Hazel Wolf K-8 Weekly Family Bulletin

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May 24, 2026

Upcoming Dates:

• Sunday, May 31           Paint the HW Playground (10am)
• June 1-5                       Book Bonanza 
• Thursday, Jun 4 E-STEM Night and Musical Showcase (5:30pm)
• Wednesday, Jun 10       Field Day
• Friday, Jun 12              Volunteer Breakfast (8:45am)
• Friday, Jun 12              Community Event: Storms Game (7:00pm)
• Until Mon., Jun 15        Ridwell Plastic Film Pick-up
• Until Mon., Jun 15        Recycle Old Shoes Pick-up
• Tuesday, Jun 16             Kindergarten & 8th Grade Promotion 
• Wednesday, Jun 17       5th grade Promotion & 8th Grade Awards 
• Wednesday, Jun 17       Last Day of School

All School Announcements

Message from Dr. Breuder:

Our staff and students are hard at work as we enter the remaining weeks of the 2025-26 school year! Students in grades 3-8 completed state testing (Smarter Balanced Assessment), MAP testing has begun for all K-8 students, and projects are being finalized across the building.  We are also working on plans for next year, including preliminary class placements for grades 1-5 and preliminary schedules for middle school students.  We are planning a new student orientation in August (August 19^th) and our Transition to Kindergarten program (August 18-20) to welcome in our youngest scholars.  This is an incredibly busy time of year, but it is one that is buzzing with energy and excitement. 

Volunteer Orientation: We have many, many events in the next few weeks.  As we have mentioned all year long, the safety and security of our community is our top priority.  If you are planning to volunteer for any of the upcoming events, please make sure you are cleared as a volunteer.  We have very clear expectations for how the adults in the building (staff, volunteers, visitors) interact with students.  We have one more volunteer orientation (Thursday at 9:30), if you have not yet attended an orientation.  This is a required step for volunteer clearance at Hazel Wolf K-8.  It is an online meeting and takes approximately 15 minutes.  I always start right on time, so please plan to join promptly at 9:30. Thank you for your understanding in participating in this step of the volunteer clearance process. 

Volunteer Orientation:

Hazel Wolf Volunteer Orientation link 2025-26

Upcoming all-school Spirit Days:

• Wednesday, May 27^th: Tutus, ties, & tie-dye!
• Spirit Week! Stay tuned for Hazel Wolf K-8 Spirit Week, which will start Wednesday, June 10^th and go through the last day of school, Wednesday, June 17^th!

5^th-grade promotion information:

• June 17^th at 9:15am in the Hazel Wolf Cafeteria!
• Students arrive at 8:55am dressed for the ceremony
• Families may begin taking seats at 9:00am
• Ceremony will end at approximately 10:15am, followed by photos & hugs in the courtyard
• Students will change into play clothes and head to Pinehurst Park
• Families are welcome to join us at the park, but you must be cleared as a chaperone! You can find information on getting cleared here
• Dr. Breuder’s last online volunteer orientation is 5/28 at 9am here

Volunteer Breakfast, Friday, June 12^th: Please join us for a celebration of our amazing volunteers at Hazel Wolf K-8! This event will take place on Friday, June 12^th, beginning at 8:45am in the Library.  Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.  Different classes and grade-levels have prepared ways to say THANK YOU to our volunteers.  We hope you can join us! 😊

E-STEM Night and Musical Showcase:

• Thursday Evening, June 4
• 5:30 to 7:00 PM
• Please join us to celebrate the ESTEM learning students have done this year! Work will be on display throughout the school, and students and teachers will be there to share their learning and answer questions.
• Musical Showcase:
• This year we will also have environmentally-themed music performances in the cafetorium. The times for this will be:
  • K/1: 5:40
  • 2/3: 6:00
  • 4/5: 6:20
  • Followed by the EIM & Band/Orchestra showcase at 6:45!

Message from Mr. Zetterberg:

The Book Bonanza is coming June 1-5! All PreK-8 students will have an opportunity to visit the library to select FREE books to take home and keep for summer reading. We need cleared parent volunteers to help set up on Friday, May 29 from 1-3pm and to help clean up on Friday, June 5 from 1-3pm. (Email mdzetterberg@seattleschools.org if you can help!) The library will begin accepting donations of gently used books starting Monday, May 25. All school library books need to be returned the week of May 25-29. Happy Reading!

Message from Ms. Sullivan:

Field Day Volunteers Needed!            

If you are cleared to sign-up to volunteer, we need VOLUNTEERS to start filling up our Field Day volunteer slots for Elementary and Middle School! Below is the link that you can sign-up for a time slot. If you have not previously been cleared to volunteer, but would like to be, please email Ms. Sullivan (rasullivan@seattleschools.org), and she will submit your name to get the clearance process started. We need to have as many slots filled within a couple weeks of the June 10^th Event! The times and grade levels are on the sign-up site. Field Day Volunteers Sign-Up

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

Middle School:

8^th-grade Promotion: We are looking forward to 8^th-grade promotion on Tuesday, June 16^th.  The event starts at 5:00pm in the Hazel Wolf cafetorium.  8^th-graders should plan to arrive by 4:40 dressed for the promotion ceremony. Students will meet in the Library at 4:40 so we can start promptly at 5:00pm. 

Athletics:

Hello Hazel Wolf Families,

If you have not returned jerseys from fall or winter sports, please return them to Mr. Joel.

Thank you for supporting Hazel Wolf Athletics!

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

PTSA Announcements and Events

High School and Beyond Presentation Resources

Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 14 for the High School and Beyond presentation during the PTSA General Session. Dr. Hofstad has shared the following resources: Presentation (PDF) and Curriculum planner.   

​​Painting the Hazel Wolf playground, May 31

Join our community this spring as we brighten up the blacktop by painting the playground.  No volunteer registration needed – sign up for this exciting event!

• Sunday, May 31 at 10am (back up date is Sun. June 7th if rained out)
• All materials will be provided!
• Please keep younger children at home, as we will not have the capacity to monitor children around wet paint stations.

Community Event: Storms Game, June 12

Join the PTSA for our final community event of the year as we cheer on the Storm against the Golden State Valkyries!

• Friday, June 12 at 7:00pm
• Climate Pledge Arena
• Get your Storm’s tickets today

Ridwell Update

Make sure your recyclable items are dry and clean. The last day to drop off plastic film will be Monday, June 15th.  Learn about what Ridwell will accept.  Don’t forget to donate to the PTSA so we can bring Ridwell back next year. 

Join the PTSA Board!

Email president@hazelwolfk8.org if you’re interested in helping out next year!

Louisa Boren STEM Kick-off to Pride Party, May 29

Please join us for our annual Kick-off to Pride party! This FREE community event is put on by the Louisa Boren STEM GGLOW (Gender non-binary/Gender Queer, Gay, Lesbian or Whatever) Club and our PTA. Email paula@stemk8pta.org with questions.

• When: Friday May 29th, 5-7:30 pm
• Where: Louisa Boren STEM Playground – 5950 Delridge Way SW
• Who: All are welcome!!

Lincoln Math Competition, May 30

Registration for the third annual Lincoln Math Competition closes May 25th!

• Event Date: Saturday, May 30th • 1:00–4:30 PM
• Free for all elementary school students but geared towards 4th and 5th graders
• No previous competition experience required

Join the Lincoln Math Club for a fun afternoon of teamwork, problem solving, snacks, and math! Register here: sign-up form

Recycle Old Shoes, Now until Jun 15

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

Pedalheads Discount Code

Use code HWOLF26 by June 30th, 2026, to receive $25 OFF any Pedalheads Bike program in Washington! For every code redeemed, Pedalheads will donate $25 back to the Hazel Wolf K-8 PTSA!

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