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⏰Reminder: PTSA General Session, Fall Harvest Festival, and Winter Clothing and Ski Swap

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PTSA General Session, Oct. 23

Join us on Thursday, October 23 from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Library. This in-person meeting is open to all and a great way to stay connected with what’s happening in our community! October’s meeting includes updates from the Principal and PTSA, a preview of upcoming events, and budget approval. Dinner and Childcare will be provided.

Fall Harvest Festival, Oct. 25

The Fall Harvest Festival is this Saturday, October 25 from 12pm-2pm in the Cafetorium. Celebrate the season with tricks, treats, games, and spooky surprises. There will be refreshments and food available for purchase. Costumes encouraged! 

We still need volunteers to sell food and beverages and run the the game and activity stations! Sign up to volunteer today!

Winter Clothing and Ski Swap

Consignment drop off starts this week! Drop off your items October 21, 23, 28, 30 and 31 from 3-6pm at the front of the school.

This event depends on community support—please consider volunteering! We especially need help with consignment drop-off. Sign up today!

Learn more about the Winter Clothing and Ski Swap.

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.

🎃October PTSA Updates and Events

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Can you believe October starts on Wednesday? Just like September, it’s going to be another busy month!

PTSA Updates

Become a PTSA Member

Parents, caregivers, and community members are all welcome—no meeting or volunteer commitment required. Just one membership per family helps support our students and school community.

Lost and Found

  • The Lost and Found is located by the front office. Parents can access it anytime during office hours. Students are encouraged to check it before or after school.
  • If there is a legible phone number on an item, a notification text will be sent by a volunteer.
  • Items left in the Lost and Found for more than 4 weeks will be donated to Kidvantage.
  • Browse photos and videos of current Lost and Found items.

Read-a-Thon

The Read-a-Thon has been cancelled this year, but we’re excited for our other two major fundraisers: the Spring Auction on March 21, 2026 and the Move-a-Thon in the spring.

SDOT Walkways Update

Back in January 2025, the Seattle Department of Transportation held a public walk in Pinehurst with about 25 residents to gather feedback on new sidewalks and walkways. Based on community input and key criteria such as safety, equity, and proximity to schools and transit, SDOT will design 28 blocks of walkways for construction between 2026–2029, with project schedules available by late 2025.

Volunteer Opportunities

Classroom Connectors Needed

Help strengthen our school community by becoming a Classroom Connector (formerly Room Parents)! Support teachers, connect families, and make a difference—one classroom at a time.

Fall Harvest Festival, Oct 25

The popular Fall Harvest Festival is back and we need your help to make it as amazing as last year! Sign up to volunteer today!

October PTSA Events

Seattle School Board Candidate Forum, Oct. 14

On October 14, 2025, Catharine Blaine K-8 PTA will host a student-focused forum with candidates for School Board Districts 2, 4, 5, & 7. Students will help co-moderate the conversation, featuring a Q&A, short break, and trivia round.

Seattle Reign Game, Oct. 17

Join Hazel Wolf families for a fun night of soccer as we cheer on the FC Reign at their last home game, Friday October 17th at Lumen Field. Game starts at 7pm. For each ticket purchased, $3 will go directly to the Hazel Wolf PTSA! Purchase discounted tickets.

PTSA General Session, Oct. 23

Join us on Thursday, October 23 from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Library. This in-person meeting is open to all and a great way to stay connected with what’s happening in our community! October’s meeting includes updates from the Principal and PTSA, a preview of upcoming events, and budget approval. Childcare will be provided.

Fall Harvest Festival, Oct. 25

Join us Saturday, October 25 from 12pm-2pm at the Cafetorium to celebrate the season with tricks, treats, games, and spooky surprises. There will be refreshments and food available for purchase. Costumes encouraged! Don’t forget to volunteer!

Ridwell, now until Jun. 2026

Thanks to the amazing efforts of our Hazel Wolf families last spring, we earned free Ridwell plastic film pickups for the entire academic year! 🙌 Help us make the most of it—drop your clean, dry plastic films in the Ridwell bin by the school entrance anytime. Learn about what Ridwell accepts.  

Looking Ahead

Winter Gear and Ski Swap, Nov. 1

The annual Hazel Wolf Winter Gear Exchange & Ski Swap is happening November 1st! Start rounding up the winter layers you and your kids have outgrown and need to replace. Jackets, snow or rain pants and boots, gloves, hats, and winter socks. Plus snow gear, including: skis (downhill or cross country), snowboards, snow shoes, and more! We will be consigning gear the week before and then selling new & gently used gear at the event. More details to come soon.

Spring Auction, Mar. 21

The Spring Auction is on March 21, 2026 at the Magnuson Park Hangar. More details to come!

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.

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Community Funding Conversation Next Steps

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In case you missed the meeting last week, read the May 14 Community Funding Conversation recap to learn about the next steps in how our community is supporting topics important to Hazel Wolf families — including music, engineering, and outdoor education. If you have any questions, please email Stephanie (PTSA Co-President) at stephanie.paolone@hazelwolfk8.org.

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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. 

Take PTSA Resource Survey

Already filled out the survey? Fantastic! Help us spread the word and send this to a friend to remind them to fill it out.

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Reminder: Hazel Wolf PTSA/Community Funding Meeting, May 14

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

Read the summary from the previous community funding conversations.

PTSA Funding Survey

If you haven’t done so, please fill out our PTSA Funding Survey. This will help the PTSA allocate funding in the way that best fits our students’ needs, given the funding cuts happening next year. Fill out one survey for each of your children who attend Hazel Wolf.

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Reminder: PTSA General Session on April 22

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Welcome back from Spring Break!

Join us this Tuesday, April 22nd for the PTSA General Session Meeting, 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!

Along with the PTSA meeting, there are also important funding discussions happening this week.

Middle School Mathematics Meeting, April 21  

Hosted by Hazel Wolf staff, this event is for middle school families for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm on Teams.

Math Information Night Meeting Link

Middle School Spanish/Language Meeting, April 22 

Hosted by Hazel Wolf community members, this event is for middle school families for the 2025-2026 school year. This meeting starts at 5:00 pm and will be held in person and virtually.

In Person Location: HW Library

Virtual: Middle School Spanish/Language Meeting Link Meeting ID: 934 625 572 5078, Passcode: b4Qx2p 

Seattle School District Board meeting, April 23

Join your fellow Hazel Wolf parents at the Seattle School District April board meeting. The meeting starts at 4:15pm at 2445 3rd Ave. S, Seattle WA 98134.

Your presence/voice make a difference: https://www.alltogetherforseattleschools.org/home/take-action-seattle

Hazel Wolf Engineering Meeting for 2025-26 families, April 24

Hosted by Hazel Wolf community members, this meeting starts at 5:00pm and will be held in person and virtually.

In Person Location: HW Library

Virtual: Engineering Meeting Link. Meeting ID: 935 498 279 536 4, Passcode: o7Sj3s

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April PTSA Events and Updates

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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.