Hazel Wolf K-8 Weekly Family Bulletin

September 6, 2026

Upcoming Dates:

• Tuesday, Sept. 8           Kindergarten first day & Community Coffee
• Monday, Sept. 14         PTSA Board meeting in Library
• Thursday, Oct. 1           Picture Day (Grades K-5)
• Friday, Oct. 2               Picture Day (Grades 6-8)
• Wednesday, Oct. 7       Curriculum Night (K-8)
• Thursday, Oct. 22         Fall Harvest Festival

All School Announcements

Message from Dr. Breuder:

Welcome to the new school year! Whether you are returning or joining our school community for the first time, we are excited to have you with us. As your principal, I am honored to partner with you in creating a school where every student feels curious, caring, connected, and supported—this is our Wolf Pact! We want our students to ask questions, embrace learning, care for others, build meaningful relationships, and know that they are supported every step of the way.

The Hazel Wolf K-8 staff have been working very hard to get ready for the school year to start and this last week was so wonderful to see and hear our students in the classrooms, hallways, and all parts of our campus.  We are so excited to welcome the Kindergarten students on their first day, Tuesday, September 8. Our first assembly (Welcome Assembly) is on Wednesday, which will be our first time together as a school community this year. 

This newsletter (Family Bulletin) will come out every Sunday at noon. Additionally, you will see information coming from your child’s teacher(s) via email and Talking Points.

Hazel Wolf K-8 staff:

We have a number of new staff at Hazel Wolf and a couple staff new to their roles:   

New to Hazel Wolf:

• Nichole Ruby—Kindergarten
• Anna Leroueil—1st-grade
• Allison Shannon—5th-grade
• Michelle Plourde—Middle School Language Arts & Social Studies
• Lucy Skugstad—Elementary Special Education teacher
• Drue Hawrylak—Elementary Special Education teacher  
• Chris Madkins—Elementary Special Education Paraeducator 
• Jules Moore—Elementary Special Education Paraeducator
• April Hallert—Office Assistant
• Welcome back to Corinne Grandbois, 4th-grade teacher!
• Carrie Widener has moved to Middle School (Special Education teacher) and is also doing her administrative internship this year with Dr. Breuder and Mr. Winston 
• Traci Joy has moved into the role of Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

Curriculum Night:

We are having an all-school K-8 Curriculum Night on Wednesday, October 7.  Stay tuned for more details, but please mark your calendars!

School Supplies:

Instead of asking students to bring in supplies on a supply list, we ask families to donate what they can, then we can order supplies for students in bulk.  We also ask for a suggested $25 art supply donation. 

• General School Supplies $50 suggested
• General Art Supplies $25 Suggested

Start of School Forms:

• Please complete the Student Data Verification forms via the source by September 30. 
• Reference the district website for all start-of-school information

We need Every student’s family to fill out the Application for Free and Reduced Meals, as it is directly linked to district funding.

• Online Free and Reduced Meals application
• Printable Free and Reduced Meals application
• Copies available in the school office as well.

We will only be sending a physical copy of the Yellow Emergency Information form with your student. Please return it as soon as possible. We must have a physical copy in case of an emergency.

Please let us know if you need physical copies of any forms.

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. 

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:

Middle School:

Athletics:

Hazel Wolf Middle School fall sports are starting soon!

• Girls Soccer – First practice: Tuesday, September 15
• Ultimate Frisbee – First practice: Tuesday, September 15

Families should register students through FinalForms as soon as possible

Students must also have a current sports physical on file. Sports physicals are valid for 2 years.

We are also looking for volunteers to help with Ultimate Frisbee and a Track Coach for the spring season.

Thank you for helping us get the word out to families!

Mr. Joel Fisaha

Athletic Director

https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/Athletic-Fee-20262027/Sbqd1VH

PTSA Announcements and Events

Kindergarten 1st Day & Community Coffee:

Take your first day of kindergarten photos at our photobooth outside the front office, then after you say your goodbyes at the gate, jointhe PTSA for some coffee and community. 

Musical

Calling all 3rd-5th graders to join in our Fall Musical. (We would be delighted to have any interested middle schoolers volunteers 🙂

 PTSA Musicals at Hazel Wolf

PTSA Board

Our PTSA supports the school community with events, funding, and connection and we want you to join us! Our first general session meeting will be held in October, but if you are curious about what we do and how we do it or are interested in joining the PTSA board in any capacity, please join us at our next board meeting! September 14, 6:30 p.m. in the library. Childcare provided. 

Calendar:

Want to join in the 2026-27 fun? Check out the calendar:

Wolf Pack Community Calendar

Donate

Support our children’s academic experiences and fun. Give here to have all proceeds go to Hazel Wolf:

Wolf Pack Venmo Donation: @Treasurer-HazelwolfPTSA