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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.

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

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PTSA Winter Event Recap

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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!

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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.

Hazel Wolf K-8 students dance in the darken cafeteria while laser designs project on the screen.
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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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February PTSA Events and Updates

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February brings plenty of ways to get involved—check out our PTSA events, volunteer opportunities, and updates that will keep you connected and engaged with our school community!

Upcoming February PTSA Events

ADHD Parent Support Group, Feb. 13

February’s meeting will be held on Thursday, February 13 in the Library, 4pm-6pm. This group meets monthly on the second Thursday, providing education, resources, and support to parents and guardians of students with ADHD. If you have questions or would like more information before attending, please reach out to Leslie Schuyler at luschuyler@gmail.com.

TerraCycle

Join us in keeping hard-to-recycle household products out of landfill! Bring your items to the labeled recycle bins by the school entrance. Check what can be collected here, or email estem@hazelwolfk8.org with any questions.

Events Calendar

Visit our events calendar to see PTSA and school events in once place. Don’t forget to subscribe! If you have any questions, email communications@hazelwolfk8.org

Volunteer Opportunities

School Tour Volunteers Needed

The Admin team is looking for volunteers to show prospective families our school and help answer questions during school tours. Volunteers are needed on February 6, 13, and 27. Volunteer today.

Mid-Year and End-of-Year Fiscal Review Volunteers

The PTSA needs three volunteers for the mid-year and end-of-year fiscal reviews, which should be done by people other than the current check signers (treasurer and PTSA presidents). It will take a few hours over one or two evenings. If you’re a member and would like to help, please email treasurer@hazelwolfk8.org.

PTSA Updates

All Volunteer Sign-Ups Now in One Place

To make things easier, all sign-up sheets for upcoming events will be available on the volunteer page. Visit the page today!

Ridwell Update

Your amazing response to our plastic film recycling drive has earned our school free plastic film pick-ups from Ridwell this Spring! More info and collection dates coming soon.

Lost and Found Reminder

Mid-Winter Break is coming up, don’t forgot to check the lost and found.

Each week, items that have been in the Lost & Found for more than four weeks are placed on the front benches for one last call. Unclaimed items remaining on Saturdays are donated to Kidvantage. Join the Hazel Wolf K-8 Community Group on Facebook for regular updates including photos and videos of lost items.

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2024 Winter Clothing and Ski Swap, Nov 2nd

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The 2024 Winter Clothing & Ski Swap is Nov. 2nd, 11am-4pm in the Cafetorium. Get outfitted for winter and help raise money for our school! Open to the public, this event features gently used winter apparel and ski/snowboard gear. There will also be new apparel and gear to purchase, courtesy of Hazel Wolf family-owned Dusty’s Ski Shop.

Way to Participate

  • Come shop on November 2nd!
  • Sell Gear: Pre-register your gear and drop off at the school on October 24th, 25th and 29th & November 1st from 3-6pm. Visit the Winter Clothing and Ski Swap page to learn more.
  • Volunteer: This is a popular, public event and it takes a lot of volunteers to make it run. Please sign up at tinyurl.com/HWskiswapvolunteer to help with consignment drop offs, event set up, support, and closing up.
  • Help spread the word and share this event with friends and family.

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Volunteers Needed for Harvest Festival

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The Harvest Festival is coming up on Sunday, October 27 from 12pm-3pm. To make it a successful event, we need folks to help with set up, games, food, and clean up. The volunteer duties are split into 2 shifts. This way, you can help for half of the festival and spend the other half enjoying it with your family! Thank you to those who have already signed up to volunteer.

If you have questions, please contact the events team at communityevents@hazelfwolfk8.org.

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2024 Harvest Festival

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Join us Sunday, October 27 from 12pm-3pm to celebrate the season with tricks, treats, games, face painting, and spooky surprises. There will be refreshments and food available for purchase. Costumes encouraged! 

If you’re interested in volunteering, sign up at tinyurl.com/HWharvestvolunteer. We need folks to help with set up, games, food, and clean up

Don’t forget to subscribe to the PTSA events calendar and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.