Got Tickets for Spring Fling? Things to Know Before You Go!


Spring Fling is almost here, and we can’t wait! If you have tickets already, here’s some logistical information we thought you’d like to know before you arrive. (If you still need to grab a ticket before they sell out, click here.)

Where?
Lake Forest Park Civic Club
17301 Beach Dr NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

The Civic Club has free parking for approximately 40 vehicles. Once that’s filled, there are additional spaces across Bothell Way.

What Should I Wear?
Dress for a good time! Despite our lovely PNW weather not getting the memo, we’re going for a Spring cocktail party theme – think cocktail or floral dresses, slacks, and your best dancing shoes. It’s most important to us that everyone has a good time, so if cocktail dresses aren’t for you, then come in your favorite party attire.

Do I need to bring anything?
This is a 21+ event with alcohol available for purchase, and we will be checking photo ID. Please be sure to have it with you.

When?
Check-in begins at 6pm, and the evening will wrap up around 9pm.

What?
Here’s a list of program highlights:

Cocktail Hour
Mingle with Friends & Staff
Live Music by Guitar Gil & Friends
Good Food & Drinks
Special Video Presentation
Raise the Paddle
Dessert Dash
Music & Dancing

What’s a Raise the Paddle?
It’s a way for participants to help support all the amazing Hazel Wolf K-8 programs the PTSA funds. During this part of the evening, we’ll ask you to lift your bid card (your “paddle”, which you’ll receive during check-in) and pledge a donation amount that makes sense for you. It’s that simple.

We’ll start with a dollar amount and ask for anyone who’s willing to donate at that amount to raise their bid card, and to hold that card in the air until we’ve recorded everyone’s bid number. And remember – you can raise your paddle more than once!

What’s a Dessert Dash?
A Dessert Dash is an auction – for dessert! It’s a fun way to have our cake while raising money for the school. There’ll be a display of delicious donated desserts, but… we’re asking attendees to make a donation in order to enjoy them!

Guests at each table pool their donations to bid on one of the desserts – each table will be given a Dessert Dash Bid Sheet, for you to list your contribution. Once all the bid sheets have been collected, we’ll announce the highest table bid, and that table gets to pick their favorite dessert first – and so on, until every table has chosen a dessert. It goes fast (hence “Dash”), so it’s best to pick a runner for your table, and agree on your top choices ahead of time!

I have dietary restrictions. Will there be options for me?
Our appetizers will include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The bánh mì sandwiches will be available in meat, vegetarian, and gluten-free (no bun) variations. For the Dessert Dash, allergens such as nuts, dairy, soy, gluten will be listed on the desserts.

Any other questions?
Please email fundraising@hazelwolfk8.org and we’ll do our best to help!

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, March 2nd, for what promises to be a fantastic in-person FUNdraiser to benefit our wonderful school!


Help Us Stage our First In-Person Fundraiser in Five Years!


Only two weeks to go until Spring Fling is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring back an in-person FUNdraiser for our parents, caregivers and staff. There’s just one thing… we need YOUR help to make it happen!

From venue set up and guest check-in, to bartending and DJ’ing, events like this involve a lot of moving pieces and require many helpers to make them a success. We’re looking for volunteers to join our party planning committee members and help with set-up, the event itself, and (minimal) clean-up at the end of the evening.

Afternoon shifts (great for any high schoolers looking for volunteer hours!) and evening positions are available, and we can promise a super-fun time working alongside other Hazel Wolf K-8 parents and caregivers!

Feel free to sign up for a time slot that matches your availability, and/or a specific position that interests you. If you’d like to volunteer AND participate in the fundraising activities (Dessert Dash/Raise the Paddle) you WILL need to buy a ticket (which includes food). If you’d like to volunteer and NOT participate in the fundraising, you don’t need to buy a ticket, and food will be provided.

Love baking? We’re also looking for Dessert Dash donations! Our party planning committee has been contacting local bakeries and restaurants to ask for donations, but we’re also hoping bakers in our fabulous school community will contribute, too.

Desserts need to feed 8-10 people, and beyond that – the choice is yours! The only thing we ask is that you list any allergens (nuts, dairy, soy, gluten), or let us know if your dessert is gluten-free, vegan, etc., so we can be sure to share this information with guests before they start placing their bids.

It’s true what they say… it takes a village to make events like this happen for our community, and we appreciate your help in any capacity. Thank you in advance for your participation!


Still need tickets? This is proving to be a popular event, and there are fewer than 40 remaining – click here to buy now!

Join us at the PTSA General Session!

We hope to see you at the PTSA General Session Thursday 2/15 6:30 to 8pm in the Cafetorium.  Doors will be open between 6pm and 8:30pm so community members can mingle and talk before and after the meeting. Light snacks will be served. The PTSA will provide updates on upcoming events and our Administration team will respond to many of the submitted questions. We strongly encourage in person attendance, but are providing a zoom link. Please be aware that we will likely be unable to answer questions posed in the zoom chat.  The zoom link is here: http://tinyurl.com/hwwintermtg

Mingle, Dance & Dine – All for a Great Cause!


Did you hear the news? Your Hazel Wolf K-8 PTSA is hosting its first IN-PERSON party fundraiser in FIVE YEARS! 

On Saturday, March 2nd (6-9pm), we’re gathering at Lake Forest Park Civic Club to put the FUN in fundraising! Book a sitter, bring your friends, and join us for an evening of dinner, drinks and dancing – with proceeds helping to support all kinds of amazing programs at our school; from field trips to staff grants, outdoor education to tutoring.

The Spring Fling is a chance for you to mingle with friends, meet new families, catch up with staff, and – most importantly – have fun! Once you’ve had a chance to enjoy some tasty appetizers, a delicious Vietnamese bánh mì sandwich, and beverages from the bar, we’ll introduce a little friendly competition with the best kind of auction… a Dessert Dash!

Team up with your table and pool your bids on a selection of delicious, donated desserts. The highest table bid gets to choose their favorite dessert first – and so it goes, until all desserts are spoken for. (If you’re reading this and would like to donate a dessert, please email fundraising@hazelwolfk8.org – we’d love to hear from you!)

We’re also super-thrilled to announce Guitar Gil and Friends – featuring our very own Mr. Stevens – will be performing live during the evening!

All in all, what’s not to love? Tickets are on sale now and space is limited, so don’t delay – buy your tickets today!

Help us honor Ms. Mah

Laura Mah was a treasured part of our Hazel Wolf community and touched so many students and families. This week the PTSA will be providing our staff with lunch from Snappy Dragon, one of her favorite restaurants.

And on Friday February 9 we will be providing tea and cookies to show our love for her and our staff community. Please consider signing up below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044CA9AF2EA7F49-47760197-cookies#

Staff/Teacher Appreciation Cookie Exchange – December 14th!

As the holidays approach, we want to take a moment to appreciate our wonderful teaching and administrative staff, and show gratitude for all they do to nurture our students!

We’re hosting a cookie drive on Thursday, December 14th! We hope to provide each Hazel Wolf teacher and staff member with a dozen cookies to send them off on winter break with a smile on their face.

Can you help with a donation of homemade or store-bought cookies, and/or volunteer your time to help with set up and clean up?

Visit this link for more details and to sign up. 

Winter Clothing and Ski Swap: Nov. 4th!

This event is for everyone! Not a skier? No problem! Get the winter layers you need to keep you and your family warm and dry during the cold months ahead. And if you do ski or snowboard – make sure you’re ready to head into the mountains once the snow hits!

The Winter Clothing and Ski Swap will feature gently used winter apparel and ski/snowboard gear (see section on consignment below). There will also be new gear to purchase courtesy of Hazel Wolf family-owned Dusty’s ski shop! Get outfitted for winter and help raise money for our school!

This event is open to the public and anyone who wants to stay warm this winter, find/consign gear and support a great cause is welcome!

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Winter Clothing and Ski Swap this year?

SAT. 11/4, 11AM – 4PM: SALE

The Winter Clothing and Ski Swap Sale is from 11am – 4pm on Saturday 11/4. Everyone is welcome! The sale will be outside in a covered area, so dress accordingly. Adult and child-sized gently used winter and rain jackets, pants, winter socks & layers, rain and snow boots can be consigned. We are also interested in any and all snow gear – skis, snowboards, boots, poles, snowshoes — bring it all! In addition to gently used gear, we will have new gear to purchase courtesy of Hazel Wolf family-owned Dusty’s ski shop! 

Entrance: drop-off gate on the west side of the field. Exit: east side of the field.  Parking available on the north and west side of the school.

When can I drop off my consignment items?

Consignment drop off: 10/26 & 10/27, 11/2 & 11/3: 3pm – 6pm outside the main Hazel Wolf entrance

Do you need volunteers to help make this event a success? I’d love to help out!

We need volunteers to help with this year’s great event. Please see the link to help with consignment drop offs, event set up, support and closing up.  It’s a great way to help support the kids at Hazel Wolf K-8!!! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CADAE22ABFBC61-45365772-hwk8#/

What consignment items are most likely to sell?

Winter clothes and layers were a big hit last year! In particular, gently used socks, rainboots, waterproof pants in a variety of sizes were very popular items. We would love for people to consign their used ski gear too.

Is there a way that I can drop off my consignment options quickly?

Yes! This year you can pre-register your consignment items online! No need to fill out paperwork on site, this year you can register all consignment items before you drop them off. Then bring your consignment items to one of our drop off dates and we can help you determine the best price, answer additional questions, and you’re all set. Volunteers are available to help with registration at consignment drop off, too. 

Pre-register here using the link or the QR code below: 

https://myskiswap.com/skiswap_views?ssid=3cfe0110-4ce6-013c-2f35-16aeb87f1c33

Bring us your gear, tell us what you’d like to sell it for, and we’ll handle the rest. 40% of each item sold will go to benefit the PTSA, the rest is yours!

For more info contact: fundraising@hazelwolfk8.org