09-07-2025 Family Bulletin
Hazel Wolf K-8 Weekly Family Bulletin
Check out the Hazel Wolf website! https://hazelwolfk8.seattleschools.org/
September 7, 2025
Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, Sept. 8 Kindergarten first day
- Friday, Sept. 12 Welcome Picnic (5:00-7:30pm)
- Wednesday, Oct. 8 Curriculum Night (K-8)
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 Mexico, where we enjoyed swimming in cenotes, snorkeling, and soaking in a little sun. My son, Dante, is entering his second year at University of Washington, and my daughter, Giovanna (Gia) just started her senior year of high school, so it’s been great having both kids home this summer. I was also at Hazel Wolf this summer for the SPS Summer Learning program. It was fun to have students from across the district engaged in learning experiences at our school. It was a full summer, but I am happy to be back at school as we bring in the 2025-26 school year!
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.
Drop-off/Pick-up reminders:
We know the drop-off and pick-up times are very busy and we are trying to keep the flow of traffic as smooth as possible
- Pinehurst Ave. is a bus zone only, so please do not park on the school side of Pinehurst.
- The flow of drop-off and pick-up traffic goes one way from Pinehurst onto 12th and turns right onto 117th. Please do not park on 12th Ave. or 117th. During arrival and dismissal, please do not park on those streets .
- If you are planning to walk your child to/from campus, please park on a different street.
- A Hazel Wolf staff member is at the traffic circle in the morning and afternoon to help direct traffic. We will also have Safety Patrol members at the crosswalks on 12th and 117th to help pedestrians safely cross the streets. Thank you in advance for your patience during arrival and dismissal.
Hazel Wolf K-8 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:
- Erika Prins—4th-grade
- Savanna Stern—Elementary SPED teacher
- Liumin Zhou—Elementary SPED Paraeducator
- Jerrold Cook—Elementary SPED Paraeducator
- Liam Early—School Psychologist
New to role:
- Justine Yglesias—1st-grade
- Dr. Bill Keating—Middle School & Elementary SPED teacher
- Kit Jordan—Middle school Digital Arts & Media (and Middle school music)
*Teacher Jordan is on leave until the end of September, so we have a guest teacher, Teacher Rosier, covering for Teacher Jordan until they return in October. Welcome, Teacher Rosier!
Welcome Picnic: We hope you can attend the Welcome Picnic this Friday, September 12th. This is a great opportunity to meet other families at Hazel Wolf. The PTSA has organized a fantastic event!
Curriculum Night:
We are having an all-school K-8 Curriculum Night on Wednesday, October 8th. Stay tuned for more details, but please mark your calendars!
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. I strongly encourage you to attend the orientation early in the year to get it done instead of waiting right before you plan to volunteer.
Here are the upcoming dates and Teams link:
| September 9 | 9:30am |
| September 15 | 5:00pm |
| September 30 | 5:00pm |
Hazel Wolf Volunteer Orientation link 2025-26
Message from Ms. Sullivan:
Free Try Hockey Opportunity
On Saturday, September 13th, there is an opportunity at the Kraken Community Iceplex for kids ages 4-9 to try Hockey for free! The sessions are 45-minutes long, and the most important thing your student will need to bring is a bike or other type of safety helmet. Follow the link to learn more and sign up for one of the 2 sessions available:
https://www.krakencommunityiceplex.com/hockey/learn-to-play/try-hockey-for-free
Middle School:
Athletics:
Please use this link to access information about Hazel Wolf athletics!
PTSA Announcements and Events
Welcome Picnic: Join the PTSA on Friday, September 12 from 5pm – 7:30pm (please note updated time) for a Welcome Picnic to celebrate the start of the school year. Bring your own dinner to enjoy on school grounds, grab a bite from the L’Italiano food truck that will be onsite, or order out from the many nearby restaurants. This is a great opportunity to meet other families at Hazel Wolf.
Seattle Reign vs Utah Royals: Join Hazel Wolf families for a fun night of soccer as we cheer on the FC Reign at their last home game of the season on Friday, October 17th. For each ticket purchased, $3 will go directly to the Hazel Wolf PTSA. Discounted tickets can be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/HW-Reign-25
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. https://wspta-02477505.givebacks.com/shop
Classroom Connectors Needed: Help to build school community and family involvement! Get more info and sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Bbhj7zPWip6oYS4OQH7q5W4kJxl1XDi76q16oCWUbHQ/edit
Spring Auction Save the Date: The Spring Auction is on March 21, 2026 at the Magnuson Park Hangar. More details to come!
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