01-20-26 Family Bulletin
Hazel Wolf K-8 Weekly Family Bulletin
Check out the Hazel Wolf website! https://hazelwolfk8.seattleschools.org/
January 18, 2026
Upcoming Dates:
- Th. Jan. 15 BIPOC Community Connection Night (6:30-8:00pm)
- Mon. Jan. 19 No School (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
- Friday, Jan 23 Community Event: Seattle Kraken Game (7:00pm)
- Thursday, Jan. 29 Class pictures
- Friday, Jan 30 K-5 Glow Dance (6:00-8:00pm)
- Jan 30th – March 12th Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO discounted tickets
- Ongoing Ridwell Film Pick up
- Ongoing Old Shoe Recycling
All School Announcements
Message from Dr. Breuder:
Happy Birthday, Dr. King! Last week students participated in assemblies for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. After the assemblies, students were sent off with discussion questions and prompts for continuing the lessons of Dr. King.
- Dr. King believed small acts of kindness change the world. What is one kind thing you can do today for someone in your class, on the playground, on the bus, or anywhere else at school?
- We learned that empathy means understanding how someone else feels. When have you used your “empathy superpower”? What did you do that helped someone feel better? \
- Dr. King dreamed of kids learning, playing, and growing together. What is one way you can invite someone in to play, to sit with you, or to join your game or group?
- Dr. King believed everyone has greatness inside them. What is one strength or gift you have that helps make school a better place?
- How can we show belief in our classmates, even if we don’t know then well or agree with them? What are examples of small actions that build trust, kindness, and connection?
Please remember the words of Dr. King as we continue to spread his message of love and peace. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
BIPOC Community Connection Night: It was great to see families and students at the BIPOC Community Connection meeting last week. It was really great to meet with families and hear about experiences and hopes for our students (and families) of color at Hazel Wolf. Thanks to the PTSA for sponsoring this event and creating this important space. We look forward to the next meeting.
Class picture day: Yuen Lui Studio will photograph class group photos at Hazel Wolf K-8 Thursday, January 29
- Class Group photos: one complimentary 8×10 print is included with any fall portrait order placed by January 29 (max one per student). Class group prints will be delivered to the school in March. We will share a link to order additional prints once the class group prints are ready for print.
- Contact Yuen Lui Studio with any questions
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:
| January 26 | 5:00pm |
Hazel Wolf Volunteer Orientation link 2025-26
Musical: Hazel Wolf presents, “Into The Woods Jr.”, a 60-minute musical about fairy tale characters’ quests to see their wishes come true!
Shows will be Friday February 6th at 5:30, and Saturday February 7th at 1pm and 5pm.
Tickets will be $5 and available for purchase via QR code during the week of the show and at the door.
Middle School:
Hazel Wolf Music Showcase will take place on Wednesday, February 11th, starting at 6:00PM. It will feature performances from both the Middle School Band and the Middle School Orchestra, playing music they have been working on since the start of November. Performers should arrive by 5:30PM. Please join us to support our Band and Orchestra in their first concert of the year!
Middle School Dance: The ASB Council has moved the date for the next middle school dance. Please note the new date is Friday, February 27th, 6:00-8:00pm.
Athletics:
Basketball sign-ups are now closed.
Please note that students without a current physical on file will be removed from the roster starting Monday. We are still waiting on the district to release the full basketball season schedule. For this Saturday’s games:
- Boys Varsity: 1:00 PM at Franklin
- Girls Varsity: 10:00 AM at Lincoln High School
Thank you for supporting Hazel Wolf athletics!
Joel Fisaha
Athletic Director, Hazel Wolf K-8
jtfisaha@seattleschools.org
PTSA Announcements and Events
Summer Camp Resources: If you plan on sending your kiddo to summer camp, we have a Summer Camp Resources page on the PTSA’s website for you to start your planning. If you’d like to share a summer camp that’s missing, email communications@hazelwolfk8.org.
Community Event – Seattle Kraken: The Seattle Kraken are excited to offer Hazel Wolf K-8 an exclusive opportunity to purchase specialty priced group tickets to watch the Seattle Kraken take on the Anaheim Ducks at Climate Pledge arena on Friday, Jan 23 at 7pm! $3 of every ticket will be donated back to the Hazel Wolf K-8 PTSA. Let’s go Kraken!
Neurodivergent Support Group: Hazel Wolf’s Neurodivergent Community Group would like to invite you to our next virtual parents gathering on Thursday, January 29 from 6pm to 8pm. The group is a welcoming space for parents of neurodiverse children to connect, share experiences, and learn strategies for growth. Together, we build understanding, confidence, and community while advocating for our kids. Please RSVP here and contact Jenny with any questions.
K-5 Glow Dance: After last year’s successful event, the Glow Dance is back! Save the date for Friday, January 30 from 6pm to 8pm in the HW Cafetorium. Wear your best neon outfit and get ready to dance the night away. Snacks will be sold at the dance. Do you kids have favorite tunes? Keep your eye on our Instagram to make song requests in advance!
Student Shout Outs: Does your child have a moment worth celebrating, whether in sports, academics, the arts, or another area they’ve worked hard on? Email communications@hazelwolfk8.org, and we’ll highlight your student in our monthly PTSA Updates & Events post. Read about our first Student Shout Outs, 4th graders on the Lake City Lightning Lions soccer team.
Hazel Wolf K-8 Spring Auction: Have you purchased your tickets for the Spring Auction on Saturday, March 21? Get ready to bid on exclusive local experiences, family adventures, boutique fitness packages, and so much more. Stay tuned for more teasers and announcements as the event nears. Our early bird extension is still going on through Jan 31, so get your tickets now for $85 per person before the price goes up on Feb 1. This is a 21+ event and will be held at Magnuson Park Hangar 30 from 5:30PM to 9:30PM.
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%.
Lost & Found Information: View this photo album for pictures and videos of the current Lost & Found items. Clothing left for more than 4 weeks will be donated to Kidvantage.
Ongoing Ridwell Plastic Film Pick-ups: We earned free Ridwell plastic films pick-ups this academic year. Drop off your clean and dry plastic films in the Ridwell bin by the school entrance anytime. Learn what can be accepted here.
Recycle Old Shoes: Drop off old and worn-out shoes next to the Ridwell bin by the school entrance anytime. You can also find a location to recycle many other textiles near you
Join the PTSA as a voting member! Everyone – parents, caregivers, extended family, community members – is encouraged to join the PTSA. Membership does NOT commit you to attending meetings or volunteering. Our goal is to have at least one family member join the PTSA for each student, so we can continue to align our budget and initiatives to our community’s needs.
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
– See all PTSA events for the year
– Follow @hazelwolfk8ptsa on Instagram and Facebook
– Visit hazelwolfk8.org and subscribe to the blog