Family Bulletin 9-8-24
Hazel Wolf K-8 Weekly Family Bulletin 9.8.24
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September 8, 2024
Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, Sept. 9 Coffee & Donuts for Kindergarten parents (outside by school office after drop-off)
- Friday, Sept. 13 Welcome Picnic (5:00-7:30pm)
- Saturday, Sept. 28 Hazel Wolf Mariners Night (6:40pm)
- Tuesday, Oct, 1 Curriculum Night (Middle School) – in-person
- Wednesday, Oct. 9 Curriculum Night (Elementary) –online on Teams
- Thursday, Oct. 24 PTSA General Session meeting (6:30-8:00pm)
All School Announcements
Message from Dr. Breuder:
Happy September! I hope you have had a restful and relaxing summer. I was able to do some traveling with my kids and also spend time with family and friends. My kids and I traveled to Alaska and enjoyed seeing beautiful glaciers, amazing wildlife, and found peace and serenity in the majestic beauty all around us. My son is starting at the University of Washington in a week, so it was really wonderful to spend some time together as a family this summer.
This last week has been so great to be able to see students in the halls and are looking forward to our kindergarten students starting on Monday. This time of year is one of my favorites, as students are getting settled into routines in classes and across the school. Students are reconnecting and meeting new friends, while also getting to know the Hazel Wolf staff.
We have a number of new staff at Hazel Wolf, as well as a few staff members who have taken on different roles.
New to Hazel Wolf:
- Librarian: Michael Zetterberg
- Middle School music (band & orchestra): Katyrose Jordan
- Middle School math: Kalpana Natarajan
- Middle School science: CJ Roff
- Multilingual Teacher: Joel Fisaha
- Middle School Special Education Para: Cel Hausske
- Middle School Special Education Para: Leizel Calacal
- Elementary Special Education Teacher: Bill Keating
- Elementary Special Education Para: Katrin Pinksfeld
New to role:
- Alyssa Powers (Middle School Social Studies + Middle School Art)
- Angie Armbrust (4th-grade)
- Michelle Phan (1st-grade)
Welcome Picnic: We hope you can attend the Welcome Picnic this Friday, September 13th. This is a great opportunity to meet other families at Hazel Wolf. The PTSA has organized a fantastic event!
Curriculum Night:
We are holding two different dates for curriculum nights, one for elementary, and one for middle school.
- Tuesday, October 1: Middle School Curriculum Night is an in-person event. We will have a middle school presentation and parents/guardians can walk through student schedules and meet the middle school teachers.
- Wednesday, October 9: Elementary (K-5) Curriculum Night is an online event on Microsoft Teams. We are holding this event online to provide greater access to families to attend from home. Each grade-level team will present information about the upcoming school year. Please be on the lookout for those Teams links to be provided by your child’s classroom teacher.
Volunteering at Hazel Wolf:
If you would like to volunteer at Hazel Wolf, please make sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork and attend a Volunteer Orientation. Attending a Volunteer Orientation is a requirement to volunteer at Hazel Wolf. (This orientation is good for two years, so if you attended last year, you do not need to attend this year.) This orientation is online and takes about 15 minutes.
Here are the upcoming dates and Teams link:
- Tuesday, September 10th at 5:00pm
- Monday, September 23rd at 9:30am
- Thursday, October 3rd at 5:00pm
Hazel Wolf Volunteer Orientation 2024-25
Specialist Weekly Showcase: Meet the Librarian, Mr. Zetterberg!
Hello, Hazel Wolf K-8! I am thrilled to join this wonderful school community as your new librarian. Allow me to introduce myself.
My name is Michael Zetterberg. I am coming to Hazel Wolf K-8 from another SPS school further south, Thurgood Marshall Elementary. I have been teaching for 15 years, the past 6 as a school librarian, and I love it!
Some of the things you can expect for your child to learn in the library this year are an appreciation for diverse literature, important digital citizenship and information literacy skills, and ways that the library can help us live up to the Wolf Pact’s values of being Curious, Caring, Connected, and Supported.
The library will have open hours each day before school from 8:30-8:50am as well as during the Middle School lunch from 12:05-12:25pm. There are two important rules for open library hours: 1) No food or drink and 2) No electronic devices.
Students in grades K-5 will get to visit the library every week with their class for a lesson with me and to check out books. Please check the library schedule and make a note of your child’s library day to help them remember to return their books.
I can’t wait to meet students and connect them with stories and resources! It’s going to be a great school year!
Hall of Fame Team Camp After-School Enrichment: Session 1 Registration opens Monday, September 9th at 8am!
We’re looking forward to the return of Story Drama, Hip Hop Kids, Art with Nature, Gaga Ball, Magic: the Gathering, Parkour, Carpentry, and Chess Club and more, and are excited to introduce Bricks 4 Kidz, Half Pint Puppets, Stone Soup Theatre, Play Doh World Explorers, and Hall of Fame Club!
Session 1 runs from Monday, September 30th-Friday, November 22.
Please refer to hof-teamcamp.com for information on scheduling, pricing, etc. or reach out to sara@hof-teamcamp.com.
PTSA Announcements and Events
Stay Updated: Our school’s volunteer-driven Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) strives to build community, support school programs, and help families stay connected through events, fundraisers & more! Here’s how to keep in touch with what’s happening:
- Add the PTSA Google Calendar to yours
- Follow @hazelwolfk8ptsa on Instagram and Facebook
- Visit hazelwolfk8.org and subscribe to the blog
Volunteer! If you’re looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity, the PTSA Board has open positions – Co-Treasurer, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Fundraising. There are also many non-board opportunities available with varying levels of commitment. To register your interest, please email president@hazelwolfk8.org.
Room Parents Needed! The PTSA is supporting teachers by helping to recruit parent rep(s) for each K-5 classroom and middle school pack. We’d especially love to hear from middle school parents and caregivers who’d like to get involved! Please reach out to president@hazelwolfk8.org if interested.
Lost & Found Information: The Lost & Found is located just off the front office area, and parents may access it anytime during office hours; please check in at the front desk. Students are encouraged to check it before or after school. Join the Hazel Wolf K-8 Community Group on Facebook for regular updates including upcoming purge dates, photos, and videos of lost items.
Welcome Picnic, Friday, Sept. 13th, 5-7:30pm: This fun, relaxing evening is a wonderful opportunity to gather, get to know each other, and kick off the new school year! Feel free to bring a blanket and your own picnic to enjoy on our school grounds. There will also be delicious food trucks nearby, ready to take your orders!
Hazel Wolf Mariners Night, Saturday, Sept. 28th, 6:40pm: Bring your friends and family members and cheer on the Mariners, all while raising money for PTSA-supported activities at our school! We have 200 seats reserved in the 100 level for $20 each ($2 from each ticket is a donation to the PTSA).
Buy Hazel Wolf Mariners Night tickets
Questions? Please contact Sabra Warren via sabrahallphoto@gmail.com or 206-931-3613.
PTSA General Session: Thursday Oct. 24th, 6:30-8pm
Held on school grounds, these meetings are open to the whole school community. They feature updates from Principal Breuder and PTSA committee members and are a great way to connect with other parents and caregivers.