Hazel Wolf K-8 Weekly Family Bulletin

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February 22, 2026

Upcoming Dates:

• Thursday, Feb. 26         Neurodivergent Community Group Meeting (6:00pm) 
• Jan 30th – March 12th    Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO discounted tickets
• Ongoing                        Ridwell Film Pick up 
• Ongoing                        Old Shoe Recycling

• Saturday, Mar 21          Spring Masquerade Auction (5:30pm)
• Saturday, May 16         Community Event: Mariner’s Game (4:15pm)

All School Announcements

Message from Dr. Breuder:

I hope you had a restful mid-winter break! I went on a mom/daughter trip to Cabo San Lucas this week with my daughter, Gia.  She is a senior this year, so I was so happy to spend some time with her (and soak up some sun) before she heads off to college in the fall.  

Last week we had an all-school assembly to celebrate Lunar New Year.  Ms. Sophie and her 1^st-grade class presented information about Lunar New Year, which included a song for the whole school.  Additionally, we had lion dancers from the Mak Fai Kung Fu and Lion Dance Association at the assembly. (Thanks to the PTSA for providing funding for the lion dancers to come to Hazel Wolf!)

We value our diverse student body and are committed to supporting our students who are fasting during Ramadan. Culinary Services will provide Iftar meals for students who are fasting and unable to eat during our regular service times. Iftar is the meal eaten at sunset to break the daily fast. We are serving these meals from Feb. 23-March 19. Students can pick up these meals in the afternoon at 2:00pm to eat at home. Please contact Gloria Okada, Hazel Wolf K-8 Kitchen Manager, at gcokada@seattleschools.org if you would like your child to bring home Iftar meals during Ramadan.

This next month of school will include an important part of planning for next school year: the budget and staffing process.  We will receive our allocations for budget (dollars) and staffing (people) this week.  (Allocations are based on projected enrollment for next year.)  We then plan for next year with those allocations.  What we have seen in the last two years during this process have been reductions in both budget and staffing.  We won’t know what our allocations look like until this week, after which time we have a quick turnaround to make sure we create a budget that utilizes our resources effectively and efficiently.  This process goes through the Building Leadership Team (BLT) and is also done in partnership with the PTSA.  Stay tuned for more information as we enter this budget season. 

Request from the Literacy Intervention Program

We are in need of Kleenex and wipes for our literacy intervention groups in grades K-3.  If you are able to donate, please drop off items at the office for Ms. Projansky.  Please leave your name, too, so she can thank you!

Attendance:

Hello Families,

For more than 3 days you will need to fill out a pre-planned absence form here:

Hazel Wolf K-8 Pre-Planned Absence Form – Fill out form

For less than three days please email attendance here:

hazelwolf.attendance@seattleschools.org

Thank you,

Ms. Traci

Volunteering at Hazel Wolf:

Upcoming Volunteer Orientations: Here are the upcoming dates and Teams link:

March 2	5:00pm
March 10	9:30am

Hazel Wolf Volunteer Orientation link 2025-26

Middle School:

D&D Volunteers needed: Interested in nurturing young gamers? Our middle school D&D club is in need of assistance; Gondor calls for aid! If you enjoy middle schoolers, know your way around D&D (5e and current) and are available Monday afternoons between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m. (or even part of that time) please contact Keri Rotton at klrotton@seattleschools.org. We have several new gamers this year who would benefit from extra help as they run their campaigns.

Athletics:

Spring Ultimate (Frisbee):

• Spring Ultimate will begin the week of February 23
• Practices will be Tuesday & Thursday after school (3:30–5:00/5:30 PM)
• Games will be on Saturdays at various fields around the city
• First game: Weekend of March 7
• Season runs through May 16
• Families can sign up through DiscNW (instructions will be shared)
• We are also looking for volunteer helpers for the season

Thank you for supporting Hazel Wolf athletics!

Joel Fisaha
Athletic Director, Hazel Wolf K-8
jtfisaha@seattleschools.org

PTSA Announcements and Events

One Night. Big Impact. Hazel Wolf Masquerade Auction

The Spring Masquerade Auction is next month. Join us at Magnuson Park Hangar 30 on Saturday, March 21, from 5:30–9:30 PM for this 21+ event. Dress up, enjoy a night out with fellow parents, and raise funds to support Hazel Wolf programs that benefit our kids and staff daily. Here’s a quick rundown:

• Tickets are $95 per person, or grab a table for $650 (you + 7 friends!). Purchase tickets.
• Need childcare? Mosaic Room in Pinehurst has you covered. Register for Mosaic Room’s Parents Night Out.
• Want to be part of the fun? Donate a Dessert Dash treat or volunteer to help make the night a success. Sign up to help today!
• Learn more on the PTSA website. 

Donation Spotlight: Squirrelly Workshop

Squirrelly Workshop  is a beloved Sand Point art studio offering creative classes for all ages—from hands-on after-school art for kids to “Sip & Create” events for adults. Their focus is on building confidence and joy through art, and we’re lucky to have them in our community. We’re also incredibly grateful for their support from our school community.

For the Spring Auction, they’ve generously donated one month of after-school art classes or a $200 class credit—a great way to experience everything Squirrelly Workshop has to offer while supporting important programs for our students and school.

Join the Hazel Wolf Elementary Ultimate Frisbee Team

We’re starting a Hazel Wolf Elementary Ultimate Frisbee Team this Spring!We’ve got the coaches lined up, now we just need the players!

Team Details:

• Open to 4th & 5th grade boys and girls. If needed, 3rd graders may join to fill the team.
• No experience necessary — all skill levels welcome!
• Season: March 7 – May 9
• Practices: At Hazel Wolf, 6:30–7:45 PM on weekdays (specific days TBD based on coach availability)
• Games: Saturdays at Magnuson Park
• Fees: Disc NW has a flexible tier-based fee. We’ll also request a donation to support our awesome coaches. If cost is a barrier, please reach out — no one will be turned away
• Email maia.antaea@gmail.com with questions. 
• Ready to join? Register on the Disc NW website and search for the “Blue Wolves”.

February Student Shout Out 

This month we’re celebrating the students who performed in Aspire’s Nutcracker Dream in December. Read the Student Shout Out. Email communications@hazelwolfk8.org with your child’s moment worth celebrating. 

Neurodivergent Community Group Meeting 

The Neurodivergent Community Group invites parents of neurodiverse children to an in-person meeting on Thursday, February 26 from 6–8pm in the library to connect, share experiences, and build community while learning strategies to support and advocate for their kids. 

Email xu.jenny@gmail.com  with any questions. RSVP to the meeting. 

Community Event – Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO

Join Hazel Wolf families for discounted tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO, showing from Jan 30 to Mar 22 at Marymoor Park. Navigate to your booking date and grab your tickets through this link for up to 25% off.

Community Event – Ice Skating – Canceled

The event on Saturday, March 7 has been canceled.

NEW! Community Event: Mariner’s Game

Join the PTSA at T-Mobile Park as the Mariners take on the Padres on Saturday, May 16th. It’s sure to be a home run of a night! Discounted tickets are available for just $16.77. Be sure to keep your eyes on the video board at the end of the 3rd inning to spot our school’s name!

• Saturday, May 16 at 4:15 PM
• T-Mobile Park
• Get your tickets today!

Volunteer! Join Our Green Team

Let’s help our students understand the impact of their choices through hands-on recycling and composting. We’re looking for volunteers to assist in the lunchroom, helping children learn the simple “system” of sorting waste. Help us teach our kids the practical science of taking care of our planet! Sign up through this link.