10-05-25 Family Bulletin
Hazel Wolf K-8 Weekly Family Bulletin
Check out the Hazel Wolf website! https://hazelwolfk8.seattleschools.org/
October 5, 2025
Upcoming Dates:
- Wednesday, Oct. 8 Curriculum Night (K-8)
- Friday, Oct. 10 No school (In-service day)
- Friday, Oct 17 Seattle Reign vs Utah Royals (7pm)
- Thursday, Oct 23 PTSA General Session #1 (6:30pm-8pm)
- Saturday, Oct 25 Fall Festival (12pm-2pm)
All School Announcements
Message from Dr. Breuder:
Curriculum Night:
Please join us for Curriculum Night this Wednesday, October 8th. K-5 teachers will give grade-level presentations, and the middle school team will give one presentation for families. The classrooms will be open for students and families to see the school. Please make sure your students stay with you during Curriculum Night, as there is not childcare at this event. This is meant to be an open house style event for students and families to attend together.
K-5 Curriculum Night:
- Grade-level presentations in the library or cafeteria.
- Following each presentation, the classrooms for those grade-levels will be open for students and families.
- Students are welcome to attend Curriculum Night with families.
Students should plan to stay their family/adults for the duration of Curriculum Night.
| Grade | Presentation Time & location | Open Classroom Time |
| Kindergarten | 5:00-5:15 CAFETERIA | 5:15-5:45 |
| 1st | 5:15-5:30 LIBRARY | 5:30-6:00 |
| 2nd | 5:30-5:45 CAFETERIA | 5:45-6:15 |
| 3rd | 5:45-6:00 LIBRARY | 6:00-6:30 |
| 4th | 6:00-6:15 CAFETERIA | 6:15-6:45 |
| 5th | 6:15-6:30 LIBRARY | 6:30-7:00 |
Middle School Curriculum Night:
- 6:30-7:00pm: One presentation for all middle school families in the cafeteria
- 7:00-7:30: Middle school classrooms will be open for students and families.
| Middle School: | 6:30-7:00pm CAFETERIA | Classrooms open: 7:00-7:30pm |
Staffing update:
- Please welcome Paige Michal, Elementary Instrumental Music (EIM) teacher for 4th and 5th-grades. Paige will be at Hazel Wolf on Wednesdays to work with our students participating in EIM.
- We are in the process of finding a middle school music teacher, as Mr. Kit Jordan is not returning to Hazel Wolf. We are working with the SPS Music department to find highly qualified candidates for the position. (The position is currently posted on the SPS website. All equity-minded music educators should apply!)
October is Disability History, Acceptance, and Pride Month. Disability is a natural part of the human experience. This month, remember that acceptance means creating spaces where every student feels included and respected. People with disabilities often face stigma and isolation, making sense of belonging and community so important. We work very hard at Hazel Wolf to create a safe and welcoming environment for all students, staff and families. This is an ongoing process, and we are always looking for ways to teach, learn, and advocate for all of our community members.
Message from Mr. Zetterberg, Hazel Wolf Librarian:
Dear Hazel Wolf Families,
Banned Books Week is an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read and highlights the importance of open access to information. It draws attention to books that have been challenged or removed from libraries and schools, and it’s a great opportunity to talk about why diverse stories and perspectives are important. You can celebrate by reading a book from a list of challenged titles, visiting your local library, and discussing how stories can help us learn about ourselves and the world around us. It’s a chance to celebrate the power of books to spark curiosity, empathy, and conversation.
As you may know, our school library serves all students from Kindergarten through Middle School, so the books in our library collection target a wide range of reading abilities and interests. We have picture books for students still learning to read, shorter chapter books with fun stories for intermediate readers, and Young Adult (YA) novels about all kinds of personal challenges that young people may experience. My goal as a librarian is to help connect students to stories that matter to them, and I take care to curate a collection that is both developmentally appropriate and representative of our students’ identities, cultures, and interests.
There may be times when your child checks out a book that doesn’t align with your expectations or values. I encourage all students selecting library books to consider any house rules about the content they consume, but my role is to provide access, not to put up barriers. I know you will continue to have conversations with your children about their reading interests and your family’s values. If you aren’t sure about a book they want to read, try reading it together and pausing to discuss things that come up. If a book isn’t a good fit, it is always okay for students to return a book to the library for any reason.
I love working in the Hazel Wolf Library and talking with students about the stories they love, and I appreciate the partnership I have with you to support your children in finding the best books for them.
Happy Reading!
-Mr. Zetterberg, Librarian
Message from Ms. Marcu (Counselor) and Ms. Francesca (Social Worker):
The Hazel Wolf PTSA has donated funds to purchase winter coats for Hazel Wolf students this year. We will be collecting coat requests and helping with the distribution to families.
Please use this link to let us know your interest in a winter coat for your student.
Supplies: In lieu of sending out supply lists, we are asking families to pay an optional $50 supply donation to help cover supplies. This is optional, of course. Please use this link. https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/2025–26—School-Supply-Donations–50/ScDFz56
Art supply donation: All students will participate in an Art class during the year. We are asking families to provide an optional donation for art supplies. Please use this link. https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/2025–26—HW-K8-Art-Supplies–Donations/Seyqfk7
Attendance:
Please visit our website here for up-to-date attendance information.
Please remember to always email attendance along with your teacher (K-5) if your child is out for the school day, has an appointment or anything attendance related. Hazelwolf.attendance@seattleschools.org
Ms. Traci
Hazelwolf.attendance@seattleschools.org
206-252-4614
Volunteering at Hazel Wolf:
Upcoming Volunteer Orientations: Here are the upcoming dates and Teams link:
| October 9 | 9:30am |
| October 14 | 5:00pm |
Hazel Wolf Volunteer Orientation link 2025-26
Middle School:
Middle School dance! Friday, November 7th, 6:00-8:00pm. All middle school students are invited to the first Middle School dance on Friday, November 7th! This ASB-sponsored event will take place in the Hazel Wolf cafeteria. Tickets will go on sale Monday, October 27th, at school during lunch and online, $3 presale and $5 at the door.
Athletics:
Here’s a quick reminder:
- Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school
- Ultimate Frisbee: 3:40 PM – 5:15 PM at Pinehurst Playground
- Soccer: 3:40 PM – 5:30 PM at James Baldwin Elementary
- Pick-Up Locations:
- Ultimate Frisbee: Pinehurst Playground
- Soccer: James Baldwin Elementary
Volunteers: If you are interested in helping out with our athletics programs, please let us know—we’d love your support!
Thank you for supporting our student athletes—we’re looking forward to a great season!
If you have any questions about athletics or registration, feel free to reach out to me directly.
Thank you,
Joel Fisaha
Athletic Director
PTSA Announcements and Events
PTSA General Session #1: Join us on Thursday, October 23 from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Library. This in-person meeting is open to all and a great way to stay connected with what’s happening in our community! October’s meeting includes updates from the Principal and PTSA, a preview of upcoming events, and budget approval. Childcare will be provided.
Fall Festival: Save the date for Saturday, October 25th from 12pm to 2pm to celebrate the season with tricks, treats, games, and spooky surprises. Costumes encouraged. We need volunteers for set up, games, food stations, and clean up: https://tinyurl.com/HWFF25
Classroom Connectors Still Needed: We are still missing classroom connectors for the following classes: Turek (K), Hernandez (K), Yglesias (1), Phan (1), Prins (4), Fogarty (4), Einstein (5), Dolin (5), 8th grade. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Bbhj7zPWip6oYS4OQH7q5W4kJxl1XDi76q16oCWUbHQ/edit
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, 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
Ski Swap Save the Date: The annual Hazel Wolf Winter Gear Exchange & Ski Swap is happening November 1st! Start rounding up the winter layers you and your kids have outgrown and need to replace. Jackets, snow or rain pants and boots, gloves, hats, and winter socks. Plus snow gear, including: skis (downhill or cross country), snowboards, snow shoes, and more! We will be consigning gear the week before and then selling new & gently used gear at the event. More details to come soon.
Spring Auction Save the Date: The Spring Auction is on March 21, 2026 at the Magnuson Park Hangar. More details to come!
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: https://www.ridwell.com/pickup-categories/iPLGbgvM
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
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