

Glow Dance, Jan. 30

This popular event is back! More information coming soon!

Cirque Du Soleil, Jan. 30 – Mar. 22

Cirque du Soleil ECHO is coming to Marymoor Park! 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

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!

Stay connected

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

❄️December PTSA Updates and Events

December starts tomorrow, and we have another full month of opportunities to support the school and build community!

Your Donations in Action

Did you know the 2024-2025 Resource Survey showed how much our community values outdoor education? When Washington State couldn’t fund the Outdoor Learning Grant due to budget challenges, affecting many schools, the Hazel Wolf PTSA Board voted to fill the gap so our 5th and 8th graders can go on the much-loved overnight trips.

PTSA Updates

Spring Masquerade Auction Early Bird Pricing

The auction is Saturday March 21, 2026 at Magnuson Hanger 30 from 5:30pm-9:30pm. This is a 21+ event. December 31st is the last day to get early bird pricing ($85 per ticket). Purchase tickets today!

Ski Bus Program

The PTSA is offering two Ski Bus programs for the 2025–2026 season—one on Wednesdays and one on Fridays—with lessons and transportation to Summit Central. Sign up for Ski Bus before it’s too late!

2024-2025 Resource Survey Results

Last school year we asked the community to tell us what they value. Check out the survey results to see where we’ll put our priorities this year.

PTSA Volunteer Opportunities

K-5 Movie Night Volunteers Needed

Lights, snacks, action! The K-5 Movie Night is on Friday, December 5, and we need volunteers to help with setup, selling snacks, and cleanup. Sign up today to help with Movie Night!

Staff Appreciation Breakfast Needed

The annual breakfast event is on Thursday, December 18. Help us celebrate our amazing staff before winter break by setting up, cleaning up, making coffee and tea, or contributing breakfast items. Sign up to help with breakfast!

School Tours Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers to help guide prospective families on these dates: Dec. 16, Jan. 12, Jan. 22. Sign up to help with school tours.

Spring Masquerade Auction Support

Our biggest Fundraiser is Saturday, March 21st. If you’re interested in helping out, please fill out this interest form or email stephanie.paolone@hazelwolfk8.org.

December PTSA Events

Reflections Art Contest – “I Belong!”, Dec. 1

Submissions for the Reflections Art Contest are due Monday, December 1. To download an application or to learn more, visit the 2025 Reflections Art Contest post from November 9th.

Neurodivergent Support Group Family Potluck, Dec. 4

Hazel Wolf’s Neurodivergent Support Group invites you to a kid-friendly potluck on Thursday, December 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the school library. The group’s a welcoming space for parents of neurodiverse children to connect, share, and learn together. RSVP to potluck today! Contact Jenny with any questions.

K-5 Movie Night, Dec. 5

K–5 families, join us for movie night featuring K-Pop Demon Hunters on Friday, December 5 in the Cafetorium. Doors open at 6:15, movie starts at 6:30pm. Pizza and snacks will be available for purchase, siblings are welcome. Don’t forget to volunteer!

School Tour, Dec. 16

The first of three school tours is December 16 at 9:30am.  Don’t forget to sign up to help with school tours.

Staff Appreciation Breakfast, Dec. 18

Help us celebrate our amazing staff before winter break by providing ready-to-eat or prepared foods, setting up, cleaning up, or making coffee and tea. Sign up to help with breakfast.

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. 

Looking Ahead

Seattle Kraken Game, Jan. 23

Grab specialty-priced tickets for the Seattle Kraken vs. Anaheim Ducks game on Friday, January 23 at 7pm. $3 from every ticket will be donated back to the Hazel Wolf K-8 PTSA. Purchase Krakent tickets today!

Glow Dance, Jan. 30

This popular event is back! More information coming soon!

Cirque Du Soleil, Jan. 30 – Mar. 22

Cirque du Soleil ECHO is coming to Marymoor Park! Join us on February 7 at the 4pm showing. Tickets are available at a group rate. If you can’t make that show, the group rate applies to performances between January 30 and March 22. Purchase ECHO tickets.

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!

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.

🎭 Spring Masquerade Auction: A Night of Fun and Fundraising

Celebrate with the Hazel Wolf community at our Spring Masquerade Auction—an evening of fun, food, and fundraising! Enjoy dinner, dancing, and exciting activities like the Dessert Dash, Silent Auction, Raffle Games, and our inspiring Raise the Paddle moment. This is a 21+ event.

Put on your best mask and join us for a night to remember—all in support of our school!

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
🕕 5:30–9:30 PM
📍 Magnuson Park Hangar 30
🎟️ Early Bird Pricing: $85 per person if purchased by 12/31/25.

Auction Support

If you’re interested in supporting, please fill out the interest form or email stephanie.paolone@hazelwolfk8.org to get involved in any of the following ways:

  • Donate a gift cardauction item, or auction experience
  • Lead a student art project or create a themed basket for your child’s grade
  • Help with decorations for the event
  • Join the fundraising planning committee
  • Share connections for dessert donations, a DJ/band, or catering
  • Or suggest another way to contribute!

⏰ Reminder: Gift Card Drive Ends Nov. 21

The PTSA is collecting gift cards in $25 increments to Amazon, Kroger, or Target to help Hazel Wolf families purchase groceries and other essentials. Please drop off your gift cards at the front desk by November 21st. Every donation makes a difference—thank you for supporting our community!

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.

⏰Reminder: Winter Clothing and Ski Swap is Nov. 1

The Winter Clothing & Ski Swap is this Saturday, November 1! This event is open to the public, so invite your friends and family!

📅 Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
🕚 11am–4pm
📍 Hazel Wolf Cafetorium

🛍️ Shop gently used & new winter gear — coats, boots, rainwear, skis/snowboards & more for all ages!

💸 Sell your gently used gear on consignment (you keep 60%!)
Final Drop-off Dates: Oct. 28, 30, 31 from 3–6pm (Main Entrance)

🙋‍♀️ Volunteers needed to help with drop-offs, setup, sales, or cleanup. This event depends on community support, please consider volunteering.

✅ Check the FAQ on the Winter Gear & Ski Swap page for more info.

Ski Bus Information Session, Oct. 29

Calling al 3rd – 8th grade families! Join Mr. Smith on Wednesday October 29th from 6-6:30pm on Teams to learn about Ski Bus. Email Sarah Burris with question at sarah8600@hotmail.com

Meeting Information

Teams Meeting ID:229 712 811 590

Password: bD7MZ9WS

🧤Gear Up for Winter: The Winter Clothing & Ski Swap Returns Nov. 1

Get your family winter-ready and support Hazel Wolf K‑8! Join us for our Winter Clothing & Ski Swap on Saturday, November 1, 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 21, 23, 28, 30 and 31 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! 💚🏫