Hazel Wolf K-8 Weekly Family Bulletin

Check out the Hazel Wolf website! https://hazelwolfk8.seattleschools.org/

September 28, 2025

Upcoming Dates:

• Wednesday, Oct. 1       Spirit Day: Polka Dots & Patterns
• Wednesday, Oct. 8       Curriculum Night (K-8)
• Friday, Oct. 10             No school (In-service day)
• Friday, Oct 17  Seattle Reign vs Utah Royals (7pm)

All School Announcements

Message from Dr. Breuder:

It has been a busy week (a busy month) at Hazel Wolf! Students and staff are settling into routines and digging into content and curriculum.  We are enjoying seeing students engaging in learning in all spaces of the school. 

• School Spirit Day! Our first school spirit day is this Wednesday, October 1^st—it’s Polke Dots & Patterns day! Please wear any polka dots and/or patterns!

• E-Stem Storyline: Hazel Wolf K-8 is proud to be an E-STEM school.  If you haven’t seen the E-STEM Storyline, please look at the school website for this information.  Our staff is committed to connecting our work to the storyline, which includes our overnight outdoor education programs at grades 5 and 8, field trips, and in-class learning opportunities.  We have an E-STEM committee and have just formed an E-STEM PLC (Professional Learning Community).  Stay tuned for more information about E-STEM work at Hazel Wolf K-8!

• MAP testing: The testing window for MAP (Measurement of Academic Progress) begins October 6^th and goes to October 24^th.  Grades 1-8 will take the MAP test during that testing window.  We recognize that this district-required standardized test is just one assessment that use when we are looking at student data.  There are many other tools we use when measuring academic progress at Hazel Wolf.  Teachers will send out grade-level testing schedules, so please look for that information to come from your child’s teacher. 

• Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month: September 15-October 15 is National Hispanic American (Latinx)  Heritage Month.  This helps us recognize the many contributions and influences LatinX Americans have on our country’s history, culture and achievements.  The LatinX community is a hugely diverse group, and the LatinX/Hispanic community includes 23 countries that are made up of different holidays, celebrations, cultures and races.  Many LatinX countries all celebrate their independence days in September.  We also want to acknowledge and recognize our Afro-LatinX population and their continued contributions to our thriving communities. 

I’m attaching some links for you and your family to learn more and to celebrate this month and throughout the year. 

• https://hispanicheritagemonth.gov/
  • Read it Forward: Books to Read for LatinX Heritage Month
  • PBS: Hispanic Heritage Month (shows/documentaries/short videos)

• 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

• Picture Day

Yuen Lui Studio will photograph individual portraits at Hazel Wolf K-8 on Thursday, October 2^nd (Middle School) and Friday, October 3^rd (K-5).  Please check with your child’s teacher for specific times assigned for pictures. 

Families can preorder portraits here: 2025-26 Hazel Wolf K-8 School Picture Days 10/2, 10/3. Print orders will be delivered to the school in 3-4 weeks after picture day; digital orders will be sent via email from  no-reply@imagequix.com. Contact Yuen Lui Studio with any questions. Thank you!

• 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

• Curriculum Night:

We are having an all-school K-8 Curriculum Night on Wednesday, October 8^th.  Each grade-level (K-5) will have a presentation for families, and there will be one middle school presentation. 

Please see the attached Curriculum Night information for families. 

• Volunteering at Hazel Wolf:

Upcoming Volunteer Orientations: Here are the upcoming dates and Teams link:

September 30	5:00pm
October 9	9:30am
October 14	5:00pm

Hazel Wolf Volunteer Orientation link 2025-26

Middle School:

• Middle School dance! Friday, November 7^th, 6:00-8:00pm.  All middle school students are invited to the first Middle School dance on Friday, November 7^th! This ASB-sponsored event will take place in the Hazel Wolf cafeteria.  Tickets will go on sale Monday, October 27^th, at school during lunch and online, $3 presale and $5 at the door. 

• Athletics:

We’re excited to see so many students signing up for sports this season!

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

Game Schedule: The district has not yet released the official game schedule. Once it’s available, we’ll share it with families so you can plan ahead.

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.

Jtfisaha@sattleschools.org

Thank you,
Joel Fisaha
Athletic Director
Hazel Wolf K–8

PTSA Announcements and Events

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, snowshoes, 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

– Follow @hazelwolfk8ptsa on Instagram and Facebook

– Visit hazelwolfk8.org and subscribe to the blog