Hazel Wolf K-8 Weekly Family Bulletin

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April 5, 2026

Upcoming Dates:

• Now through 4/26        Spirit Gear sale
• April 13-17                  No School (Spring Break)
• Friday, May 1               K-5 Movie Night
• May 2-May 3               Staff Appreciation Chalk Notes
• Monday, May 4            Staff Appreciation Coffee Cart
• Thursday, May 7          Staff Appreciation Lunch
• Saturday, May 16         Community Event: Mariner’s Game (4:15pm)
• Sunday, May 31           Paint the HW Playground (10am)

All School Announcements

Message from Dr. Breuder:

Happy April! I am sitting in Poulsbo as I write this message.  It’s a beautiful spring day and I’m watching people walk by on the main street in Poulsbo as I get a little bit of work done.  I love this time of year, as the weather is changing and the sun brings about a renewed energy as we “emerge” from winter in the PNW.  My son, Dante, was home for his spring break at the UW and it was great to have both kids at home.  My daughter, Gia, is in the midst of deciding where she plans to attend college next year.  I am doing my best to support her in this decision-making without inserting my strong opinions…. Parenting is a space full of emotions, and I’ve learned a lot of patience from both my children.  😊

Spring Break is next week, and I do hope you have the opportunity to take some time to rest and relax before we head into this last part of the school year. 

For Middle School families, we are in the midst of getting our Course Catalogue ready for next year, now that the budget/staffing process is complete.  (This process determines our staffing, which also determines our courses for next year.)  We will ask current 5^th, 6^th, and 7^th-grade students to fill out Course Electives Input Surveys the week of May 4^th.  Additionally, we will hold a Math Information Night for 5^th and 6^th-grade families to discuss math programming in middle school at Hazel Wolf.  That event will be held May 11^th at 5:30 on Teams.  We will provide a Teams link closer to that date for families. 

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:

Athletics:

Hello Hazel Wolf Families,

Spring sports registration is now closed. Thank you to everyone who signed up — we had a great turnout and are excited to get the season started!

We appreciate all the support from our families and are looking forward to a fun and successful season for our students.

Once game schedules are finalized, we will share them with families.

Thank you for supporting Hazel Wolf Athletics!

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

PTSA Announcements and Events

Got Ideas? We’ve Got Open Seats!

We’re recruiting for next school year, come support our students and the Wolf Pack community! Whether you’re a spreadsheet wizard or a social media pro, we need your voice. Email president@hazelwolfk8.org to get involved!

Open Positions:

• President
• Vice President
• Fundraising
• Treasurer
• Communications

April Student Shoutout

This month we celebrate the 4th and 5th graders who participated in the Seattle Public Library Global Reading Challenge in February.!  Read about them on this month’s PTSA Updates and Events Post.  Email communications@hazelwolfk8.org if you’d like to feature your child in the Student Spotlight. 

Spring Spirit Gear Sale on now 

Spirit gear is on sale now through April 26! There are three ways to purchase gear:

• Order forms: Order forms will be sent home this next week. 

At pick up: Stop by the Spirit Gear table at pickup this week to purchase items or pick up an order form. 

Shop Online: Visit the Hazel Wolf Spirit Gear online store

Check Lost and Found before Spring Break

Spring Break is next week (April 13–17), so don’t forget to check the lost and found.  View the Lost and Found photo album for pictures and videos of the current items. Clothing left for more than 4 weeks will be donated to Kidvantage.

Neurodivergent Community Group Meeting, April 30

Hazel Wolf’s Neurodivergent Community Group would like to invite you to our next virtual parents gathering on April 30th 6-8pm.  The group is a welcoming space for parents of neurodiverse children to connect, share experiences, and learn strategies for growth. Together, we build understanding, confidence, and community while advocating for our kids.  Please RSVP here and contact Jenny with any questions.

K-5 Movie Night, May 1

Stay tuned for more info! For now, follow us @hazelwolfk8ptsa on Instagram and get ready to vote for the Movie Night movie. 

Spring Masquerade Auction Recap 

We are so grateful to the community for showing up and making the Spring Masquerade a huge success! We raised nearly $50,000 which supports the PTSA programming at Hazel Wolf K8. If you weren’t able to attend or win any silent auction bids, you can still financially support our school with donations (or family/friend donations!) by visiting our givebacks donation page or dropping a check off. 

SPS Mother’s Day Weekend Fundraiser  

Organized by Friendly Hmong Farms, PNW BIPOC Farmland Trust, and SESEC, this is an easy way to celebrate Mother’s Day while giving back. Purchase a beautiful bouquet from Hmong farmers to support Seattle Public Schools and BIPOC farmers impacted by the 2025 floods.

• Bouquets: $60 (1) or $100 (2) $10 to your chosen school + $10 to Title I schools
• Pick up Saturday, May 9 at locations all over Seattle (choose your preferred location + time at checkout)
• Purchase bouquets today!

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 PTA!

Celtic Tryouts, April 19-May 14

Is your child interested in soccer? Players born between 2008 and 2020 are eligible to try out for the Celtics! Visit the Celtics Tryouts page for details.

Staff Appreciation Week, May 4-8

More information will be shared as we get closer, but we wanted to put this on your radar now. Staff Appreciation Week is May 4–8, and here’s what the PTSA has in store:

• Sunday, May 2-Saturday, May 3: Staff Appreciation Chalk Notes
• Monday, May 4: Staff Appreciation Coffee Cart
• Thursday, May 7: Staff Appreciation Lunch

Dr. Ross Greene on Collaborative Problem Solving, May 13

Save the Date! Dr. Ross Greene, renowned child psychologist and author, will be joining the Seattle Special Education PTSA to discuss Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). This session will focus on Seattle-specific implementation strategies designed to support children in schools and at home.

• Date & Time: May 13, 6:00–8:00 PM
• Location: Zoom (link + details coming soon!)
• Who Should Attend: Families, teachers, principals & district leaders
• Note: Seattle Special Education PTSA member to attend. Join today!
• ASL & Spanish interpretation provided
• Questions? Email susanhernandez@seattlespecialeducationptsa.org

Community Event: Mariner’s Game, May 16

Join the PTSA at the ballpark.  Discounted tickets for the May 16th Mainer’s game are available for just $16.77.

• Saturday, May 16 at 4:15 PM
• T-Mobile Park
• Get your tickets today

Painting the Hazel Wolf playground, May 31

Join our community this spring as we paint the blacktop and create a brighter, more joyful space together. This project will provide our students with colorful markings for 4 square, hopscotch, a maze, and 2 abstract murals. You do not need to be a registered volunteer for this. Sign up for this exciting painting 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.