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SEA-SPS Contract Negotiations

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Sharing a note from the Hazel Wolf Picket Captains.

Dear Hazel Wolf community

As you you may have heard, Seattle Education Association (SEA) has voted to authorize a strike.

None of us want to strike. Our place is in the school and in the classrooms. Going on strike is a last resort. We have already proposed a compromise with the district on many issues and they are not budging from their unacceptable positions. Educators have no choice but to strike.

What’s at stake? It is not just educator pay! Teacher working conditions are student learning environments. So, when we bargain, we fight for a better education for our stadents. We are trying to win smaller class sizes and case loads, a more robust Special Education system, stronger supports for students, protection for our our most vulnerable and staff voice in school wide decision making. The current offers from SPS do not reflect our community’s needs.

What can you do to help? First email the school board at bit.ly/supportSEA and tell them educators need a fair contract. Second, join us on the picket line! If we do strike, we’ll be marching around Hazel Wolf starting on Wednesday, September 2nd. We’ll march each day from 9 – 3:30 until we have an acceptable contract.

Again, no one wants to strike and we do not take this action lightly. SEA members are working hard every day to get back to work and start the school year.

Solidarity,
Hazel Wolf Picket Captains

Upcoming Back to School Events

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Happy August! Hope you’re enjoying these last days of summer!

The new academic year is quickly approaching. Below are some upcoming PTSA events to add to your calendar. Please share them with other families.

See you in September!

PTSA Welcome Picnic (after Open House), Sept. 1

Join us at school on Tuesday, September 1, from 4:30–6:30 p.m., right after the Open House.* Come connect with other families and kick off an amazing new school year together!

We’ll have lawn games, popsicles, and sidewalk chalk for everyone to enjoy. Feel free to bring a picnic or grab some food from a nearby restaurant.

*Open House is from 3:30–4:30 p.m. Look out for an email from Dr. Breuder with more information.

First Day of School for Grades 1-8, Sept. 2

The first day of school for grades 1–8 is Wednesday, September 2!

📸The PTSA will have a first-day-of-school photo booth so families can capture those special first-day pics!

Please note: Wednesday, September 2 is a regular school day and not an early-release day.

First Day of School for Kindergarteners, Sept. 8

The first day of school for Kindergarteners is Tuesday, September 8!

☕📸 The PTSA will have coffee and a first-day-of-school photo booth so families can grab a cup of coffee and capture those special first-day pics!

We can’t wait to welcome our newest students and families!

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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 Week of School Reminders & Save the Dates

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The last day of school is this Wednesday, June 17! Don’t forget:

  • School gets out at 2:25 on Wednesday (1 hour early dismissal)
  • Visit the Lost and Found while you still have a chance. Check out the Lost and Found photo album, it has instructons on how get your items after the last day of school.
  • If you missed last week’s post, check out the recap and reminisce about all the fun and memorable moments we shared this year.

Save the Date

Put these dates in your calendars before you get into summer mode. Share with other Hazel Wolf Families too!

  • Transition to Kindergarten: August 18-20, 2026, learn more about Transition to Kindergarten
  • 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)

Moving on Up!

Congratulations to the three grades celebrating their promotions this week:

  • Kindergardeners: Tuesday
  • 5th Graders: Wednesday
  • 8th Graders: Tuesdadays

2025-2026 School Year Recap

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What an amazing year it’s been! Thank you to everyone who supported our school by attending or volunteering at PTSA and school events, helping in the classroom, chaperoning field trips, or contributing through donations.

Your generosity, time, and dedication helped make this year truly special for our students, teachers, and community.

$81,000+ raised

We raised $81,000+ through the Spring Acution, Winter Gear and Ski Swap, Goodwill Fill the Truck event, individual donations, and company matching. Thank you!

90 Students Celebrated

The students are amazing and we were able to celebrate 90 students through our Student Shout Outs

Read past Student Shout Outs:

12+ PTSA Events

Throughout the year, our community came together at these PTSA events:

  • Welcome Picnic
  • First Day Coffee
  • Movie nights
  • Fall Festival
  • Glow Dance
  • General Sessions
  • BIPOC Meetings
  • Neurodivergent Support Group meetings
  • Paint the Playground

6 Community Outings

We ventured beyond the school grounds for the following community outings:

  • Seattle Reign Game
  • Roller Skating Night
  • Seattle Kraken Game
  • Cirque du Soleil
  • Seattle Mariner’s Game
  • Seattle Storm’s Game

Numerous Families Supported

Numerous Hazel Wolf Families were support this year through the Coat Drive, Gift Card Drive, and Literacy Intervention Program

⏰ Don’t Forget: Paint the HW Playground Event is Coming Up

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This fun event is quickly approaching! Join us on Sunday, May 31st at 10am to brighten the Hazel Wolf playground! All Materials will be provided and you do not need to be a registered volunteer to participate. Sign up today!

  • Sunday, May 31 at 10am (back up date is Sun. June 7th if rained out)
  • All materials will be provided!
  • Please keep younger children at home, as we will not have the capacity to monitor children around wet paint stations..
Sign Up Today!